Best CPU Coolers for Ryzen 9 3900X & 3950X

Mid-Range Cooler for Ryzen 9 3900x

Be Quiet! can never skip the radar for any and all kinds of CPU coolers. The Dark Rock Pro 4 is their contribution to our list of best CPU coolers for Ryzen 9 3900x and 3950x. The Dark Rock Pro 4 offers tremendous cooling power that works great for the most demanding of high-end PCs and overclocking enthusiasts. 

The operation of the Dark Rock Pro 4 is quiet and efficient, which is the signature feature of the manufacturer, providing the quietest PC components ever, especially fans and CPU coolers. It consists of a double tower layout that features two aluminum heat sinks paired with a 140mm pre-installed fan and has enough space for another optional fan installation, and 6mm copper heat pipes. With an impressive rating of 250W TDP, the Dark Rock Pro 4 is an absolute beast when it comes to taming peaking temperatures even with the most demanding CPUs.

The double tower layout is indeed one of the best designs for incredible air cooling power. The seven advanced technology 6mm copper heat pipes do an incredible job of heat conductance, the Airflow-optimized, wave-contoured cooling fins further the cooling operation, and the special black coating with ceramic particles gives the finishing touch of making a perfect transfer of heat possible. 

The dark black Silent Wings 3 PWM fans are absolute crowd-pleasers. These fans are equipped with several advanced technological changes that ensure tremendously efficient airflow and incredibly low noise of 24.3dB(A) even at 100%.

Design-wise the Dark Rock Pro 4 really takes the lead, not just in functionality but the aesthetics of this cooler are on par with almost every PC enthusiast. The mounting kit also goes perfectly with its dark black shade and brings great convenience in every way for the builders. 

The top cover of the cooler is brushed aluminum with a diamond cut which gives an elegant finish to this little masterpiece. Be Quiet! produces some of the best coolers available in the market, and they are as always quiet as they advertise, this one takes its win with equally excellent performance and durability. On top of that, you get a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty, which is adequate for such a high-end cooler.

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Stylish AIO Cooler for Ryzen 9 3900x

When considering the best PC components, one simply cannot skip ASUS. In our list of the best Ryzen 9 3900x and 3950X CPU coolers, ASUS’s ROG Ryujin takes the spot. This 360 AIO CPU cooler is a heavy-duty next-gen beast that serves the most satisfying looks and incredible cooling performance. 

The ROG Ryujin 360 is a flagship cooler that ensures top-notch thermal performance through its elegant and somewhat huge water pump and the obvious large fan set-up. When it comes to performance, the ROG Ryujin 360 is certainly our most favorite, and you can undoubtedly pair it with any high-end, even the ones far up the line, PCs, and you won’t be disappointed. 

The 360 trio of Noctua Industrial PPC fans on the radiator ensures maximum airflow while maintaining the lowest noise levels possible. The 120-mm fans generate 122 m3/h of airflow at 2,000 RPM but still don’t go any far beyond 29.7-dB(A) of noise, which is the bare minimum for three fans running side-by-side. 

The elegantly designed pump head is larger than most of the conventional pump heads, but it does bring with itself extra features to justify the size; the pump is equipped with a 60mm fan in its housing to circulate air beyond the processor, all around to the VRM and M.2 slots, to accommodate the most excellent thermal performance by working both as a powerful liquid cooler and as a traditional fan and heatsink set-up. 

The ASUS ROG Ryujin 360 is one of the finest AIO coolers and the design is flawless. The dark black look with elegant RGB and logo placing brings about stunning aesthetics. It is the very first all-in-one cooler to have a fixed 1.77-inch LiveDash Color OLED that is used to display concise and useful PC information such as voltages, temperatures, frequencies, or fan speeds. 

The range of personalization is also more than enough, so you can personalize the cooler however you like it, and get the best out of your bucks.

