As of May 2026, the most profitable coin for AMD Ryzen 9 9950X mining is Wownero (WOW) on RandomWOW, with 22,011 H/s hashrate and $2.03/day net profit after electricity costs ($0.0727/kWh).
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Best coin: Wownero — net $2.03/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 | $2.47 | $0.44 | $2.03 | 123.0 | 87.4 | $0.0138/W | $0.0098/W | 1.2 yr | 1.7 yr |
| Salvium (SAL) | randomx | 20,239 H/s | 179 W | 252 W | $0.73 | $0.44 | $0.29 | 113.1 | 80.4 | $0.0041/W | $0.0029/W | 8.1 yr | 11.9 yr |
| Monero (XMR) | randomx | 20,239 H/s | 179 W | 252 W | $0.57 | $0.44 | $0.13 | 113.1 | 80.4 | $0.0032/W | $0.0023/W | 18.1 yr | 26.4 yr |
| Zephyr Protocol (ZEPH) | 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: +$2.03/day (gross income $2.47 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 — $875, motherboard (any AM5 B650/X670) — $215, RAM (DDR5 5200 8GB × 2) — $108, SSD — $20, PSU 650W — $61. Total: ~$1279. 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 — ~1.2 years, full system (~$1279) payback — ~1.7 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.