Intel Core i7-10700K

Series: Comet Lake-SSocket: LGA 1200

When modern CPUs use their turbo modes, they can (depending on the configuration of the UEFI BIOS) dissipate much more heat than indicated by the manufacturer’s TDP (Thermal Design Power) specification. Just like manual overclocking, this puts higher demands on the cooling solution. Our CPU compatibility list helps you to choose (choosing) the cooler model that is best suited for a given CPU and your individual requirements as far as turbo and overclocking headroom are concerned.

We classify our coolers according to the following categories:

	best turbo/overclocking headroom
	medium turbo/overclocking headroom
	low turbo/overclocking headroom
	compatible without turbo/overclocking headroom
	compatible (CPU doesn't offer turbo or overclocking functionality)
	compatible with certain restrictions (see comment)
	incompatible (see comment)

For further information on CPUs exceeding their TDP ratings and how to configure the UEFI BIOS in order to avoid excessively high temperatures, please see this FAQ.

Please also see our general buying guide, motherboard compatibility list and FAQs for further help on how to select the best cooler for your configuration.

Model	NSPR	Compatible	Comments
NH-C14S			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 205W
NH-D15
NH-D15 SE-AM4			NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-D15 chromax.black
NH-D15S
NH-D15S chromax.black
NH-D9 DX-3647 4U			Mechanically incompatible
NH-D9DX i4 3U			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 210W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-D9L			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 210W
NH-L12 Ghost S1 Edition			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 155W
NH-L12S			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 185W
NH-L9a-AM4			Mechanically incompatible
NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.black			Mechanically incompatible
NH-L9i			Recommended with good case ventilation only. If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 140W
NH-L9i chromax.black			Recommended with good case ventilation only. If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 140W
NH-L9x65			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 155W
NH-L9x65 SE-AM4			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 155W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U12A
NH-U12DX i4			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 250W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U12S			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 250W
NH-U12S DX-3647			Mechanically incompatible
NH-U12S SE-AM4			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 250W Optional mounting-kit required (free of charge). Please contact our support team.
NH-U12S TR4-SP3			Mechanically incompatible
NH-U12S chromax.black			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 250W
NH-U12S redux			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 250W
NH-U14S
NH-U14S DX-3647			Mechanically incompatible
NH-U14S TR4-SP3			Mechanically incompatible
NH-U9 TR4-SP3			Mechanically incompatible
NH-U9DX i4			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 205W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U9S			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 240W
NH-U9S chromax.black			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 240W

Discontinued coolers

Model	NSPR	Compatible	Comments
NH-C12P			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 155W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-C12P SE14			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 155W
NH-C14			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 195W
NH-D14			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 250W
NH-D14 SE2011			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 205W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-L12			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 185W
NH-L9a			Mechanically incompatible
NH-U12			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 205W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U12DO			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 205W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U12DO A3			Mechanically incompatible
NH-U12DX			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 205W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U12DX 1366			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 205W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U12F			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 205W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U12P			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 205W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U12P SE1366			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 205W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U12P SE2			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 210W
NH-U9			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 175W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U9B			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 175W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U9B SE2			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 195W
NH-U9DO			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 175W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U9DO A3			Mechanically incompatible
NH-U9DX			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 195W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U9DX 1366			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 195W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)
NH-U9F			If power limits are disabled in BIOS, CPU might not be able to keep maximum turbo clock under prolonged AVX loads, suggested maximum power limit: 175W NM-i115x-1200 mounting-kit required (free of charge)