-0.68/day
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Hashrate 478GH/s

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Power 366W


2550.84%

Bitmain Antminer S3 Profitability

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Daily
Monthly
Yearly
Income Icon Income
$0.03
$0.83
$10.06
Income Icon Electricity
$0.70
$21.08
$256.49
Profit Icon Profit
$-0.68
$-20.26
$-246.44
Profit Icon SOLO
1:12,745,715
1:418,716
1:34,896


The Bitmain Antminer S3 delivers 478GH/s with a power consumption of 366W, making it a compact option for entry-level SHA-256 mining. Its dual cooling fans provide stability for prolonged operation, while the BM1382 ASIC chips improve energy efficiency. The S3's stackable design suits home miners or small-scale setups. With DHCP support, network configuration is simplified. Though outdated for competitive mining, it remains valuable for experimentation. Use our crypto miner profit calculator to estimate daily, monthly, or yearly electricity costs and potential earnings in various currencies.

Information

Brand
Bitmain
Model
Antminer S3
Algorithm
SHA-256
Hashrate
478GH/s
Power
366W
Efficiency
0.77 J/Gh
Release
July 2014
Noise Level
60db
Size
137 x 160 x 331mm
Weight
5200g
Voltage
12V
Interface
Ethernet
Temps
5 - 35 °C
Humidity
5 - 90 %
Cooling
Air
Rack
NOT Rack
Mined Coins
Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Fractal Bitcoin
Fractal Bitcoin (FB)

Profit Information

The Bitmain Antminer S3 is currently mining $-0.68 profit a day. The calculations is based on $0.03 income per day from which we deducted $0.70 electricity costs. This means the Antminer S3 is able to generate up to $0.83 income per month. After you would deduct the electricity price of $21.08 you will have an estimated profit of $-20.26 per month.

Hint: With our Hosting Plans you will only pay around 0.08 USD per kWh.

If the BTC price reaches $159650 you would earn estimated $-0.66 per day.


Profit Information

The Bitmain Antminer S3 is currently mining $-0.68 profit a day. The calculations is based on $0.03 income per day from which we deducted $0.70 electricity costs. This means the Antminer S3 is able to generate up to $0.83 income per month. After you would deduct the electricity price of $21.08 you will have an estimated profit of $-20.26 per month.

Hint: With our Hosting Plans you will only pay around 0.08 USD per kWh.

If the BTC price reaches $159650 you would earn estimated $-0.66 per day.


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Mineable Coins

COIN HASHRATE POWER EFFICIENCY INCOME/DAY PROFIT/DAY
Nicehash Logo
Nicehash
SHA-256
478GH/s
366W
0.77 J/GH
0.03 $
0.00000026 Bitcoin Logo
-0.68 $
-0.00000634 Bitcoin Logo
Bitcoin Logo
Bitcoin
SHA-256
478GH/s
366W
0.77 J/GH
0.03 $
0.00000026 Bitcoin Logo
-0.68 $
-0.00000633 Bitcoin Logo
Bitcoin Cash Logo
Bitcoin Cash
SHA-256
478GH/s
366W
0.77 J/GH
0.03 $
0.00005476 Bitcoin Cash Logo
-0.67 $
-0.00128998 Bitcoin Cash Logo
Fractal Bitcoin Logo
Fractal Bitcoin
SHA-256
478GH/s
366W
0.77 J/GH
0.03 $
0.06238575 Fractal Bitcoin Logo
-0.67 $
-1.46294527 Fractal Bitcoin Logo

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More Information

The Bitmain Antminer S3 features dual-fan cooling, which helps maintain stability under extended operation. It utilizes BM1382 ASIC chips, improving power efficiency over its predecessor. The S3's compact design allows stackable deployment, making it ideal for small-scale mining setups. It supports DHCP for automatic network configuration, reducing setup complexity. Unlike later models, the S3 relies on a 12V PCIe power connector, requiring an ATX PSU or dedicated miner power supply. Its firmware, though basic, allows SSH access for advanced user modifications. While outdated for modern mining, enthusiasts repurpose it for educational projects or low-powered blockchain experimentation.

