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be quiet! Dark Rock 6 vs be quiet! Dark Rock Elite
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19 of 46 fields differ
- 15 different values
- 4 known for one only
- 11 the same
- 16 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 66 CPU coolers.
- Rated TDPA: 220WB: 280WDark Rock Elite is 60 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ADark Rock 6: 139 × 162 mm
- BDark Rock Elite: 136 × 168 mm
Weight
0 to 2,500 g
All 54 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 12 differ
Series
Model numbers
BK0465Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: article number BK046.11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00741958.htmlRead 15 October 2026Model BK046.
BK0373Retailer pagestore.arsenalpc.com/be-quiet-BK037/Product/3257328Read 16 October 2026MPN BK037. The listing is used only for its copy of the be quiet! spec table.9Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/coolers/protsessori-jahutid/cooler-be-quiet-dark-rock-elite-amd-am4-1320166Read 16 October 2026SKU BK037.10Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/be-quiet-bk037-dark-rock-elite-heatsink-fan-intel-amd-2-silent-wings-fans-speed-switch-argb-top-cover-280w-tdpRead 16 October 2026BK037 in the product title.
GTIN / EAN
42600521931435Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: EAN code 4260052193143.
42600521907539Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/coolers/protsessori-jahutid/cooler-be-quiet-dark-rock-elite-amd-am4-1320166Read 16 October 2026The page data lists GTIN 4260052190753 for SKU BK037.10Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/be-quiet-bk037-dark-rock-elite-heatsink-fan-intel-amd-2-silent-wings-fans-speed-switch-argb-top-cover-280w-tdpRead 16 October 2026Barcode 4260052190753, the same as Arvutitark.
Announced
11 October 20231Press articleclub386.com/be-quiet-releases-two-new-dark-rock-cpu-tower-coolersRead 16 October 2026News of 11 October 2023: be quiet! unveiled the Dark Rock Elite and Dark Rock Pro 5.2Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/the-be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-returns-alongside-new-dark-rock-elite-coolerRead 16 October 2026KitGuru, 11 October 2023.
Status
Available5Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Published 26 May 2026 as a review of the product on sale.11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00741958.htmlRead 15 October 2026On sale at LDLC at EUR 89.95 on the access date.
Available9Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/coolers/protsessori-jahutid/cooler-be-quiet-dark-rock-elite-amd-am4-1320166Read 16 October 2026Listed at EUR 104.90 with pickup dates in mid-October 2026.10Retailer pagegigante.co.uk/products/be-quiet-bk037-dark-rock-elite-heatsink-fan-intel-amd-2-silent-wings-fans-speed-switch-argb-top-cover-280w-tdpRead 16 October 2026Shown with stock on hand on the access date.
Predecessor
Not available
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Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
$109.93Press releasecdrinfo.com/d7/content/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-6Read 15 October 2026Recommended retail prices EUR 89.90 / $109.90 / GBP 64.99 for the Dark Rock 6. US recommended prices exclude tax.5Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table MSRP $109.90.9Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026Price line: $109.90.10Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-air-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026MSRP US $109.90.
$114.91Press articleclub386.com/be-quiet-releases-two-new-dark-rock-cpu-tower-coolersRead 16 October 2026Available at $114.90 / EUR 114.90 / GBP 109.99. The article does not say if tax is included. Tom's Hardware prints a US price near $99 for the Elite, which conflicts. KitGuru gives the same $114.90 as Club386.2Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/the-be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-returns-alongside-new-dark-rock-elite-coolerRead 16 October 2026The Dark Rock Elite goes for $114.90/EUR 114.90/GBP 109.99.
Launch price (EU)
€89.92Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Dark-Rock-Pro-6-Be-Quiet-Release-Preis-kaufen-1530283Read 15 October 2026Recommended price 89.90 euro for the Dark Rock 6 (German article, VAT included).3Press releasecdrinfo.com/d7/content/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-6Read 15 October 2026EUR 89.90.5Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table MSRP EUR 89.90.9Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026Price line: EUR 89.90.10Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-air-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026MSRP EUR 89.90.
