As of October 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 5600 mining is Monero (XMR) on RandomX, with 6,383 H/s hashrate and $0.03/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0784/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
Best coin: Monero — net $0.03/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 | 6,383 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.25 | $0.23 | $0.03 | 93.9 | 52.7 | $0.0037/W | $0.0021/W | 9.0yr | ∞ |
| Tari (XTM) | randomx | 6,383 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.21 | $0.23 | -$0.02 | 93.9 | 52.7 | $0.0031/W | $0.0018/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 6,383 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.18 | $0.23 | -$0.05 | 93.9 | 52.7 | $0.0026/W | $0.0015/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 6,383 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.17 | $0.23 | -$0.05 | 93.9 | 52.7 | $0.0026/W | $0.0014/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) | randomx | 6,383 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.14 | $0.23 | -$0.09 | 93.9 | 52.7 | $0.0020/W | $0.0011/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — XMR (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 6,383 H/s. Shaded area is electricity cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable coin to mine with AMD Ryzen 5 5600?
The most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is Monero (XMR) on the RandomX algorithm. Net profit: +$0.03/day (gross income $0.25 minus electricity $0.23 at $0.0784/kWh). Actual profitability depends on your electricity rate, system downtime, and other overhead costs.
What is the hashrate of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 on RandomX?
The typical hashrate of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 on RandomX is 6,383 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 5600 mining system cost?
Minimum used build for AMD Ryzen 5 5600: CPU — $84, motherboard (any AM4 B450/B550) — $96, RAM (DDR4 3200 8GB × 2) — $60, SSD — $18, PSU 450W — $24. Total: ~$282. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.
How long does it take for AMD Ryzen 5 5600 mining to pay for itself?
At current network parameters and $0.0784/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ~9.0 years, full system (~$282) 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.