Mining Pools:

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    reseller
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    3% PPS+
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    FPPS: 4% PPLNS: 2%
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    1.5% FPPS
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    FPPS: 4% PPLNS: 2%
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Algorithm Information: SHA-256

SHA256, part of the SHA-2 (Secure Hash Algorithm 2) family, is one of the most widely used cryptographic hash functions due to its strong security features. Its collision-resistance ensures that finding two different inputs that generate the same hash is computationally infeasible, making it an essential component for maintaining the integrity of data in cryptographic applications, particularly in blockchain technology. In Bitcoin mining, SHA256 serves as the proof-of-work (PoW) mechanism, where miners must solve complex cryptographic puzzles to validate new transactions and add blocks to the blockchain. This process involves miners repeatedly hashing block data with SHA256, modifying inputs until they find a hash that meets the required difficulty level, securing the network against attacks and preventing double-spending. The competitive nature of SHA256-based mining ensures that no single entity can easily control the network, contributing to Bitcoin's decentralized structure. Given its robust security and widespread adoption in the cryptocurrency space, SHA256 plays a crucial role in protecting the integrity of Bitcoin and other blockchain networks that employ it. Although SHA256 requires significant computational power, particularly with the rise of specialized ASIC miners, it remains an essential mechanism for ensuring the security and stability of cryptocurrencies. For miners, the use of SHA256 allows them to contribute to the network’s operation while being incentivized with block rewards. Miners can assess their profitability through our crypto miner profit calculator for SHA256, helping them optimize mining hardware and energy usage for maximum returns. Ultimately, SHA256’s reliability, security, and fundamental role in cryptocurrency mining make it a cornerstone of blockchain technology and a critical factor in digital currency systems.


Frequently Asked Questions

As of July 1, 2025, considering an electricity cost of $0.08, the Bitmain Antminer S3 478GH/s is generating $-0.68 daily, $-20.26 monthly, $-246.44 yearly.

The Bitmain Antminer S3 478GH/s may mine the following coins:

Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) Bitcoin Cash Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Fractal Bitcoin Fractal Bitcoin (FB)

The Bitmain Antminer S3 478GH/s has a hashrate of 478GH/s with the SHA-256 algorithm.

Bitmain is the manufacturer for Antminer S3.

The Bitmain Antminer S3 478GH/s consumes 366W of electricity.

The Bitmain Antminer S3 478GH/s consumes $0.70 worth of electricity every day, $21.08 monthly, $256.49 yearly.

The efficiency of Bitmain Antminer S3 478GH/s is 0.77 J/GH, with a hashrate of 478GH/s and a power consumption of 366W.

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BTC $106,581.99 ↗6%
ALPH $0.318700 ↘8%
KAS $0.073810 ↘4%
ETC $16.24 ↘13%
LTC $85.78 ↗3%
DOGE $0.161200 ↘11%
RXD $0.000214 ↘9%
BCH $522.57 ↘14%
CKB $0.003331 ↗13%
HNS $0.005541 ↗17%
KDA $0.389200 ↗16%
SC $0.002885 ↘1%
ALEO $0.191700 ↘1%
FB $0.460700 ↗13%
XMR $317.92 ↗3%
SCP $0.052500 ↘7%
BELLS $0.230900 ↗14%
BTC $106,581.99 ↗6%
ALPH $0.318700 ↘8%
KAS $0.073810 ↘4%
ETC $16.24 ↘13%
LTC $85.78 ↗3%
DOGE $0.161200 ↘11%
RXD $0.000214 ↘9%
BCH $522.57 ↘14%
CKB $0.003331 ↗13%
HNS $0.005541 ↗17%
KDA $0.389200 ↗16%
SC $0.002885 ↘1%
ALEO $0.191700 ↘1%
FB $0.460700 ↗13%
XMR $317.92 ↗3%
SCP $0.052500 ↘7%
BELLS $0.230900 ↗14%
BTC $106,581.99 ↗6%
ALPH $0.318700 ↘8%
KAS $0.073810 ↘4%
ETC $16.24 ↘13%
LTC $85.78 ↗3%
DOGE $0.161200 ↘11%
RXD $0.000214 ↘9%
BCH $522.57 ↘14%
CKB $0.003331 ↗13%
HNS $0.005541 ↗17%
KDA $0.389200 ↗16%
SC $0.002885 ↘1%
ALEO $0.191700 ↘1%
FB $0.460700 ↗13%
XMR $317.92 ↗3%
SCP $0.052500 ↘7%
BELLS $0.230900 ↗14%