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Noctua NH-P1 vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

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Key differences

  • Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Included fans (2 vs 0)
  • Noctua NH-P1 has lower Max noise (0 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)
  • Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (260 W vs 120 W)
  • Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher RAM clearance (45 mm vs 40 mm)
  • Noctua NH-P1 has lower Cooler height (154 mm vs 155 mm)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Noctua NH-P1
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAir passive / low-noiseAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity120 W260 W
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes66
Cooler height154 mm155 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans02
Fan size120 mm
Max noise0 dBA25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance40 mm45 mm

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Noctua NH-P1

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