Innosilicon A4 Dominator

Taux de hachage 280.0 MH/s Puissance 1,050 W Efficiency 3,750,000.0 J/TH

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster

Taux de hachage 80.0 KH/s Puissance 175 W Efficiency 2,187,500,000.0 J/TH

Innosilicon A4 Dominator vs Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster

Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.

Specifications Comparison

Innosilicon A4 Dominator	Specification	Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster
280.0 MH/s	Taux de hachage	80.0 KH/s
1,050 W	Consommation électrique	175 W
3,750,000.0 J/TH	Efficiency	2,187,500,000.0 J/TH
—	Niveau de bruit	—
9,200.0 kg	Weight	2,640.0 kg
3,583 BTU/hr	BTU Output	597 BTU/hr
31/100	Home Mining Score	33/100
—	Release Year	—
Scrypt	Algorithme	Cryptonight
Innosilicon	Manufacturer	Innosilicon

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Innosilicon A4 Dominator

Daily Revenue 0.00000000 BTC $0.00

Daily Electricity -$2.52

Daily Profit -$2.52

Monthly -$75.60

Yearly -$919.80

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster

Daily Revenue 0.00000000 BTC $0.00

Daily Electricity -$0.42

Daily Profit -$0.42

Monthly -$12.60

Yearly -$153.30

Based on BTC price of $78,210 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

The Innosilicon A4 Dominator and Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster finish in a near dead heat in our weighted scoring. There is no wrong answer here — let your electricity rate, noise tolerance and budget break the tie using the breakdowns above.

Spec Deltas

Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Innosilicon A4 Dominator and Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster sit on each measurable spec:

Innosilicon A4 Dominator 349900% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s)
Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster 83% better power draw (1,050 vs 175 W)
Innosilicon A4 Dominator 100% better efficacité (3,750,000 vs 2,187,500,000 J/TH)
Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster 71% better weight (9,200 vs 2,640 kg)
Innosilicon A4 Dominator 500% more heat output (3,583 vs 597 BTU/hr)
Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster 6% more score de minage domestique (31.0 vs 33.0)

Cost & ROI Over Time

Sticker price versus what the miner actually earns back: the table below projects cumulative net profit at a $0.10/kWh electricity rate.

Innosilicon A4 Dominator	Metric	Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster
—	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$1,000
-$2.52	Daily net profit	-$0.42
-$920	Net after 1 year	-$1,153
-$1,840	Net after 2 years	-$1,307
-$2,759	Net after 3 years	-$1,460
—	Payback period	Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit)

Projections assume continuous operation, a flat $0.10/kWh rate, and no hardware degradation, pool fees, or BTC price change. Real-world ROI varies.

Best For...

Best for Profitability

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster

Score: 33/100. 0 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Innosilicon A4 Dominator

3,750,000.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which makes more money, the Innosilicon A4 Dominator or the Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster is more profitable at $-0.42/day compared to $-2.52/day for the Innosilicon A4 Dominator. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Innosilicon A4 Dominator or Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster?

Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.

Innosilicon A4 Dominator vs Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster: which fits a residential setup better?

The Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster scores 33/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 31/100 for the Innosilicon A4 Dominator). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

Innosilicon A4 Dominator vs Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster: how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The Innosilicon A4 Dominator runs at 3,750,000.0 J/TH while the Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster runs at 2,187,500,000.0 J/TH — a difference of 2,183,750,000.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 100% better efficacité (3,750,000 vs 2,187,500,000 J/TH).

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