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AMD Wraith Spire vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE: Comparison
AMD Wraith Spire and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE separate most on fan count: AMD Wraith Spire at 1, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE at 2, 50% in favour of Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Stock Cooler | Air, Dual-Tower |
| Series | AMD Wraith Spire | Thermalright Peerless Assassin |
| Model Number | Wraith Spire | PA120 SE |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5 | Intel LGA115X/1200/1700/1851, AMD AM4/AM5 |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| TDP Rating | 95 W-64% | 265 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Verdict
AMD Wraith Spire
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A basic but functional bundled cooler, adequate for the stock chips it ships with and easily outperformed by even inexpensive aftermarket coolers.
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
9 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value dual-tower air coolers on the market, delivering thermals that rival much pricier coolers with no frills attached.