The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240 wins in 2 out of 3 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is TDP Rating (67% better).
Hyper 212 EVO V2 wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 62% better).
Recommendation
Choose Liquid Freezer III 240 if you want the best overall performance — especially tdp rating.
Choose Hyper 212 EVO V2 if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | ArcticLiquid Freezer III 240 | Cooler MasterHyper 212 EVO V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | AIO | Air Tower |
| Height | 63 mm | 159 mm |
| Radiator Size | 240 mm | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| TDP Rating | 250W+67% | 150W |
| Fans | 2 | 1 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Acoustics | ||
| Noise Level |
| 22.5 dB(A)−17% |
| 27 dB(A) |
| Fan RPM | 200 - 1800 | 650 - 1800 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Sockets | LGA1851, LGA1700, AM5, AM4 | LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, LGA1150, AM5, AM4 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $80 | $30−62% |
| Release Date | Feb 2024 | Jun 2020 |