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Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster

Hashrate 80.0 KH/s Power 175 W Efficiency 2,187,500,000.0 J/TH
VS
Baikal BK-N240

Baikal BK-N240

Hashrate 480.0 KH/s Power 650 W Efficiency 1,354,166,666.7 J/TH

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster vs Baikal BK-N240

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

Specifications Comparison

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster Specification Baikal BK-N240
80.0 KH/s Hashrate 480.0 KH/s
175 W Power Consumption 650 W
2,187,500,000.0 J/TH Efficiency 1,354,166,666.7 J/TH
— Noise Level —
2,640.0 kg Weight 6,500.0 kg
597 BTU/hr BTU Output 2,218 BTU/hr
33/100 Home Mining Score 30/100
— Release Year —
Cryptonight Algorithm Cryptonight
Innosilicon Manufacturer Baikal

Profitability Comparison

$/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-N240

Daily Revenue 0.00000000 BTC $0.00
Daily Electricity -$1.56
Daily Profit -$1.56
Monthly -$46.80
Yearly -$569.40

Based on BTC price of $76,967 and current network difficulty as of May 18, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Scored side by side, the Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster and Baikal BK-N240 trade blows evenly. Neither pulls ahead decisively, so the deciding factor is which spec matters most to your setup — the panels above lay that out.

Spec Deltas

Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster and Baikal BK-N240 sit on each measurable spec:

  • Baikal BK-N240 500% more hashrate (0.0 vs 0.0 TH/s)
  • Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster 73% better power draw (175 vs 650 W)
  • Baikal BK-N240 38% better efficiency (2,187,500,000 vs 1,354,166,667 J/TH)
  • Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster 59% better weight (2,640 vs 6,500 kg)
  • Baikal BK-N240 271% more heat output (597 vs 2,218 BTU/hr)
  • Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster 10% more home mining score (33.0 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.

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster Metric Baikal BK-N240
$1,000 Upfront cost (MSRP) —
-$0.42 Daily net profit -$1.56
-$1,153 Net after 1 year -$569
-$1,307 Net after 2 years -$1,139
-$1,460 Net after 3 years -$1,708
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

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster

Score: 33/100. 0 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Baikal BK-N240

1,354,166,666.7 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster or Baikal BK-N240 more profitable?

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 $-1.56/day for the Baikal BK-N240. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster vs Baikal BK-N240: which runs at a lower noise level?

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

For mining at home, should I pick the Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster or the Baikal BK-N240?

The Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster scores 33/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 30/100 for the Baikal BK-N240). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

What is the efficiency difference between Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster and Baikal BK-N240?

The Innosilicon A8C CryptoMaster runs at 2,187,500,000.0 J/TH while the Baikal BK-N240 runs at 1,354,166,666.7 J/TH — a difference of 833,333,333.3 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 38% better efficiency (2,187,500,000 vs 1,354,166,667 J/TH).

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