Option 1
KS5L (12TH/s)
Option 2
Antminer D3 (15GH/s)
Antminer D3 (15GH/s) leads this comparison
Antminer D3 (15GH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. KS5L (12TH/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 | KS5L (12TH/s) | Antminer D3 (15GH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | IceRiver | Antminer | Contextual |
| Model | KS5 | D3 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 12 TH/s Best | 15 GH/s | KS5L (12TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 3400W | 1200W Best | Antminer D3 (15GH/s) |
| Efficiency | 283.33 J/TH | 80.00 J/GH Best | Antminer D3 (15GH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 81.6 kWh | 28.8 kWh Best | Antminer D3 (15GH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$2.69 | -$1.68 Best | Antminer D3 (15GH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$80.58 | -$50.34 Best | Antminer D3 (15GH/s) |
| Price | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Estimated ROI | N/A | N/A | Contextual |
| Cooling | AIR | AIR | Contextual |
| Dimensions | 370 x 290 x 198 mm | 130 x 320 x 190 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 15000 g | 5500 g Best | Antminer D3 (15GH/s) |
Performance
KS5L (12TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
Antminer D3 (15GH/s) is stronger when comparing joules per hash unit.
Buying decision
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful: KS5L (12TH/s) or Antminer D3 (15GH/s)?
KS5L (12TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 12 TH/s compared to Antminer D3 (15GH/s)'s 15 GH/s.
Is KS5L (12TH/s) more efficient than Antminer D3 (15GH/s)?
Antminer D3 (15GH/s) is more energy efficient at 80.00 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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