ASIC miner comparison

Antminer S3 (478GH/s) vs L2 (1GH/s)

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

Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
VS
L2 (1GH/s)
Higher hashrate
S3
Better efficiency
S3
Estimated net daily
L
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

Antminer S3 (478GH/s)

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

L2 (1GH/s)

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L2 (1GH/s)
Price
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ROI
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Hashrate
1 GH/s
Net daily
$0.04
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L2 (1GH/s) leads this comparison

L2 (1GH/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.

S3
2
metric wins
L
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 S3 (478GH/s)L2 (1GH/s)Advantage
Brand
Antminer
Fluminer
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Model
S3
L
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Hashrate
478 GH/s
Best
1 GH/s
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Power Consumption
366W
230W
Best
L2 (1GH/s)
Efficiency
0.77 J/GH
Best
230.00 J/GH
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Daily energy use
8.8 kWh
5.5 kWh
Best
L2 (1GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$0.51
$0.04
Best
L2 (1GH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$15.21
$1.16
Best
L2 (1GH/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
137 x 331 x 160 mm
320 x 160 x 160 mm
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Weight
17000 g
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Performance

Antminer S3 (478GH/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 L2 (1GH/s)?

Antminer S3 (478GH/s) has a higher hashrate of 478 GH/s compared to L2 (1GH/s)'s 1 GH/s.

Is Antminer S3 (478GH/s) more efficient than L2 (1GH/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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