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Bitmain Antminer S3 (0.48 TH/s)
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The Bitmain Antminer S3 (0.48 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain released in Jul 2014. It hashes at 0.48 TH/s while drawing 366 W, an efficiency of 765.69 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
Bitmain Antminer S3 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 | 0.000000 BTC | $0.02 | $0.55 | -$0.53 |
| Weekly | 0.000002 BTC | $0.13 | $3.82 | -$3.70 |
| Monthly | 0.000007 BTC | $0.55 | $16.62 | -$16.06 |
| Yearly | 0.000085 BTC | $6.61 | $199.36 | -$192.75 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $2,333,167.
Where to host the Bitmain Antminer S3
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $2,333,167 | -$16 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.0¢ | 74.7% | $1,555,445 | -$8 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $2,333,167 | -$16 | — | — |
Bitmain Antminer S3 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
| Model | Bitmain Antminer S3 |
| Release date | Jul 2014 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 0.48 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 366 W |
| Efficiency | 765.69 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
Bitmain Antminer S3 FAQ
Can I buy the Bitmain Antminer S3?
The Bitmain Antminer S3 is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S3 (0.48 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Bitmain Antminer S3 (0.48 TH/s) is calculated to lose $0.53 daily, $16.06 monthly and $192.75 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 S3?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer S3 costs about $2,333,167 in Argentina, and $2,333,167 in UAE and $1,555,445 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 S3?
The Bitmain Antminer S3 produces 0.48 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 366 W, giving an efficiency of 765.69 J/TH.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S3 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Bitmain Antminer S3 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 S3 be hosted?
We can host the Bitmain Antminer S3 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 S3 released?
Bitmain announced the Bitmain Antminer S3 in Jul 2014.