Overall Performance (AMD)
To calculate each cooler’s overall performance, I take into account three factors, the CPU’s temperature, wattage, and frequency, by using the following equation:
(Wattage / Temperature) x Frequency
Each chart shows the cooler under test as 100% and every other product’s performance as relative to it.
The differences between the G2 coolers and the G1 cooler are small, and they would be even smaller if I had the G1 mounted with the offset bracket. But it wasn’t available in the product I had for testing.
Performance Per Price (AMD)
The performance per price ratio is low because of the high price.
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Oh how I wish you included any of the Phantom Spirit coolers, or ID-Cooling Frozn A720 in your charts. Those truly give Noctua run for their money.
Anyway, have you ever considered testing your coolers by combining them with aftermarket fans? Like, I would really like to know how would G2 perform with a pair of Shark Force 140s, or a pair of SF Megacool 140s. Off the record I mean, I don’t expect you to include that kind of tests in your regular reviews. No doubt that would make testing process an absolute nightmare to complete.
I am waiting for TR to send me some of their coolers. Hopefully soon.
I have seen 3 reviews so far, and the fins rattle at full speed. What a joke from Noctua, 150€ for what?? The fan design is a copy/paste from a car fan radiator(peugeot 308), I just don’t see the value here(plastic washers, metal bits, an extra heatpipe, etc), maybe that screwdriver is the most expensive thing, it’s a trend these days for overpriced screwdrivers.
Excellent review very easy to follow and understand it, well done.
I’m leaning towards the G1 at apx 120 eur rather G2 at 180 eur.
I would really like to buy from a European brand, and i like the esthetic.
However, these are not made far away from TR factory…. Would expect made in Europe for this price.
Still, TR phantom spirit is 60 eur.
Oh! I’m very interested to learn where the Noctua and Thermalright coolers are made. Can you share your source?
I don’t have a clue 🙂
Noctua’s heatsinks are made by Kolink
https://noctua.at/en/rascom-kolink