CPU coolers / Compare

ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme vs NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)

A

Product A: ASUS

ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme

33 of 54 known

Change ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme

Compare the NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024) with

Search CPU coolers

B

Product B: NZXT

Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)

32 of 54 known

Change NZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)

Compare the ASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme with

Search CPU coolers

All 54 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

Only differences

AASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme

BNZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)

General

4 of 12 differ

Series

ROG Ryujin III2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026Compatibility section: The ROG Ryujin III series features 400 mm of tubing. The spec page footer reads ROG RYUJIN Series.

Kraken Elite1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026The store lists it in the Kraken Elite family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

90RC0131-M0EAY0, 90RC0131-M0AAY0, 90RC0132-M0EAY05Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90rc0131-m0aay0-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS US store: Part Number 90RC0131-M0AAY0 for the black ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme. The EU code 90RC0131-M0EAY0 is on ASUS Switzerland and EU retailers.6Spec databasecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/asus-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-4711387715253Read 15 October 2026Black model reference 90RC0131-M0EAY0.7Spec databasecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-white-4711387789957Read 15 October 2026White Edition reference 90RC0132-M0EAY0.

RL-KR36E-B2, RL-KR36E-W21Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Product Info: RL-KR36E-W2 (White) and RL-KR36E-B2 (Black). These are the 2024 revision (V2) with the Turbine pump and 2.72-inch screen. The older 2023 model uses B1 and W1 numbers and is not covered.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026The compliance pages name Kraken Elite 360 RGB, RL-KR36E-B2 and RL-KR36E-W2.8Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-2024-black-360mm-all-in-one-hydro-cpu-cooler-3x-120-rgb-fans-272-ips-screeRead 14 October 2026Page titled 2024 Edition lists RL-KR36E-B2. The UK page marks the black model end of life, while the White is still listed. This does not change the status, since the NZXT store sells both.

GTIN / EAN

4711387715253, 47113877899576Spec databasecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/asus-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-4711387715253Read 15 October 2026EAN 4711387715253 for 90RC0131-M0EAY0. The page also copies a weight of 1.4 kg, which conflicts with Basic Tutorials' 2.0 kg, so no weight is stored.7Spec databasecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-white-4711387789957Read 15 October 2026EAN 4711387789957 for the White Edition 90RC0132-M0EAY0.

810074844277, 5056547204185, 810074844284, 50565472041921Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Product Info: UPC 810074844277 (Black) and 810074844284 (White). EAN 5056547204185 (Black) and 5056547204192 (White).

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

15 October 20244Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-launches-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-aio-coolerRead 15 October 2026Date of the launch press release. The cooler was first shown at Gamescom 2024, earlier in the year.

20 August 20243Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026NZXT press release dated August 20, 2024, Los Angeles.

Status

Available2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026The ASUS US store page shows a price and a Buy Now button on the access date.

Available1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026The store lists the cooler at $299.99 with an Add to Cart button on the access date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Not available

Not available

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Not available

Not available

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

Not available

$294.995Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table and text: MSRP $294.99 USD. The NZXT store now shows $299.99, which is a later price. CGMagazine also prints $294.99.6Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-aioRead 14 October 2026Review of 7 January 2025 lists $294.99 USD as the price. It tested the non-RGB model, so this is only a second source for the RGB price.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

Not available

US, EU2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026The compliance pages name NZXT Europe GmbH, and the EAN codes are on the store page. US prices come from Tom's Hardware.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026The maker sells the black Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme and a White Edition with an identical spec page.7Spec databasecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-white-4711387789957Read 15 October 2026Product colour listed as white.

Black, White1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026

Cooler typeiAir is a heatsink with fans that sits on the CPU. AIO liquid is a sealed all-in-one liquid cooler with a pump block, tubes and a radiator.

AIO liquid1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026All-in-one liquid CPU cooler with a 360 mm radiator.

AIO liquid1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026

Air cooler layoutiAir coolers only. Top-flow covers low-profile coolers whose fan blows down onto the board.

