Antminer S3 (478GH/s) vs Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Option 2
Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/s)
Balanced match
Antminer S3 (478GH/s) and Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/s) are close enough that your final choice should come down to stock, delivery timing, and hosting preference.
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 S3 (478GH/s) | Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antminer | Antminer | Contextual |
| Model | S3 | B3 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 478 GH/s Best | 780 H/s | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 366W | 360W Best | Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/s) |
| Efficiency | 0.77 J/GH | 0.46 J/H Best | Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/s) |
| Daily energy use | 8.8 kWh | 8.6 kWh Best | Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$0.51 Best | -$0.52 | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$15.21 Best | -$15.55 | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 137 x 331 x 160 mm | 124 x 313 x 155 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 17000 g | N/A | Contextual |
Performance
Antminer S3 (478GH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/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: Antminer S3 (478GH/s) or Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/s)?
Antminer S3 (478GH/s) has a higher hashrate of 478 GH/s compared to Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/s)'s 780 H/s.
Is Antminer S3 (478GH/s) more efficient than Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/s)?
Antminer B3 (780Hz) (780H/s) is more energy efficient at 0.46 J/H.
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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