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Bitmain Antminer R4 (8.7 TH/s)
Outdated · last price $4,680 per unit · Bitmain · Air-cooled · SHA-256
The Bitmain Antminer R4 (8.7 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain released in Feb 2017. It runs at 8.7 TH/s while drawing 845 W, an efficiency of 97.13 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
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Bitmain Antminer R4 profitability
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $87,031.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000004 BTC | $0.36 | $1.26 | -$0.90 |
| Weekly | 0.000029 BTC | $2.51 | $8.83 | -$6.32 |
| Monthly | 0.000125 BTC | $10.89 | $38.36 | -$27.47 |
| Yearly | 0.001501 BTC | $130.65 | $460.28 | -$329.63 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $306,612. Year 1 return: -5%.
Where to host the Bitmain Antminer R4
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $306,612 | -$28 | $6,776 | -5% |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 3.9¢ | 73.6% | $199,298 | -$10 | $7,294 | -2% |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $306,612 | -$27 | $7,196 | -5% |
Bitmain Antminer R4 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
| Model | Bitmain Antminer R4 |
| Release date | Feb 2017 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 8.7 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 845 W |
| Efficiency | 97.13 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Weight | 2.5 kg (approx.) |
Bitmain Antminer R4 FAQ
How much does the Bitmain Antminer R4 cost?
The Bitmain Antminer R4 (8.7 TH/s) is outdated with us; its market price is about $4,680 per unit ($537.93 per TH/s). Delivered, imported, installed and hosted in Argentina with a two-month hosting deposit, the all-in cost is about $7,196 per machine.
Is the Bitmain Antminer R4 (8.7 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 21, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Bitmain Antminer R4 (8.7 TH/s) is calculated to lose $0.90 daily, $27.47 monthly and $329.63 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $87,031. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.
What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer R4?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer R4 costs about $306,612 in Argentina, and $306,612 in UAE and $199,298 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $87,031, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the year 1 return of the Bitmain Antminer R4?
At current bitcoin price and difficulty, the Bitmain Antminer R4 returns -5–-2% in its first year at our sites, after electricity, against everything paid up front: the machine, shipping, import, infrastructure, setup and hosting deposit. You keep the machine and every bitcoin it mines. It always changes.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the Bitmain Antminer R4?
The Bitmain Antminer R4 produces 8.7 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 845 W, giving an efficiency of 97.13 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the Bitmain Antminer R4?
The Bitmain Antminer R4 measures about n/a and weighs around 2.5 kg.
Is the Bitmain Antminer R4 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Bitmain Antminer R4 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 Bitmain Antminer R4 be hosted?
We can host the Bitmain Antminer R4 in UAE (6.0¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (3.9¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.0¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
When was the Bitmain Antminer R4 released?
Bitmain announced the Bitmain Antminer R4 in Feb 2017.