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AMD Wraith Spire vs Noctua NH-D9L: Comparison
AMD Wraith Spire and Noctua NH-D9L differ on cooler type: AMD Wraith Spire at Stock Cooler, Noctua NH-D9L at Air Tower. They match on fan count, rgb lighting and fan size.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | AMD | Noctua |
| Cooler Type | Stock Cooler | Air Tower |
| Series | AMD Wraith Spire | Noctua NH-D9L |
| Model Number | Wraith Spire | NH-D9L |
| Socket Compatibility | AMD AM4/AM5 | AMD AM5/AM4, Intel LGA1954/1851/1700/1200/115X |
| Tower Layout | Not Applicable | Dual-Tower |
| Fan Count | 1 | 1 |
| RGB Lighting | No | No |
| Heatpipe Count | 0 | 4 |
| Fan Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Source URL | https://www.relaxedtech.com/reviews/amd/wraith-max-and-wraith-spire-cooler/1 | https://www.noctua.at/en/products/nh-d9l/specifications |
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.
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.