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ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 vs Thermalright Assassin X 120: Comparison
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 and Thermalright Assassin X 120 separate most on fan count: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 at 3, Thermalright Assassin X 120 at 1, 67% in favour of ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | ARCTIC | Thermalright |
| Cooler Type | AIO Liquid | Air |
| Series | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 | Thermalright Assassin X 120 |
| Model Number | ACFRE00137A | Assassin X 120 SE |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1200 |
| Fan Count | 3 | 1-67% |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
Price comparison
| Retailer | ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420 | Thermalright Assassin X 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | View on Amazon | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III 420
9 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best value-per-degree AIOs available at any radiator size, now in its largest non-Pro form.
Thermalright Assassin X 120
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
Exceptional price-to-performance for a locked mainstream build.
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