The Noctua NH-D15 G2 wins in 2 out of 3 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is TDP Rating (50% better).
AK500 wins in 1 spec (MSRP: 68% better).
Recommendation
Choose NH-D15 G2 if you want the best overall performance — especially tdp rating.
Choose AK500 if msrp matters more to you.
| Spec | DeepCoolAK500 | NoctuaNH-D15 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Height | 158 mm | 168 mm |
| Performance | ||
| TDP Rating | 200W | 300W+50% |
| Fans | 1 | 2 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 140 mm |
| Acoustics | ||
| Noise Level | 28 dB(A) | 24.6 dB(A)−12% |
| Fan RPM |
| 500 - 1850 |
| 300 - 1500 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Sockets | LGA2011-3, LGA2011, LGA2066, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, AM5, AM4 | LGA1851, LGA1700, AM5, AM4 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $35−68% | $110 |
| Release Date | Jan 2023 | Jun 2024 |
