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Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black vs Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C

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Key differences

  • Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher Included fans (2 vs 1)
  • Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C has higher RAM clearance (55 mm vs 32 mm)
  • Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (250 W vs 220 W)
  • Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C has lower Cooler height (155 mm vs 165 mm)
  • Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C has lower Max noise (24 dBA vs 24.6 dBA)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir dual-tower
Rated TDP / cooling capacity250 W220 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851
Heatpipes66
Cooler height165 mm155 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans21
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise24.6 dBA24 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance32 mm55 mm

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Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black

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