Not available

Not available

Rated TDP (claimed)iThe heat load the maker says the cooler handles. Makers do not share one test method, so this is not a measured result. A maker's maximum heat dissipation power counts. Check the maker's CPU compatibility page too.

Not available

Not available

Base materialiThe surface that touches the CPU: the heatsink base or the AIO cold plate. Plating counts, so nickel-plated copper is not copper. Direct-touch heat pipes are the contact surface, so they count as copper unless plating is stated. The direct-contact heat pipes field records the design.

Copper1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Block Material (CPU Plate): Copper. No plating is stated.11Reviewhardwareluxx.de/index.php/artikel/hardware/kuehlung/65033-asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-im-test-wie-wirksam-sind-die-performanceoptimierungen-der-luxus-aio-k%C3%BChlung.htmlRead 15 October 2026Copper base plate.

Copper1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Cold plate material: copper. No plating is stated.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Thermal pasteiPre-applied means paste is already on the base or cold plate. Included means a separate tube or syringe in the box.

Pre-applied1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Package Content: 1 x CPU Liquid Cooler (pre-applied thermal compound). The list has no paste tube. Hardwareluxx also says no spare paste is in the box. MKAU received a separate ROG paste tube in the test box, which the maker does not list.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026Pre-applied thermal compound is in the package list on the spec page.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026The CPU plate is copper with pre-applied thermal compound.11Reviewhardwareluxx.de/index.php/artikel/hardware/kuehlung/65033-asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-im-test-wie-wirksam-sind-die-performanceoptimierungen-der-luxus-aio-k%C3%BChlung.htmlRead 15 October 2026Thermal paste is already on the copper base plate. No spare paste is in the box.

Pre-applied1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Install easily with pre-applied thermal paste.3Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026

Compatibility

1 of 3 differ

CPU socketsiSockets the maker lists as supported in its spec table, compatibility list or guide, written as cpu_socket writes them, e.g. AM5 or LGA1851. List each socket on its own, so LGA115x becomes LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156. When the maker names the sockets of such a family, list only the ones it names. A socket that needs a separately sold or requested mounting kit is left out. A new socket that the maker lists with no extra kit counts. LGA2011-v3 and 2011(V3) are written LGA2011-3. Threadripper sockets use AMD's names, so TR4 is written sTR4 and TR5 is written sTR5. sTRX4 and sWRX8 are sockets of their own.

AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA11501Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Compatibility: AMD AM5 and AM4. Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200 and 115x. The maker's 115x is stored as LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156, which Pokde.Net names as supported.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specification table: Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/1151/1150/1155/1156, AMD AM5/AM4.

AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA11501Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Compatibility: Intel LGA 1851, 1700, 1200/115X and AMD AM5, AM4. 115X is stored as LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Mounting kit has Intel 1851/1700 and 1200/115X standoffs and an AMD AM5/AM4 retention bracket.3Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026

RAM height clearanceiAir coolers only. The tallest memory module that fits under the cooler with all included fans in their standard position. When the maker gives different values per socket, store the lowest and name the others in the source note. A heatsink that does not reach over the memory slots has no height limit, so the field is left out and the maker's statement goes in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Offset mountingiThe included mount can shift the base or cold plate off the socket centre, for example toward the AM5 hotspot. An asymmetric heatsink on a centred base does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026Optimization for Intel Processors: the adjustable bracket, new pump and upgraded fans can reduce CPU temperatures by up to 7.5 percent compared with the standard ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB, tuned to the heat zones of Intel Core Ultra (Series 2). The press release calls it a movable bracket design and an exclusive adjustable bracket that lets the cold plate fit the CPU better.4Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-launches-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-aio-coolerRead 15 October 2026Optimized for the heat zones of Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) via a movable bracket design. The exclusive adjustable bracket allows the cold plate to better fit the CPU.

Not available

Heatsink

None of 3 known

Heat pipesiAir coolers only. Number of heat pipes. A U-shaped pipe with two ends in the fins counts as one. A T-shaped pipe with three ends, such as Cooler Master's 3DHP, also counts as one. The maker's count wins over a review or Cybenetics count.

