ASIC miner comparison

Antminer DR5 (34TH/s) vs Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)

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

Antminer DR5 (34TH/s)
VS
Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)
Higher hashrate
DR
Better efficiency
DR
Estimated net daily
DR
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

Antminer DR5 (34TH/s)

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Antminer DR5 (34TH/s)
Price
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ROI
N/A
Hashrate
34 TH/s
Net daily
$131.24
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Option 2

Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)

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Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)
Price
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Hashrate
12.5 TH/s
Net daily
-$1.37
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Antminer DR5 (34TH/s) leads this comparison

Antminer DR5 (34TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

DR
4
metric wins
S9
3
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.

FeatureAntminer DR5 (34TH/s)Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)Advantage
Brand
Antminer
Antminer
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Model
DR
S9
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Hashrate
34 TH/s
Best
12.5 TH/s
Antminer DR5 (34TH/s)
Power Consumption
1800W
1225W
Best
Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)
Efficiency
52.94 J/TH
Best
98.00 J/TH
Antminer DR5 (34TH/s)
Daily energy use
43.2 kWh
29.4 kWh
Best
Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
$131.24
Best
-$1.37
Antminer DR5 (34TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
$3,937.14
Best
-$41.22
Antminer DR5 (34TH/s)
Price
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Estimated ROI
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Cooling
AIR
AIR
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Dimensions
175 x 238 x 279 mm
135 x 350 x 158 mm
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Weight
9400 g
4200 g
Best
Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)

Performance

Antminer DR5 (34TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

Antminer DR5 (34TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: Antminer DR5 (34TH/s) or Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)?

Antminer DR5 (34TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 34 TH/s compared to Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)'s 12.5 TH/s.

Is Antminer DR5 (34TH/s) more efficient than Antminer S9 (12.5TH/s)?

Yes, Antminer DR5 (34TH/s) is more energy efficient at 52.94 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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