The Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE wins in 2 out of 3 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is TDP Rating (60% better).
Hyper 212 EVO V2 wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 14% better).
Recommendation
Choose Peerless Assassin 120 SE 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 | ThermalrightPeerless Assassin 120 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Height | 159 mm | 155 mm |
| Performance | ||
| TDP Rating | 150W | 240W+60% |
| Fans | 1 | 2 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Acoustics | ||
| Noise Level | 27 dB(A) | 25.6 dB(A)−5% |
| Fan RPM | 650 - 1800 | 1550 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Sockets | LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, LGA1150, AM5, AM4 | LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, AM5, AM4 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $30−14% | $35 |
| Release Date | Jun 2020 | Jun 2022 |
