As of August 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 9 9950X mining is Wownero (WOW) on RandomWOW, with 22,011 H/s hashrate and $3.41/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Best coin: Wownero — net $3.41/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 | 22,011 H/s | 179 W | 252 W | $3.85 | $0.44 | $3.41 | 123.0 | 87.4 | $0.0215/W | $0.0153/W | 7.5mo | 11.0mo |
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 20,239 H/s | 179 W | 252 W | $0.64 | $0.44 | $0.20 | 113.1 | 80.4 | $0.0036/W | $0.0026/W | 10.3yr | 15.1yr |
| Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL) | randomx | 20,239 H/s | 179 W | 252 W | $0.61 | $0.44 | $0.17 | 113.1 | 80.4 | $0.0034/W | $0.0024/W | 12.4yr | 18.1yr |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | randomx | 20,239 H/s | 179 W | 252 W | $0.56 | $0.44 | $0.12 | 113.1 | 80.4 | $0.0031/W | $0.0022/W | 17.7yr | 25.9yr |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 20,239 H/s | 179 W | 252 W | $0.52 | $0.44 | $0.08 | 113.1 | 80.4 | $0.0029/W | $0.0021/W | 27.3yr | ∞ |
| Tari (XTM) | randomx | 20,239 H/s | 179 W | 252 W | $0.40 | $0.44 | -$0.04 | 113.1 | 80.4 | $0.0022/W | $0.0016/W | ∞ | ∞ |
Income trend — WOW (last 30 days)
Gross income (upper line) and net profit (lower) at 22,011 H/s. Shaded area is electricity cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most profitable coin to mine with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X?
The most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is Wownero (WOW) on the RandomWOW algorithm. Net profit: +$3.41/day (gross income $3.85 minus electricity $0.44 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 9950X on RandomWOW?
The typical hashrate of AMD Ryzen 9 9950X on RandomWOW is 22,011 H/s at 179W 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 252W (6.0 kWh/day).
How much does a AMD Ryzen 9 9950X mining system cost?
Minimum used build for AMD Ryzen 9 9950X: CPU — $769, motherboard (any AM5 B650/X670) — $189, RAM (DDR5 5200 8GB × 2) — $95, SSD — $18, PSU 650W — $53. Total: ~$1124. Prices are approximate, based on the used market.
How long does it take for AMD Ryzen 9 9950X mining to pay for itself?
At current network parameters and $0.0727/kWh electricity: CPU-only payback — ~8 months, full system (~$1124) payback — ~11 months. 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.