ASIC vs GPU Comparison Calculator
Compare ROI, profitability, and efficiency between ASIC miners and GPU mining rigs.
ASIC monthly profit ($)
-$78.41
GPU monthly profit ($)
-$115.2
Inputs
Comparison
ASIC breakeven (days)
-1
Days to recoup ASIC purchase cost from mining profit. -1 means unprofitable.
ASIC efficiency (J/TH)
29.5
ASIC energy efficiency in joules per terahash. Lower is better.
GPU rig total cost ($)
$5,300
Total GPU rig cost including GPUs plus ~$500 for motherboard, PSU, and frame.
GPU breakeven (days)
-1
Days to recoup GPU rig cost from mining profit. -1 means unprofitable.
GPU efficiency (J/TH)
2,222,222.2
GPU rig energy efficiency in joules per terahash. Lower is better.
ASIC advantage ($/mo)
$36.79
How much more the ASIC earns per month vs the GPU rig. Negative means GPU wins.
ASIC/GPU efficiency ratio
0
Ratio of ASIC to GPU efficiency. Below 1.0 means ASIC is more efficient.
Financial Summary
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the ASIC model hashrate in TH/s and power consumption in watts.
- Enter the GPU rig hashrate and power draw for comparison.
- Set current coin price, mining difficulty, and electricity rate.
- Review daily and monthly profit for each hardware type.
- Use the ROI comparison to decide which hardware offers better payback given current market conditions.
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