ASIC miner comparison

Antminer S3 (478GH/s) vs DSM6T (6TH/s)

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

Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
VS
DSM6T (6TH/s)
Higher hashrate
DSM
Better efficiency
S3
Estimated net daily
DSM
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

Antminer S3 (478GH/s)

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Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
478 GH/s
Net daily
-$0.51
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Option 2

DSM6T (6TH/s)

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DSM6T (6TH/s)
Price
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ROI
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Hashrate
6 TH/s
Net daily
$43.36
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Antminer S3 (478GH/s) leads this comparison

Antminer S3 (478GH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. DSM6T (6TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

S3
4
metric wins
DSM
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 S3 (478GH/s)DSM6T (6TH/s)Advantage
Brand
Antminer
iBeLink
Contextual
Model
S3
DSM
Contextual
Hashrate
478 GH/s
6 TH/s
Best
DSM6T (6TH/s)
Power Consumption
366W
Best
2100W
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Efficiency
0.77 J/GH
Best
350.00 J/TH
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Daily energy use
8.8 kWh
Best
50.4 kWh
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$0.51
$43.36
Best
DSM6T (6TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$15.21
$1,300.68
Best
DSM6T (6TH/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
490 x 390 x 180 mm
Contextual
Weight
17000 g
Best
17600 g
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)

Performance

DSM6T (6TH/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 DSM6T (6TH/s)?

DSM6T (6TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 6 TH/s compared to Antminer S3 (478GH/s)'s 478 GH/s.

Is Antminer S3 (478GH/s) more efficient than DSM6T (6TH/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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