Top coin
Top profit
$-0.0031/ day7d median $-0.04 · $-0.08 to $0.0097
Best hashrate
2.7 kH/sRandomX
Power
84 W
Profit calculator
Your electricity price and fleet size against today's most profitable coins for this device.
* At $0.08/kWh. Adjust in the mining calculator.
Electricity sensitivity
What this device earns at each power price, with the best coin re-picked at every step.
Worth switching?
EPIC-RandomX is currently 105.9% more profitable than Monero on this device, and has been ahead for 23 h 36 min.
XMR$-0.04/day
EPIC$0.0024/dayHigh confidence · 75/100Switching has its own costs (downtime, payout thresholds, pool minimums). This compares gross mining economics only. See what the estimate does not model.
Performance per algorithm
Measured hashrate and power draw; these numbers feed every profit figure on the site.
| Algorithm | Hashrate | Power | Efficiency | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RandomX | 2.7 kH/s | 84 W | 32.14 H/s/W | 2026-10-01 |
| GhostRider | 608 H/s | 84 W | 7.238 H/s/W | 2026-10-01 |
Frequently asked questions about the Intel Core i7-4790
What hashrate does the Intel Core i7-4790 reach?
The Core i7-4790 reaches 2.7 kH/s on RandomX at around 84 W, and is benchmarked on 2 algorithms in total.
How much can the Intel Core i7-4790 earn per day?
At current network conditions the Core i7-4790 earns about $0.16 per day mining EPIC, for $-0.0031 of profit at $0.08/kWh. Use the calculator above for your own electricity price.
Is the Intel Core i7-4790 still worth it?
Mining stays profitable with the Core i7-4790 as long as your electricity costs less than $0.08 per kWh at today's rates.
Which coins can the Intel Core i7-4790 mine?
The most profitable options today are EPIC, XMR, ETI — the full ranking is in the profit calculator above.