ASIC miner comparison

AL3 (15TH/s) vs A40 (3.3TH/s)

Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.

AL3 (15TH/s)
VS
A40 (3.3TH/s)
Higher hashrate
AL
Better efficiency
AL
Estimated net daily
A40
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

AL3 (15TH/s)

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AL3 (15TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
15 TH/s
Net daily
-$2.47
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Option 2

A40 (3.3TH/s)

Ask availability
A40 (3.3TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
3.3 TH/s
Net daily
-$1.73
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A40 (3.3TH/s) leads this comparison

A40 (3.3TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. AL3 (15TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

AL
2
metric wins
A40
5
metric wins

Profit estimates use currently available product data and a hosted electricity rate of $0.060/kWh.

Technical comparison

Side-by-side mining, operating, and commercial specs.

FeatureAL3 (15TH/s)A40 (3.3TH/s)Advantage
Brand
IceRiver
Miner
Contextual
Model
AL
A40
Contextual
Hashrate
15 TH/s
Best
3.3 TH/s
AL3 (15TH/s)
Power Consumption
3500W
1600W
Best
A40 (3.3TH/s)
Efficiency
233.33 J/TH
Best
484.85 J/TH
AL3 (15TH/s)
Daily energy use
84.0 kWh
38.4 kWh
Best
A40 (3.3TH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$2.47
-$1.73
Best
A40 (3.3TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$74.10
-$52.02
Best
A40 (3.3TH/s)
Price
N/A
N/A
Contextual
Estimated ROI
N/A
N/A
Contextual
Cooling
AIR
AIR
Contextual
Dimensions
370 x 290 x 195 mm
360 x 290 x 185 mm
Contextual
Weight
16000 g
14500 g
Best
A40 (3.3TH/s)

Performance

AL3 (15TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

AL3 (15TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

Check live stock, delivery schedule, and hosting capacity on the product page before placing an order.

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: AL3 (15TH/s) or A40 (3.3TH/s)?

AL3 (15TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 15 TH/s compared to A40 (3.3TH/s)'s 3.3 TH/s.

Is AL3 (15TH/s) more efficient than A40 (3.3TH/s)?

Yes, AL3 (15TH/s) is more energy efficient at 233.33 J/TH.

Which miner has the better estimated ROI?

Estimated ROI is not available because one of the miners is missing current pricing or profit data.

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