Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
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Key differences
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Included fans (2 vs 1)
- •Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C has higher RAM clearance (55 mm vs 45 mm)
- •Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE has higher Rated TDP / cooling capacity (260 W vs 220 W)
- •Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C has lower Max noise (24 dBA vs 25.6 dBA)
Full spec comparison
Spec
Scythe Mugen 5 Rev. C
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Cooling
Cooler typeAir dual-towerAir
Rated TDP / cooling capacity220 W260 W▲
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1851AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200
Heatpipes66
Cooler height155 mm155 mm
Fans & Noise
Included fans12▲
Fan size120 mm120 mm
Max noise24 dBA▲25.6 dBA
RGB lightingNoNo
RAM clearance55 mm▲45 mm