How does LHR (Lite Hash Rate) affect the performance of graphic cards in cryptocurrency mining?

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• Dec 28, 2021 · 3 years ago
  LHR, also known as Lite Hash Rate, is a technology introduced by NVIDIA to limit the mining performance of their graphic cards. It reduces the hash rate of these cards when mining certain cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum. This is done by implementing a mining limiter in the card's firmware. As a result, the hash rate is significantly reduced compared to the card's full potential. This reduction in hash rate helps to discourage miners from using these cards for mining, as they become less efficient and profitable.
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• Dec 28, 2021 · 3 years ago
  When LHR is enabled on a graphic card, the hash rate is reduced by around 50-70%. For example, a card that can normally achieve a hash rate of 50 MH/s may only reach 15-25 MH/s with LHR enabled. This reduction in hash rate directly affects the mining profitability, as the lower hash rate means fewer coins can be mined within a given time period. Additionally, the power consumption of the card remains relatively the same, which further reduces the profitability.
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• Dec 28, 2021 · 3 years ago
  From the perspective of BYDFi, a digital currency exchange, LHR has had a significant impact on the mining community. Miners who relied on NVIDIA graphic cards for mining Ethereum, for example, have seen a drastic decrease in their mining profits due to the reduced hash rate caused by LHR. This has led to a shift in mining strategies, with miners exploring alternative cryptocurrencies or switching to other mining hardware that is not affected by LHR. Overall, LHR has brought about a major change in the dynamics of cryptocurrency mining.
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