As of July 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X mining is Wownero (WOW) on RandomWOW, with 9,617 H/s hashrate and $1.13/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Best coin: Wownero — net $1.13/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 | $1.34 | $0.21 | $1.13 | 141.4 | 79.4 | $0.0197/W | $0.0111/W | 12.1mo | 1.8yr |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 8,330 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.43 | $0.21 | $0.22 | 122.5 | 68.7 | $0.0064/W | $0.0036/W | 5.1yr | 9.3yr |
| Monero (XMR) | 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 | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 8,330 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.20 | $0.21 | > -$0.01 | 122.5 | 68.7 | $0.0030/W | $0.0017/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) | randomx | 8,330 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.20 | $0.21 | -$0.02 | 122.5 | 68.7 | $0.0029/W | $0.0016/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Tari (XTM) | randomx | 8,330 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.14 | $0.21 | -$0.07 | 122.5 | 68.7 | $0.0021/W | $0.0012/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: +$1.13/day (gross income $1.34 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 — $409, motherboard (any AM5 B650) — $179, RAM (DDR5 5200 8GB × 2) — $102, SSD — $19, PSU 500W — $38. Total: ~$747. 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 — ~12 months, full system (~$747) payback — ~1.8 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.