Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-3981 SE Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL3981-SE · Released 2019 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index1,104 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#33,552
Street price$39
Power3 W
Performance per dollar28.31
Released2019

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-3981 SE
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height158 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,100 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise27 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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