Best CPU coolers for AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 13, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — a dual-tower, dual-fan air cooler that handles the 5700X's 65W heat output with plenty of headroom, so the fans barely spin up and it stays quiet. It's the value sweet spot for this chip.
Who the others suit:
- Noctua NH-U12S redux — if you want the quietest, easiest-to-mount single tower and don't mind paying for the brand.
- be quiet! Pure Rock Pro 3 — a solid, quiet single tower with a clean silver look.
- Thermalright 120 SE (single fan) — a slimmer, cheaper take on the same idea for tighter cases.
- Zalman CNPS9X Performa Plus — budget build with ARGB, fine for stock-speed use.
Check your case's cooler height clearance before ordering; the dual towers are around 155mm tall.
The picks
- #1
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB CPU Air Cooler
- color: Black
- actual_color: Black ARGB
- size: 125(L)x135(W)x155(H)mm
- Noise Level (dB): 26
- Fan Rotation Speed (rpm): 1550
- No. of Fans: 2
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