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Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black vs Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
Product A: Cooler Master
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Product B: Thermalright
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- 12 different values
- 6 known for one only
- 7 the same
- 21 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ACooler Master: 125 × 152 mm
- BThermalright: 125 × 157 mm
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General
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Series
Model numbers
RR-S4KK-25SN-R11Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/hyper-212-blackRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Product Number RR-S4KK-25SN-R1. The Hyper 212 Black X Duo (RR-S4KK-25DN-R1, two fans) and the Hyper 212 Pro ARGB (RR-212S-25PZ-R1, asymmetrical heat pipe layout) are separate products.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/ksgdJ0WsTVRead 14 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$39.995Reviewthefpsreview.com/2023/10/31/cooler-master-hyper-212-black-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review shows the cooler in stock at $39.99 and says it sold for around $40 at the time of the review. The Cooler Master US store lists $39.99 as the regular price today, now reduced to $26.99.9Reviewrealhardwarereviews.com/cooler-master-hyper-212-black-edition-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2023-12-27 for the 2023 Hyper 212 Black: the cooler comes in at 40 USD MSRP. No exact cents are given, so the $39.99 of the FPS Review and the Cooler Master US store is stored. Tax treatment is not stated.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Cooler type
Air cooler layout
Rated TDP (claimed)
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Base material
Thermal paste
Compatibility
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CPU sockets
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA11501Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/hyper-212-blackRead 14 October 2026Product page: Intel LGA 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1151 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 and AMD AM5 / AM4. The product sheet and the manual stop at LGA1700, because they date from 2023 and 2024. The page is newer, so LGA1851 is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/ksgdJ0WsTVRead 14 October 2026Product sheet: Intel LGA 1700 / 1200 / 1151 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 and AMD AM5 / AM4. It lists no LGA1851.3Owner's manualcoolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/HCMxdGhrczRead 14 October 2026Installation pages for Intel LGA 1700/1200/115X and AMD AM5/AM4.
AM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA2066, LGA20111Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/phantom-spirit-120-evoRead 14 October 2026Page header: Intel LGA115X/1200/1700/1851/2011/2066 and AMD AM4/AM5. LGA115X is written as LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155 and LGA1156. The page names 2011 without a variant, so it is stored as LGA2011. Retailer copies add 2011-3, which is not stored.2Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/PHANTOMSPIRIT120EVO.pdfRead 14 October 2026Installation pages for AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA115X/1200, LGA2011/2066 and LGA1700. The manual has no LGA1851 page. The product page lists it.7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00650635.htmlRead 14 October 2026Processor support: AMD AM4, AM5 and Intel 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 1700, 1851, 2011, 2066.
Offset mounting
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Heatsink
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Heat pipes
Heat pipe diameter
Direct-contact heat pipes
Yes1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/hyper-212-blackRead 14 October 2026Heat Sink Material: 4 Heat Pipes / Direct Contact / Aluminum Fins.5Reviewthefpsreview.com/2023/10/31/cooler-master-hyper-212-black-cpu-cooler-reviewRead 14 October 2026Four heat pipes allow direct contact with the CPU through a flattened heat pipe on the cold plate.
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Liquid cooling
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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
ACooler Master Hyper 212 Black
| Model | Size (mm) | Fans | Min speed (rpm) | Max speed (rpm) | Airflow (CFM) | Static pressure (mmH₂O) | Noise (claimed) (dB(A)) | Bearing | Connector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SickleFlow 120 Edge | 120 | 1 | 690 | 2,500 | 70.7 | 3.61 | 32.8 | Loop dynamic (LDB) | 4-pin PWM |
Source1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/hyper-212-blackRead 14 October 2026Fan specifications: SickleFlow 120 Edge, 120 x 120 x 25 mm, quantity 1, 690 to 2500 +/-10% RPM, 70.7 CFM (Max), 3.61 mmH2O (Max), 32.8 dBA, Loop Dynamic Bearing, 4-Pin (PWM). Loop dynamic bearing is stored as loop dynamic. The sheet adds 12 VDC, 0.2 A, MTTF over 160,000 hours.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/ksgdJ0WsTVRead 14 October 2026Same fan table as the product page, with a 3.61 mmH2O pressure row and 32.8 dB(A) noise. 120 m3/h (70.7 CFM).
BThermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
| Model | Size (mm) | Fans | Max speed (rpm) | Airflow (CFM) | Static pressure (mmH₂O) | Noise (claimed) (dB(A)) | Bearing | Connector |
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| TL-K12 | 120 | 2 | 2,150 | 69 | 2.87 | 27 | Fluid dynamic (FDB) | 4-pin PWM |
Source1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/phantom-spirit-120-evoRead 14 October 2026TL-K12 FAN Spec: 120 x 120 x 25 mm, rated speed 2150 RPM +/-10% (MAX), noise 27 dBA, air flow 69 CFM (MAX), air pressure 2.87 mm H2O (MAX), 4 Pin PWM connector, S-FDB V2 bearing. S-FDB V2 is stored as fluid dynamic. The page lists a fan weight of 220 g without saying whether that covers one fan or both. The page does not state the fan count. The count of 2 comes from the manual. No minimum speed is published.2Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/PHANTOMSPIRIT120EVO.pdfRead 14 October 2026Parts list item B: Fan x 2.3Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/tl-k12Read 14 October 2026TL-K12 specification: 120 x 120 x 25 mm, 2150 RPM +/-10% (MAX), 27 dBA (MAX), 69 CFM (MAX), 2.87 mm H2O (MAX), 4 PIN PWM, ARGB port 5V/3Pin, S-FDB V2 bearing. The standalone fan is listed at 220 g. The EVO's fan figures are the same.
Fans
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Display and lighting
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RGB lighting
Lighting standard
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Built-in screen
Screen size
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Screen resolution
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Software
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Needs a USB header
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)
ACooler Master Hyper 212 Black
| Test CPU | Load | Fan setting | Noise (dB(A)) | CPU temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Cinebench R20 loop, all-core 3.7 GHz at stock voltage, PBO disabled | Maximum (2300 rpm) | 44.1 | 57.13 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Cinebench R20 loop, all-core 3.7 GHz at stock voltage, PBO disabled | 1500 rpm | 39.9 | 60.5 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Cinebench R20 loop, all-core 3.7 GHz at stock voltage, PBO disabled | 1000 rpm setting (fan ran at 1100 rpm) | 37.4 | 61.75 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Cinebench R20 loop, all-core 4.1 GHz at 1.3875 V, PBO disabled | Maximum (2300 rpm) | Not available | 75.38 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Cinebench R20 loop, all-core 4.1 GHz at 1.3875 V, PBO disabled | 1500 rpm | Not available | 76.75 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Prime95 in-place large FFTs, 16 threads, at least 30 minutes, stable, hottest core | Motherboard automatic control | Not available | 73 |
Source6Reviewthefpsreview.com/2023/10/31/cooler-master-hyper-212-black-cpu-cooler-review/3Read 14 October 2026The FPS Review, review of 2023-10-31. Ryzen 7 2700X (stock 3.7 GHz all-core, PBO disabled, about 185 W at the wall, and an overclock of 4.1 GHz at 1.3875 V, about 255 W at the wall) on a Lian Li PC-T60B aluminium open-style test bench with a Radeon R9 290X, Cinebench R20 loops, at each fan speed. Temperatures are the CPU temperatures the review prints, the ambient temperature is not stated. Noise (page 4): Risepro SPL meter on a boom arm 12 inches from the fan, room noise 33 dB. The fan topped out at 2300 rpm and its lowest settable speed on the PWM test board was 1100 rpm. Noise was measured only in the stock-clock runs. The CPU power in watts is not published.7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-hyper-212-black/3Read 14 October 2026APH Networks review. Ryzen 7 3700X on an MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus in a Fractal Design North case with three intake fans, ambient about 20 C, the stock CryoFuze paste, the fan on the motherboard 4-pin header. Prime95 in-place large FFTs with 16 threads for at least 30 minutes (about 45 minutes), temperature is the maximum core value from Core Temp when stable. The cooler held 73 C. The review gives no CPU power and no dBA noise value.
BThermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
| Test CPU | Load | CPU power (W) | Fan setting | Noise (dB(A)) | Above ambient (°C) |
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| Intel Core i7-13700K | No power limit, CPU throttles at its peak temperature, average package power the cooler held, 10 minute run | 238 | 100% | 45.6 | Not available |
| Intel Core i7-13700K | No power limit, noise normalized, average package power the cooler held, 10 minute run | 232 | 38.2 dB(A) | 38.2 | Not available |
| Intel Core i7-13700K | Cinebench, 175 W CPU power limit, 10 minute run | 175 | Not available | 39.6 | 54 |
| Intel Core i7-13700K | Cinebench, 125 W CPU power limit, 10 minute run | 125 | Not available | Not available | 41 |
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width125Height152Depth74mm(4.9 × 6 × 2.9 in)1Maker product pagecoolermaster.com/en-global/products/hyper-212-blackRead 14 October 2026Dimensions (L x W x H) 125 x 74 x 152 mm. The page does not say whether the fan is included. APH Networks says the size includes the fan, and the 103 mm width of the two-fan X Duo (Hermitage Akihabara) fits a 74 mm width with one fan. So width 125 runs across the fins, depth 74 runs along the airflow with the fan, and height 152.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/ksgdJ0WsTVRead 14 October 2026Dimensions (L x W x H) 125 x 74 x 152 mm (4.9 x 2.9 x 5.9 in). The packing table of the sheet is empty, so no weight or barcode comes from it.4Press articlegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2023/1215/518727Read 14 October 2026Hyper 212 Black 74 mm wide, 125 mm long and 152 mm high. The two-fan X Duo is 103 mm wide with the same length and height. Sales in Japan started on 2023-12-22.8Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/cooler-master-hyper-212-black/2Read 14 October 2026125 mm in length, 74 mm in width and 152 mm in height, including the fan. The review weighed the cooler at 642 g with the fan. Other sources give 690 g and 700 g, so no weight is stored.
Width125Height157Depth135mm(4.9 × 6.2 × 5.3 in)6Spec databasepreisvergleich.heise.de/thermalright-phantom-spirit-120-evo-a3092806.htmlRead 14 October 2026Abmessungen: 125x157x135mm (BxHxT), and 125x157x110mm without fans. The 135 mm depth is the 110 mm heatsink plus one 25 mm fan on the front. LDLC lists the same 157 mm height, 135 mm and 125 mm with the fans included, with its width and depth labels swapped. The middle fan sits between the towers. heise and LDLC list a total weight of 1.03 kg, which is not stored because the maker states no total and the fan weight of 220 g is unclear.7Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00650635.htmlRead 14 October 2026Dimensions: height with fan 157 mm, width with fan 135 mm, depth with fan 125 mm. Read by direction as width 125 and depth 135, as heise states.
Heatsink dimensions
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Width125Height157Depth110mm(4.9 × 6.2 × 4.3 in)1Maker product pagethermalright.com/product/phantom-spirit-120-evoRead 14 October 2026Heatsink Specifications, Dimension: L110 mm x W125 mm x H157 mm. The blueprint shows the heatsink without fans. heise gives 125 x 157 x 110 mm without fans (W x H x D). Width 125 runs across the fins and depth 110 along the airflow.
Weight
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In the box
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In the box
Heatsink x1, Fan x1, LGA1700/1200/115X backplate x1, Intel mounting brackets x2, AMD mounting brackets x2, Screws x2, Fan clips x4, Thermal paste x13Owner's manualcoolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/HCMxdGhrczRead 14 October 2026Manual 512006300-GP Ver 1.0, 2023/06, page 1 Package Content: A heatsink x1, B fan x1, C LGA1700/1200/115X backplate x1, D x2, E x2, F screw x2, G fan clip x4, H thermal paste x1. Page 2 maps Intel LGA 1700/1200/115X to C, D and F, and AMD AM5/AM4 to E and F, so D is the Intel mounting bracket pair and E is the AMD pair. The manual has no item names, so the names are read from the drawings and the page 2 mapping.
Heatsink x1, Fan x 2, Y model patch cord, INTEL Bracket x2, AM4/AM5 Bracket x2, FAN Clip x4, 115X screw bolt x4, LGA20XX Screw x4, Tightening Nut x4, AM4/AM5 Standoff x4, AM4/AM5 Screw x4, Thermal Grease x1, 1700 screw bolt x4, LGA115X/1700 Backplate x12Owner's manualdownload.thermalright.com/manuals/PHANTOMSPIRIT120EVO.pdfRead 14 October 2026Parts list, items A to N, copied as printed except for two obvious typos and three missing spaces. Stsndoff is written Standoff and Greasa is written Grease. Ymodel, 115Xscrew and 1700screw are written Y model, 115X screw and 1700 screw.
Links
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Spec sheet
coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/ksgdJ0WsTV2Maker spec sheet (PDF)coolermaster.egnyte.com/dl/ksgdJ0WsTVRead 14 October 2026
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Warranty
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