€114.91Press articleclub386.com/be-quiet-releases-two-new-dark-rock-cpu-tower-coolersRead 16 October 2026EUR 114.90 for the Elite, with no country named and no statement on VAT. KitGuru gives the same figure.2Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/the-be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-returns-alongside-new-dark-rock-elite-coolerRead 16 October 2026EUR 114.90, no country named.
Markets
Not available
Colours
Cooler type
Air cooler layout
Single tower5Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: single-tower air cooler.7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6/2Read 15 October 2026Single stack of fins on a single-tower heatsink with one 135 mm fan.9Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review text: no dual-tower design, a single stack of heatsink fins.11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00741958.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Dual tower No, Top Flow No, cooling type ventirad.
Rated TDP (claimed)
220W2Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Dark-Rock-Pro-6-Be-Quiet-Release-Preis-kaufen-1530283Read 15 October 2026Maximum cooling capacity 220 W TDP.5Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 220 W TDP.6Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6Read 15 October 202610Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-air-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Rated for 220 W thermal power dissipation.11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00741958.htmlRead 15 October 2026Max CPU TDP 220 W.
280W1Press articleclub386.com/be-quiet-releases-two-new-dark-rock-cpu-tower-coolersRead 16 October 2026280W rating for the Elite and 270W for the Pro 5.3Retailer pagestore.arsenalpc.com/be-quiet-BK037/Product/3257328Read 16 October 2026TDP (W) 280.4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-eliteRead 16 October 2026Specification table taken from the maker's website at launch: TDP (W) 280.
Base material
Nickel-plated copper5Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: liquid metal compatibility, nickel-plated base. Review text: nickel-plated copper base.6Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6Read 15 October 2026Maker's table: base material copper / nickel plating.7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6/2Read 15 October 2026The base and heat pipes are copper and the copper base is covered with electroplated nickel.9Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026The contact plate is nickel-coated so liquid metal paste can be used.10Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-air-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Nickel-plated copper base, safe with liquid metal.11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00741958.htmlRead 15 October 2026Feature text copied from the maker: nickel-plated base, compatible with liquid metal thermal pastes. Six copper heat pipes and aluminium fins.
Nickel-plated copper2Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/the-be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-returns-alongside-new-dark-rock-elite-coolerRead 16 October 2026A nickel-plated base compatible with liquid metal thermal paste.3Retailer pagestore.arsenalpc.com/be-quiet-BK037/Product/3257328Read 16 October 2026The table says Base material Copper and CPU contact surface CNC machined. Tom's Hardware and Club386 say nickel-plated copper, which is stored.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-v-and-dark-rock-elite-review-kings-of-quiet-coolingRead 16 October 2026Spec table: Base Nickel Plated Copper.7Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-elite-review-german-rival-to-austrias-nh-d15Read 16 October 2026Seven 6mm heatpipes feed into a CNC-machined, nickel-plated copper baseplate.
Thermal paste
Included6Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6Read 15 October 2026Maker's table: thermal grease included. The review shows a small tube of thermal grease.9Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026A small tube of thermal compound is in the box. The cooler has no pre-printed paste on the contact plate.
Included3Retailer pagestore.arsenalpc.com/be-quiet-BK037/Product/3257328Read 16 October 2026Thermal grease (Type) Included.4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-eliteRead 16 October 2026Accessories: thermal grease included. The text adds a small tube of thermal paste.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-v-and-dark-rock-elite-review-kings-of-quiet-coolingRead 16 October 2026Thermal paste is in the box.7Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-elite-review-german-rival-to-austrias-nh-d15Read 16 October 2026There is no paste pre-applied, so use the provided tube.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-eliteRead 16 October 2026The kit has a small tube of thermal paste.
Compatibility
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CPU sockets
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA11502Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Dark-Rock-Pro-6-Be-Quiet-Release-Preis-kaufen-1530283Read 15 October 2026Intel 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155 and AMD AM5 / AM4. The maker lists no LGA1156.5Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Intel 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155, AMD AM5 / AM4.6Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6Read 15 October 20269Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x and AMD AM4, AM5. The maker's own list names LGA1150, LGA1151 and LGA1155.10Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-air-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Intel LGA1150/1151/1155/1200/1700 and AMD AM4 and AM5. The review does not mention LGA1851.
