As of October 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 5 9600X mining is Monero (XMR) on RandomX, with 8,735 H/s hashrate and $0.12/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0784/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
Best coin: Monero — net $0.12/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 | 8,735 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.35 | $0.23 | $0.12 | 128.5 | 72.1 | $0.0051/W | $0.0029/W | 6.1yr | 13.4yr |
| Tari (XTM) | randomx | 8,735 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.30 | $0.23 | $0.07 | 128.5 | 72.1 | $0.0044/W | $0.0024/W | 10.5yr | 23.0yr |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 8,735 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.01 | 128.5 | 72.1 | $0.0035/W | $0.0020/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 8,735 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.23 | $0.23 | < $0.01 | 128.5 | 72.1 | $0.0034/W | $0.0019/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) | randomx | 8,735 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.19 | $0.23 | -$0.04 | 128.5 | 72.1 | $0.0028/W | $0.0016/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — XMR (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 8,735 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 Monero (XMR) on the RandomX algorithm. Net profit: +$0.12/day (gross income $0.35 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 9600X on RandomX?
The typical hashrate of AMD Ryzen 5 9600X on RandomX is 8,735 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 — $264, motherboard (any AM5 B650) — $168, RAM (DDR5 5200 8GB × 2) — $96, SSD — $18, PSU 450W — $30. Total: ~$577. 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 $0.0784/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ~6.1 years, full system (~$577) payback — ~13.4 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.