As of May 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 9 9900X mining is Wownero (WOW) on RandomWOW, with 14,095 H/s hashrate and $1.25/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Best coin: Wownero — net $1.25/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 | 14,095 H/s | 126 W | 189 W | $1.58 | $0.33 | $1.25 | 111.9 | 74.4 | $0.0126/W | $0.0084/W | 1.3 yr | 2.2 yr |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 12,913 H/s | 126 W | 189 W | $0.47 | $0.33 | $0.14 | 102.5 | 68.2 | $0.0037/W | $0.0025/W | 12.1 yr | 19.8 yr |
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 12,913 H/s | 126 W | 189 W | $0.36 | $0.33 | $0.03 | 102.5 | 68.2 | $0.0029/W | $0.0019/W | ∞ | ∞ |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 12,913 H/s | 126 W | 189 W | $0.25 | $0.33 | -$0.08 | 102.5 | 68.2 | $0.0020/W | $0.0013/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — WOW (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 14,095 H/s. Shaded area is electricity cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable coin to mine with AMD Ryzen 9 9900X?
The most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is Wownero (WOW) on the RandomWOW algorithm. Net profit: +$1.25/day (gross income $1.58 minus electricity $0.33 at $0.0727/kWh). Actual profitability depends on your electricity rate, system downtime, and other overhead costs.
What is the hashrate of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X on RandomWOW?
The typical hashrate of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X on RandomWOW is 14,095 H/s at 126W 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 189W (4.5 kWh/day).
How much does a AMD Ryzen 9 9900X mining system cost?
Minimum used build for AMD Ryzen 9 9900X: CPU — $606, motherboard (any AM5 B650/X670) — $215, RAM (DDR5 5200 8GB × 2) — $108, SSD — $20, PSU 550W — $47. Total: ~$996. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.
How long does it take for AMD Ryzen 9 9900X mining to pay for itself?
At current network parameters and $0.0727/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ~1.3 years, full system (~$996) payback — ~2.2 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.