Noctua NH-U12S vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
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Key differences
- •Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (280 W vs 140 W)
- •Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE has higher Included fans (2 vs 1)
- •Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE has higher RAM clearance (45 mm vs 30 mm)
- •Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE has higher Heatpipes (7 vs 5)
- •Noctua NH-U12S has lower Max noise (22.4 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Noctua NH-U12S
Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAir single-towerAir dual-tower
Rated TDP / cooling capacity140 W280 W▲
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851
Heatpipes57▲
Cooler height158 mm157 mm▲
Fans & Noise
Included fans12▲
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise22.4 dBA▲25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance30 mm45 mm▲