Miner Analysis: Intel / Altera Cyclone V GX Starter Kit

The Intel / Altera Cyclone V GX Starter Kit device is an FPGA-based mining device that uses the Intel Cyclone V chip and, thanks to its reconfigurable nature, can be used to mine several different algorithms. This device's best performance is usually recorded on the SHA3x algorithm.

This device operates with a power consumption (TDP) of 15 watts and is offered in a PCIe x4 form factor. The approximate market price of this device is around $270.

Compared to ASIC miners, FPGA devices offer greater flexibility since the mining algorithm can be changed by swapping the bitstream, though their raw efficiency is usually lower than specialized ASICs for the same algorithm.

This device's smart score is 65 out of 100, indicating above-average performance compared to other devices in the FPGA category.