How does the 'LHR' feature affect the performance of the RTX 3070 in cryptocurrency mining?

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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The 'LHR' (Lite Hash Rate) feature is designed to limit the mining performance of certain GPUs, including the RTX 3070, in order to discourage mining activities and make more GPUs available for gamers. This feature reduces the hash rate of the GPU when mining specific cryptocurrencies, making it less efficient compared to non-LHR versions. It achieves this by implementing a mining limiter in the GPU's firmware, which reduces the hash rate by around 50%. This means that the RTX 3070 with the LHR feature will mine cryptocurrencies at a slower rate compared to the same GPU without the LHR feature.
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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  The 'LHR' feature was introduced by NVIDIA as a response to the high demand for GPUs by cryptocurrency miners. By reducing the mining performance of the RTX 3070, NVIDIA aims to make these GPUs less attractive for mining and prioritize their availability for gamers. This feature has received mixed reactions from the mining community, with some miners finding ways to bypass or mitigate its impact. However, it has generally succeeded in making the RTX 3070 less efficient for mining, as intended.
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• Dec 27, 2021 · 3 years ago
  As an expert in the field, I can say that the 'LHR' feature has had a significant impact on the mining performance of the RTX 3070. It has effectively reduced the hash rate by approximately 50%, making it less profitable for miners. This change has led to a decrease in the number of RTX 3070 GPUs being used for mining, as miners seek alternatives with higher hash rates. However, it's important to note that the LHR feature only affects specific cryptocurrencies and not all mining algorithms. Some cryptocurrencies may still be profitable to mine with the RTX 3070 despite the LHR feature.
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