ASIC miner comparison

Antminer S3 (478GH/s) vs WhatsMiner M79S (1.35PH/s)

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

Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
VS
WhatsMiner M79S (1.35PH/s)
Higher hashrate
M79
Better efficiency
S3
Estimated net daily
M79
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 M79S (1.35PH/s)

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WhatsMiner M79S (1.35PH/s)
Price
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ROI
N/A
Hashrate
1.35 PH/s
Net daily
$13.23
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Balanced match

Antminer S3 (478GH/s) and WhatsMiner M79S (1.35PH/s) are close enough that your final choice should come down to stock, delivery timing, and hosting preference.

S3
3
metric wins
M79
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 M79S (1.35PH/s)Advantage
Brand
Antminer
WhatsMiner
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Model
S3
M79
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Hashrate
478 GH/s
1.35 PH/s
Best
WhatsMiner M79S (1.35PH/s)
Power Consumption
366W
Best
20000W
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Efficiency
0.77 J/GH
Best
14814.81 J/PH
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Daily energy use
8.8 kWh
Best
480.0 kWh
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$0.51
$13.23
Best
WhatsMiner M79S (1.35PH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$15.21
$396.90
Best
WhatsMiner M79S (1.35PH/s)
Price
N/A
N/A
Contextual
Estimated ROI
N/A
N/A
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Cooling
AIR
HYDRO
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Dimensions
137 x 331 x 160 mm
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Weight
17000 g
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Performance

WhatsMiner M79S (1.35PH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

Antminer S3 (478GH/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 WhatsMiner M79S (1.35PH/s)?

WhatsMiner M79S (1.35PH/s) has a higher hashrate of 1.35 PH/s compared to Antminer S3 (478GH/s)'s 478 GH/s.

Is Antminer S3 (478GH/s) more efficient than WhatsMiner M79S (1.35PH/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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