Normalized Noise Tests
For these tests, I set the cooler’s fan(s) to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40 dBA. I skip the corresponding tests if the cooler’s fan(s) cannot reach some noise levels. Finally, I include a test where the cooler’s fan(s) spin at full speed.
Intel Results
CPU Temperature
Compared to the top-performing Noctua NH-D15 G2, the temperatures look high, but rememeber that the price difference is huge!
CPU Frequency
The higher the average CPU frequency, the better!
The CPU’s average frequencies are pretty high!
CPU Wattage
High CPU power consumption indicates that the cooler is effective, allowing for a higher CPU thermal limit, which in turn results in a higher energy draw from the CPU.
It is weird to see higher CPU wattage with the CM coolers.
Cooler Exhaust Temperature
I measure the temperature at the exhaust side of the cooling solution.
AMD Results
CPU Temperature
CPU temperatures are at the allowed AMD limit.
CPU Frequency
The higher the average CPU frequency, the better!
High enough CPU frequencies.
CPU Wattage
High CPU power consumption indicates that the cooler is effective, allowing for a higher CPU thermal limit, which in turn results in a higher energy draw from the CPU.
Not so high CPU Wattage.
Cooler Exhaust Temperature
I measure the temperature at the exhaust side of the cooling solution.
