The Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE wins in 2 out of 3 comparable specs. Its biggest advantage is MSRP (49% better).
Peerless Assassin 120 SE wins in 1 spec (TDP Rating: 60% better).
Recommendation
Choose Assassin X 120 Refined SE if you want the best overall performance — especially msrp.
Choose Peerless Assassin 120 SE if tdp rating matters more to you.
| Spec | ThermalrightAssassin X 120 Refined SE | ThermalrightPeerless Assassin 120 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Type | Air Tower | Air Tower |
| Height | 148 mm | 155 mm |
| Performance | ||
| TDP Rating | 150W | 240W+60% |
| Fans | 1 | 2 |
| Fan Size | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Acoustics | ||
| Noise Level | 25 dB(A)−2% | 25.6 dB(A) |
| Fan RPM | 500 - 1550 | 1550 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Sockets | LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, AM5, AM4 | LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, AM5, AM4 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $18−49% | $35 |
| Release Date | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 |
