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AMD Wraith Prism vs Noctua NH-U9S: Comparison
AMD Wraith Prism and Noctua NH-U9S separate most on height: AMD Wraith Prism at 93 mm, Noctua NH-U9S at 125 mm, 34% in favour of AMD Wraith Prism.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Stock Cooler | Air, Single-Tower |
| Series | AMD Wraith Prism | Noctua NH-U9S |
| Model Number | Wraith Prism | NH-U9S |
| Height | 93 mm | 125 mm-34% |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4 | AMD AM4/AM5, Intel LGA1700/1851/1200 |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| TDP Rating | 105 W-19% | 130 |
| Noise Level | 42 dBA+19.2 dBA | 22.8 |
| 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.
Noctua NH-U9S
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A sensible, well-built compact cooler for mATX builds that don't need flagship-level thermal headroom.