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Bitmain Antminer S3

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Manufacturer
Bitmain
Bitmain Antminer S3
Realtime Mining Profit
$-0.69/day
478GH/s
Hashrate
366W
Power

Profitability Analysis

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Current BTC Price $64,296.00
Period Income Expense Profit
Daily
$0.02 $0.70
$-0.69
Monthly
$0.46 $21.08
$-20.62
Yearly
$5.59 $256.49
$-250.90
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* Overview

Bitmain Antminer S3 (478GH/s) Hardware Overview

Learn more about this ASIC miner, including its specifications, performance, energy consumption, and profitability.

The Bitmain Antminer S3, introduced in 2014, is a compact SHA‑256 miner that delivers 478 GH/s at a 366 W draw, yielding an energy efficiency of about 0.77 J/GH; its 32 BM1382 ASICs (28 nm, 63 cores each) form a dense computational body within a 331 × 137 × 160 mm chassis, a narrow room whose interior architecture-chips as organs, cores as muscle-performs relentless hashing while two 14038 fans act as lungs to stabilize temperature and reduce noise; the unit supports Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash and other SHA‑256 coins, runs standalone without a proxy server, and simplifies networking with DHCP, making it especially suited to home or small-scale, stackable installations where space and hardware ensemble reflect the miner’s practical estrangement from industrial operations. Operationally it accepts a 12 V DC supply via up to four PCI‑e connectors (only two typically required), tolerates 0–35 °C ambient, and reports a hardware error rate around 0.01%, indicating dependable long‑term stability despite being technologically eclipsed by newer rigs; its modest noise and low capital footprint make it a cost‑effective platform for learning, experimentation, testnets or low‑intensity mining experiments, while a simple profit calculator can help quantify electricity consumption versus potential earnings so that the spatial economy of your setup-square centimeters, watts and ambient constraints-can be balanced against real operational returns.

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Explore the cryptocurrencies that can be mined using Bitmain Antminer S3 (478GH/s), including detailed profitability.

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Coin Income/Day Profit/Day
$0.02 $
0.00000024 Bitcoin Logo
$-0.69 $
-0.00001069 Bitcoin Logo
$0.02 $
0.00000024 Bitcoin Logo
$-0.69 $
-0.00001068 Bitcoin Logo
$0.01 $
0.00006679 Bitcoin Cash Logo
$-0.69 $
-0.00336714 Bitcoin Cash Logo
$0.01 $
0.04094608 Fractal Bitcoin Logo
$-0.69 $
-1.99828782 Fractal Bitcoin Logo

Historical Mining Performance

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SHA-256 Miner Generations

Evolution of cryptocurrency mining hardware throughout the years, with the current generation highlighted for reference.

Generation 1

31 miners

Generation 2

31 miners

Generation 3

31 miners

Generation 4

31 miners

Generation 5

31 miners

Generation 6

31 miners

Generation 7

32 miners

Generation 8

32 miners
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Bitmain Antminer S3 In Detail

Bitmain Antminer S3 (478GH/s) — a closer look at the hardware and how it performs.

Introduced in 2014, the Bitmain Antminer S3 reads like a small, obstinate testament to hashing: a SHA‑256 workhorse that outputs about 478 GH/s while sipping roughly 366 watts, an economy of 0.77 joules per gigahash that today feels archaic yet instructive; housed in a compact 331 × 137 × 160 mm frame, its 32 BM1382 ASICs-each a 28 nm chip with 63 internal cores-are arranged like cold, efficient neurons, driving Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Peercoin and any other SHA‑256 chain through relentless rounds of digesting blocks as if the machine were solving an insoluble riddle. Two 14038 fans provide steady, relatively quiet airflow so the rig can operate in modest environments, and its stackable shape plus DHCP support make network setup straightforward for home labs or clustered benches, while the unit’s tolerance for 0–35 °C ambient places practical limits on deployment; power is supplied as 12 V DC via up to four PCI‑e connectors (typically only two are used), meaning an ATX power supply or a dedicated miner PSU is required, and its standalone operation without a proxy server simplifies integration into a small operation. Firmware is deliberately utilitarian-basic web controls with SSH access for those who wish to probe deeper-so hobbyists often tweak or reflash the device for experiments, testnets, or educational work, repurposing the low noise and modest draw for development, learning, or low‑intensity mining rather than competitive production. Hardware reliability is notable, with reported error rates near 0.01%, and the physical and electrical constraints-watts, thermal envelope, footprint, connector layout-make it an ideal instrument to study the real tradeoffs of proof‑of‑work: hash rate versus heat, upfront simplicity versus long‑term efficiency, and the small cognitive comfort of running one’s own rig even as the broader network race marches on beyond its reach.

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Technical Specifications

Bitmain Antminer S3 — full hardware specifications and mining capabilities.

