The Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE wins in 2 out of 3 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is MSRP (49% better).
AK500 wins in 1 spec (TDP Rating: 33% better).
Recommendation
Choose Assassin X 120 Refined SE if you want the best overall performance — especially msrp.
Choose AK500 if tdp rating matters more to you.
| Spec | DeepCoolAK500 | ThermalrightAssassin X 120 Refined SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Height | 158 mm | 148 mm |
| Performance | ||
| TDP Rating | 200W+33% | 150W |
| Fans | 1 | 1 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Acoustics | ||
| Noise Level | 28 dB(A) | 25 dB(A)−11% |
| Fan RPM | 500 - 1850 | 500 - 1550 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Sockets | LGA2011-3, LGA2011, LGA2066, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, AM5, AM4 | LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, AM5, AM4 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $35 | $18−49% |
| Release Date | Jan 2023 | Jun 2023 |
