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Scythe Kotetsu 4 vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Scythe Kotetsu 4
$40
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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
$35
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Key differences

  • •Scythe Kotetsu 4 has lower Max noise (24 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)
  • •Scythe Kotetsu 4 has lower Cooler height (154 mm vs 155 mm)

Full spec comparison

Spec
Scythe Kotetsu 4
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAirAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity—260 W
Socket supportAM5 / LGA1700/1851AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes—6
Cooler height154 mm▲155 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans—2
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise24 dBA▲25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance—45 mm

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