DragonMint B52 (3.83TH/s) vs Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Compare pricing, hashrate, power draw, efficiency, ROI, and estimated hosted profitability before choosing your next mining setup.
Option 1
DragonMint B52 (3.83TH/s)
Option 2
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Antminer S3 (478GH/s) leads this comparison
Antminer S3 (478GH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. DragonMint B52 (3.83TH/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 | DragonMint B52 (3.83TH/s) | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Halong Mining | Antminer | Contextual |
| Model | B52 | S3 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 3.83 TH/s Best | 478 GH/s | DragonMint B52 (3.83TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 1380W | 366W Best | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Efficiency | 360.31 J/TH | 0.77 J/GH Best | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 33.1 kWh | 8.8 kWh Best | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$0.82 | -$0.51 Best | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$24.52 | -$15.21 Best | Antminer S3 (478GH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 295 x 155 x 124 mm | 137 x 331 x 160 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 6000 g Best | 17000 g | DragonMint B52 (3.83TH/s) |
Performance
DragonMint B52 (3.83TH/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: DragonMint B52 (3.83TH/s) or Antminer S3 (478GH/s)?
DragonMint B52 (3.83TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 3.83 TH/s compared to Antminer S3 (478GH/s)'s 478 GH/s.
Is DragonMint B52 (3.83TH/s) more efficient than Antminer S3 (478GH/s)?
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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