Not available

Not available

Heat pipe diameteriAir coolers only. Outer diameter, such as 6 or 8.

Not available

Not available

Direct-contact heat pipesiAir coolers only. The heat pipes touch the CPU directly instead of sitting in a solid base plate.

Not available

Not available

Liquid cooling

5 of 7 differ

Radiator sizeiAIO coolers only. The nominal size class from the fan positions, such as 240, 280, 360 or 420.

360mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026

360mm1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026

Radiator dimensionsiRadiator without fans. Length runs along the row of fans. Width runs across it. Thickness is the depth the airflow passes through, such as 27 or 38.

Length399.5Width120Thickness30mm(15.7 × 4.7 × 1.2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Radiator Dimension 399.5 x 120 x 30 mm. The maker gives no axis labels. 399.5 mm is the length along the three fans, 30 mm is the depth and 120 mm is the width across. Hardwareluxx gives the same size as L x W x H.11Reviewhardwareluxx.de/index.php/artikel/hardware/kuehlung/65033-asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-im-test-wie-wirksam-sind-die-performanceoptimierungen-der-luxus-aio-k%C3%BChlung.htmlRead 15 October 2026Radiator without fans 399.5 x 120 x 30 mm (L x W x H), aluminium.

Length401Width120Thickness27mm(15.8 × 4.7 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Radiator dimensions (L x W x H): 401 x 120 x 27 mm. Radiator material aluminium. Igor's Lab prints 395 mm, which conflicts. The maker page is followed, and PC Gamer agrees with 401.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 20267Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-2024-cooler-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec box (5 June 2025): 401 x 120 x 27 mm, 360 mm aluminium radiator, tubing 420 mm, pump 1200 to 2800 RPM, 3 x 120 mm F360 RGB Core fans.

Radiator material

Aluminium1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Radiator Material: Aluminum.11Reviewhardwareluxx.de/index.php/artikel/hardware/kuehlung/65033-asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-im-test-wie-wirksam-sind-die-performanceoptimierungen-der-luxus-aio-k%C3%BChlung.htmlRead 15 October 2026Aluminium radiator.

Aluminium1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026

Tube lengthiLength of each tube between the pump block and the radiator, as published. When the two tubes differ, the shorter is stored and the other goes in the source note.

400mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Tube Length 400 mm, sleeved rubber tube.11Reviewhardwareluxx.de/index.php/artikel/hardware/kuehlung/65033-asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-im-test-wie-wirksam-sind-die-performanceoptimierungen-der-luxus-aio-k%C3%BChlung.htmlRead 15 October 2026Textile-sleeved rubber tubes, 40 cm.

420mm1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Tubing length 420 mm, CIIR rubber with PET braided sleeve. Igor's Lab prints 400 mm. PC Gamer agrees with 420.7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-2024-cooler-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Max pump speediHighest rated pump speed. When the maker gives a range, this is its top.

3,600rpm8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026Technical details table for this model: pump speed 800 ~ 3600 rpm +/- 10 percent, 8th generation Asetek pump. The maker's page for the Extreme gives only the 5100 rpm VRM fan speed. MKAU Gaming also states up to 3600 RPM.10Reviewmkaugaming.com/all-review-list/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-aio-liquid-cooler-hardware-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of April 1, 2025: 8th Gen Asetek pump with a 3-phase motor spinning at up to 3600 RPM.

2,800rpm1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Motor speed 1,200 to 2,800 plus or minus 300 RPM. The top of the range is stored.7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-2024-cooler-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Pump power connectoriHow the pump gets power. A pump wired through a supplied hub or cable uses the plug at the motherboard or PSU end. A pump powered from SATA with a separate 3-pin speed lead is SATA power.

