As of May 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 3600 mining is Wownero (WOW) on RandomWOW, with 5,636 H/s hashrate and $0.51/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Best coin: Wownero — net $0.51/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wownero (WOW) | randomwow | 5,636 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.72 | $0.21 | $0.51 | 82.9 | 46.5 | $0.0106/W | $0.0060/W | 4.6mo | 1.6yr |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 5,149 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.17 | $0.21 | -$0.04 | 75.7 | 42.5 | $0.0025/W | $0.0014/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 5,149 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.16 | $0.21 | -$0.05 | 75.7 | 42.5 | $0.0023/W | $0.0013/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 5,149 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.12 | $0.21 | -$0.10 | 75.7 | 42.5 | $0.0017/W | $0.0010/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — WOW (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 5,636 H/s. Shaded area is electricity cost.
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 Wownero (WOW) on the RandomWOW algorithm. Net profit: +$0.51/day (gross income $0.72 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 RandomWOW?
The typical hashrate of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 on RandomWOW is 5,636 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 — $70, motherboard (any AM4 B450/B550) — $112, RAM (DDR4 3200 8GB × 2) — $70, SSD — $21, PSU 450W — $28. Total: ~$302. 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 — ~5 months, full system (~$302) payback — ~1.6 years. 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.