Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240
240 AIO
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Air tower
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 lands at 87 and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE at 92. That puts Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | 240 AIO | Air tower |
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Which is better, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE? +
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 worth the price? +
At $89, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in install.
Is Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE worth the price? +
At $35, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in thermals.
Does Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.