DeepCool AK620 · RGB
Air tower
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Air tower
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, DeepCool AK620 · RGB 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 · RGB 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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testThermals
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SECompared on the thermals sub-score
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE leads on thermals (92 vs 88).
Install
TieCompared on the install sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SECompared on the noise sub-score
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE leads on noise (88 vs 84).
Value for money
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SESpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE more score per dollar ($35 vs $69).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | DeepCool AK620 · RGB | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
DeepCool AK620 · RGB
- +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: DeepCool AK620 · RGB vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Which is better, DeepCool AK620 · RGB 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 · RGB worth the price? +
At $69, DeepCool AK620 · RGB 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 · RGB 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.
Which is better for thermals, DeepCool AK620 · RGB or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE? +
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — leads on thermals (92 vs 88). Compared on the thermals sub-score.
Which is better for noise, DeepCool AK620 · RGB or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE? +
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — leads on noise (88 vs 84). Compared on the noise sub-score.