ASIC miner comparison

KD5 (18TH/s) vs SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)

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

KD5 (18TH/s)
VS
SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)
Higher hashrate
KD5
Better efficiency
KD5
Estimated net daily
SC1
Hosted power rate
$0.060/kWh

Option 1

KD5 (18TH/s)

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KD5 (18TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
N/A
Hashrate
18 TH/s
Net daily
-$2.90
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Option 2

SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)

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SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)
Price
N/A
ROI
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Hashrate
2.2 TH/s
Net daily
-$1.62
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SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s) leads this comparison

SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. KD5 (18TH/s) can still be the better fit when budget, availability, or a specific mining setup matters more.

KD5
2
metric wins
SC1
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.

FeatureKD5 (18TH/s)SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)Advantage
Brand
Goldshell
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Model
KD5
SC1
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Hashrate
18 TH/s
Best
2.2 TH/s
KD5 (18TH/s)
Power Consumption
2250W
1600W
Best
SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)
Efficiency
125.00 J/TH
Best
727.27 J/TH
KD5 (18TH/s)
Daily energy use
54.0 kWh
38.4 kWh
Best
SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)
Net Daily Profit (Est.)
-$2.90
-$1.62
Best
SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)
Monthly Profit (Est.)
-$87.00
-$48.72
Best
SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)
Price
N/A
N/A
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Estimated ROI
N/A
N/A
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Cooling
AIR
IMMERSION
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Dimensions
200 x 290 x 264 mm
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Weight
8500 g
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Performance

KD5 (18TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.

Efficiency

KD5 (18TH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.

Buying decision

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful: KD5 (18TH/s) or SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)?

KD5 (18TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 18 TH/s compared to SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)'s 2.2 TH/s.

Is KD5 (18TH/s) more efficient than SC1 Immersion (2.2TH/s)?

Yes, KD5 (18TH/s) is more energy efficient at 125.00 J/TH.

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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