NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB vs Zalman CNPS2X CPU Cooler Comparison

The main differences between NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB and Zalman CNPS2X are in Supported Sockets, Liquid Cooler, Noise Level and Fan RPM.

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NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB

Zalman CNPS2X

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Brand

NZXT

Brand

Zalman

Model

RL-KR360-B2

Model

CNPS2X

Release Date

📅 May 2025

Release Date

📅 October 2013

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Compatible PC parts

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Supported Sockets

AM4
AM5
LGA1150
LGA1151
LGA1155
LGA1156
LGA1200
LGA1700
LGA1851

Supported Sockets

AM2
AM2+
AM3
AM3+
FM1
FM2
FM2+
LGA1150
LGA1151
LGA1155
LGA1156
LGA1200
LGA775

Liquid Cooler

Yes

Liquid Cooler

Radiator Size

360 mm

Radiator Size

Noise Level

31.9 dB

Noise Level

17.4 - 22.7 dB

Fan RPM

500 - 2400 RPM

Fan RPM

1500 - 2600 RPM

Height

56 mm

Height

27 mm

Options (5)

	CNPS10X Extreme
	CNPS10X Optima
	CNPS7000V-AL(PWM)
	CNPS7X LED+
	CNPS8X Optima $19.99

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the NZXT Kraken Plus 360 RGB:

Newer Product, it was released around 12 years later
Supports the following socket formats: AM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851

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Reasons to buy the Zalman CNPS2X:

89% cheaper, you can save $152.00
Supports the following socket formats: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA775
Generally quieter under full load

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