ASIC miner comparison

Antminer S3 (478GH/s) vs WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/s)

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

Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
VS
WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/s)
Higher hashrate
M66
Better efficiency
S3
Estimated net daily
M66
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

WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/s)

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WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/s)
Price
$2,263.84
ROI
31 mo
Hashrate
318 TH/s
Net daily
$2.40
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Antminer S3 (478GH/s) leads this comparison

Antminer S3 (478GH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

S3
4
metric wins
M66
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)WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/s)Advantage
Brand
Antminer
WhatsMiner
Contextual
Model
S3
M66
Contextual
Hashrate
478 GH/s
318 TH/s
Best
WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/s)
Power Consumption
366W
Best
5406W
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Efficiency
0.77 J/GH
Best
17.00 J/TH
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Daily energy use
8.8 kWh
Best
129.7 kWh
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$0.51
$2.40
Best
WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$15.21
$71.86
Best
WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/s)
Price
N/A
$2,263.84
Contextual
Estimated ROI
N/A
31 mo
Contextual
Cooling
AIR
AIR
Contextual
Dimensions
137 x 331 x 160 mm
267 x 401 x 147 mm
Contextual
Weight
17000 g
Best
18000 g
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)

Performance

WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/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 WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/s)?

WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 318 TH/s compared to Antminer S3 (478GH/s)'s 478 GH/s.

Is Antminer S3 (478GH/s) more efficient than WhatsMiner M66S+ (318TH/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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