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Noctua NH-D15 G2 LBC vs Noctua NH-L12S

Noctua NH-D15 G2 LBC
$150
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Noctua NH-L12S
$55
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Key differences

  • •Noctua NH-L12S has lower Cooler height (70 mm vs 168 mm)
  • •Noctua NH-L12S has lower Max noise (23.9 dBA vs 24 dBA)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Noctua NH-D15 G2 LBC
Noctua NH-L12S
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity—120 W
Socket supportAM5 / LGA1700/1851AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes—4
Cooler height168 mm70 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans—1
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise24 dBA23.9 dBA▲
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance—999 mm

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