AMD CPU temperatures
65W processor :
We start with our 65W profile, a fairly low power consumption, especially when you consider the current monsters. This power consumption is designed to simulate small processors with few cores or low power consumption.
Change of motherboard = different results. However, on a processor with low power consumption, the temperatures are quite good, as we can see. While it is behind the AK500 at 100%, it is equal at 66% and 100%. As for the D15, it remains untouchable thanks to its dual-tower format and its two fans!
105W processor :
Here, our CPU will run at 2.70 GHz constantly and on all its cores. We apply a VCore of 1,030 to obtain a power consumption of around 100 watts. This corresponds to the TDP of a Ryzen 7 7700X.
With a slightly higher power consumption, the Fortis 5 Black performs very well, this time positioning itself between the NH-D15 G2 and DeepCool’s AK500. In the end, this positioning is coherent given the size of the radiator and fan. Remember that the AK500 is a 120mm single-tower model mounted on a thick radiator with five heat pipes.
170W processor :
Finally, we end with our 170W profile. Here the heat output is higher, and corresponds to the default TDP of the 7900X. Let’s see how our coolings fare!
At 170W, power consumption is starting to pose a problem for our heatsinks. Most of them won’t make it to low revs, while the T120 RGB, which is too light, won’t make it to 66%. In any case, the NH-D15 G2 retains its intermediate position between the NH-D15 G2 and DeepCool’s AK500 once again.
Summary :
Broadly speaking, the Fortis 5 Black is a formidable competitor to single-tower heatsinks. In fact, it beats out DeepCool’s AK500, which is not only thicker, but also has a faster fan. The Endorfy model also has an extra heat pipe. In any case, it’s no match for Noctua’s flagship, but for less than €50 you can’t expect much more.
