Noctua NH-L9i chromax.black vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
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Key differences
- •Noctua NH-L9i chromax.black has lower Cooler height (37 mm vs 155 mm)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (260 W vs 95 W)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Included fans (2 vs 1)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Heatpipes (6 vs 4)
- •Noctua NH-L9i chromax.black has lower Max noise (23.6 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Noctua NH-L9i chromax.black
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAir low-profileAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity95 W260 W▲
Socket supportLGA1700, LGA1851, LGA1200AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes46▲
Cooler height37 mm▲155 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans12▲
Fan size92 mm120 mm
Max noise23.6 dBA▲25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance—45 mm