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be quiet! Dark Rock 6 vs be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6

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  • 12 different values
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  • 15 the same
  • 15 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 66 CPU coolers.

  1. Rated TDPA: 220WB: 300WDark Rock Pro 6 is 80 W higher.

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side.

Weight

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Weight
A1,005g
B1,336g
Heatsink weight
A836g
B875g

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Abe quiet! Dark Rock 6
Bbe quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6

General

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Compatibility

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Heatsink

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Liquid cooling

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VRM fan
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Fans

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Included fans
Abe quiet! Dark Rock 6
ModelSize (mm)FansMax speed (rpm)Airflow (CFM)Static pressure (mmH₂O)Noise (claimed) (dB(A))BearingConnector
Silent Wings PWM 135 mm13512,00079.482.4831.1Fluid dynamic (FDB)4-pin PWM
Bbe quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6
ModelSize (mm)FansMax speed (rpm)Airflow (CFM)Static pressure (mmH₂O)BearingConnector
Silent Wings PWM 120 mm12012,00052.942.5Fluid dynamic (FDB)4-pin PWM
Silent Wings PWM 135 mm13511,90076.592.25Fluid dynamic (FDB)4-pin PWM
Source2Press articlepcgameshardware.de/CPU-Kuehler-Hardware-255512/News/Dark-Rock-Pro-6-Be-Quiet-Release-Preis-kaufen-1530283Read 14 October 2026Spec table with one value per fan in the order 120 mm / 135 mm: 2,000 / 1,900 rpm, airflow 52.94 / 89.95 and 76.59 / 130.13 (CFM / m3/h), 2.5 / 2.25 mmH2O, 4-pin PWM. The same table gives 79.48 / 135.04 CFM / m3/h and 2.48 mmH2O for the single 135 mm fan of the Dark Rock 6. Fluid dynamic bearing is from the other sources. be quiet! gives no per-fan noise, only 32.4 dB(A) for the whole cooler.3Press articlecdrinfo.com/d7/content/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-6Read 14 October 2026Copy of the maker's spec table. Its airflow row shows only 79.48 / 135.04 (CFM / m3/h), which is the Dark Rock 6 value in PCGH's table of the maker's data. It is not used. Speeds 2000 / 1900 rpm, pressure 2.5 / 2.25 mmH2O, fluid dynamic bearing, 6-pole motor and 4-pin PWM match the other sources.4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-6Read 14 October 2026Copy of the maker's table: Silent Wings PWM, 120 x 120 x 25 and 135 x 135 x 25 mm, 2000 / 1900 rpm, 52.94 CFM and 2.5 mmH2O for the 120 mm fan, fluid dynamic bearing, 4-pin PWM. The 79.48 CFM for the 135 mm fan is not used, see the PCGH note.7Reviewguru3d.com/review/bequiet-dark-rock-pro-6-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2000 / 1900 rpm, airflow 52.94 / 89.95 CFM, 76.59 / 130.13 m3/h, 2.5 / 2.25 mmH2O (its table mixes the unit labels, the numbers match PCGH's maker table). 120 mm front fan and 135 mm centre fan.8Reviewclub386.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-6-reviewRead 14 October 2026Club386's fan notes: 52.94 CFM for the 120 mm fan and 76.59 CFM for the 135 mm fan. Its speed and pressure labels are swapped between the two fans and are not used.9Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-6-review-flagship-cooling-solutionRead 14 October 2026The 135 mm fan is rated 1900 rpm, 76.59 CFM and 2.25 mmH2O. The 120 mm fan is rated 2000 rpm and 2.5 mmH2O. The text gives 89.95 for the 120 mm fan with the unit CFM, which is the m3/h figure in the maker's table, and is not used.
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Display and lighting

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Measured

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Cybenetics THETA, AMD AM5
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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 CPULoadCPU power (W)Fan settingNoise (dB(A))CPU temperature (°C)Above ambient (°C)
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 170 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient170600 rpmNot availableNot available61.3
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 170 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient1701,200 rpmNot availableNot available64.1
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 170 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient1702,000 rpm (maximum)42.9Not available54.6
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 105 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient105600 rpmNot availableNot available53.1
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 105 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient1051,200 rpmNot availableNot available42.8
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 105 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient1052,000 rpm (maximum)42.9Not available39.9
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 65 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient65600 rpmNot availableNot available31.6
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 65 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient651,200 rpmNot availableNot available25.2
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 65 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient652,000 rpm (maximum)42.9Not available21.3
AMD Ryzen 7 9700XPrime95 Small FFTs, at least 10 minutes, maximum core temperature, stock paste, standard mounting positionNot available100%44.777.1Not available
Bbe quiet! Dark Rock Pro 6
Test CPULoadCPU power (W)Fan settingNoise (dB(A))CPU temperature (°C)Above ambient (°C)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900XPrime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled179.420 dB(A)2095Not available
AMD Ryzen 9 7900XPrime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled180.825 dB(A)2595.1Not available
AMD Ryzen 9 7900XPrime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled180.730 dB(A)3095.1Not available
AMD Ryzen 9 7900XPrime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled182.535 dB(A)3595.1Not available
AMD Ryzen 9 7900XPrime95 Small FFTs, full CPU load, PBO enabled183.6100%36.595.1Not available
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 170 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient170600 rpmNot availableNot available64.1
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 170 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient1701,200 rpm30.6Not available51.4
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 170 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient170100% (1,900 / 2,000 rpm)44.5Not available51.2
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 105 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient105600 rpmNot availableNot available46
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 105 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient1051,200 rpm30.6Not available39.3
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 105 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient105100% (1,900 / 2,000 rpm)44.5Not available37.3
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 65 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient65600 rpmNot availableNot available29.2
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 65 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient651,200 rpm30.6Not available23.6
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3DCinebench 26 multi-thread, CPU set to 65 W TDP, average core temperature over ambient65100% (1,900 / 2,000 rpm)44.5Not available23

Dimensions and weight

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In the box

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In the box
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.
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 Paper9Reviewenostech.com/be-quiet-dark-rock-pro-6-review-flagship-cooling-solutionRead 14 October 2026Packing and Unboxing list as printed. The Dark Rock 6's AMD offset brackets do not fit the Pro 6.

Warranty

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