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Elite Cooler for Ryzen 9 3900X & 3950X

One of the most interesting choices to make was the Cyroig C7 G Graphene Edition. This super cool and small CPU cooler is an underrated pick because apparently, the single fan can only do so much cooling for such high-end PCs, but Cyroig C7 G does wonders in this case. It is specifically made for small form factor builds, say if you choose to build a Mini-ITX Ryzen 9 3900x you would have no trouble pushing it above and beyond the limits with the C7 G. 

This compact CPU cooler is certainly far quieter than conventional coolers, and equally cool in every aspect. One of the most special detail about this cooler is that it is fully copper-made and covered in high-tech Graphene; Which if you are not aware is a metal-class material with an extremely high thermal conductivity level.

The cooling performance of the C7 G is high-efficient, so don’t skip it because of its high compatibility with small form factors, it will do just fine for bigger form factors, too. It gives in three different variants, but since Graphene is much more advanced and better in thermal conductivity, we choose it over the full-Aluminimum and full-copper variants. 

This 47mm low-profile cooler can fit anywhere, there is “almost” in this case, and thus present in no PCI-e or RAM interference. The heatsink is copper made and there are quite a few 6mm heat pipes all in an effort to ensure that such a small cooler can prove to be highly efficient for high-end CPUs. 

The single PWM fan on top comes with 11 curved blades that rotate at a speed of 600 – 2500 RPM. The noise is comparatively higher at around 30 dB (A), but it is only a single fan so it can’t be justified.

The deep black color all around, and the compact design make for very appealing aesthetics and the size attributes to the well-fitting design that looks good in every case. The heat pipes are very nicely incorporated into the heatsink and do not stick out at all. 

Owning to its compactness, the price of this cooler is comparatively very low, and can easily be considered a budget high-end cooler in this case. With a TDP rating of 125 W, the C7 G, however, is just as good a choice as any other on the list.

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Best Budget Air Cooler for Ryzen 9 3900X & 3950X

One of the paramount names among the cooling components manufacturers, the Cooler Master presents another compact and budget-friendly choice for the Ryzen 9 3900x and 3950x. 

The Hyper 212 EVO V2 is another compact and budget-friendly choice that can give you the best possible thermal performance for your Ryzen 9 3900x without tying your hands on a budget. Compared to the previous model, the Evo V2 comes with a lot of improvement, including an Asymmetrical tilt to guarantee RAM Clearance, and revised brackets to make sure that the installation is easy and convenient. Just like the C7 G, it also consists of a compact heatsink and a single 120mm fan over it.

It is as compact as advertised and does not present any interference at all, in fact, its adequately small height gives it a 100% chassis clearance for any form factor. The X-vents design featured on every fin-blade presents a better and improved airflow mechanism by creating areas of high and low air pressure to identify where the increase in airflow would matter the most. The heat pipes are not only designed to give more clearance but also with direct contact technology to create a sleek contact surface area for maximum heat dissipation.

The SICKLEFLOW 120 fan comes with optimized fan blades that ensure incredible airflow and quiet operation.

The overall design, however, is not as sleek as the C7 G when it comes to compactness, but it surely is quite functional in every way. The aesthetics are still very much appealing, especially the fan looks elegant and give the overall cooler a minimalistic look which most of the users appreciate. Owing to its size, the price is also fairly low, and thus you can easily get the best value for your bucks with this one.

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Conclusion

Our list of recommendations for the best Ryzen 9 3900x and 3950x coolers includes the most expensive CPU coolers, AIO coolers, conventional air coolers, and compact and budget-friendly coolers, so there is a decent range to pick from. 

But in the end, it all comes down to your preference and your build, getting the best possible cooler is not how advanced and expensive it is, but how productively you can utilize its performance. 

An AIO cooler is not well-suited for new users and is better left for enthusiasts. Figure out your requirements and how demanding your use would be and go accordingly.

But here are some of our recommendations: 

1). NZXT Kraken Z63

2). Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4

3). Corsair iCUE H100i

Zakriya Aamir