Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Hashrate 14.0 TH/s Power 1,350 W Efficiency 96.4 J/TH

Innosilicon T3 39T

Hashrate 39.0 TH/s Power 2,150 W Efficiency 55.1 J/TH

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) vs Innosilicon T3 39T

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

Specifications Comparison

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)	Specification	Innosilicon T3 39T
14.0 TH/s	Hashrate	39.0 TH/s
1,350 W	Power Consumption	2,150 W
96.4 J/TH	Efficiency	55.1 J/TH
60 dB	Noise Level	—
5.0 kg	Weight	8,650.0 kg
4,606 BTU/hr	BTU Output	7,336 BTU/hr
52/100	Home Mining Score	26/100
—	Release Year	—
SHA-256	Algorithm	SHA-256
D-Central	Manufacturer	Innosilicon

Profitability Comparison

Electricity Rate:

$/kWh

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Daily Revenue 0.00000644 BTC $0.51

Daily Electricity -$3.24

Daily Profit -$2.73

Monthly -$81.92

Yearly -$996.71

Innosilicon T3 39T

Daily Revenue 0.00001795 BTC $1.42

Daily Electricity -$5.16

Daily Profit -$3.74

Monthly -$112.24

Yearly -$1,365.56

Based on BTC price of $79,051 and current network difficulty as of May 15, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Weighing six performance factors, the Innosilicon T3 39T comes out ahead — it takes 2 of 5 (efficiency, hashrate). The standout gap is 179% more hashrate (14.0 vs 39.0 TH/s) in the Innosilicon T3 39T's favour. That said, the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) isn't beaten everywhere — it still wins power consumption and home mining score and noise level. The right pick still depends on your power cost and noise tolerance — the breakdowns above make that call concrete.

Winner: Innosilicon T3 39T — wins on 3 of 5 factors

Spec Deltas

Stripped to the numbers, this is how far apart the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) and Innosilicon T3 39T sit on each measurable spec:

Innosilicon T3 39T 179% more hashrate (14.0 vs 39.0 TH/s)
Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) 37% better power draw (1,350 vs 2,150 W)
Innosilicon T3 39T 43% better efficiency (96.4 vs 55.1 J/TH)
Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) 100% better weight (5.0 vs 8,650.0 kg)
Innosilicon T3 39T 59% more heat output (4,606 vs 7,336 BTU/hr)
Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) 100% more home mining score (52.0 vs 26.0)

Cost & ROI Over Time

Hardware cost is only half the story — here is how each miner's upfront price plays out against cumulative profit at a $0.10/kWh rate.

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)	Metric	Innosilicon T3 39T
$299	Upfront cost (MSRP)	—
-$2.73	Daily net profit	-$3.74
-$1,296	Net after 1 year	-$1,366
-$2,292	Net after 2 years	-$2,731
-$3,289	Net after 3 years	-$4,097
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

Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9)

Score: 52/100. 60 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Innosilicon T3 39T

55.1 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) or Innosilicon T3 39T more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) is more profitable at $-2.73/day compared to $-3.74/day for the Innosilicon T3 39T. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Is the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) or the Innosilicon T3 39T better for noise-sensitive spaces?

The Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) is quieter at 60 dB compared to the Innosilicon T3 39T at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) or Innosilicon T3 39T?

The Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) scores 52/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 26/100 for the Innosilicon T3 39T). This composite score factors in noise, power requirements, heat output, size, and setup ease — all critical for residential mining.

How far apart are the Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) and Innosilicon T3 39T on J/TH?

The Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) runs at 96.4 J/TH while the Innosilicon T3 39T runs at 55.1 J/TH — a difference of 41.3 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs. In relative terms that is 43% better efficiency (96.4 vs 55.1 J/TH).

Compare Antminer Pivotal Edition (S9) with...

Compare Innosilicon T3 39T with...

Shop Miners Browse our full catalog of ASIC miners, Bitaxe, and accessories. ASIC Repair 2,500+ miners repaired. Expert diagnostics and board-level repair. Miner Database Compare 500+ miners with live profitability data.