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AMD Wraith Prism

Expert rating6.5 / 10

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Cooler Type:: Stock Cooler
Height:: 93 mm
Fan Count:: 1
Socket Compatibility:: AMD AM4
Noise Level:: 42 dBA

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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: September 12, 2026

AMD Wraith Prism (Stock Cooler/RGB LED Ring and Logo/4 Heatpipes/Single 90mm Fan/Bundled with Select Ryzen CPUs) Review

If you're wondering whether the AMD Wraith Prism that came bundled with your Ryzen 7 2700X or similar boxed CPU is worth keeping, it's AMD's RGB-lit stock cooler, with a light-up fan ring and logo plate and four heatpipes rated for up to 105W.

We'd say it's a genuinely decent bundled cooler for the CPUs it ships with, but it's not an aftermarket cooler you should go buy separately, since it gets loud under sustained load and current low-cost aftermarket options beat it on both noise and thermals.

Thermal Performance and TDP Rating

Rated for 105W, the Wraith Prism handles the CPUs AMD bundled it with at stock clocks, but it has essentially no headroom for overclocking and will run hot and loud under any sustained heavy load.

Fan Design and Noise

The single 90mm fan can hit 39dBA under load, genuinely noticeable in a quiet room, which is the main reason most builders upgrade away from it as soon as budget allows.

Socket Compatibility and Installation

Built specifically for AM4, using AMD's stock bracket mounting system, straightforward but not transferable to newer AM5 boards without a separate bracket kit AMD no longer widely distributes.

Design and Build

The RGB fan ring and backlit AMD logo plate made this the flashiest stock cooler AMD has shipped, a genuine step up in looks from the plain Wraith Spire and Wraith Stealth coolers bundled with lower-tier chips.

Comparison to Alternatives

Against Intel's Laminar RM1, covered elsewhere on this site, the Wraith Prism is the clearly better bundled cooler, with RGB lighting and noticeably more cooling capacity than Intel's plain aluminum stock unit. Against Cooler Master's Hyper 212 Halo White, also on this site, the budget aftermarket Hyper 212 runs cooler and quieter for a modest price, and it's the natural upgrade path once you're ready to stop using the bundled cooler.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	AMD
Series	AMD Wraith Prism
Model Number	Wraith Prism

Design

Cooler Type	Stock Cooler
Height	93 mm
Socket Compatibility	AMD AM4

Performance

Fan Count	1
TDP Rating	105 W
Noise Level	42 dBA
RGB Lighting	Yes

Cooler class

Tower Layout	Not Applicable
Bundled With CPU	Yes

Air fit and clearance

Cooler Width	105 mm
Cooler Weight	545 g

Fans

Max Speed	2800 RPM

Lighting and display

Lighting	RGB

Source URL	https://shop-us-en.amd.com/amd-wraith-prism-thermal-solution/

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating6.5 / 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.

Best for

Budget builds using the CPU it was bundled with at stock clocks
Anyone who wants RGB lighting without spending extra on day one
Builds where any working cooler is acceptable while saving for an upgrade

Not for

Overclocking or sustained heavy workloads
Noise-sensitive builds
Anyone buying a cooler separately, where budget aftermarket options perform better for similar or less money

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the AMD Wraith Prism (Stock Cooler/RGB LED Ring and Logo/4 Heatpipes/Single 90mm Fan/Bundled with Select Ryzen CPUs)?

The AMD Wraith Prism (Stock Cooler/RGB LED Ring and Logo/4 Heatpipes/Single 90mm Fan/Bundled with Select Ryzen CPUs) is a CPU cooler from AMD. Key specs: Cooler Type Stock Air Cooler, RGB, Tower Type Low-Profile Cylindrical, Height 72mm, Socket Compatibility AMD AM4, Fan Count 1.

Will the AMD Wraith Prism (Stock Cooler/RGB LED Ring and Logo/4 Heatpipes/Single 90mm Fan/Bundled with Select Ryzen CPUs) work with my current setup?

The AMD Wraith Prism (Stock Cooler/RGB LED Ring and Logo/4 Heatpipes/Single 90mm Fan/Bundled with Select Ryzen CPUs) lists Socket Compatibility is AMD AM4. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the AMD Wraith Prism (Stock Cooler/RGB LED Ring and Logo/4 Heatpipes/Single 90mm Fan/Bundled with Select Ryzen CPUs) best suited to?

It suits budget builds using the cpu it was bundled with at stock clocks, anyone who wants rgb lighting without spending extra on day one, builds where any working cooler is acceptable while saving for an upgrade.

What are the drawbacks of the AMD Wraith Prism (Stock Cooler/RGB LED Ring and Logo/4 Heatpipes/Single 90mm Fan/Bundled with Select Ryzen CPUs)?

It is a poor fit for overclocking or sustained heavy workloads, noise-sensitive builds, anyone buying a cooler separately, where budget aftermarket options perform better for similar or less money.