SC1 vs A3
Side-by-side mining comparison: specs, per-algorithm benchmarks, efficiency and current profitability.
| Type | ASIC | ASIC | |
| Power | 500 W | 1280 W | |
| Release | 2018-05 | 2018-01 | |
| Best opportunity |  SCPNetwork | SCPNetwork | |
| Profit/day | $-0.94 | $-2.43 | |
| Score | 33/100 | 33/100 | |
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Benchmarks by algorithm
Best available benchmark per device; efficiency = hashrate per watt.
| Algorithm | SC1 | A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake (2b-Sia) | 550 GH/s500 W · 1.1 GH/s/W | not supported | |
| Blake (2b) | 550 GH/s500 W · 1.1 GH/s/W | 820 GH/s1280 W · 640.6 MH/s/W |