Antminer S17 (56TH/s) vs Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
Antminer S17 (56TH/s)
Option 2
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) leads this comparison
Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer S17 (56TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.
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.
| Feature | Antminer S17 (56TH/s) | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antminer | Antminer | Contextual |
| Model | S17 | R4 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 56 TH/s Best | 8.7 TH/s | Antminer S17 (56TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 2520W | 845W Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 45.00 J/TH Best | 97.13 J/TH | Antminer S17 (56TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 60.5 kWh | 20.3 kWh Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$1.86 | -$0.95 Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$55.76 | -$28.40 Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 178 x 298 x 296 mm | 100 x 515 x 222 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 9500 g | 2500 g Best | Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s) |
Performance
Antminer S17 (56TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Antminer S17 (56TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Antminer S17 (56TH/s) or Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)?
Antminer S17 (56TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 56 TH/s compared to Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)'s 8.7 TH/s.
Is Antminer S17 (56TH/s) more efficient than Antminer R4 (8.7TH/s)?
Yes, Antminer S17 (56TH/s) is more energy efficient at 45.00 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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