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Noctua NH-D15 G2 LBC vs Noctua NH-U12S

Noctua NH-D15 G2 LBC
$150
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Noctua NH-U12S
$70
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Key differences

  • •Noctua NH-U12S has lower Max noise (22.4 dBA vs 24 dBA)
  • •Noctua NH-U12S has lower Cooler height (158 mm vs 168 mm)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Noctua NH-D15 G2 LBC
Noctua NH-U12S
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir single-tower
Rated TDP / cooling capacity—140 W
Socket supportAM5 / LGA1700/1851AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851
Heatpipes—5
Cooler height168 mm158 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans—1
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise24 dBA22.4 dBA▲
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance—30 mm

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