Top coin
ETITop profit
$-0.03/ day7d median $-0.02 · $-0.06 to $-0.01
Best hashrate
2.17 kH/sRandomX
Power
65 W
Profit calculator
Your electricity price and fleet size against today's most profitable coins for this device.
* At $0.08/kWh. Adjust in the mining calculator.
Electricity sensitivity
What this device earns at each power price, with the best coin re-picked at every step.
Performance per algorithm
Measured hashrate and power draw; these numbers feed every profit figure on the site.
| Algorithm | Hashrate | Power | Efficiency | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RandomX | 2.17 kH/s | 65 W | 33.38 H/s/W | 2026-09-01 |
| GhostRider | 323 H/s | 65 W | 4.969 H/s/W | 2026-09-01 |
Frequently asked questions about the Intel Core i5-6400
What hashrate does the Intel Core i5-6400 reach?
The Core i5-6400 reaches 2.17 kH/s on RandomX at around 65 W, and is benchmarked on 2 algorithms in total.
How much can the Intel Core i5-6400 earn per day?
At current network conditions the Core i5-6400 earns about $0.09 per day mining ETI, for $-0.03 of profit at $0.08/kWh. Use the calculator above for your own electricity price.
Is the Intel Core i5-6400 still worth it?
Mining stays profitable with the Core i5-6400 as long as your electricity costs less than $0.06 per kWh at today's rates.
Which coins can the Intel Core i5-6400 mine?
The most profitable options today are ETI, XMR, Multi — the full ranking is in the profit calculator above.