DeepCool
DeepCool AK620
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 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 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 88
vs 92 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Score breakdown
DeepCool AK620
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 | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
DeepCool AK620
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 vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Which is better, DeepCool AK620 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 worth the price? +
At $69, DeepCool AK620 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 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.