As of May 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 9600X mining is Salvium (SAL) on RandomX, with 7,636 H/s hashrate and $0.07/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Best coin: Salvium — net $0.07/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 7,636 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.28 | $0.21 | $0.07 | 112.3 | 63.0 | $0.0041/W | $0.0023/W | 12.4 yr | 27.1 yr |
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 7,636 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.22 | $0.21 | < $0.01 | 112.3 | 63.0 | $0.0032/W | $0.0018/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 7,636 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.15 | $0.21 | -$0.06 | 112.3 | 63.0 | $0.0022/W | $0.0012/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — SAL (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 7,636 H/s. Shaded area is electricity cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable coin to mine with AMD Ryzen 5 9600X?
The most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is Salvium (SAL) on the RandomX algorithm. Net profit: +$0.07/day (gross income $0.28 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 9600X on RandomX?
The typical hashrate of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X on RandomX is 7,636 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 9600X mining system cost?
Minimum used build for AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: CPU — $296, motherboard (any AM5 B650) — $188, RAM (DDR5 5200 8GB × 2) — $108, SSD — $20, PSU 450W — $34. Total: ~$646. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.
How long does it take for AMD Ryzen 5 9600X mining to pay for itself?
At current network parameters and $0.0727/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ~12.4 years, full system (~$646) payback — ~27.1 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.