Noctua NH-U12A vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 EVO
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Key differences
- •Noctua NH-U12A has lower Max noise (22.6 dBA vs 28 dBA)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 EVO has lower Cooler height (157 mm vs 158 mm)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Noctua NH-U12A
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 EVO
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity220 W—
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200AM5 / LGA1700/1851
Heatpipes7—
Cooler height158 mm157 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans2—
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise22.6 dBA▲28 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance45 mm—