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) spins at full speed.
Intel Results
CPU Temperature
There are notable temperature differences with the top-performing Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 which uses an offset mounting that works wonders in the Intel CPUs.
CPU Frequency
The attainable CPU frequencies are not competitive.
CPU Wattage
CPU power consumption is high enough.
Cooler Exhaust Temperature
I measure the temperature at the exhaust side of the cooling solution.
AMD Results
CPU Temperature
Not competitive performance in the AMD platform.
CPU Frequency
CPU frequencies are not among the highest, but the differences from the top-performing AIOs are not huge, with the highest difference being less than 50 MHz.
CPU Wattage
CPU’s power consumption is not as high as other AIOs.
Cooler Exhaust Temperature
I measure the temperature at the exhaust side of the cooling solution.
