Option 1
KS5L (12TH/s)
Option 2
KS3 (8TH/s)
KS5L (12TH/s) leads this comparison
KS5L (12TH/s) comes out ahead on more buyer-facing signals here. KS3 (8TH/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) | KS3 (8TH/s) | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | IceRiver | IceRiver | Contextual |
| Model | KS5 | KS3 | Contextual |
| Hashrate | 12 TH/s Best | 8 TH/s | KS5L (12TH/s) |
| Power Consumption | 3400W | 3200W Best | KS3 (8TH/s) |
| Efficiency | 283.33 J/TH Best | 400.00 J/TH | KS5L (12TH/s) |
| Daily energy use | 81.6 kWh | 76.8 kWh Best | KS3 (8TH/s) |
| Net Daily Profit (Est.) | -$2.69 Best | -$3.05 | KS5L (12TH/s) |
| Monthly Profit (Est.) | -$80.58 Best | -$91.44 | KS5L (12TH/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 | 370 x 290 x 195 mm | Contextual |
| Weight | 15000 g | 14400 g Best | KS3 (8TH/s) |
Performance
KS5L (12TH/s) has the hashrate edge for raw output potential.
Efficiency
KS5L (12TH/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 KS3 (8TH/s)?
KS5L (12TH/s) has a higher hashrate of 12 TH/s compared to KS3 (8TH/s)'s 8 TH/s.
Is KS5L (12TH/s) more efficient than KS3 (8TH/s)?
Yes, KS5L (12TH/s) is more energy efficient at 283.33 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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