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AMD Wraith Prism vs SilverStone AR12: Comparison
AMD Wraith Prism vs SilverStone AR12 height compared
The gap that matters here is height: AMD Wraith Prism 93 mm against SilverStone AR12 154 mm, which puts AMD Wraith Prism 66% ahead. Add max speed to that, 2800 RPM on the AMD Wraith Prism versus 2200 RPM on the SilverStone AR12, and the pattern holds. They differ on cooler width too, 105 mm on the AMD Wraith Prism versus 128 mm on the SilverStone AR12.
Who each one is for
it is not built for overclocking or sustained heavy workloads and noise-sensitive builds. It also earns its place with 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. The SilverStone AR12 is the one to take for mainstream non-overclocked builds where 95W of headroom is genuinely enough, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting RGB lighting, since this stays unlit. The same goes for SFF and HTPC builders who need the shortest possible cooler height. Avoid it for overclocked or high-TDP builds, where the thermal ceiling runs out quickly. Our rating of the AMD Wraith Prism (6.5/10): 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. Our rating of the SilverStone AR12 (7.3/10): A purpose-built low-profile cooler whose entire value proposition is fitting where taller coolers cannot.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AMD Wraith Prism and SilverStone AR12 differ on tdp rating?
Yes. TDP Rating reads 105 W on the AMD Wraith Prism versus 95 W on the SilverStone AR12.
Is the Fan Count the same on the AMD Wraith Prism and SilverStone AR12?
It is. Both are listed at 1, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- AMD Wraith Prism
- AMD
- SilverStone AR12
- SilverStone
Cooler Type
- AMD Wraith Prism
- Stock Cooler
- SilverStone AR12
- Air Tower
Series
- AMD Wraith Prism
- AMD Wraith Prism
- SilverStone AR12
- SilverStone Argon AR12
Model Number
- AMD Wraith Prism
- Wraith Prism
- SilverStone AR12
- SST-AR12
Height
- AMD Wraith Prism
- 93 mmBest
- SilverStone AR12
- 154 mm-66%
Socket Compatibility
- AMD Wraith Prism
- AMD AM4
- SilverStone AR12
- AMD AM4/AM3/AM2/FM2/FM1, Intel LGA115X/1366/2011/2066
Tower Layout
- AMD Wraith Prism
- Not Applicable
- SilverStone AR12
- Single-Tower
Fan Count
- AMD Wraith Prism
- 1
- SilverStone AR12
- 1
TDP Rating
- AMD Wraith Prism
- 105 WBest
- SilverStone AR12
- 95 W-10%
Noise Level
- AMD Wraith Prism
- 42 dBA
- SilverStone AR12
- 29 dBABest
RGB Lighting
- AMD Wraith Prism
- Yes
- SilverStone AR12
- No
Cooler Width
- AMD Wraith Prism
- 105 mm
- SilverStone AR12
- 128 mm
Cooler Weight
- AMD Wraith Prism
- 545 gBest
- SilverStone AR12
- 632 g
Max Speed
- AMD Wraith Prism
- 2800 RPMBest
- SilverStone AR12
- 2200 RPM-21%
Which one should you pick?
Choose AMD Wraith Prism if you want the lower height (93 mm vs 154 mm), the higher fan count (1 vs 1) and the higher TDP rating (105 W vs 95 W).
Choose SilverStone AR12 if you want the lower noise level (29 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.
SilverStone AR12
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
A purpose-built low-profile cooler whose entire value proposition is fitting where taller coolers cannot.