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA11503Retailer pagestore.arsenalpc.com/be-quiet-BK037/Product/3257328Read 16 October 2026Socket compatibility Intel 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155 and AMD AM5 / AM4. The launch articles list sockets only up to LGA1700, so LGA1851 comes from this table only.
RAM height clearance
Not available
42mm2Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/the-be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-returns-alongside-new-dark-rock-elite-coolerRead 16 October 2026The front fan rail has adjustable height settings, offering up to 69 mm above the second RAM slot. Above the first RAM slot the clearance is 63.3 mm. These are the raised fan figures. The stored 42 mm is Tom's Hardware's out-of-the-box figure with the fan in its lowest position.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-v-and-dark-rock-elite-review-kings-of-quiet-coolingRead 16 October 2026Out of the box, these coolers have RAM limitations of 42mm. The fan slides up a few notches for taller RAM. The Elite has a fan brace that slides up and down.7Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-elite-review-german-rival-to-austrias-nh-d15Read 16 October 2026A shorter front fin-stack enables 63.3mm clearance for the closest memory slot, while the fan can be raised up to 69mm. Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-6000 left a tiny gap to the fan at its lowest position.
Offset mounting
Yes8Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6/3Read 15 October 2026Mounting bars have two positions marked 0 and 8. The user manual calls 0 the standard position and the offset 8 position the one for maximum cooling on AMD Ryzen 3000, 5000, 7000 and 9000. The reviewer found his Ryzen 7 9700X ran cooler in the standard position.10Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-air-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026AM5 mounting brackets give an offset of 8 mm: each bracket has holes marked 0 and 8, and 8 covers the CPU hotspot best.
Heatsink
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Heat pipes
65Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 6 heat pipes of 6 mm.6Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6Read 15 October 20267Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6/2Read 15 October 2026Six continuous U-shaped heat pipes lead away from the contact plate and split into two fin stacks. The reviewer counts twelve pipe ends, which is six pipes here.9Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 6 x 6 mm heat pipes.10Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-air-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Six copper heat pipes of 6 mm, 51 fins.11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00741958.htmlRead 15 October 2026Feature text: 6 copper heat pipes.
73Retailer pagestore.arsenalpc.com/be-quiet-BK037/Product/3257328Read 16 October 2026Heatpipe number / Diameter (mm) 7 / 6. PCMENA says six, which is treated as an error.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-v-and-dark-rock-elite-review-kings-of-quiet-coolingRead 16 October 2026Seven copper heat pipes, the same heatsink as the Dark Rock Pro 5.
Heat pipe diameter
Direct-contact heat pipes
Liquid cooling
None of 7 known
Radiator size
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Radiator dimensions
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Radiator material
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Tube length
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Max pump speed
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Pump power connector
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VRM fan
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Fans
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Included fans
Abe quiet! Dark Rock 6
| Model | Size (mm) | Fans | Max speed (rpm) | Airflow (CFM) | Static pressure (mmH₂O) | Noise (claimed) (dB(A)) | Bearing | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Wings PWM 135 mm | 135 | 1 | 2,000 | 79.48 | 2.48 | 31.1 | Fluid dynamic (FDB) | 4-pin PWM |
Source2Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Dark-Rock-Pro-6-Be-Quiet-Release-Preis-kaufen-1530283Read 15 October 2026Fan 135 x 135 x 25 mm, 2,000 rpm at 100% PWM, 79.48 / 135.04 CFM / m3/h, 2.48 mmH2O, 4-pin PWM, overall noise 11.9 / 23.2 / 31.1 dB(A) at 50 / 75 / 100%.5Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 1x 135 mm Silent Wings PWM, 135 x 135 x 25 mm, 2000 RPM, 79.48 CFM / 135.04 m3/h at 100% PWM, 2.48 mmH2O, 4-pin PWM, noise 11.9 / 23.2 / 31.1 dB(A) at 50 / 75 / 100%. EnosTech prints 74.98 CFM and 31.3 dB(A), which do not match the maker's 135.04 m3/h (79.49 CFM).6Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6Read 15 October 2026Maker's table: Silent Wings PWM, 135 x 135 x 25 mm, 2000 rpm, 79.48 / 135.04 CFM / m3/h, 2.48 mmH2O, fluid dynamic bearing, 6-pole motor, 12 V, 4-pin PWM, overall noise 31.1 dB(A).9Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026Custom 135 mm Silent Wings fan with a six-pole motor and fluid dynamic bearing, 0-2,000 rpm, 79.48 CFM, 2.48 mmH2O, max 31.1 dBA.11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00741958.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer's airflow row reads 89.95 CFM, which is the Pro 6 figure in m3/h. It is not used. Fan 135 mm, 2000 rpm, 2.48 mmH2O, 31.1 dB, 4-pin PWM. Feature text: asymmetrical design and cut-outs give compatibility with memory modules and VRM coolers, without space constraints. This is why no RAM height limit is stored.
