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Bitmain Antminer R4 (8.7 TH/s)
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The Bitmain Antminer R4 (8.7 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain released in Feb 2017. It hashes 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.
Bitmain Antminer R4 profitability
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh with 98.7% uptime. Bitcoin $77,356.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000004 BTC | $0.33 | $1.26 | -$0.93 |
| Weekly | 0.000030 BTC | $2.31 | $8.83 | -$6.52 |
| Monthly | 0.000130 BTC | $10.03 | $38.36 | -$28.33 |
| Yearly | 0.001555 BTC | $120.30 | $460.28 | -$339.97 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $295,958.
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% | $295,958 | -$29 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.0¢ | 74.7% | $197,305 | -$12 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $295,958 | -$28 | — | — |
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 |
Bitmain Antminer R4 FAQ
Can I buy the Bitmain Antminer R4?
The Bitmain Antminer R4 is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.
Is the Bitmain Antminer R4 (8.7 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Bitmain Antminer R4 (8.7 TH/s) is calculated to lose $0.93 daily, $28.33 monthly and $339.97 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $77,356. 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 $295,958 in Argentina, and $295,958 in UAE and $197,305 in Nigeria. Bitcoin trades at $77,356, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
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.
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 (4.0¢/kWh, 74.7% 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.