Testing and Results
And now to probably everybody’s favorite part. The actual numbers:
The test system:
- Intel Core i7 4770k (Haswell)
- Gigabyte Z87X-UD4H Motherboard
- 4gb Patriot Viper Extreme 2400mhz
- Corsair 600W CX600 PSU
As usual, the 4770K will be run at a mild overclock and a higher overclock:
- 4.1ghz with 1.15v Core
- 4.5GHz with 1.3v Core.
Results
Again we’ll be using the standard metric of idle and load temperature(s) minus the ambient temperature (or Delta).
4.1Ghz Testing
Even for stock settings, that’s pretty solid compared to the U14S. Now let’s see if it can remain competitive with a few more degrees.
Overclocked
Am I seeing this right? After running more than ten separate tests, I hope it’s not some kind of weird error. It seems the lesser amount of heatpipes and smaller fan really don’t hinder it too much.
Noise Level
Honestly, I’m not quite sure why Noctua feels they have to supply a low-noise adaptor with the already silent levels. Not a complaint, just feels a bit superfluous. Of all the things it does share with the U14S, at least the noise-to-speed ratio is still well within a comfortable range.
