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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — Air tower
Thermalright

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE

Air tower

92
/ 100
From $35
VS
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black — Air tower
Thermalright

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black

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 lands at 92 and Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE if…

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

Pick Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black if…

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

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

Thermals

Tie

Compared on the thermals sub-score

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

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

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

Install

Tie

Compared on the install sub-score

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

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 92
vs
92 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black

Score breakdown

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE
92
thermals 92
noise 88
install 88
value 86
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black
92
thermals 92
noise 88
install 88
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE versus Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black — full spec comparison
Spec Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black
Type
Air tower
Air tower

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

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

FAQ: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE vs Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black

Which is better, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black? +

Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 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.

Does Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE or Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · Black 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.