Noctua NH-U12A vs Scythe Fuma 3
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Key differences
- •Scythe Fuma 3 has higher RAM clearance (70 mm vs 45 mm)
- •Noctua NH-U12A has higher Heatpipes (7 vs 6)
- •Noctua NH-U12A has lower Max noise (22.6 dBA vs 25 dBA)
- •Scythe Fuma 3 has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (240 W vs 220 W)
- •Scythe Fuma 3 has lower Cooler height (154 mm vs 158 mm)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Noctua NH-U12A
Scythe Fuma 3
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity220 W240 W▲
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Heatpipes7▲6
Cooler height158 mm154 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans22
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise22.6 dBA▲25 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance45 mm70 mm▲