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ARCTIC Freezer 50 vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 50 and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE separate most on height: ARCTIC Freezer 50 at 166 mm, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE at 155 mm, 7% in favour of Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE. They match on 5 other specifications, including cooler type, tower layout and fan count.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | ARCTIC Freezer 50 | Peerless Assassin |
| Model Number | ACFRE00065A | PA120 SE |
| Height | 166 mm-7% | 155 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Base Material | Direct-Touch Copper | Nickel-Plated Copper |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lighting | ARGB | None |
| Source URL | https://www.arctic.de/us/Freezer-50/ACFRE00065A | https://www.thermalright.com/product/peerless-assassin-120-se/ |
Verdict
ARCTIC Freezer 50
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the strongest value picks in RGB dual-tower air cooling, delivering real performance and lighting without the price premium of bigger-name competitors.
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
9 / 10 Expert Rating
The best cooling-per-dollar in air cooling right now.