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AMD Wraith Prism vs be quiet! Shadow Rock 3: Comparison
AMD Wraith Prism and be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 separate most on height: AMD Wraith Prism at 93 mm, be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 at 163 mm, 75% in favour of AMD Wraith Prism.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | be quiet! |
| Cooler Type | Stock Cooler | Air, Single-Tower |
| Series | AMD Wraith Prism | be quiet! Shadow Rock 3 |
| Model Number | Wraith Prism | BK004 |
| Height | 93 mm | 163 mm-75% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4 | Intel LGA1700/1200/2066/1151/1150/1155/2011(-3), AMD AM5/AM4 |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 105 W-45% | 190 |
| Noise Level | 42 dBA+17.6 dBA | 24.4 |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
Verdict
AMD Wraith Prism
6.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely decent bundled cooler for its era, worth keeping for a budget build but not worth buying separately once you compare it to current low-cost aftermarket coolers.
be quiet! Shadow Rock 3
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The strongest cooler in be quiet!'s Shadow Rock series, and a genuinely quiet single-tower option for buyers who put acoustics ahead of maximum thermal headroom.