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Frostytech's Top 5 Heatsinks Charts rank the best coolers by lowest temperature, lowest noise and low profile.



Best Intel Heatsinks of 2013
( Coolest / Quietest )

Best AMD Heatsinks of 2013
( Coolest / Quietest )

Low Profile Intel/AMD [open]
( Coolest / Quietest )

Top Tested CPU Heatsinks At A Glance
Quickly find your way to the current Top 5 heatsinks according to FrostyTech. The first pair of lists is for Intel Heatsinks, broken down by lowest temperature and quietest operation. The second set of lists are for AMD Heatsinks. Lifespan indicates if the heatsink is new, old or end of life.

HOW IT WORKS: The #1 Rank is considered the current Top heatsink for that parameter, #10 is considered the 10th BEST for that parameter. Only heatsinks that Frostytech has tested in its labs are included; thus we guarantee this list is incomplete, that some models available on the marketplace are omitted, and that it's not a permanent indication of "the best heatsink ever." Please click on any heatsink listed below for the detailed review and official thermal and acoustic test results. Manufacturers and vendors are NOT permitted to replicate this list, nor make claims of performance from it.

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Intel Core i3/i5/i7, Core 2 Quad/Duo, Pentium D/4, Extreme Edition, Celeron class heatsinks for socket LGA1155/1156/775 only. This index does not apply to Intel Core i7 socket 1366 or legacy socket 478 heatsinks. [ TOP ]
TOP 5 Heatsinks by
Temperature
FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks
Socket LGA1155/1156/775 CPUs
Rank Heatsink Brand and Model: Lifespan:

1

Corsair Hydro H100i FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

2

Corsair Hydro H80i FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

3

NZXT Kraken X60 FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

4

Corsair Hydro H100
(two fans)

Corsair Hydro H100 Self Contained Watercooling Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

5 

Spire Thermax Eclipse II
(two fans)

Spire Thermax Eclipse II SP984B1-V2 Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

6

Corsair Hydro H80
(two fans)

Corsair Hydro H80 Watercooling System Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

7

Zalman LQ320 FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

8

Coolermaster TPC-812

Coolermaster TPC-812 Vapor Chamber/Heatpipe Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

9

Noctua
NH-C14

(two fans)

Noctua NH-C14 Lower Noise Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

10

 

Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme

Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks
*Heatsinks are ranked according to the lowest rise in ambient temperature on Frostytech thermal test platform, with fan at maximum speed. More detailed results reside in each specific heatsink review.
TOP 5 Heatsinks by
Low Noise*
( *at maximum fan speed)
FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks
Socket LGA1155/1156/775 CPUs
Rank Heatsink Brand and Model: Lifespan:

1

NoFan CR-100A

FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

2

NoFan CR-95C

FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

3

Scythe Orochi SCORC-1000

Scythe Orochi SCORC-1000 Low Noise Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

4

Scythe Zipang

Scythe Zipang SCZP-1000 Ultra Low Noise Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

5

3Rsys Iceage 80 Prima Mini

3RSystem Iceage 80 Prima Mini Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

6

Glacialtech Igloo 5750 Silent

FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

7

Intel Stock Core 2 Duo

Intel Stock Core 2 Duo Radial Curved Bifurcated Fin Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

8

Scythe Mine Rev. B

Scythe Mine Rev.B SCMN-1100 Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

9

Scythe Zipang 2

Scythe Zipang 2 SCZP-2000 Heatsink Review

FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

10

Scythe Infinity

Scythe Infinity SCINF-1000 Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks
*Heatsinks are ranked according to the lowest decibel reading measured, while the fan is at its maximum speed. More detailed results reside in each specific heatsink review.

AMD Phenom II, Athlon II / 64 / FX / X2 & Sempron class heatsinks on the socket 754/939/940/AM2/AM2+/AM3 platform only. This index does not apply to socket A/462 heatsinks. [ TOP ]
TOP 5 Heatsinks by
Temperature
FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks
Socket 754/939/940 AM2/AM3 CPUs
Rank Heatsink Brand and Model: Lifespan:

1

NZXT Kraken X60 FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

2

Spire Thermax Eclipse II
(two fans)

Spire Thermax Eclipse II SP984B1-V2 Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

3

Evercool HPJ-12025
(two fans)

FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

4

Corsair Hydro H80i FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

5

Corsair Hydro H100i

FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

6

Xigmatek Aegir SD128264

FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

7

Thermaltake Frio
(two fans)

Thermaltake Frio Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

8

Noctua NH-D14
(two fans)

Noctua NH-D14 Lower Noise Heatsink Review
FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

9

Phanteks PH-TC14PE
(two fans)

Phanteks PH-TC14PE Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

10

Thermolab BARAM
(80cfm fan)

Thermolab BARAM Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks
*Heatsinks are ranked according to the lowest thermal test result, with fan at maximum speed. More detailed results reside in each specific heatsink review.
TOP 5 Heatsinks by
Low Noise*
( *at maximum fan speed)
FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks
Socket 754/939/940 AM2/AM3 CPUs
Rank Heatsink Brand and Model: Lifespan:

1

NoFan CR-100A

FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

2

NoFan CR-95C

FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

3

Scythe Orochi SCORC-1000

Scythe Orochi SCORC-1000 Low Noise Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

4

Scythe Zipang

Scythe Zipang SCZP-1000 Ultra Low Noise Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

5

3Rsys Iceage 80 Prima Mini

3RSystem Iceage 80 Prima Mini Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

6

Glacialtech Igloo 5750 Silent

FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks
7 Verax Helado FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

8

Glacialtech Igloo 7311 Silent

 

Glacialtech Igloo 7311 Silent Athlon64 Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

9

Scythe Mine Rev. B

Scythe Mine Rev.B SCMN-1100 Heatsink Review FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks

10

Scythe Zipang 2

 

Scythe Zipang 2 SCZP-2000 Heatsink Review

FrostyTech TOP 5 Heatsinks
*Heatsinks are ranked according to the lowest decibel reading measured, while the fan is at its maximum speed. More detailed results reside in each specific heatsink review.

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