4-pin PWM fan header2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026Quick start guide, page 26: connect the 4-pin fan cable to a CPU_FAN, AIO_PUMP or W_PUMP+ header. Basic Tutorials says pump and VRM fan share one 4-pin PWM connection.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Cooling/ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME/Q23915_ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME_QSG_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 26: Connect the 4-pin fan cable to the 4-pin CPU_FAN, AIO_PUMP or W_PUMP+ header. Page 28 note: the AIO_PUMP and W_PUMP+ headers run the pump at full speed.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026Pump and VRM fan are controlled through a single 4-pin PWM connection. The screen uses an internal USB 2.0 header.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-reviewRead 15 October 2026Two cables leave the pump unit: a 4-pin PWM for the VRM fan and pump, and USB for the display.

SATA power2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026The breakout cable set has a pump 3-pin connector, a USB connector and a pump SATA power connector. Pump SATA power cable goes to an available SATA power connector, so the pump is SATA-powered with a separate 3-pin lead.

VRM faniA small fan on the pump block that blows over the motherboard voltage regulators.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Embedded FAN: YES, 5100 RPM +/- 10%, 5.53 mmH2O, 21.08 CFM. It is the fan in the pump housing. It is left out of the fans table.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026Embedded fan in the pump housing to cool motherboard VRMs.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-reviewRead 15 October 2026The VRM cooler fan spins up to 5,100 RPM.

Not available

Fans

1 of 2 differ

Included fansiFans in the box that cool the heatsink or radiator, one row per fan model. A VRM fan on the pump block is left out. Speed, airflow, pressure and noise are the maker's figures for one fan at full speed, in the fastest mode and without a low-noise adapter. When a range is published, the top of the range is stored. Count is the number of rotors, so a unified frame with three 120 mm rotors counts 3 with size 120. Min speed is the lowest speed while spinning. A zero RPM stop is not stored. FDB and S-FDB are fluid dynamic. HDB is hydrodynamic. Cooler Master's Loop Dynamic Bearing is loop dynamic. If the maker gives airflow only in m³/h, convert with 1 m³/h = 0.5886 CFM, round to one decimal and say so in the source note. Connector is the fan's power lead. A separate lighting lead is not counted, and a maker cable or adapter in the box that ends in a 4-pin PWM plug counts as 4-pin PWM, even when the fan's own lead is proprietary. For an air cooler with one fan, the maker's noise figure for the cooler is the fan noise. A figure the maker does not label per fan or in total counts as per fan. When a maker table prints noise for the whole cooler with no per-fan label and the maker's own data sheet for the same fan gives a figure, the fan data sheet figure is stored.

AASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme

Model	Size (mm)	Fans	Max speed (rpm)	Airflow (CFM)	Static pressure (mmH₂O)	Noise (claimed) (dB(A))	Bearing	Connector
ROG MF-12S ARGB Extreme	120	3	2,800	89.73	5.15	36	Fluid dynamic (FDB)	4-pin PWM

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Fan section: ROG Magnetic Daisy-chainable Fan, 3 x 120 mm slots, 120 x 120 x 30 mm, 0 - 2800 RPM +/- 10%, static pressure 5.15 mmH2O, airflow 89.73 CFM, noise 36 dB(A), control mode PWM/DC. The zero RPM stop is not stored and no minimum running speed is published. The model name ROG MF-12S ARGB Extreme is from the quick start guide. The features page says the fans use fluid dynamic bearings (FDB).2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026Fan design section: 0-2800 RPM, 5.15 mmH2O, 89.73 CFM, 36 dB(A). Fluid dynamic bearings. Three-phase six-pole motor and nine blades. Fans are 30 mm thick and snap together magnetically.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Cooling/ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME/Q23915_ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME_QSG_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Fan model name ROG MF-12S ARGB EXTREME FAN.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026Fan connection 4-pin PWM, fan designation ASUS ROG MF-12S ARGB Extreme, 36 dB(A), 152.45 m3/h, 5.15 mmH2O. The review lists the pump block as 89 x 92 x 108 mm.11Reviewhardwareluxx.de/index.php/artikel/hardware/kuehlung/65033-asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-im-test-wie-wirksam-sind-die-performanceoptimierungen-der-luxus-aio-k%C3%BChlung.htmlRead 15 October 2026Fans run 0 - 2,800 rpm +/- 10 percent, 30 mm thick and magnetically daisy-chained.

BNZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)

Model	Size (mm)	Fans	Min speed (rpm)	Max speed (rpm)	Airflow (CFM)	Static pressure (mmH₂O)	Noise (claimed) (dB(A))	Bearing	Connector
F360 RGB Core Fan	120	3	500	2,400	75.12	3.3	30	Fluid dynamic (FDB)	Proprietary

Source1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026One F360 RGB Core Fan: a single frame holding 3 fans, 120 mm each, 500 to 2,400 plus or minus 250 RPM, 75.12 CFM, 3.3 mmH2O, 30.0 dBA, fluid dynamic bearing, 8-pin connector for PWM and RGB. The page does not say whether the airflow is per rotor or for the frame. Retailers read it as per fan, so it is stored as one figure for the row.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026Fan table: 360 x 120 x 26 mm frame, 500 to 2400 RPM, up to 75.12 CFM, up to 3.3 mmH2O, FDB, 8 individually addressable LEDs.

FansiNumber of included heatsink or radiator fans.

3=CalculatedFrom Included fans

3=CalculatedFrom Included fans

Display and lighting

4 of 7 differ

RGB lightingiLighting on the fans, the heatsink or the pump block.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Special Features: AURA Sync Support Yes. The fans carry ARGB lighting.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026ARGB fans.

Yes1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026RGB ring on the pump block and RGB fans, controlled in NZXT CAM.3Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026New RGB LED ring on the pump and Single Frame RGB Core fans on the RGB version.

Lighting standardiThe named lighting connection. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5 V header. Proprietary means the maker's own hub or cable system.

ARGB 5 V3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Cooling/ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME/Q23915_ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME_QSG_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 27: the fan cable connects to a 4-1 pin ARGB header and a 4-pin fan header on the motherboard. Basic Tutorials lists the LED connection as 3-pin 5V ARGB.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026Technical details: LED connection 3-pin 5V (ARGB), rated LED voltage 5 V, 8 addressable RGB LEDs per fan.11Reviewhardwareluxx.de/index.php/artikel/hardware/kuehlung/65033-asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-im-test-wie-wirksam-sind-die-performanceoptimierungen-der-luxus-aio-k%C3%BChlung.htmlRead 15 October 2026The fan cable ends in a PWM and an A-RGB connector.

Proprietary1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026The fan frame has one 8-pin connector for PWM and RGB that plugs into the maker's breakout cable set. No 5 V ARGB or 12 V RGB header is named, so it is the maker's own cable system.

Built-in screeniA screen on the pump block or the heatsink. LCD and OLED screens show images. A segment readout shows digits only, such as the CPU temperature.

LCD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Special Features: 3.5 inch full colour LCD. The features page calls it a 3.5 inch IPS LCD with 24-bit colour and 60 Hz.

LCD1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 20262.72-inch round IPS LCD, 640 x 640, 60 Hz, 690 cd/m2.3Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026

Screen sizeiDiagonal of the built-in screen.

3.5in(8.9 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 20263.5 inch diagonal.

2.72in(6.9 cm)1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 20263Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026All-new 2.72-inch round IPS LCD with 640x640 resolution and up to 60 Hz.

Screen resolution

640 × 480px2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026Features: the 3.5 inch LCD is increased to 640x480. The page's own section also says 480p and 60 Hz.4Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-launches-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-aio-coolerRead 15 October 2026Full-color 3.5-inch display with a 640x480 resolution.

640 × 640px1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 20263Press releasenzxt.com/blogs/news/zxt-releases-the-new-kraken-elite-featuring-enhanced-cpu-cooling-performance-andRead 14 October 2026

SoftwareiThe maker's software for lighting, the screen or the pump. Software that works with the cooler out of the box. Software that needs a separately sold controller is left out.