Bbe quiet! Dark Rock Elite
| Model | Size (mm) | Fans | Max speed (rpm) | Airflow (CFM) | Static pressure (mmH₂O) | Bearing | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Wings 135mm | 135 | 2 | 2,000 | 80.2 | 2.41 | Fluid dynamic (FDB) | 4-pin PWM |
Source3Retailer pagestore.arsenalpc.com/be-quiet-BK037/Product/3257328Read 16 October 2026Fan specifications: Silent Wings, 135 x 135 x 25 mm, speed at 100% PWM Q 1500 / P 2000 rpm, airflow at 100% PWM / 12V 80.2 CFM (136.2 m3/h), air pressure 2.41 mm H2O, Fluid Dynamic Bearing, 6-pole motor, 4-pin PWM, Y-cable yes, two fans. Q and P are the quiet and performance modes of the speed switch, so the top speed is 2000 rpm. The airflow and pressure are not in the launch-time copy of the table at APH Networks and Tom's Hardware lists them as unlisted, so they come from this copy only. The overall noise of 11.0 / 19.5 / 25.8 dB(A) at 50 / 75 / 100% is for the whole cooler in quiet mode and is not stored as a fan figure.4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-eliteRead 16 October 2026Speed at 100% PWM / 12V 1500 / 2000 rpm, fluid dynamic bearing, 6-pole motor, 4-pin PWM, Y-cable. The table has no airflow or pressure row.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-v-and-dark-rock-elite-review-kings-of-quiet-coolingRead 16 October 2026Two Silent Wings 135mm fans on the Dark Rock Elite, up to 1500/2000 rpm in the quiet and performance modes, fluid dynamic bearing, no lighting on the fans. Airflow and pressure are unlisted. The top speed is 2000 rpm in the performance mode.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-eliteRead 16 October 2026The two fans are connected to each other with a proprietary connector. The cooler connects to a regular PWM fan header.
Fans
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Display and lighting
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RGB lighting
Yes1Press articleclub386.com/be-quiet-releases-two-new-dark-rock-cpu-tower-coolersRead 16 October 2026Rectangular RGB strip on the heatpipe cover, controlled through the motherboard.2Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/the-be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-returns-alongside-new-dark-rock-elite-coolerRead 16 October 2026Top cover with ARGB lighting.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-v-and-dark-rock-elite-review-kings-of-quiet-coolingRead 16 October 2026The top of the Dark Rock Elite features an ARGB ring that can optionally be connected to a motherboard.
Lighting standard
Not available
ARGB 5 V7Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-elite-review-german-rival-to-austrias-nh-d15Read 16 October 2026The central fan assembly provides a connector for the front fan, a four-pin PWM motherboard header and a three-pin ARGB connector.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-eliteRead 16 October 2026The RGB strip is controlled through a standard ARGB connection. Connect the 5V ARGB connector to the board.
