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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — Air tower
Thermalright

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Air tower

92
/ 100
From $35
VS
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 wins by 1
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — 360 mm AIO · VRM fan · silent
Arctic

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

360 mm AIO · VRM fan · silent

93
/ 100
From $109
Specdex verdict

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE lands at 92 and Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 at 93. That puts Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE if…

  • ✓Multi-socket bracket support
  • ✓Quiet fans at idle
  • ✓Strong TDP rating

Pick Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 if…

  • ✓Class-leading value
  • ✓Integrated VRM fan
  • ✓Excellent sustained load thermals
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Thermals

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Compared on the thermals sub-score

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 leads on thermals (96 vs 92).

Noise

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Compared on the noise sub-score

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 leads on noise (90 vs 88).

Install

Tie

Compared on the install sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE more score per dollar ($35 vs $109).

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 92
vs
93 Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Score breakdown

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
92
thermals 92
noise 88
install 88
value 86
Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
93
thermals 96
noise 90
install 88
value 100

Specs side-by-side

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE versus Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — full spec comparison
Spec Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360
Type
Air tower
360 mm AIO
Fans
—
3× P12 PWM
Radiator thickness
—
38 mm

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

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Pros
  • +Class-leading value
  • +Integrated VRM fan
  • +Excellent sustained load thermals
Cons
  • −Utilitarian looks
  • −Thick rad needs case clearance
  • −No RGB standard model

FAQ: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE vs Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360

Which is better, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

Is Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 worth the price? +

At $109, Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in value.

Does Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 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, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — leads on thermals (96 vs 92). Compared on the thermals sub-score.

Which is better for noise, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE or Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360? +

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 — leads on noise (90 vs 88). Compared on the noise sub-score.