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MicroBT Whatsminer M3X (12.5 TH/s)
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The MicroBT Whatsminer M3X (12.5 TH/s) is a air-cooled SHA-256 bitcoin ASIC miner from MicroBT released in Mar 2018. It runs at 12.5 TH/s while drawing 2,050 W, an efficiency of 164 J/TH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
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MicroBT Whatsminer M3X profitability
As of Nov 2, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh with 73.6% uptime. Bitcoin $77,903.
| Period | Bitcoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 0.000004 BTC | $0.31 | $1.71 | -$1.41 |
| Weekly | 0.000027 BTC | $2.14 | $11.98 | -$9.84 |
| Monthly | 0.000119 BTC | $9.29 | $52.05 | -$42.75 |
| Yearly | 0.001431 BTC | $111.50 | $624.51 | -$513.00 |
Electricity per bitcoin mined: $436,317.
MicroBT Whatsminer M3X price history
From $2,306 in Mar 2018 to $59 in Nov 2022 (-97%).
| Month | Price per unit | Price per TH |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | $2,068 | $165.43 |
| Apr 2018 | $980 | $78.40 |
| May 2018 | $784 | $62.69 |
| Jun 2018 | $434 | $34.73 |
| Jul 2018 | $350 | $28.02 |
| Aug 2018 | $462 | $36.97 |
| Sep 2018 | $208 | $16.64 |
| Oct 2018 | $205 | $16.38 |
| Nov 2018 | $203 | $16.21 |
| Dec 2018 | $256 | $20.47 |
| Jan 2019 | $260 | $20.80 |
| Feb 2019 | $336 | $26.84 |
| Mar 2019 | $371 | $29.68 |
| Apr 2019 | $406 | $32.48 |
| May 2019 | $401 | $32.04 |
| Jun 2019 | $360 | $28.80 |
| Jul 2019 | $280 | $22.37 |
| Aug 2019 | $240 | $19.17 |
| Sep 2019 | $129 | $10.29 |
| Oct 2019 | $156 | $12.44 |
| Nov 2019 | $106 | $8.47 |
| Dec 2019 | $107 | $8.58 |
| Jan 2020 | $65 | $5.17 |
| Feb 2020 | $59 | $4.72 |
| Mar 2020 | $64 | $5.11 |
| Apr 2020 | $59 | $4.75 |
| May 2020 | $75 | $5.97 |
| Jun 2020 | $51 | $4.11 |
| Jul 2020 | $54 | $4.30 |
| Aug 2020 | $53 | $4.20 |
| Sep 2020 | $81 | $6.45 |
| Oct 2020 | $153 | $12.22 |
| Nov 2020 | $196 | $15.66 |
| Dec 2020 | $288 | $23.01 |
| Jan 2021 | $505 | $40.41 |
| Feb 2021 | $610 | $48.82 |
| Mar 2021 | $614 | $49.08 |
| Apr 2021 | $400 | $32.02 |
| May 2021 | $268 | $21.42 |
| Jun 2021 | $339 | $27.13 |
| Jul 2021 | $375 | $29.97 |
| Aug 2021 | $351 | $28.10 |
| Sep 2021 | $448 | $35.85 |
| Oct 2021 | $332 | $26.53 |
| Nov 2021 | $332 | $26.53 |
| Dec 2021 | $291 | $23.31 |
| Jan 2022 | $289 | $23.10 |
| Feb 2022 | $275 | $22.03 |
| Mar 2022 | $239 | $19.13 |
| Apr 2022 | $225 | $17.96 |
| May 2022 | $138 | $11.02 |
| Jun 2022 | $139 | $11.08 |
| Jul 2022 | $130 | $10.41 |
| Aug 2022 | $119 | $9.51 |
| Sep 2022 | $113 | $9.00 |
| Oct 2022 | $60 | $4.79 |
| Nov 2022 | $59 | $4.74 |
Where to host the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost per BTC | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.5¢ | 99.3% | $630,235 | -$89 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.5¢ | 73.6% | $436,317 | -$43 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.5¢ | 98.7% | $630,235 | -$88 | — | — |
MicroBT Whatsminer M3X specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MicroBT |
| Model | MicroBT Whatsminer M3X |
| Release date | Mar 2018 |
| Algorithm | SHA-256 |
| Hashrate | 12.5 TH/s |
| Power consumption | 2050 W |
| Efficiency | 164 J/TH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Dimensions | 430 x 155 x 226 mm (approx.) |
| Weight | 7.5 kg (approx.) |
MicroBT Whatsminer M3X FAQ
Can I buy the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M3X is outdated. Newer models make bitcoin far more cheaply.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X (12.5 TH/s) profitable?
As of Nov 2, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh, the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X (12.5 TH/s) is calculated to lose $1.41 daily, $42.75 monthly and $513.00 yearly after electricity, at a bitcoin price of $77,903. It always changes with bitcoin's price and network difficulty.
What does it cost to mine one bitcoin with the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X?
Electricity to mine one bitcoin with the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X costs about $436,317 in Nigeria, and $630,235 in UAE and $630,235 in Argentina. Bitcoin trades at $77,903, so every coin it mines is made above the price of buying one.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M3X produces 12.5 TH/s of SHA-256 hashrate and consumes 2,050 W, giving an efficiency of 164 J/TH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M3X measures about 430 x 155 x 226 mm and weighs around 7.5 kg.
Is the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M3X 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 MicroBT Whatsminer M3X be hosted?
We can host the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X in UAE (6.5¢/kWh, 99.3% uptime, immersion), Nigeria (4.5¢/kWh, 73.6% uptime) and Argentina (6.5¢/kWh, 98.7% uptime). The bitcoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
How has the price of the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X changed?
The MicroBT Whatsminer M3X sold for $2,306 in Mar 2018 and $59 as of Nov 2022, down 97%. Over that time it ranged from $46 to $2,306.
When was the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X released?
MicroBT announced the MicroBT Whatsminer M3X in Mar 2018.