Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-9981 Prime Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL9981-PRIME · Released 2023 · Updated 2026-10-23

Key facts

Benchmark index1,344 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#13,589
Street price$59
Power3 W
Performance per dollar22.78
Released2023

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-9981 Prime
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes4× 6 mm copper
Height158 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,700 RPM
Rated cooling180 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise22 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM5, AM4, LGA1851, LGA1700
Warranty6 years

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