ASIC miner comparison

HS6-SE (3.7TH/s) vs Antminer S3 (478GH/s)

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

HS6-SE (3.7TH/s)
VS
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Higher hashrate
HS6
Better efficiency
S3
Estimated net daily
S3
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

HS6-SE (3.7TH/s)

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HS6-SE (3.7TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
3.7 TH/s
Net daily
-$4.12
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Option 2

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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Antminer S3 (478GH/s) leads this comparison

Antminer S3 (478GH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. HS6-SE (3.7TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

HS6
2
metric wins
S3
5
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.

FeatureHS6-SE (3.7TH/s)Antminer S3 (478GH/s)Advantage
Brand
Goldshell
Antminer
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Model
HS6
S3
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Hashrate
3.7 TH/s
Best
478 GH/s
HS6-SE (3.7TH/s)
Power Consumption
3400W
366W
Best
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Efficiency
918.92 J/TH
0.77 J/GH
Best
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Daily energy use
81.6 kWh
8.8 kWh
Best
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$4.12
-$0.51
Best
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$123.48
-$15.21
Best
Antminer S3 (478GH/s)
Price
N/A
N/A
Contextual
Estimated ROI
N/A
N/A
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Cooling
AIR
AIR
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Dimensions
370 x 430 x 260 mm
137 x 331 x 160 mm
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Weight
11500 g
Best
17000 g
HS6-SE (3.7TH/s)

Performance

HS6-SE (3.7TH/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: HS6-SE (3.7TH/s) or Antminer S3 (478GH/s)?

HS6-SE (3.7TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 3.7 TH/s compared to Antminer S3 (478GH/s)'s 478 GH/s.

Is HS6-SE (3.7TH/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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