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Bitmain Antminer S5 (1.16 TH/s)
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The Bitmain Antminer S5 (1.16 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain released in Nov 2014. It hashes at 1.16 TH/s while drawing 590 W, an efficiency of 510.82 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
Bitmain Antminer S5 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 | 0.000001 BTC | $0.04 | $0.88 | -$0.84 |
| Weekly | 0.000004 BTC | $0.31 | $6.16 | -$5.86 |
| Monthly | 0.000017 BTC | $1.33 | $26.78 | -$25.45 |
| Yearly | 0.000206 BTC | $15.97 | $321.38 | -$305.40 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $1,556,549.
Where to host the Bitmain Antminer S5
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $1,556,549 | -$26 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.0¢ | 74.7% | $1,037,699 | -$13 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $1,556,549 | -$25 | — | — |
Bitmain Antminer S5 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
| Model | Bitmain Antminer S5 |
| Release date | Nov 2014 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 1.16 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 590 W |
| Efficiency | 510.82 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
Bitmain Antminer S5 FAQ
Can I buy the Bitmain Antminer S5?
The Bitmain Antminer S5 is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S5 (1.16 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Bitmain Antminer S5 (1.16 TH/s) is calculated to lose $0.84 daily, $25.45 monthly and $305.40 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 S5?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer S5 costs about $1,556,549 in Argentina, and $1,556,549 in UAE and $1,037,699 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 S5?
The Bitmain Antminer S5 produces 1.16 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 590 W, giving an efficiency of 510.82 J/TH.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S5 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Bitmain Antminer S5 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 S5 be hosted?
We can host the Bitmain Antminer S5 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 S5 released?
Bitmain announced the Bitmain Antminer S5 in Nov 2014.