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Bitmain Antminer S3

Bitmain Antminer S3

Hashrate 478.0 GH/s Power 366 W Efficiency 765.7 J/TH
VS

Auradine Teraflux AT2880

Hashrate 260.0 TH/s Power 4,420 W Efficiency 17.0 J/TH

Bitmain Antminer S3 vs Auradine Teraflux AT2880

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

Specifications Comparison

Bitmain Antminer S3 Specification Auradine Teraflux AT2880
478.0 GH/s Hashrate 260.0 TH/s
366 W Power Consumption 4,420 W
765.7 J/TH Efficiency 17.0 J/TH
— Noise Level 75 dB
5,200.0 kg Weight —
1,249 BTU/hr BTU Output 15,081 BTU/hr
34/100 Home Mining Score —
— Release Year —
SHA-256 Algorithm SHA-256
Bitmain Manufacturer Auradine

Profitability Comparison

$/kWh

Bitmain Antminer S3

Daily Revenue 0.00000021 BTC $0.01
Daily Electricity -$0.88
Daily Profit -$0.86
Monthly -$25.91
Yearly -$315.29

Auradine Teraflux AT2880

Daily Revenue 0.00011269 BTC $7.93
Daily Electricity -$10.61
Daily Profit -$2.68
Monthly -$80.26
Yearly -$976.46

Based on BTC price of $70,395 and current network difficulty as of Mar 19, 2026. Actual results vary.

Verdict

Based on our multi-factor analysis, the Auradine Teraflux AT2880 wins on 3 of 5 factors (efficiency, hashrate, noise level). The Bitmain Antminer S3 holds the edge in power consumption and home mining score. Review the detailed specs and profitability calculations above to determine which miner best fits your specific setup.

Winner: Auradine Teraflux AT2880 — wins on 3 of 5 factors

Best For...

Best for Profitability

Tie

Both miners produce similar daily profit.

Best for Home Mining

Bitmain Antminer S3

Score: 34/100. 0 dB noise level.

Best for Efficiency

Auradine Teraflux AT2880

17.0 J/TH — lower electricity cost per terahash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bitmain Antminer S3 or Auradine Teraflux AT2880 more profitable?

At the current BTC price and a $0.10/kWh electricity rate, the Bitmain Antminer S3 is more profitable at $-0.86/day compared to $-2.68/day for the Auradine Teraflux AT2880. Profitability depends heavily on your electricity rate — use the selector above to calculate with your actual costs.

Which is quieter, the Bitmain Antminer S3 or Auradine Teraflux AT2880?

The Auradine Teraflux AT2880 is quieter at 75 dB compared to the Bitmain Antminer S3 at 0 dB. For home mining, lower noise levels make a significant difference in livability.

Which is better for home mining, the Bitmain Antminer S3 or Auradine Teraflux AT2880?

The Bitmain Antminer S3 scores 34/100 on our Home Mining Score (vs 0/100 for the Auradine Teraflux AT2880). 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 Bitmain Antminer S3 and Auradine Teraflux AT2880?

The Bitmain Antminer S3 runs at 765.7 J/TH while the Auradine Teraflux AT2880 runs at 17.0 J/TH — a difference of 748.7 J/TH. Lower efficiency means less electricity per terahash of mining power, directly reducing operating costs.

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