Antminer S3 (478GH/s) vs Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/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
Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/s)
Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/s) leads this comparison
Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. Antminer S3 (478GH/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 S3 (478GH/s) | Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Antminer | Avalon | Contextual |
| Model | S3 | A15 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 478 GH/s | 206 TH/s Best | Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 366W Best | 3667W | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Efficiency | 0.77 J/GH Best | 17.80 J/TH | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 8.8 kWh Best | 88.0 kWh | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$0.51 | $1.29 Best | Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$15.21 | $38.69 Best | Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/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 | 301 x 292 x 192 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 17000 g | 14900 g Best | Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/s) |
Performance
Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Antminer S3 (478GH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: Antminer S3 (478GH/s) or Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/s)?
Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 206 TH/s compared to Antminer S3 (478GH/s)'s 478 GH/s.
Is Antminer S3 (478GH/s) more efficient than Avalon A15XP-206T (206TH/s)?
Yes, Antminer S3 (478GH/s) is more energy efficient at 0.77 J/GH.
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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