DeepCool
DeepCool AK620 · Black
Air tower
88
/ 100
From $69
VS
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE wins by 4
Thermalright
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Air tower
92
/ 100
From $35
Specdex verdict
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DeepCool AK620 · Black lands at 88 and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE at 92. That puts Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick DeepCool AK620 · Black 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
DeepCool AK620 · Black 88
vs 92 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Score breakdown
DeepCool AK620 · Black
88 thermals 88
noise 84
install 88
value 86
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
92 thermals 92
noise 88
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DeepCool AK620 · Black | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
DeepCool AK620 · Black
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Pros
- +Multi-socket bracket support
- +Quiet fans at idle
- +Strong TDP rating
Cons
- −Height may conflict with RAM heatspreaders
- −AIO pump noise varies
- −Installation requires motherboard-off
FAQ: DeepCool AK620 · Black vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Which is better, DeepCool AK620 · Black or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE? +
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is DeepCool AK620 · Black worth the price? +
At $69, DeepCool AK620 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in thermals.
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 DeepCool AK620 · Black 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.