Armoury Crate2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026The LCD and fan control run in ASUS Armoury Crate, with an AIDA64 Extreme subscription for live data (page notes it as coming soon). Pump and embedded fan speed control are in the maker's control software.4Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-launches-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-aio-coolerRead 15 October 2026The display is customized through Armoury Crate.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026The display is configured in ASUS Armoury Crate.10Reviewmkaugaming.com/all-review-list/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-aio-liquid-cooler-hardware-reviewRead 15 October 2026The display is controlled through the ASUS Armoury Crate app.

NZXT CAM1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026The FAQ says it works with NZXT CAM for pump and fan speeds, the LCD and lighting.

Needs a USB headeriThe cooler needs an internal USB 2.0 header on the motherboard for software control, sensors or the screen. A wireless receiver that plugs into any USB port does not count.

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Cooling/ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME/Q23915_ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME_QSG_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 25: Connect the 9-pin USB 2.0 cable. The screen needs the USB connection and Armoury Crate. Stored as true because software control of the shipped set needs it.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026The display must be connected to the mainboard via the internal USB 2.0 header and the ASUS software must be installed.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-reviewRead 15 October 2026USB delivers data to the display.10Reviewmkaugaming.com/all-review-list/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-aio-liquid-cooler-hardware-reviewRead 15 October 2026The screen connects to a USB header on the motherboard.

Yes2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connect the USB connector to an available USB 2.0 internal header on the motherboard.

Measured

1 of 6 differ

Cybenetics THETA, AMD AM5iThe THETA level for this cooler's class on the Cybenetics AMD AM5 platform with a Ryzen 9 7900X. It is rated at 30 dB(A) normalized noise, or at 25 dB(A) for a cooler that cannot reach 30 dB(A). No level means tested without a level. A cooler that Cybenetics did not test on this platform is left out. A report with a heading for this platform but no results counts as not tested.

Not available

Not available

Cybenetics THETA, Intel LGA1851iThe same rating on the Cybenetics Intel LGA1851 platform with a Core Ultra 9 285K. A cooler that Cybenetics did not test on this platform is left out. A report with a heading for this platform but no results counts as not tested.

Not available

Not available

Overall performance at 30 dB(A), AM5 (measured)iThe Cybenetics Overall Performance score at 30 dB(A) normalized noise on the AMD AM5 platform. It is average CPU power times average CPU frequency divided by average CPU temperature. Higher is better. A cooler rated only at 25 dB(A) has no value here.

Not available

Not available

Overall performance at 30 dB(A), LGA1851 (measured)iThe same score on the Cybenetics Intel LGA1851 platform. Scores from the two platforms are not comparable with each other.

Not available

Not available

Noise at 100% fan setting (Cybenetics)iThe Cybenetics noise at the 100% fan setting, measured 1 m from the cooler in a hemi-anechoic chamber, with the pump of an AIO at full speed. Other reviewers' noise goes in the thermal test rows.

Not available

Not available

Thermal tests (measured)iReviewer results, one row per test condition. Rows compare only when the test CPU, load, power and noise level match. The source note names the reviewer, ambient temperature, case or open bench, and thermal paste. Test CPU is the CPU name only, such as AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. The power limit and mode go in the load. Above ambient is stored only when the reviewer publishes it, never computed from the ambient.

AASUS ROG Ryujin III 360 ARGB Extreme

Test CPU	Load	CPU power (W)	Fan setting	Noise (dB(A))	CPU temperature (°C)
Intel Core i5-14600K	Prime95 Small FFTs, 30 minutes, 181 W power limit, maximum CPU package temperature, pump at maximum, VRM fan stopped	181	1,000 rpm	34.4	77
Intel Core i5-14600K	Prime95 Small FFTs, 30 minutes, 181 W power limit, maximum CPU package temperature, pump at maximum, VRM fan stopped	181	100% (about 2,800 rpm)	53.8	73

