Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB vs Zalman CNPS2X CPU Cooler Comparison

The main differences between Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB and Zalman CNPS2X are in Supported Sockets, Noise Level, Fan RPM and Height.

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Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB

Zalman CNPS2X

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Brand

Thermalright

Brand

Zalman

Model

PA120 VISION MAX ARGB BLACK
Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB BLACK

Model

CNPS2X

Release Date

📅 January 2026

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

Noise Level

27 dB

Noise Level

17.4 - 22.7 dB

Fan RPM

2150 RPM

Fan RPM

1500 - 2600 RPM

Height

164 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 Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Vision MAX ARGB:

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:

78% cheaper, you can save $62.91
Supports the following socket formats: AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+, LGA775
Generally quieter under full load

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