Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black vs Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black
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Key differences
- •Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher RAM clearance (32 mm vs 0 mm)
- •Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black has higher Heatpipes (7 vs 6)
- •Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (250 W vs 220 W)
- •Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black has lower Max noise (22.6 dBA vs 24.6 dBA)
- •Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black has lower Cooler height (158 mm vs 165 mm)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir single-tower
Rated TDP / cooling capacity250 W▲220 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851
Heatpipes67▲
Cooler height165 mm158 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise24.6 dBA22.6 dBA▲
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance32 mm▲0 mm