Test Results

As we can infer from the graph, it is clear that we are in front of a high quality product. Although high, with 200x20 1.3V, the 84 ° C temperature is very good, given that the great majority of D0 series processors can easily reach these frequencies with lower voltages, namely at about of 1.21/1.28V. If we consider that this temperature was obtained with the fan set to its minimum speed, we can be fully satisfied by the Mugen 3 performance. With more conservative settings it can keep the processor cool and stable without any problem, considering the overall compact dimensions for a cooler in this range of performance. This was possible due to the high investment in the research and development department of Scythe.

Noise

The fan used in the Mugen 3, namely the "SY1225SL12M-P", turned out to be fairly noisy at 100%, and quiet with a rotational speed lower than 50%.The Scythe Mugen 3 proved to be quite silent with a Core i7 920 in full load, following i7 Intel specifications and therefore not overclocked. Given the nature of PWM and its automatic adjustment of speed, especially with fan at 1200 RPM, the noise level is similar to other custom heatsinks used in the comparative.

Generally, with 1200 RPM, it is not noisy at all in the bench table, thus even more silent if we will mount it inside a case, maybe under our desktop.