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DeepCool Assassin IV vs Scythe Mugen 6: Comparison
DeepCool Assassin IV and Scythe Mugen 6 separate most on fan count: DeepCool Assassin IV at 2, Scythe Mugen 6 at 1, 50% in favour of DeepCool Assassin IV. Max Speed splits them by another 10%, this time favouring Scythe Mugen 6. They match on 4 other specifications, including cooler type, rgb lighting and pwm control.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Scythe |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool Assassin IV | Scythe Mugen 6 |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Model Number | R-ASN4-BKNNMT-G | SCMG-6000 |
| Height | 164 mm-6% | 154 mm |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 1-50% |
| Noise Level | 29.3 dBA+2.4 dBA | 26.88 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Cooler Weight | 1575 g | 1013 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 7 | 6 |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM-10% | 2000 RPM |
| PWM Control | Yes | Yes |
| Fan Connection | Standard 4-Pin PWM | Standard 4-Pin PWM |
| Source URL | https://www.deepcool.com/products/Cooling/cpuaircoolers/Assassin-IV-Premium-CPU-Air-Cooler-1851-1700-AM5/2024/17129.shtml | https://www.scytheus.com/mugen6 |
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.
Scythe Mugen 6
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A quietly reliable budget single-tower cooler that carries forward Scythe's long-standing acoustic focus.