Source11Reviewhardwareluxx.de/index.php/artikel/hardware/kuehlung/65033-asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-im-test-wie-wirksam-sind-die-performanceoptimierungen-der-luxus-aio-k%C3%BChlung.htmlRead 15 October 2026Hardwareluxx, review of 16 December 2024 with its standard stock fans. Intel Core i5-14600K on an ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-Pro WiFi in a Corsair 7000D Airflow with two front and one rear 140 mm fans at about 1,200 rpm, power limit 181 W, Arctic MX-6 paste, room temperature normalised to 20 C. Prime95 Small FFTs for 30 minutes per run, maximum CPU package temperature read in HWiNFO. Radiator in the case top. Pump at maximum, since the pump at minimum could not hold the load. VRM fan stopped. Noise is measured with a VOLTCRAFT SL-400 at 20 cm from the left side of the open case, case fans stopped. Results: 77 C at 1,000 rpm with 34.4 dB(A), 73 C at maximum speed with 53.8 dB(A). The charts print the values as 77XX and 73XX, so only whole degrees are stored. The 1,000 rpm noise is 31.4 dB(A) with the pump at minimum, which is not paired with a temperature. The VRM fan alone reaches 52.7 dB(A) at maximum.

BNZXT Kraken Elite 360 RGB (2024)

Test CPU	Load	CPU power (W)	Fan setting	Noise (dB(A))	CPU temperature (°C)
Intel Core i7-14700K	No power limits, CPU at TJ Max, average package power cooled	244	Default (coolant temperature, silent mode)	Not available	Not available
Intel Core i7-14700K	No power limits, CPU at TJ Max	Not available	Tied to CPU temperature	47.7	90
Intel Core i7-14700K	No power limits, CPU at TJ Max, average package power cooled	257	38.9 dB(A)	38.9	Not available
Intel Core i7-14700K	Heavy gaming: 165 W CPU plus 275 W GPU, temperature after 10 minutes	165	Default (coolant temperature)	38.2	75
Intel Core i7-14700K	Heavy gaming: 165 W CPU plus 275 W GPU, temperature after 10 minutes	165	Tied to CPU temperature	40.9	69
Intel Core i7-14700K	Moderate gaming: 110 W CPU plus 275 W GPU	110	Not available	Not available	56

Source5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware, Albert Thomas, review of 10 November 2024. Intel Core i7-14700K on an MSI Z790 Project Zero board in an MSI Pano 100L PZ case, 23 C ambient, system fans Iceberg Thermal IceGale Silent, Thermalright LGA1700 contact frame. Noise is the whole system measured at 81.5 cm (32 in), and its floor is the 38.2 dBA idle system noise. Paste is not stated. Values read from the chart images: 244 W cooled with power limits removed in silent mode, 257 W cooled at 38.9 dBA, 90 C and 47.7 dBA with the fans tied to CPU temperature, 75 C at 38.2 dBA by default and 69 C at 40.9 dBA tied to CPU in the 165 W CPU plus 275 W GPU test, and 56 C in the 110 W CPU plus 275 W GPU test with the mode and noise not stated. The default mode follows coolant temperature (43 C liquid).

Dimensions and weight

None of 4 known

DimensionsiAir coolers only. The cooler with its included fans in the standard position, without the mounting kit. Height runs from the bottom of the base to the top. Depth runs along the airflow, fans included. Width runs across the fins. Map by direction, not by letter. Width runs across the fins, depth runs along the airflow. DeepCool's 129 x 138 x 160 mm (L x W x H) is width 129, depth 138, height 160.

Not available

Not available

Heatsink dimensionsiAir coolers only. The heatsink without fans, as the maker lists it. Map by direction, not by letter. Width runs across the fins, depth runs along the airflow. DeepCool's 129 x 138 x 160 mm (L x W x H) is width 129, depth 138, height 160. A heatsink depth that equals the depth with fans includes the fan, so that axis is not stored.

