Noctua NH-U12S vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 EVO
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Key differences
- •Noctua NH-U12S has lower Max noise (22.4 dBA vs 28 dBA)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 EVO has lower Cooler height (157 mm vs 158 mm)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Noctua NH-U12S
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 EVO
Cooling
Cooler typeAir single-towerAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity140 W—
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851AM5 / LGA1700/1851
Heatpipes5—
Cooler height158 mm157 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans1—
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise22.4 dBA▲28 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance30 mm—