Noctua NH-D15 · White
Air tower
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · RGB
360 AIO
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Noctua NH-D15 · White lands at 93 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · RGB at 93. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Noctua NH-D15 · White if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · RGB 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
TieCompared on the thermals sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Install
TieCompared on the install sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Noctua NH-D15 · White | Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | 360 AIO |
Noctua NH-D15 · White
- +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
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · 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
FAQ: Noctua NH-D15 · White vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · RGB
Which is better, Noctua NH-D15 · White or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · RGB? +
Both score 93 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Noctua NH-D15 · White worth the price? +
At $109, Noctua NH-D15 · White delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in thermals.
Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · RGB worth the price? +
At $109, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · RGB delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in thermals.
Does Noctua NH-D15 · White or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 · RGB 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.