ASIC miner comparison

Antminer KS5 (20TH/s) vs X5 (850MH/s)

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

Antminer KS5 (20TH/s)
VS
X5 (850MH/s)
Higher hashrate
KS5
Better efficiency
X5
Estimated net daily
KS5
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

Antminer KS5 (20TH/s)

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Antminer KS5 (20TH/s)
Price
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ROI
N/A
Hashrate
20 TH/s
Net daily
-$0.68
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Option 2

X5 (850MH/s)

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X5 (850MH/s)
Price
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ROI
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Hashrate
850 MH/s
Net daily
-$1.69
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X5 (850MH/s) leads this comparison

X5 (850MH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer KS5 (20TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

KS5
3
metric wins
X5
4
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 KS5 (20TH/s)X5 (850MH/s)Advantage
Brand
Antminer
Goldshell
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Model
KS5
X5
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Hashrate
20 TH/s
Best
850 MH/s
Antminer KS5 (20TH/s)
Power Consumption
3000W
1450W
Best
X5 (850MH/s)
Efficiency
150.00 J/TH
1.71 J/MH
Best
X5 (850MH/s)
Daily energy use
72.0 kWh
34.8 kWh
Best
X5 (850MH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$0.68
Best
-$1.69
Antminer KS5 (20TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$20.40
Best
-$50.64
Antminer KS5 (20TH/s)
Price
N/A
N/A
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Estimated ROI
N/A
N/A
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Cooling
AIR
AIR
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Dimensions
195 x 430 x 290 mm
125 x 375 x 190 mm
Contextual
Weight
16100 g
4600 g
Best
X5 (850MH/s)

Performance

Antminer KS5 (20TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

X5 (850MH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: Antminer KS5 (20TH/s) or X5 (850MH/s)?

Antminer KS5 (20TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 20 TH/s compared to X5 (850MH/s)'s 850 MH/s.

Is Antminer KS5 (20TH/s) more efficient than X5 (850MH/s)?

X5 (850MH/s) is more energy efficient at 1.71 J/MH.

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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