Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-8697 Ultra Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8697-ULTRA · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index586 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#14,241
Street price$19
Power3 W
Performance per dollar30.84
Released2022

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8697 Ultra
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height156 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,700 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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