Thermalright
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black
Air tower
92
/ 100
From $35
VS
Thermalright
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Air tower
92
/ 100
From $35
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black lands at 92 and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · 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
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black 92
vs 92 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Score breakdown
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black
92 thermals 92
noise 88
install 88
value 86
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
92 thermals 92
noise 88
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · 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: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
Which is better, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black worth the price? +
At $35, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black delivers a Specdex score of 92 — 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 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · 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.