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Goldshell X5 (0.85 GH/s)
Outdated · Goldshell · Air-cooled · Scrypt
The Goldshell X5 (0.85 GH/s) is a air-cooled Scrypt Dogecoin ASIC miner from Goldshell released in Feb 2019. It runs at 0.85 GH/s while drawing 1,450 W, an efficiency of 1706 J/GH. It is more than five years old and no longer competitive; the figures below are kept for reference.
X5 profitability
As of Nov 5, 2026, hosted in Nigeria at 4.5¢/kWh with 73.6% uptime. Dogecoin $0.0726.
| Period | Dogecoin and Litecoin mined | Revenue | Electricity | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 4.29 DOGE + 0.000802 LTC | $0.35 | $1.21 | -$0.86 |
| Weekly | 30.06 DOGE + 0.005612 LTC | $2.47 | $8.47 | -$6.00 |
| Monthly | 131 DOGE + 0.024387 LTC | $10.76 | $36.81 | -$26.06 |
| Yearly | 1,568 DOGE + 0.292615 LTC | $129.05 | $441.72 | -$312.67 |
The same work earns Litecoin and Dogecoin at once (merge mining); revenue and profit count both coins. Electricity per Dogecoin mined: $0.2818. Mining output depends on the price of Dogecoin and Litecoin, network difficulty and uptime, and is not guaranteed. Nothing here is investment advice.
Where to host the X5
| Site | Cooling | Rate | Uptime | Cost / DOGE | Profit per month | All-in per unit | Year 1 return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Immersion | 6.5¢ | 99.3% | $0.407 | -$57 | — | — |
| Nigeria | Air-cooled | 4.5¢ | 73.6% | $0.2818 | -$26 | — | — |
| Argentina | Air-cooled | 6.5¢ | 98.7% | $0.407 | -$57 | — | — |
X5 specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Goldshell |
| Model | X5 |
| Release date | Feb 2019 |
| Algorithm | Scrypt |
| Hashrate | 0.85 GH/s |
| Power consumption | 1450 W |
| Efficiency | 1706 J/GH |
| Cooling | Air-cooled |
| Weight | 4.6 kg (approx.) |
X5 FAQ
Can I buy the X5?
The X5 is outdated. Newer models make Dogecoin far more cheaply.
What is the hashrate and power consumption of the X5?
The X5 produces 0.85 GH/s of Scrypt hashrate and consumes 1,450 W, giving an efficiency of 1706 J/GH.
What are the dimensions and weight of the X5?
The X5 measures about n/a and weighs around 4.6 kg.
Is the X5 air-cooled or hydro-cooled?
The X5 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 X5 be hosted?
We can host the X5 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 Dogecoin it mines goes straight to your own wallet.
When was the X5 released?
Goldshell announced the X5 in Feb 2019.