As of May 2026, the most profitable coin for Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 mining is Salvium (SAL) on RandomX, with 5,709 H/s hashrate and -$0.18/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
Best coin: Salvium — net -$0.18/day
Specifications
System Build (used prices)
Mining Profitability
| Coin | Algo | Hashrate | CPU W | System W | Income/day | Elec/day | Profit/day | CPU H/s/W | Sys H/s/W | CPU $/W | Sys $/W | ROI CPU | ROI System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 5,709 H/s | 128 W | 209 W | $0.19 | $0.37 | -$0.18 | 44.6 | 27.3 | $0.0015/W | $0.0009/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 5,709 H/s | 128 W | 209 W | $0.18 | $0.37 | -$0.19 | 44.6 | 27.3 | $0.0014/W | $0.0008/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 5,709 H/s | 128 W | 209 W | $0.13 | $0.37 | -$0.24 | 44.6 | 27.3 | $0.0010/W | $0.0006/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — SAL (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 5,709 H/s. Shaded area is electricity cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable coin to mine with Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4?
The most profitable coin for Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 is Salvium (SAL) on the RandomX algorithm. Net profit: -$0.18/day (gross income $0.19 minus electricity $0.37 at $0.0727/kWh). Actual profitability depends on your electricity rate, system downtime, and other overhead costs.
What is the hashrate of Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 on RandomX?
The typical hashrate of Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 on RandomX is 5,709 H/s at 128W CPU power draw. This is a realistic sustained 24/7 mining figure on a standard system without fine-tuning. Total system power from the wall is 209W (5.0 kWh/day).
How much does a Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 mining system cost?
Minimum used build for Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4: CPU — $56, motherboard (any LGA 2011-3 X99/C612) — $84, RAM (DDR4 ECC REG 2400 8GB × 2) — $70, SSD — $21, PSU 600W — $35. Total: ~$267. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.
How long does it take for Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 mining to pay for itself?
At current network parameters and $0.0727/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ∞, full system (~$267) payback — ∞. These estimates do not account for potential downtime, hardware wear, changes in network difficulty, or coin price fluctuations. Use the table above to enter your electricity rate for accurate numbers.