As of August 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X mining is Wownero (WOW) on RandomWOW, with 5,576 H/s hashrate and $0.75/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Best coin: Wownero — net $0.75/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 | 5,576 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.97 | $0.21 | $0.75 | 82.0 | 46.0 | $0.0142/W | $0.0080/W | 4.2mo | 1.0yr |
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 5,489 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.17 | $0.21 | -$0.04 | 80.7 | 45.3 | $0.0026/W | $0.0014/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) | randomx | 5,489 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.16 | $0.21 | -$0.05 | 80.7 | 45.3 | $0.0024/W | $0.0014/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 5,489 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.15 | $0.21 | -$0.06 | 80.7 | 45.3 | $0.0022/W | $0.0012/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 5,489 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.14 | $0.21 | -$0.07 | 80.7 | 45.3 | $0.0021/W | $0.0012/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Tari (XTM) | randomx | 5,489 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.11 | $0.21 | -$0.11 | 80.7 | 45.3 | $0.0016/W | $0.0009/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — WOW (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 5,576 H/s. Shaded area is electricity cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable coin to mine with AMD Ryzen 5 5600X?
The most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is Wownero (WOW) on the RandomWOW algorithm. Net profit: +$0.75/day (gross income $0.97 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 5600X on RandomWOW?
The typical hashrate of AMD Ryzen 5 5600X on RandomWOW is 5,576 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 5600X mining system cost?
Minimum used build for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X: CPU — $94, motherboard (any AM4 B450/B550) — $94, RAM (DDR4 3200 8GB × 2) — $59, SSD — $18, PSU 450W — $24. Total: ~$288. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.
How long does it take for AMD Ryzen 5 5600X mining to pay for itself?
At current network parameters and $0.0727/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ~4 months, full system (~$288) payback — ~1.0 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.