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 |
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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 | |||
NH-D15 chromax.black | |||
NH-D15S | |||
NH-D15S chromax.black | |||
NH-D9 DX-3647 4U | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-D9DX i4 3U |
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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 |
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NH-L9i chromax.black |
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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 |
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NH-U12A | |||
NH-U12DX i4 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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NH-C12P |
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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 |
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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 |
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NH-U12DO |
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NH-U12DO A3 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U12DX |
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NH-U12DX 1366 |
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NH-U12F |
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NH-U12P |
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NH-U12P SE1366 |
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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 |
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NH-U9B |
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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 |
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NH-U9DO A3 | Mechanically incompatible | ||
NH-U9DX |
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NH-U9DX 1366 |
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NH-U9F |
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