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be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5: price, specs & release date

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5, released 2023-10. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: bequiet.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark49/100#6 of 14 in class

The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 is listed at $99.9 on bequiet.com as of 2026-06-27, #5 cheapest of 14 CPU coolers (median $125); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 49/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 14 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest CPU coolers: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE — $34.9

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Is the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 a good buy?

At $100, the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 is #5 cheapest of the 14 CPU coolers we track, where the median is $125. On the spec sheet, its noise dba max of 23.3 is the lowest of the 14, its radiator or height of 168 mm is below the median of the 14, and its fan count of 2 is below the median of the 14.

Specifications

Price (US)$99.9 MSRP $99.90 USD; street price ~$80-90
Brandbe quiet!
Released2023-10
Typeair
Radiator or height (mm)168 mm
Fan count2
Socket supportIntel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155; AMD AM5, AM4
Tdp rating (W)270
RgbNo
Noise dba max23.3

Source: bequiet.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by pcper.com. Launch date October 24, 2023 confirmed via PC Perspective and be quiet! press coverage. Height 168 mm, TDP 270 W, noise 23.3 dB(A) at 100% PWM, two fans, and socket support (Intel LGA1851/1700/1200/1150/1151/1155; AMD AM5/AM4) confirmed on official be quiet! product page. Fan complement is one Silent Wings 135 mm plus one 120 mm PWM fan. MSRP $99.90 USD confirmed by multiple US retailers (official page lists €104.90 RRP). No RGB.

Is the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 worth it vs cheaper CPU coolers?

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 against its closest cheaper and pricier CPU coolers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked

ProductPriceTypeRadiator or height (mm)Fan countSocket supportTdp rating (W)
be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 this$99.9air168 mm2Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155; AMD AM5, AM4270
Deepcool AK620$69.99air160 mm2Intel LGA2066, LGA2011-v3, LGA2011, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1151, LGA1150, LGA1155; AMD AM5, AM4260
be quiet! Dark Rock Elite$100air168 mm2Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155; AMD AM5, AM4280

Frequently asked questions

How much does the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 cost?

The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 has a US price of $99.9 (MSRP $99.90 USD; street price ~$80-90), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 compare on price?

At $100, the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 is #5 cheapest of the 14 CPU coolers we track, where the median is $125.

When was the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 released?

The be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 was released 2023-10.

What are the be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5's key specs?

be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 5 (be quiet!): type air, radiator or height mm 168 mm, fan count 2, socket support Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1150, LGA1151, LGA1155; AMD AM5, AM4, tdp rating w 270. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $99.9 at bequiet.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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