Antminer D9 vs Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th)
Side-by-side specs, profitability, and home mining comparison.
Specifications Comparison
| Antminer D9 | Specification | Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,770.0 GH/s | Hashrate | 34.0 TH/s |
| 2,839 W | Power Consumption | 1,800 W |
| 1,604.0 J/TH | Efficiency | 52.9 J/TH |
| 75 dB | Noise Level | — |
| 16.1 kg | Weight | 9.4 kg |
| 9,687 BTU/hr | BTU Output | 6,142 BTU/hr |
| 36/100 | Home Mining Score | 28/100 |
| — | Release Year | — |
| X11 | Algorithm | Blake256r14 |
| Bitmain | Manufacturer | Bitmain |
Profitability Comparison
Antminer D9
Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th)
Based on BTC price of $60,670 and current network difficulty as of Jun 6, 2026. Actual results vary.
Verdict
Two generations of Bitmain's Decred/Blake256R14 miners. The DR5 was the established workhorse, while the D9 brought updated performance.
The D9 improves on the DR5 with better efficiency and hashrate from a newer chip generation. For Blake256R14 mining, the D9 is the current choice.
Spec Deltas
The Antminer D9 and Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) diverge on the metrics below — each gap expressed as a real percentage, not a vague "better":
- Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) 1821% more hashrate (1.8 vs 34.0 TH/s)
- Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) 37% better power draw (2,839 vs 1,800 W)
- Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) 97% better efficiency (1,604.0 vs 52.9 J/TH)
- Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) 42% better weight (16.1 vs 9.4 kg)
- Antminer D9 58% more heat output (9,687 vs 6,142 BTU/hr)
- Antminer D9 29% more home mining score (36.0 vs 28.0)
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 D9 | Metric | Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th) |
|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | Upfront cost (MSRP) | $2,100 |
| -$6.77 | Daily net profit | -$3.39 |
| -$5,469 | Net after 1 year | -$3,336 |
| -$7,938 | Net after 2 years | -$4,572 |
| -$10,408 | Net after 3 years | -$5,809 |
| 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 D9Score: 36/100. 75 dB noise level.
Best for Efficiency
Bitmain Antminer DR5 (34Th)52.9 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.
Frequently Asked Questions
What algorithm do these miners use?
Both the DR5 and D9 mine the Blake256R14 algorithm, used by Decred (DCR) and other compatible cryptocurrencies.
Can D-Central repair these specialized miners?
Yes. D-Central's ASIC repair capabilities cover Bitmain's full lineup including non-SHA-256 miners.