Not available

Not available

WeightiAn air cooler with its included fans. An AIO cooler as one unit with pump block, tubes, radiator and fans. Mounting hardware is left out when the maker states it separately. When one maker figure may include the mounting kit, such as a press release net weight above the product page figure, the product page figure is stored. An RGB edition can weigh a little more or less, so it is per variant.

Not available

Not available

Heatsink weightiAir coolers only. The heatsink without fans.

Not available

Not available

In the box

1 of 1 differ

In the boxiItems supplied with this exact model, verbatim.

1 x Intel Metal Backplate, 2 x AMD Adapter Brackets, 4 x Plastic Collars, 1 x Fan Cable (Male) for the daisy-chained fans, 1 x Fan Cable (Female) for the daisy-chained fans, 12 x Fan Screws, 12 x Radiator Screws, 12 x Washers, 1 x ROG VIP card, 1 x ROG Sticker, 1 x Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Package Content on the spec page: cooler with pre-applied thermal compound, 3 fans, male and female daisy-chain cables, ROG VIP card, ROG sticker, quick start guide and an accessory pack of screws and brackets. The pack is itemised from the quick start guide.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Cooling/ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME/Q23915_ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME_QSG_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Page 2 to 3 package contents: cooler, 3 x ROG MF-12S ARGB EXTREME fan, Intel metal backplate, 2 x AMD adapter brackets, male and female fan cable, 12 fan screws, 12 radiator screws, 12 washers and 4 plastic collars. The Intel bracket comes pre-installed on the cooler. The ROG VIP card and sticker are from the spec page.9Reviewpokde.net/review/asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-reviewRead 15 October 2026Accessories list: 12 case screws, 12 radiator screws, 12 radiator washers, 4 Intel bracket collars, an Intel bracket, a 2-part AMD bracket, pre-installed velcro tape, male and female magnetic daisy-chain cables, quick start guide, ROG sticker pack and ROG VIP card.

Kraken Elite 360 RGB, F360 RGB Core Fan x1, Installation Accessories, Breakout Cable Set1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026Inside the Box: Kraken Elite 360 RGB, F360 RGB Core Fan x1, Installation Accessories, Breakout Cable Set. The manual's component list names the Intel and AMD brackets, standoffs, thumbscrews, long and short screws and washers.2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Component list: Kraken Elite RGB, Intel backplate, Intel retention bracket (pre-installed), Intel 1851/1700 and 1200/115X standoffs, AMD AM5/AM4 retention bracket and standoffs, thumbscrews, long screws (30 mm UNC 6-32), short screws (5 mm UNC 6-32), washers, F Series RGB Core fan, breakout cable set.

Links

Not compared

Product page

rog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extremeRead 15 October 2026

nzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-11Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026

Not available

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Cooling/ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME/Q23915_ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME_QSG_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Accessory/Cooling/ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME/Q23915_ROG_RYUJIN_III_360_ARGB_EXTREME_QSG_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick Start Guide Q23915, first edition June 2024, 36 pages in 15 languages, on the ASUS support page.

cdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdf2Owner's manualcdn-g.nzxt.com/dl/1725957487-kraken-elite-rgb_manual_240826_v2-web.pdfRead 14 October 2026Multi-language manual for Kraken Elite RGB 240, 280 and 360, linked from the NZXT support downloads article.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

Not available

Not available

Warranty

0 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

6years1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/cooling/cpu-liquid-coolers/rog-ryujin/rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme/specRead 15 October 2026Warranty row: 6 years. The page names no market.11Reviewhardwareluxx.de/index.php/artikel/hardware/kuehlung/65033-asus-rog-ryujin-iii-360-argb-extreme-im-test-wie-wirksam-sind-die-performanceoptimierungen-der-luxus-aio-k%C3%BChlung.htmlRead 15 October 2026Specification table: six years.

6years1Maker product pagenzxt.com/products/kraken-360-elite-rgb-1Read 14 October 20265Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/liquid-cooling/nzxt-kraken-elite-360-rgb-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Both are also in the API. Back to all CPU coolers.