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AMD Wraith Prism vs Noctua NH-D9L: Comparison
AMD Wraith Prism and Noctua NH-D9L separate most on max speed: AMD Wraith Prism at 2800 RPM, Noctua NH-D9L at 2000 RPM, 29% in favour of AMD Wraith Prism. Height splits them by another 18%, again favouring AMD Wraith Prism.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Stock Cooler | Air Tower |
| Series | AMD Wraith Prism | Noctua NH-D9L |
| Model Number | Wraith Prism | NH-D9L |
| Height | 93 mm | 110 mm-18% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| Noise Level | 42 dBA+19.2 dBA | 22.8 dBA |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | No |
| Cooler Width | 105 mm | 95 mm |
| Cooler Weight | 545 g | 531 g |
| Max Speed | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM-29% |
| Source URL | https://shop-us-en.amd.com/amd-wraith-prism-thermal-solution/ | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-d9l/specifications |
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.
Noctua NH-D9L
8.2 / 10 Expert Rating
The best compact dual-tower option for small-case builds that still want Noctua-grade reliability and don't want to compromise all the way down to a single-tower cooler.