Built-in screen
Screen size
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Screen resolution
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Software
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Needs a USB header
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Measured
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Cybenetics THETA, AMD AM5
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Cybenetics THETA, Intel LGA1851
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Overall performance at 30 dB(A), AM5 (measured)
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Overall performance at 30 dB(A), LGA1851 (measured)
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Noise at 100% fan setting (Cybenetics)
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Thermal tests (measured)
Abe quiet! Dark Rock 6
| Test CPU | Load | CPU power (W) | Fan setting | Noise (dB(A)) | CPU temperature (°C) | Above ambient (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Cinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 170 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient | 170 | 600 rpm | Not available | Not available | 61.3 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Cinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 170 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient | 170 | 1,200 rpm | Not available | Not available | 64.1 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Cinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 170 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient | 170 | 2,000 rpm (maximum) | 42.9 | Not available | 54.6 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Cinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 105 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient | 105 | 600 rpm | Not available | Not available | 53.1 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Cinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 105 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient | 105 | 1,200 rpm | Not available | Not available | 42.8 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Cinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 105 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient | 105 | 2,000 rpm (maximum) | 42.9 | Not available | 39.9 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Cinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 65 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient | 65 | 600 rpm | Not available | Not available | 31.6 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Cinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 65 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient | 65 | 1,200 rpm | Not available | Not available | 25.2 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Cinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 65 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient | 65 | 2,000 rpm (maximum) | 42.9 | Not available | 21.3 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | Prime95 Small FFTs, at least 10 minutes, maximum core temperature, stock paste, standard mounting position | Not available | 100% | 44.7 | 77.1 | Not available |
Source8Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6/3Read 15 October 2026APH Networks on a Ryzen 7 9700X, ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi in a TRYX FLOVA F50 case, room of about 23 C, the cooler's own stock paste, Prime95 Small FFTs for at least 10 minutes, maximum core temperature in HWiNFO, standard mounting position. Result 77.1 C with no throttling. The reviewer measured 44.7 dBA at 50 cm at maximum fan speed. The CPU power, paste name and ambient are not stated precisely, so no power is stored.9Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026Club386 with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D on an MSI MEG X870E Ace Max in a closed be quiet! Light Base 900 FX case with the case fans at 30%, Cinebench 26 multi-thread. The CPU ran at 170, 105 and 65 W TDP settings. The power is the setting, not a measured value. Temperatures are the average core temperature minus the room temperature, which the review does not state. The peak-core delta T values are 73.3, 71.6 and 66.4 C at 170 W, 60.5, 49.4 and 45.3 C at 105 W and 43.5, 36.4 and 32.4 C at 65 W for 600, 1,200 and 2,000 rpm. At 170 W and 600 rpm the CPU throttled from about 200 W to 172 W during the run, so that row is not comparable with the others. Noise is a meter 10 in (25 cm) in front of the closed case, so it does not compare with Cybenetics' 1 m figures. 600 and 1,200 rpm were undetected and are not stored. The 42.9 dBA at 2,000 rpm is repeated in each power row. The paste is not named.