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Basic Information

Brand
Bitmain
Model
Antminer S3
Release Date
July 2014
Algorithm
SHA-256

Performance

Hashrate
478 GH/s
Power Consumption
366W
Noise Level
60db
Voltage
12V

Physical Dimensions

Size
137 x 160 x 331mm
Weight
5200gkg
Interface
Ethernet
Humidity
5 - 90 %
Temperature
5 - 35 °C
Cooling
Air

Mineable Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin
BTC
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Cash
BCH
Bitcoin Cash
Fractal Bitcoin
FB
Fractal Bitcoin
* The algorithm

Algorithm Information: SHA-256

SHA-256 — what this algorithm is and how it works.

SHA-256 is a cryptographic hash function. Bitcoin relies on it for proof-of-work consensus. This algorithm processes input data of any length and produces a fixed hash value, ensuring security and integrity in the mining process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Bitmain Antminer S3

The efficiency of the Bitmain Antminer S3 478GH/s is 0.77 J/GH with a hashrate of 478GH/s and power consumption of 366W.

The Bitmain Antminer S3 478GH/s consumes $0.70 daily, $21.08 monthly, and $256.49 yearly in electricity costs.

The Bitmain Antminer S3 478GH/s uses 366W of electricity.

The Antminer S3 is manufactured by Bitmain.

The Bitmain Antminer S3 has a hashrate of 478GH/s using the SHA-256 algorithm.

The Bitmain Antminer S3 478GH/s can mine the following cryptocurrencies:

NiceHash NiceHash (BTC) Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) Bitcoin Cash Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Fractal Bitcoin Fractal Bitcoin (FB)

As of August 17, 2026 with an electricity cost of $0.08 the Bitmain Antminer S3 478GH/s generates $-0.69 daily, $-20.62 monthly, and $-250.90 yearly.

Based on our real-time ASIC mining profit calculation, the Bitmain Antminer S3 is currently most profitable mining Bitcoin at your electricity rate of $0.080/kWh. This can change as coin prices and network difficulty shift, so check the Mineable Coins table above for the latest ranking.

This ASIC mining profit calculation for the Bitmain Antminer S3 uses live cryptocurrency prices, current network difficulty, and block rewards for every supported coin, combined with your custom electricity rate. Figures update automatically as network conditions change, so the profitability shown reflects current conditions rather than a static estimate.

NiceHash is a hashpower marketplace, not a traditional mining pool — instead of mining a coin directly, you sell your Bitmain Antminer S3 hashrate to buyers and get paid in Bitcoin. Compare the NiceHash row against direct-mining rows in the Mineable Coins table above: whichever shows the higher Profit/Day at your electricity rate is currently the better option for this specific miner.

This miner is not currently listed by any of our verified vendors. You can still use the profitability figures on this page to plan ahead for when new listings appear.
BTC $64,385.52 ↗1.15%
ALPH $0.026700 ↘2.19%
KAS $0.025510 ↘1.5%
ETC $6.18 ↘1.03%
LTC $44.52 ↘0.46%
DOGE $0.070370 ↘0.82%
RXD $0.000026 ↗3.61%
BCH $204.64 ↘1.04%
CKB $0.000821 ↘1.18%
HNS $0.001970 ↗1%
KDA $0.004711 ↘1.1%
SC $0.000460 ↘2.13%
ALEO $0.038140 ↗1.02%
FB $0.344600 ↘1.47%
XMR $414.28 ↘0.77%
SCP $0.022820 ↗4.1%
BELLS $0.108100 ↘1.63%
XTM $0.000305 ↘2.3%
ZEC $515.65 ↗0.9%
BTC $64,385.52 ↗1.15%
ALPH $0.026700 ↘2.19%
KAS $0.025510 ↘1.5%
ETC $6.18 ↘1.03%
LTC $44.52 ↘0.46%
DOGE $0.070370 ↘0.82%
RXD $0.000026 ↗3.61%
BCH $204.64 ↘1.04%
CKB $0.000821 ↘1.18%
HNS $0.001970 ↗1%
KDA $0.004711 ↘1.1%
SC $0.000460 ↘2.13%
ALEO $0.038140 ↗1.02%
FB $0.344600 ↘1.47%
XMR $414.28 ↘0.77%
SCP $0.022820 ↗4.1%
BELLS $0.108100 ↘1.63%
XTM $0.000305 ↘2.3%
ZEC $515.65 ↗0.9%
BTC $64,385.52 ↗1.15%
ALPH $0.026700 ↘2.19%
KAS $0.025510 ↘1.5%
ETC $6.18 ↘1.03%
LTC $44.52 ↘0.46%
DOGE $0.070370 ↘0.82%
RXD $0.000026 ↗3.61%
BCH $204.64 ↘1.04%
CKB $0.000821 ↘1.18%
HNS $0.001970 ↗1%
KDA $0.004711 ↘1.1%
SC $0.000460 ↘2.13%
ALEO $0.038140 ↗1.02%
FB $0.344600 ↘1.47%
XMR $414.28 ↘0.77%
SCP $0.022820 ↗4.1%
BELLS $0.108100 ↘1.63%
XTM $0.000305 ↘2.3%
ZEC $515.65 ↗0.9%