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ARCTIC Freezer 50 vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: Comparison
ARCTIC Freezer 50 vs Thermalright Silver Soul 135: the height difference
On height the spread is 23%, ARCTIC Freezer 50 166 mm against Thermalright Silver Soul 135 135 mm, so Thermalright Silver Soul 135 takes it. Fan count runs the same way, 2 on the ARCTIC Freezer 50 versus 1 on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135, another win for ARCTIC Freezer 50. Base material is not the same on both, Direct-Touch Copper on the ARCTIC Freezer 50 versus Nickel-Plated Copper on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135.
Which should you buy, ARCTIC Freezer 50 or Thermalright Silver Soul 135?
The ARCTIC Freezer 50 suits budget-conscious builders who still want RGB dual-tower cooling and 230W-class CPUs in windowed builds, though it is not the pick for very compact cases without dual-tower clearance and builders who specifically want no RGB at all. It is the wrong buy for absolute peak thermal performance seekers, where pricier flagship air coolers edge ahead. Buy the Thermalright Silver Soul 135 for enthusiasts wanting flagship-adjacent cooling on a budget and single-fan-clearance cases, though it is the wrong buy for buyers wanting premium brand warranty support and RGB-themed builds. Our rating of the ARCTIC Freezer 50 (8.3/10): 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. Our rating of the Thermalright Silver Soul 135 (8.1/10): near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: cooler type, heatpipe count, bearing type and pwm control are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ARCTIC Freezer 50 and Thermalright Silver Soul 135 differ on tower type?
Yes. Tower Type reads Dual-Tower on the ARCTIC Freezer 50 versus Single-Tower on the Thermalright Silver Soul 135.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- ARCTIC
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Thermalright
Cooler Type
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- Air Tower
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Air Tower
Series
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
Tower Type
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- Dual-Tower
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Single-Tower
Model Number
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- ACFRE00065A
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Silver Soul 135
Height
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- 166 mm-23%
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 135 mmBest
Socket Compatibility
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011
Tower Layout
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- Dual-Tower
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Single-Tower
Fan Count
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- 2Best
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 1-50%
Heatpipe Count
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- 6
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- 6
Base Material
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- Direct-Touch Copper
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Nickel-Plated Copper
Bearing Type
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- Fluid Dynamic
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Fluid Dynamic
PWM Control
- ARCTIC Freezer 50
- Yes
- Thermalright Silver Soul 135
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose ARCTIC Freezer 50 if you want the higher fan count (2 vs 1).
Choose Thermalright Silver Soul 135 if you want the lower height (135 mm vs 166 mm).
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 Silver Soul 135
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
Near-flagship single-tower cooling at a fraction of the premium-brand price.