Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-7973 XT Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL7973-XT · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index996 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#15,969
Street price$39
Power3 W
Performance per dollar25.54
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-7973 XT
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height160 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 2,100 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise28 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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