Compare: Assassin IV vs Phantom Spirit 120

Assassin IV Manufacture's Image

DeepCool Assassin IV

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Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 Manufacture's Image

Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120

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Displayed below are comprehensive data and graphs that compare the DeepCool Assassin IV to the Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120, showcasing critical qualitative and performance metrics. Performance metrics are further segmented into distinct graphs while leveraging the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, illustrating how each cooler performs under various varying CPU power levels. This allows for a clear comparison of their relative performance and sound output when under different heat loads. The comparison is conducted under the following conditions:
  • Case: Praxis Wetbench
  • Ambient Temperatures: 23°C
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Pick Another CPU)

CPU Cooler Details

Metric Cooler 1: Assassin IV Cooler 2: Phantom Spirit 120
Cooler Name Assassin IV Phantom Spirit 120
Fan 1 Name Assassin IV Cooler Fan TL-C12B V2 PWM
Fan 2 Name Assassin IV Cooler Fan TL-C12B V2 PWM
Manufacture Rated dBa 29.3 25.6
Number of Heat Pipes 7 7
Full Size (WxHxD): 147x164x144 mm 125x157x135 mm
Heatsink 1 (WxHxD) 125x116x40 mm
Heatsink 2 (WxHxD) 125x116x40 mm
Air Cooler Rating: Install 7 (Easy) 8 (Easy)
Manufacture's Link Assassin IV Manufacture's Link Phantom Spirit 120 Manufacture's Link

Product Links

Link Type Cooler 1: Assassin IV Cooler 2: Phantom Spirit 120
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Fan Details for CPU Cooler:


Fan 1

Metric Cooler 1 Cooler 2
Fan Name Assassin IV Cooler Fan TL-C12B V2 PWM
Fan Location Front Front
Fan Flow Type Push Push
CPU Only Fan Yes No
Max RPM 1700 1500
Fan Size (mm) 140 120
Fan Width (mm) 25 25
Manufacture Rated dBa 29.3 25.6
Manufactured Rated Airflow (cmf) 79.1 66.2
Manufactured Rated Air Pressure (h2o) 2.4 1.5
Number Of Pins 4 4
PWM Fan No Yes
Bearing Type Fluid Dynamic Fluid Dynamic
Watts (W) 3.60 2.40
Current (A) 0.30 0.20
Max Volts 12.00 12.00

Fan 2

Metric Cooler 1 Cooler 2
Fan Name Assassin IV Cooler Fan TL-C12B V2 PWM
Fan Location Mid Mid
Fan Flow Type Mid Mid
CPU Only Fan Yes No
Max RPM 1700 1500
Fan Size (mm) 140 120
Fan Width (mm) 25 25
Manufacture Rated dBa 29.3 25.6
Manufactured Rated Airflow (cmf) 79.1 66.2
Manufactured Rated Air Pressure (h2o) 2.4 1.5
Number Of Pins 4 4
PWM Fan No Yes
Bearing Type Fluid Dynamic Fluid Dynamic
Watts (W) 3.60 2.40
Current (A) 0.30 0.20
Max Volts 12.00 12.00


Design and Aesthetics:


Assassin IV

This cooler boasts a clean and modern design that sets it apart from other air CPU coolers available today. The entire cooler is tightly put together, which can make it a bit tricky to figure out how to take it apart into its different parts. The middle fan is hidden seamlessly without any visible gaps around it. It comes in an all-black design with DeepCool's signature textured radiator, adding a stylish and modern touch to any setup.

Phantom Spirit 120

The Phantom Spirit 120 is a step up from the no frills clean look of the Phantom Spirit 120 SE and has two 120 millimeter fans, subtle Thermalright logo, and a flat textured design on the heatsink top. Other than the fine details. Additionally, this cooler look is also in line with other coolers from Thermalright with slight tweaks to the cooling engineering the primary differentiating factor.


Install Notes:


Assassin IV

Installing the Assassin IV is made easier with its smooth setup process. However, because it's small and designed with a lot of details, getting it installed correctly might be a bit tricky if you don't follow the instructions they give you. This cooler uses a bracket that's almost the same as premium coolers and attaches to the motherboard in a way that's like the AK620 model. Figuring out how to put the cooler onto the brackets might be a bit puzzling because its design is so seamless and neat. The top metal mesh that covers the fan sticks on with a magnet, so you can easily access and remove the middle fan during installation. Then, you can attach the cooler to a two-point system and put the middle fan back in place. However, this cooler doesn't put it's fan in the front like most other coolers, so the exposed fan faces the rear. One neat thing is that the fans are already connected, so you only need one plug to turn on both fans and the cooler's LED DeepCool logo. There are additional brackets to potentially add a third fan to the front of the cooler.

Phantom Spirit 120

This cooler has a similar installation components as many of the mainstream Thermalright designs, which is one of the easier installation setups. However, it also faces an issue regarding uninstalling this cooler, where the cooler is unable to slide/twist off the cooler to break the thermal paste seal. This might be necessary if the thermal paste has a strong hold between the cooler and the CPU.




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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

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CPU Details:

Metric Value
Brand AMD
Cooler Name Ryzen 7 5700X
CPU Socket AM4
Cores 8
Thread Count 16
Max Temperature 90°C
Base Clock 3.4GHz
Max Boost Clock 4.6GHz
Cache L1 512KB
Cache L2 4MB
Cache L3 32MB
Processor Power Base 65W
Manufacture's Link Ryzen 7 5700X Manufacture's Link

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