Bitcoin Mining Comparison with GPU Hosting (Fully Built Rack)
In our effort to diversify revenue and maximize investor returns, we’ve compared high-performance GPU leasing versus Bitcoin mining. This update reflects the cost and output of a fully configured Dell AI Factory Rack — not just a single server, but a complete rack filled with up to 64x NVIDIA H100 GPUs.
️ AI Compute Hosting: Dell AI Factory Rack
- Hardware: 8x Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers
- Each Server: 8x NVIDIA H100 GPUs, 2x Intel Xeon CPUs, 1024GB RAM
- Total GPUs: 64x H100 (SXM) 80GB
- Rack Infrastructure: IR7000 chassis, liquid cooling, InfiniBand switches, redundant PDUs, enterprise cabling
Cost Breakdown
| Component | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| 8x XE9680 Servers with 64x H100 GPUs | $2.88M |
| Liquid Cooling System & Rack Infrastructure | $150,000 |
| InfiniBand Networking & Cables | $200,000 |
| Optional: High-speed Storage System | $100,000+ |
Total Estimated Cost: $3M–$3.5M
Monthly Profit Potential (GPU Leasing)
- GPU Market Rate: $4/hour (conservative) per H100
- Monthly Revenue: 64 GPUs × $4/hr × 24 hrs × 30 days = $184,320
- Estimated Monthly OPEX: ~$20,000 (cooling, power, maintenance)
- Estimated Monthly Profit: $160,000+
This assumes near full utilization via AI inference, model hosting, or compute leasing. Clients include AI startups, LLM developers, and enterprise R&D divisions. Break-even occurs in less than 24 months if utilization stays above 70%.
⛏️ Bitcoin Mining Comparison
- $300,000 Setup: ~40 S21 miners × $100/week = ~$5,000/month profit
- $2,000,000 Setup (300 miners): ~$50,000/month profit (with low-cost power)
- Break-even: ~40 months depending on BTC price and electricity rates
Monthly Income Comparison
| Model | Investment | Monthly Profit | Break-even (Est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU Rack (AI Factory) | $3.5M | $160,000 | 18–24 months |
| Bitcoin Farm | $2M | $50,000 | 36–40 months |
Conclusion
While Bitcoin mining is a viable source of passive revenue with predictable output, GPU hosting offers significantly higher monthly ROI — especially at enterprise scale. The opportunity to serve AI workloads gives GPU infrastructure a clear advantage in today’s compute-starved market.
As we grow, our hybrid approach allows us to scale both systems — starting small with miners and GPU nodes, then expanding toward multi-million-dollar racks and crypto clusters, securing sustainable yield from both sectors.