Bbe quiet! Dark Rock Elite
| Test CPU | Load | CPU power (W) | Fan setting | Noise (dB(A)) | CPU temperature (°C) | Above ambient (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i7-13700K | No power limits, CPU at TJ Max, maximum package power cooled | 231 | Low noise mode | 38.9 | Not available | Not available |
| Intel Core i7-13700K | No power limits, CPU at TJ Max, maximum package power cooled | 235 | Full speed | 43.4 | Not available | Not available |
| Intel Core i7-13700K | No power limits, CPU at TJ Max, maximum package power cooled at normalized noise | 227 | 38.2 dB(A) | 38.2 | Not available | Not available |
| Intel Core i7-13700K | Cinebench multi-core at a 175 W power limit | 175 | Low noise mode | 37.3 | Not available | 57 |
| Intel Core i7-13700K | Cinebench multi-core at a 175 W power limit | 175 | Full speed | 42.4 | Not available | 55 |
| Intel Core i9-13900K | Cinebench R23 stress test, CPU held at 253 W in the BIOS, average of the performance core temperatures | 253 | 600 rpm | 30.2 | 94.4 | Not available |
| Intel Core i9-13900K | Cinebench R23 stress test, CPU held at 253 W in the BIOS, average of the performance core temperatures | 253 | 1200 rpm | 33.7 | 93 | Not available |
| Intel Core i9-13900K | Cinebench R23 stress test, CPU held at 253 W in the BIOS, average of the performance core temperatures | 253 | Maximum rpm | 41.8 | 91.8 | Not available |
| Intel Core i9-13900K | Cinebench R23 stress test, CPU held at 153 W in the BIOS, average of the performance core temperatures | 153 | 600 rpm | 30.2 | 77.6 | Not available |
| Intel Core i9-13900K | Cinebench R23 stress test, CPU held at 153 W in the BIOS, average of the performance core temperatures | 153 | 1200 rpm | 33.7 | 70.8 | Not available |
| Intel Core i9-13900K | Cinebench R23 stress test, CPU held at 153 W in the BIOS, average of the performance core temperatures | 153 | Maximum rpm | 41.8 | 67.7 | Not available |
Source6Measurementtomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-v-and-dark-rock-elite-review-kings-of-quiet-cooling/2Read 16 October 2026Tom's Hardware, Albert Thomas, review of 6 December 2023, which tests the Dark Rock Pro V (Pro 5) and the Dark Rock Elite together. Intel Core i7-13700K on an MSI Z690 A-Pro DDR4 in a be quiet! Silent Base 802 case with the system fans on speed 1, 23 C ambient, Thermalright LGA1700 contact frame. Values come from the bar charts. No power limits: the Elite cooled 231 W in low-noise mode and 235 W at full speed. Noise normalized to 38.2 dBA: 227 W. The 175 W Cinebench rows are the temperature over ambient. Noise is the whole system, and 37.3 dBA is the idle system floor. The 125 W chart has one unlabelled Elite bar and is not stored.7Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-elite-review-german-rival-to-austrias-nh-d15Read 16 October 2026Club386, Parm Mann, review of 24 October 2023. Core i9-13900K on an ASRock Z690 Taichi, CPU set to hold 253 W (and 153 W) under the Cinebench R23 stress test. Temperature is the average of the eight performance cores. Fan speeds of 600 rpm, 1,200 rpm and the cooler's maximum. Noise was measured in a built PC with the chassis fans fixed at 600 rpm, so it is whole-system noise. The review says both air coolers had a couple of cores hit 100 C at 253 W. The ambient temperature is not stated.
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width139Height162Depth102.4mm(5.5 × 6.4 × 4 in)2Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Dark-Rock-Pro-6-Be-Quiet-Release-Preis-kaufen-1530283Read 15 October 2026Table row 'Abmessungen, inkl. Luefter (L x B x H in mm)': 102.4 x 139 x 162. Stored as depth 102.4, width 139, height 162.5Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 102.4 x 139 x 162 mm including fan.6Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6Read 15 October 2026Reviewer copy of the maker's table: overall dimensions without mounting material 102.4 x 139 x 162 mm.9Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 102 x 139 x 162 mm with fan, rounded.10Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-air-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026102.4 x 139 x 162 mm (L x W x H). The review gives 1.05 kg, which is not used because the maker states 1005 g.11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00741958.htmlRead 15 October 2026Retailer lists 162 mm height and swaps width and depth, so the maker's table is used.
Width136Height168Depth146mm(5.4 × 6.6 × 5.7 in)4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-eliteRead 16 October 2026Overall dimensions without mounting material (L x W x H) 146 x 136 x 168 mm, read as depth 146, width 136, height 168. Club386, Tom's Hardware and Basic Tutorials print 145 for the depth. The maker's drawing V1/23 shows 146.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-v-and-dark-rock-elite-review-kings-of-quiet-coolingRead 16 October 2026Installed size with fans 145 (L) x 136 (W) x 168 (D) mm. The depth axis is the length along the airflow.7Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-elite-review-german-rival-to-austrias-nh-d15Read 16 October 2026Measures 145mm (L) x 136mm (W) x 168mm (H).
