As of March 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 3600 mining is Monero (XMR) on RandomX, with 6,114 H/s hashrate and -$0.05/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Best coin: Monero — net -$0.05/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 6,114 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.16 | $0.21 | -$0.05 | 89.9 | 50.5 | $0.0024/W | $0.0013/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable coin to mine with AMD Ryzen 5 3600?
The most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is Monero (XMR) on the RandomX algorithm. Net profit: -$0.05/day (gross income $0.16 minus electricity $0.21 at $0.0727/kWh). Actual profitability depends on your electricity rate, system downtime, and other overhead costs.
What is the hashrate of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 on RandomX?
The typical hashrate of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 on RandomX is 6,114 H/s at 68W 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 121W (2.9 kWh/day).
How much does a AMD Ryzen 5 3600 mining system cost?
Minimum used build for AMD Ryzen 5 3600: CPU — $62, motherboard (any AM4 B450/B550) — $99, RAM (DDR4 3200 8GB × 2) — $62, SSD — $19, PSU 450W — $25. Total: ~$266. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.
How long does it take for AMD Ryzen 5 3600 mining to pay for itself?
At current network parameters and $0.0727/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ∞, full system (~$266) 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.