Zalman CNPS16X vs Zalman CNPS8900 Extreme

A side-by-side spec comparison of the Zalman CNPS16X and the Zalman CNPS8900 Extreme. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu cooler is right for your build.

Side-by-side specification comparison of Zalman CNPS16X and Zalman CNPS8900 Extreme.
Specification	Zalman CNPS16X $49.99 Buy on Amazon	Zalman CNPS8900 Extreme No price data Winner
Type	air	air
Noise Level	27 dBA	19.5 dBA
Height	160 mm	160 mm
Compatible Sockets	AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200	AM5, AM4, LGA1700, LGA1200
TDP Rating	180W	180W

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