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Innosilicon A9 ZMaster (50 kSol/s)
Outdated · Innosilicon · Air-cooled · Equihash
The Innosilicon A9 ZMaster (50 kSol/s) is a air-cooled Equihash Zcash ASIC miner from Innosilicon released in Jun 2018. It runs at 50 kSol/s while drawing 620 W, an efficiency of 12 J/kSol. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
A9 ZMaster profitability
As of Nov 5, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh with 73.6% uptime. Zcash $1,274.
| Period | Zcash mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.001855 ZEC | $2.36 | $0.52 | $1.85 |
| Weekly | 0.012984 ZEC | $16.54 | $3.62 | $12.92 |
| Monthly | 0.056424 ZEC | $71.87 | $15.74 | $56.13 |
| Yearly | 0.677018 ZEC | $862.32 | $188.88 | $673.45 |
Electricity per Zcash mined: $279. Mining output depends on Zcash's price, network difficulty and uptime, and is not guaranteed. Nothing here is investment advice.
Where to host the A9 ZMaster
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost / ZEC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.5¢ | 99.3% | $403 | $66 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.5¢ | 73.6% | $279 | $56 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.5¢ | 98.7% | $403 | $66 | — | — |
A9 ZMaster specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Innosilicon |
| Model | A9 ZMaster |
| Release date | Jun 2018 |
| Algorithm | Equihash |
| Hashrate | 50 kSol/s |
| Power consumption | 620 W |
| Efficiency | 12 J/kSol |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Weight | 5.9 kg (approx.) |
A9 ZMaster FAQ
Can I buy the A9 ZMaster?
The A9 ZMaster is outdated. Newer models make Zcash far more cheaply.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the A9 ZMaster?
The A9 ZMaster produces 50 kSol/s of Equihash hashrate and consumes 620 W, giving an efficiency of 12 J/kSol.
What are the dimensions and weight of the A9 ZMaster?
The A9 ZMaster measures about n/a and weighs around 5.9 kg.
Is the A9 ZMaster air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The A9 ZMaster is air-cooled with fans. In the UAE we run air-cooled machines in immersion tanks instead, which keeps them cool in desert heat.
Where can the A9 ZMaster be hosted?
We can host the A9 ZMaster in UAE (6.5¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (4.5¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.5¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The Zcash it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
When was the A9 ZMaster released?
Innosilicon announced the A9 ZMaster in Jun 2018.