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AMD Wraith Spire vs Corsair A500: Comparison
AMD Wraith Spire and Corsair A500 separate most on fan count: AMD Wraith Spire at 1, Corsair A500 at 2, 50% in favour of Corsair A500.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | Corsair |
| Cooler Type | Stock Cooler | Air Tower |
| Series | AMD Wraith Spire | Corsair A500 |
| Model Number | Wraith Spire | CT-9010003-WW |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5 | AMD AM4, Intel LGA115X/2066/2011-3 |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Single-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1-50% | 2 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Heatpipe Count | 0 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 92 mm | 120 mm |
| Source URL | https://www.relaxedtech.com/reviews/amd/wraith-max-and-wraith-spire-cooler/1 | https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/cpu-coolers/ct-9010003-ww/a500-high-performance-dual-fan-cpu-cooler-ct-9010003-ww |
Verdict
AMD Wraith Spire
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A basic but functional bundled cooler, adequate for the stock chips it ships with and easily outperformed by even inexpensive aftermarket coolers.
Corsair A500
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely strong flagship-tier air cooler that trades a few degrees against Noctua's best for a lower price and Corsair's ecosystem familiarity.