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AMD Wraith Prism vs EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240: Comparison
AMD Wraith Prism vs EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240 noise level compared
Expect a near tie. The closest thing to a difference is noise level, AMD Wraith Prism 42 dBA against EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240 33.5 dBA. Fan count runs the same way, 1 on the AMD Wraith Prism versus 2 on the EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240, another win for EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240. Max speed runs the same way, 2800 RPM on the AMD Wraith Prism versus 2200 RPM on the EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240, another win for AMD Wraith Prism.
Who each one is for
it is the wrong buy for overclocking or sustained heavy workloads and noise-sensitive builds. It is equally the pick for budget builds using the CPU it was bundled with at stock clocks. It is the wrong buy for anyone buying a cooler separately, where budget aftermarket options perform better for similar or less money. Take the EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240 for buyers who specifically want an EK-branded product, whether from custom-loop brand familiarity or ecosystem preference. This is EK's accessible entry into the pre-built AIO space for exactly this audience. The same goes for compact cases needing a straightforward 240mm liquid cooling solution. Covers mainstream needs without requiring 360mm clearance. It is not the one for buyers specifically chasing the strongest value-per-dollar in this radiator size without a brand preference. The Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240, covered elsewhere on this site, carries the stronger independent testing reputation at a comparable price.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Wraith Prism and EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240 differ on cooler type?
Yes. Cooler Type reads Stock Cooler on the AMD Wraith Prism versus AIO Liquid on the EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240.
Is the Tower Layout the same on the AMD Wraith Prism and EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240?
It is. Both are listed at Not Applicable, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Wraith Prism
- AMD
- EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240
- EK Waterblocks
Cooler Type
- AMD Wraith Prism
- Stock Cooler
- EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240
- AIO Liquid
Series
- AMD Wraith Prism
- AMD Wraith Prism
- EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240
- EK-AIO Basic 240
Model Number
- AMD Wraith Prism
- Wraith Prism
- EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240
- EK-AIO Basic 240
Socket Compatibility
- AMD Wraith Prism
- AMD AM4
- EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240
- AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA2066/2011-3/2011/1200/1156/1155/1151/1150
Tower Layout
- AMD Wraith Prism
- Not Applicable
- EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240
- Not Applicable
Fan Count
- AMD Wraith Prism
- 1-50%
- EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240
- 2Best
Noise Level
- AMD Wraith Prism
- 42 dBA
- EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240
- 33.5 dBABest
RGB Lighting
- AMD Wraith Prism
- Yes
- EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240
- No
Max Speed
- AMD Wraith Prism
- 2800 RPMBest
- EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240
- 2200 RPM-21%
Lighting
- AMD Wraith Prism
- RGB
- EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240
- None
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Wraith Prism if you want the higher max speed (2800 RPM vs 2200 RPM).
Choose EKWB EK-AIO Basic 240 if you want the higher fan count (2 vs 1) and the lower noise level (33.5 dBA vs 42 dBA).
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.