As of May 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X mining is Wownero (WOW) on RandomWOW, with 9,617 H/s hashrate and $0.87/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
Best coin: Wownero — net $0.87/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 | $1.08 | $0.21 | $0.87 | 141.4 | 79.4 | $0.0158/W | $0.0089/W | 1.4 yr | 2.5 yr |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 8,330 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.31 | $0.21 | $0.10 | 122.5 | 68.7 | $0.0045/W | $0.0025/W | 12.3 yr | 22.4 yr |
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 8,330 H/s | 68 W | 121 W | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.02 | 122.5 | 68.7 | $0.0035/W | $0.0019/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | 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: +$0.87/day (gross income $1.08 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 — $431, motherboard (any AM5 B650) — $188, RAM (DDR5 5200 8GB × 2) — $108, SSD — $20, PSU 500W — $40. Total: ~$787. 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 — ~1.4 years, full system (~$787) payback — ~2.5 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.