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The right machine
for the actual job.

A hardware-class comparison, not a product ranking. Match the workload first, then compare complete configurations, measurements, and ownership requirements.

Compare hardware classes. These are general evaluation criteria, not specifications for a named product.
What to compare	₿ ASIC miner	▧ GPU miner	✧ AI compute appliance
Primary purpose	Dedicated hashing for a supported algorithm	Programmable hardware for supported mining software	Model inference and application or prompt evaluation
Compatibility check	Exact algorithm, model, firmware, and cooling variant	GPU architecture, driver, memory, algorithm, and software	Model, precision, runtime, memory, and host system
Useful measurements	Accepted work, sustained hashrate, wall power, J/TH for the same algorithm	Useful output on the same algorithm and operating conditions	Task quality, latency, throughput, memory, and total system power
Site planning	Manufacturer-specific power, heat rejection, sound, and access	Full-system power, card cooling, enclosure, and supported connections	Whole-system cooling, storage, networking, and workload continuity
Reuse question	Specialization limits unrelated applications	Test the next workload; flexibility is not automatic compatibility	Verify support for the next model or service configuration
Commercial question	Assess mining receipts and costs separately	Do not assume spare hardware produces demand	Owning capacity does not automatically create paying workloads

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A fair comparison

Compare the same workload.

A large number is only meaningful with a defined unit and test. Hashrates from unrelated algorithms are not directly comparable, and AI tokens are not a conversion of Bitcoin hashes. Ask for the complete configuration and a reproducible measurement.

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A complete comparison

Include the installation.

Acquisition price does not include every ownership cost. Add site work, supporting equipment, energy, maintenance, and the people responsible for operation. Keep unresolved requirements visible rather than treating them as free.

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