Thermalright
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · White
Air tower
92
/ 100
From $35
VS
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White wins by 3
Noctua
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White
Air tower
95
/ 100
From $149
Specdex verdict
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · White lands at 92 and Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White at 95. That puts Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · White if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Pick Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White if…
- ✓Multi-socket bracket support
- ✓Quiet fans at idle
- ✓Strong TDP rating
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · White 92
vs 95 Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White
Score breakdown
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · White
92 thermals 92
noise 88
install 88
value 86
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White
95 thermals 95
noise 91
install 88
value 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · White | Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · White
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
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White
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 · White vs Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White
Which is better, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · White or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White? +
Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · White worth the price? +
At $35, Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · White delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in thermals.
Is Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White worth the price? +
At $149, Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in thermals.
Does Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE · White or Noctua NH-D15 G2 · White 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.