Antminer L7 vs VOLCMINER D3
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer L7 | Specification | VOLCMINER D3 |
|---|---|---|
| 9,050.0 MH/s | Taux de hachage | 20.0 GH/s |
| 3,425 W | Consommation électrique | 3,580 W |
| 378,453.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 179,000.0 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Niveau de bruit | 75 dB |
| 14.4 kg | Weight | 22.0 kg |
| 11,686 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 12,215 BTU/hr |
| 36/100 | Home Mining Score | 30/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| Scrypt | Algorithme | Scrypt |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | VOLCMINER |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer L7
VOLCMINER D3
Based on BTC price of $62,634 and current network difficulty as of Jun 4, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Weighing six performance factors, the VOLCMINER D3 comes out ahead — it takes 3 of 5 (efficacité, hashrate, rapport qualité-prix). Where it pulls away hardest is 121% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s). The Antminer L7 holds the edge in consommation électrique and score de minage domestique. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.
Spec Deltas
Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Antminer L7 and VOLCMINER D3 sit on each measurable spec:
- VOLCMINER D3 121% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s)
- Antminer L7 4% better power draw (3,425 vs 3,580 W)
- VOLCMINER D3 53% better efficacité (378,453 vs 179,000 J/TH)
- Antminer L7 35% better weight (14.4 vs 22.0 kg)
- VOLCMINER D3 5% more heat output (11,686 vs 12,215 BTU/hr)
- Antminer L7 20% more score de minage domestique (36.0 vs 30.0)
Cost & ROI Over Time
A miner pays for itself in profit, not specs. These projections track upfront cost against one, two and three years of net earnings at $0.10/kWh.
| Antminer L7 | Metric | VOLCMINER D3 |
|---|---|---|
| $4,500 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $5,990 |
| -$8.22 | Daily net profit | -$8.59 |
| -$7,500 | Net after 1 year | -$9,126 |
| -$10,500 | Net after 2 years | -$12,262 |
| -$13,501 | Net after 3 years | -$15,398 |
| Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) | 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
TieBoth miners produce similar daily profit.
Best for Home Mining
Antminer L7Score: 36/100. 75 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
VOLCMINER D3179,000.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which makes more money, the Antminer L7 or the VOLCMINER D3?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Antminer L7 is more profitable at $-8.22/day compared to $-8.59/day for the VOLCMINER D3. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Is the Antminer L7 or the VOLCMINER D3 better for noise-sensitive spaces?
Both miners have similar noise levels. Check the specs table above for exact decibel readings.
For mining at home, should I pick the Antminer L7 or the VOLCMINER D3?
The Antminer L7 scores 36/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the VOLCMINER D3). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.
Antminer L7 vs VOLCMINER D3: how much does the efficiency gap matter?
The Antminer L7 runs at 378,453.0 J/TH while the VOLCMINER D3 runs at 179,000.0 J/TH — a difference of 199,453.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 53% better efficacité (378,453 vs 179,000 J/TH).