Heatsink dimensions
Width139Height162Depth77.4mm(5.5 × 6.4 × 3 in)6Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6Read 15 October 2026Reviewer copy of the maker's table: heatsink 77.4 x 139 x 162 mm (L x W x H). Stored as depth 77.4, width 139, height 162. With the 25 mm fan this gives the 102.4 mm overall depth.
Width136Height168Depth120mm(5.4 × 6.6 × 4.7 in)3Retailer pagestore.arsenalpc.com/be-quiet-BK037/Product/3257328Read 16 October 2026Heatsink specifications, Dimensions (L x W x H) 120 x 136 x 168 mm, read as depth 120, width 136, height 168. The depth is below the 146 mm with fans, so it is stored. The maker's drawing V1/23 shows 124 for the same depth.4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-eliteRead 16 October 2026Heatsink specifications, Dimensions (L x W x H) 120 x 136 x 168 mm.
Weight
1,005g(2.2 lb)2Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Dark-Rock-Pro-6-Be-Quiet-Release-Preis-kaufen-1530283Read 15 October 2026Table row 'Gesamtgewicht (g)': 1.005, the German thousands dot, so 1005 g.5Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 1005 g including fan.6Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6Read 15 October 2026The copy of the maker's table reads 1.01 kg, a rounding of the 1005 g stated by PCGH and Guru3D.9Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 1,005 g with fan.11Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00741958.htmlRead 15 October 20261005 g.
1,340g(3 lb)4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-eliteRead 16 October 2026Total weight 1.34 kg, the same as Club386 and Basic Tutorials. The table says the size is without mounting material.7Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-elite-review-german-rival-to-austrias-nh-d15Read 16 October 2026Tips the scales at 1.34kg.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-eliteRead 16 October 2026Weight 1.34 kg.
In the box
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2x AMD Mounting Brackets, 4x AMD Spacers, 4x AMD Screws, 1x Intel Backplate, 4x Intel Screws for backplate, 4x Intel Rubber washers for backplate, 2x Intel Mounting Brackets, 4x Standoff Screws, 1x Thermal Paste, 1x Long Neck Screwdriver, 1x User Guide, 1x Warranty Paper6Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-6Read 15 October 2026Maker's table accessories: thermal grease, Intel and AMD mounting set and screwdriver.10Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-air-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 2026Packing and Unboxing list as printed. Guru3D also mentions fan clips in the box, which this list does not show.
Mounting set for Intel and AMD, Screwdriver, Thermal grease, Y-cable, User manual4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-eliteRead 16 October 2026Accessories: thermal grease, mounting set for Intel and AMD. The text adds a magnetic screwdriver, mounting documentation and warranty information. The Y-cable comes from the fan table.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-v-and-dark-rock-elite-review-kings-of-quiet-coolingRead 16 October 2026Included: two Silent Wings 135mm fans, heatsink with seven copper heat pipes, mounting for AMD and Intel, thermal paste, user manual.
Links
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Product page
www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/73251Maker product pagebequiet.com/en/cpucooler/7325Read 15 October 2026Product page of the BK046. bequiet.com blocks agents, so it was not opened. The maker's spec table was read in copies at PCGH, Guru3D and APH Networks, and the maker's feature text in the LDLC product description.
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years2Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Dark-Rock-Pro-6-Be-Quiet-Release-Preis-kaufen-1530283Read 15 October 2026Text: three-year manufacturer warranty.3Press releasecdrinfo.com/d7/content/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-6Read 15 October 2026Dark Rock 6 is covered by a 3-year manufacturer's warranty.9Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 3 years.10Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-6-air-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 15 October 20263-year warranty.
3years1Press articleclub386.com/be-quiet-releases-two-new-dark-rock-cpu-tower-coolersRead 16 October 2026Backed by a three-year warranty.2Press articlekitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/the-be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-returns-alongside-new-dark-rock-elite-coolerRead 16 October 20263-year warranty.3Retailer pagestore.arsenalpc.com/be-quiet-BK037/Product/3257328Read 16 October 2026Warranty Information 3 year.5Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-v-and-dark-rock-elite-review-kings-of-quiet-coolingRead 16 October 20263 years.
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