Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
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Key differences
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher RAM clearance (45 mm vs 0 mm)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (260 W vs 220 W)
- •Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black has higher Heatpipes (7 vs 6)
- •Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black has lower Max noise (22.6 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has lower Cooler height (155 mm vs 158 mm)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Noctua NH-U12A chromax.black
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAir single-towerAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity220 W260 W▲
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes7▲6
Cooler height158 mm155 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise22.6 dBA▲25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance0 mm45 mm▲