Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster

Hashrate 80.0 KH/s Power 175 W Efficiency 2,187,500,000.0 J/TH

Baikal BK-N

Hashrate 40.0 KH/s Power 60 W Efficiency 1,500,000,000.0 J/TH

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster vs Baikal BK-N

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

Specifications Comparison

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster	Specification	Baikal BK-N
80.0 KH/s	Hashrate	40.0 KH/s
175 W	Power Consumption	60 W
2,187,500,000.0 J/TH	Efficiency	1,500,000,000.0 J/TH
—	Noise Level	—
2,640.0 kg	Weight	1,800.0 kg
597 BTU/hr	BTU Output	205 BTU/hr
33/100	Home Mining Score	36/100
—	Release Year	—
Cryptonight	Algorithm	Cryptonight
Innosilicon	Manufacturer	Baikal

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster

Daily Revenue 0.00000000 BTC $0.00

Daily Electricity -$0.42

Daily Profit -$0.42

Monthly -$12.60

Yearly -$153.30

Baikal BK-N

Daily Revenue 0.00000000 BTC $0.00

Daily Electricity -$0.14

Daily Profit -$0.14

Monthly -$4.32

Yearly -$52.56

Based on BTC price of $78,257 and current network difficulty as of May 16, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Weighing six performance factors, the Baikal BK-N comes out ahead — it takes 4 of 4 (efficiency, power consumption, home mining score, price-performance). Its biggest concrete edge: 66% better power draw (175.0 vs 60.0 W). Cross-check the spec deltas and ROI table above against your own electricity rate before deciding.

Winner: Baikal BK-N — wins on 4 of 4 factors

Spec Deltas

Here is every spec where the Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster and Baikal BK-N actually differ, with the gap quantified:

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster 100% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s)
Baikal BK-N 66% better power draw (175.0 vs 60.0 W)
Baikal BK-N 31% better efficiency (2,187,500,000 vs 1,500,000,000 J/TH)
Baikal BK-N 32% better weight (2,640 vs 1,800 kg)
Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster 192% more heat output (597 vs 205 BTU/hr)
Baikal BK-N 9% more home mining score (33.0 vs 36.0)

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.

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster	Metric	Baikal BK-N
$1,000	Upfront cost (MSRP)	$500
-$0.42	Daily net profit	-$0.14
-$1,153	Net after 1 year	-$553
-$1,307	Net after 2 years	-$605
-$1,460	Net after 3 years	-$658
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

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Baikal BK-N

Score: 36/100. 0 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Baikal BK-N

1,500,000,000.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster vs Baikal BK-N: which one earns more per day?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Baikal BK-N is more profitable at $-0.14/day compared to $-0.42/day for the Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Is the Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster or the Baikal BK-N better for noise-sensitive spaces?

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

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster vs Baikal BK-N: which fits a residential setup better?

The Baikal BK-N scores 36/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 33/100 for the Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster vs Baikal BK-N: how much does the efficiency gap matter?

The Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster runs at 2,187,500,000.0 J/TH while the Baikal BK-N runs at 1,500,000,000.0 J/TH — a difference of 687,500,000.0 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 31% better efficiency (2,187,500,000 vs 1,500,000,000 J/TH).

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