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DeepCool Assassin IV vs Zalman CNPS20X: Comparison
DeepCool Assassin IV and Zalman CNPS20X separate most on max speed: DeepCool Assassin IV at 1800 RPM, Zalman CNPS20X at 1500 RPM, 17% in favour of DeepCool Assassin IV. Height splits them by another 1%, again favouring DeepCool Assassin IV. They match on 7 other specifications, including cooler type, tower type and tower layout.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DeepCool | Zalman |
| Cooler Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Series | DeepCool Assassin IV | Zalman CNPS20X |
| Tower Type | Dual-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Model Number | R-ASN4-BKNNMT-G | CNPS20X |
| Height | 164 mm | 165 mm-1% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/115X/2066/2011-3 | AMD AM5/AM4/AM3+/AM3, Intel LGA1700/1200/115X/2066/2011 |
| Tower Layout | Dual-Tower | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 2 | 2 |
| Noise Level | 29.3 dBA+0.3 dBA | 29 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | No | Yes |
| Cooler Weight | 1575 g | 1300 g |
| Heatpipe Count | 7 | 6 |
| Max Speed | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM-17% |
| Bearing Type | Fluid Dynamic | Fluid Dynamic |
| 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.zalman.com/EN/Product/ProductDetail.do?productSeq=323 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | DeepCool Assassin IV | Zalman CNPS20X |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Zalman CNPS20X
7.9 / 10 Expert Rating
An aggressively priced RGB flagship-class dual-tower for builders who want the look without premium-brand cost.