Hardware Spec Index

Caldera CL-8968 Ultra Single tower Air CPU Cooler

CPU Coolers · Caldera · SKU CL8968-ULTRA · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-26

Key facts

Benchmark index1,396 (CPU Coolers scale)
Category rank#1,244
Street price$69
Power3 W
Performance per dollar20.23
Released2020

Specifications

BrandCaldera
ModelCaldera CL-8968 Ultra
TypeSingle tower air cooler
Heat pipes6× 6 mm copper
Height161 mm
Fans1× 120 mm PWM, up to 1,900 RPM
Rated cooling220 W (manufacturer rating)
Noise29 dBA (max)
RAM clearanceUnrestricted
Socket supportAM4, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA115x
Warranty6 years

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