As of October 2026, the most profitable coin for Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 mining is Epic Cash (EPIC) on RandomEpic, with 6,450 H/s hashrate and -$0.08/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0784/kWh).
Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4
Best coin: Epic Cash — net -$0.08/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Cash (EPIC) | randomepic | 6,450 H/s | 131 W | 213 W | $0.20 | $0.28 | -$0.08 | 49.2 | 30.3 | $0.0015/W | $0.0009/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 6,292 H/s | 128 W | 209 W | $0.25 | $0.39 | -$0.14 | 49.2 | 30.0 | $0.0020/W | $0.0012/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Tari (XTM) | randomx | 6,292 H/s | 128 W | 209 W | $0.21 | $0.39 | -$0.18 | 49.2 | 30.0 | $0.0016/W | $0.0010/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 6,292 H/s | 128 W | 209 W | $0.18 | $0.39 | -$0.22 | 49.2 | 30.0 | $0.0014/W | $0.0008/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 6,292 H/s | 128 W | 209 W | $0.17 | $0.39 | -$0.22 | 49.2 | 30.0 | $0.0013/W | $0.0008/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) | randomx | 6,292 H/s | 128 W | 209 W | $0.14 | $0.39 | -$0.26 | 49.2 | 30.0 | $0.0011/W | $0.0007/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Verus (VRSC) | verushash | 23,000,000 H/s | 117 W | 196 W | $0.02 | $0.37 | -$0.35 | 196581.2 | 117065.9 | $0.0002/W | $0.0001/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — EPIC (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 6,450 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 Epic Cash (EPIC) on the RandomEpic algorithm. Net profit: -$0.08/day (gross income $0.20 minus electricity $0.28 at $0.0784/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 RandomEpic?
The typical hashrate of Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 on RandomEpic is 6,450 H/s at 131W 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 213W (3.5 kWh/day).
How much does a Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4 mining system cost?
Minimum used build for Intel Xeon E5-2690 v4: CPU — $48, motherboard (any LGA 2011-3 X99/C612) — $72, RAM (DDR4 ECC REG 2400 8GB × 2) — $60, SSD — $18, PSU 600W — $30. Total: ~$228. 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 $0.0784/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ∞, full system (~$228) 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.