As of August 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X mining is Wownero (WOW) on RandomWOW, with 9,617 H/s hashrate and $1.47/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Best coin: Wownero — net $1.47/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 | 9,617 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $1.68 | $0.21 | $1.47 | 141.4 | 79.4 | $0.0247/W | $0.0139/W | 8.6mo | 1.3yr |
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 8,330 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.26 | $0.21 | $0.05 | 122.5 | 68.7 | $0.0039/W | $0.0022/W | 19.4yr | ∞ |
| Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) | randomx | 8,330 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.25 | $0.21 | $0.04 | 122.5 | 68.7 | $0.0037/W | $0.0021/W | 26.3yr | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 8,330 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.23 | $0.21 | $0.02 | 122.5 | 68.7 | $0.0034/W | $0.0019/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 8,330 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.21 | $0.21 | < $0.01 | 122.5 | 68.7 | $0.0031/W | $0.0018/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Tari (XTM) | randomx | 8,330 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.16 | $0.21 | -$0.05 | 122.5 | 68.7 | $0.0024/W | $0.0014/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — WOW (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 9,617 H/s. Shaded area is electricity cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable coin to mine with AMD Ryzen 7 9700X?
The most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is Wownero (WOW) on the RandomWOW algorithm. Net profit: +$1.47/day (gross income $1.68 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 7 9700X on RandomWOW?
The typical hashrate of AMD Ryzen 7 9700X on RandomWOW is 9,617 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 7 9700X mining system cost?
Minimum used build for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X: CPU — $378, motherboard (any AM5 B650) — $166, RAM (DDR5 5200 8GB × 2) — $95, SSD — $18, PSU 500W — $35. Total: ~$692. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.
How long does it take for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X mining to pay for itself?
At current network parameters and $0.0727/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ~9 months, full system (~$692) payback — ~1.3 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.