As of September 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 9 5950X mining is Tari (XTM) on RandomX, with 14,750 H/s hashrate and $0.24/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0784/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
Best coin: Tari — net $0.24/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tari (XTM) | randomx | 14,750 H/s | 110 W | 171 W | $0.56 | $0.32 | $0.24 | 134.1 | 86.5 | $0.0051/W | $0.0033/W | 3.4yr | 5.8yr |
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 14,750 H/s | 110 W | 171 W | $0.56 | $0.32 | $0.24 | 134.1 | 86.5 | $0.0051/W | $0.0033/W | 3.5yr | 5.8yr |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 14,750 H/s | 110 W | 171 W | $0.41 | $0.32 | $0.09 | 134.1 | 86.5 | $0.0037/W | $0.0024/W | 9.3yr | 15.7yr |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 14,750 H/s | 110 W | 171 W | $0.40 | $0.32 | $0.07 | 134.1 | 86.5 | $0.0036/W | $0.0023/W | 11.0yr | 18.5yr |
| Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) | randomx | 14,750 H/s | 110 W | 171 W | $0.25 | $0.32 | -$0.07 | 134.1 | 86.5 | $0.0023/W | $0.0015/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — XTM (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 14,750 H/s. Shaded area is electricity cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable coin to mine with AMD Ryzen 9 5950X?
The most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is Tari (XTM) on the RandomX algorithm. Net profit: +$0.24/day (gross income $0.56 minus electricity $0.32 at $0.0784/kWh). Actual profitability depends on your electricity rate, system downtime, and other overhead costs.
What is the hashrate of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X on RandomX?
The typical hashrate of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X on RandomX is 14,750 H/s at 110W 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 171W (4.1 kWh/day).
How much does a AMD Ryzen 9 5950X mining system cost?
Minimum used build for AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: CPU — $297, motherboard (any AM4 B550/X570) — $95, RAM (DDR4 3200 8GB × 2) — $59, SSD — $18, PSU 550W — $30. Total: ~$499. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.
How long does it take for AMD Ryzen 9 5950X mining to pay for itself?
At current network parameters and $0.0784/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ~3.4 years, full system (~$499) payback — ~5.8 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.