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Bitmain Antminer S9i (13 TH/s)
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The Bitmain Antminer S9i (13 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain released in May 2018. It hashes at 13 TH/s while drawing 1,280 W, an efficiency of 98.46 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
Bitmain Antminer S9i 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 | 0.000006 BTC | $0.49 | $1.91 | -$1.42 |
| Weekly | 0.000045 BTC | $3.45 | $13.37 | -$9.92 |
| Monthly | 0.000194 BTC | $14.98 | $58.11 | -$43.13 |
| Yearly | 0.002324 BTC | $179.77 | $697.22 | -$517.46 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $300,026.
Where to host the Bitmain Antminer S9i
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.0¢ | 99.3% | $300,026 | -$43 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.0¢ | 74.7% | $200,018 | -$18 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.0¢ | 98.7% | $300,026 | -$43 | — | — |
Bitmain Antminer S9i specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bitmain |
| Model | Bitmain Antminer S9i |
| Release date | May 2018 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 13 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 1280 W |
| Efficiency | 98.46 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
Bitmain Antminer S9i FAQ
Can I buy the Bitmain Antminer S9i?
The Bitmain Antminer S9i is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S9i (13 TH/s) profitable?
As of Sep 17, 2026, hosted in Argentina at 6.0¢/kWh, the Bitmain Antminer S9i (13 TH/s) is calculated to lose $1.42 daily, $43.13 monthly and $517.46 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 S9i?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the Bitmain Antminer S9i costs about $300,026 in Argentina, and $300,026 in UAE and $200,018 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 S9i?
The Bitmain Antminer S9i produces 13 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 1,280 W, giving an efficiency of 98.46 J/TH.
Is the Bitmain Antminer S9i air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The Bitmain Antminer S9i 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 S9i be hosted?
We can host the Bitmain Antminer S9i 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 S9i released?
Bitmain announced the Bitmain Antminer S9i in May 2018.