Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-9974 XT Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9974-XT · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-18

Key facts

Benchmark index1,252 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#5,416
Street price$49
Power3 W
Performance per dollar25.55
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9974 XT
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height155 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,500 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise28 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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