Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120
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Key differences
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 has higher RAM clearance (45 mm vs 32 mm)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 has lower Cooler height (157 mm vs 165 mm)
- •Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black has lower Max noise (24.6 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (260 W vs 250 W)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir dual-tower
Rated TDP / cooling capacity250 W260 W▲
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851
Heatpipes66
Cooler height165 mm157 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise24.6 dBA▲25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance32 mm45 mm▲