be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 against Noctua NH-D15 G2
Noctua NH-D15 G2 leads on the overall index. The price beside each button is the Amazon US reading where ScoutPrices has one; the comparison below is worked on typical prices.
The verdict
- The Noctua NH-D15 G2 scores 4% higher on the ScoutSpecs index.
- The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 typically costs $68 less.
- Per dollar, the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 is the better buy: 100 points per $100 against 60.
Head to head
| Measure | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 | Noctua NH-D15 G2 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 92 | 96 | 4 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 100 | 60 | 67%left |
| Typical price | $92 | $160 | $68left |
| Heat it holds | 270 W | 280 W | 4%right |
Specifications
| Spec | be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 | Noctua NH-D15 G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air tower | Air tower |
| Heat it holds | 270 W | 280 W |
| Size | 168 mm tall | 168 mm tall |
| Sockets | AM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851 | AM4, AM5, LGA1700, LGA1851 |
| Brand | be quiet! | Noctua |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $92 | $160 |