Noctua NH-D15 G2 vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
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Key differences
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher RAM clearance (45 mm vs 32 mm)
- •Noctua NH-D15 G2 has higher Heatpipes (8 vs 6)
- •Noctua NH-D15 G2 has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (300 W vs 260 W)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has lower Cooler height (155 mm vs 168 mm)
- •Noctua NH-D15 G2 has lower Max noise (24 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Noctua NH-D15 G2
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity300 W▲260 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes8▲6
Cooler height168 mm155 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size140 mm120 mm
Max noise24 dBA▲25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance32 mm45 mm▲