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DeepCool Assassin IV vs Noctua NH-D12L: Comparison
DeepCool Assassin IV and Noctua NH-D12L separate most on fan count: DeepCool Assassin IV at 2, Noctua NH-D12L at 1, 50% in favour of DeepCool Assassin IV. Height splits them by another 13%, this time favouring Noctua NH-D12L. They match on 5 other specifications, including cooler type, tower layout and rgb lighting.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool Assassin IV | Noctua NH-D12L |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Dual-Tower (Asymmetric) |
| Model Number | R-ASN4-BKNNMT-G | NH-D12L |
| Height | 164 mm-13% | 145 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 29.3 dBA+6.7 dBA | 22.6 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1575 g | 890 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 7 | 5 |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-10% | 2000 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Fans | 1x 140mm + 1x 120mm FDB PWM | 1x NF-A12x25r PWM 120mm |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/Assassin-IV-Premium-CPU-Air-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/17129.shtml | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-d12l/specifications |
Price comparison
| Retailer | DeepCool Assassin IV | Noctua NH-D12L |
|---|---|---|
| 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
DeepCool Assassin IV
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine flagship-tier challenger that gets DeepCool most of the way to Noctua-level cooling for a fraction of the price.
Noctua NH-D12L
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
An excellent no-compromise pick when tall RAM rules out a standard dual-fan tower.