The Noctua NH-U12A wins in 2 out of 3 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is TDP Rating (33% better).
Hyper 212 EVO V2 wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 70% better).
Recommendation
Choose NH-U12A if you want the best overall performance — especially tdp rating.
Choose Hyper 212 EVO V2 if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | Cooler MasterHyper 212 EVO V2 | NoctuaNH-U12A |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Height | 159 mm | 158 mm |
| Performance | ||
| TDP Rating | 150W | 200W+33% |
| Fans | 1 | 2 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Acoustics | ||
| Noise Level | 27 dB(A) | 22.6 dB(A)−16% |
| Fan RPM | 650 - 1800 | 450 - 2000 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Sockets | LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, LGA1150, AM5, AM4 | AM2+, AM3+, FM2+, LGA2011-3, LGA2011, LGA2066, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, AM5, AM4, AM3, AM2, FM1, FM2 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $30−70% | $100 |
| Release Date | Jun 2020 | Jan 2019 |
