Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) vs Antminer T17+
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) | Specification | Antminer T17+ |
|---|---|---|
| 12.5 TH/s | Taux de hachage | 64.0 TH/s |
| 1,225 W | Consommation électrique | 3,200 W |
| 98.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 50.0 J/TH |
| — | Niveau de bruit | 75 dB |
| 4,200.0 kg | Weight | 10.0 kg |
| 4,180 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 10,918 BTU/hr |
| 31/100 | Home Mining Score | 84/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| SHA-256 | Algorithme | SHA-256 |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | Bitmain |
Profitability Comparison
Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th)
Antminer T17+
Based on BTC price of $78,236 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Selon notre analyse multifactorielle, le Antminer T17+ l'emporte sur 4 des 5 facteurs (efficacité, hashrate, score de minage domestique, niveau sonore). The standout gap is 412% more hashrate (12.5 vs 64.0 TH/s) in the Antminer T17+'s favour. That said, the Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins consommation électrique. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.
Spec Deltas
Here is every spec where the Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) and Antminer T17+ actually differ, with the gap quantified:
- Antminer T17+ 412% more hashrate (12.5 vs 64.0 TH/s)
- Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) 62% better power draw (1,225 vs 3,200 W)
- Antminer T17+ 49% better efficacité (98.0 vs 50.0 J/TH)
- Antminer T17+ 100% better weight (4,200.0 vs 10.0 kg)
- Antminer T17+ 161% more heat output (4,180 vs 10,918 BTU/hr)
- Antminer T17+ 171% more score de minage domestique (31.0 vs 84.0)
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.
| Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) | Metric | Antminer T17+ |
|---|---|---|
| $65 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | — |
| -$2.49 | Daily net profit | -$5.38 |
| -$974 | Net after 1 year | -$1,962 |
| -$1,883 | Net after 2 years | -$3,924 |
| -$2,792 | Net after 3 years | -$5,887 |
| Does not pay back at current rates (negative daily profit) | Payback period | — |
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 T17+Score: 84/100. 75 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
Antminer T17+50.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) or Antminer T17+ more profitable?
At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) is more profitable at $-2.49/day compared to $-5.38/day for the Antminer T17+. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.
Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) vs Antminer T17+: which runs at a lower noise level?
The Antminer T17+ is quieter at 75 dB compared to the Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.
Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) vs Antminer T17+: which fits a residential setup better?
The Antminer T17+ scores 84/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 31/100 for the Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th)). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.
How far apart are the Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) and Antminer T17+ on J/TH?
The Bitmain Antminer S9 (12.5Th) runs at 98.0 J/TH while the Antminer T17+ runs at 50.0 J/TH — a difference of 48.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 49% better efficacité (98.0 vs 50.0 J/TH).