Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black vs Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO
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Key differences
- •Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher Included fans (2 vs 1)
- •Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher Heatpipes (6 vs 4)
- •Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (250 W vs 180 W)
- •Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO has higher RAM clearance (40 mm vs 32 mm)
- •Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO has lower Cooler height (148 mm vs 165 mm)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 EVO
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity250 W▲180 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes6▲4
Cooler height165 mm148 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans2▲1
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise24.6 dBA▲27 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance32 mm40 mm▲