AMD Ryzen Stock Cooling Solutions Detailed

[btarunr]

AMD is expected to package its upcoming Ryzen desktop processors in five ways - OEM trays (for system integrators and big pre-built PC manufacturers), PIB (processor in a box) with its basic fan-heatsink cooling solution, PIB with the new Wraith Spire cooling solution; PIB with the new Wraith Max cooling solution, and WOF (without fan-heatsink consumer). You can find the various models of Ryzen processors listed in our older article.

AMD's first wave of Ryzen processors consist of 65W and 95W TDP chips. Some of the more cost-effective models, such as the quad-core Ryzen R3 and SMT-equipped quad-core Ryzen R5, and certain variants of the six-core Ryzen R5, which have their TDP rated at 65W, could include AMD's basic cooling solution. According to XFastest, this cooler will look identical to the ones AMD used to bundle with its FX-series processors, before it innovated its Wraith cooling solution (representative image below). These coolers were being bundled with 125W TDP FX-series chips, and will now be re-tuned for low noise for the 65W TDP Ryzen chips, and will feature AM4 compatibility. Given this, we expect them to do a good job.



Next up, is the Wraith Spire. Included with certain non-X Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 processor models, this cooler has a thermal load rating of 95W. It features a round aluminium heatsink with spirally projecting fins, mated to a large (70-80 mm) fan. The cooler measures 109 mm x 103 mm x 54 mm (LxWxH), and will offer the kind of low-noise we've come to expect of AMD's Wraith cooling solutions. The PIB retail boxes will feature clear imagery to indicate the inclusion of the Wraith Spire cooler.

Lastly, there's the top-dog Wraith Max cooler. Bundled with some of the top-grade Ryzen 7 series eight-core chips, the cooler is a beefier version of the Wraith cooling solution AMD launched with the FX-series processor. It has a rated design limit of 140W thermal load, and since it will be bundled with 95W TDP Ryzen chips, one can expect good noise levels. The topmost-tier Ryzen 7 chips with "X" brand extension (eXtended frequency range feature), will ship as WOF (without fan-heatsink) packages, much like Intel sells its unlocked "K" and "X" Core processors.

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[kruk]

AMD's first wave of Ryzen processors consist of 65W and 95W TDP chips. Some of the more cost-effective models, such as the quad-core Ryzen R3 and SMT-equipped quad-core Ryzen R5, and certain variants of the six-core Ryzen R5, which have their TDP rated at 65W, could include AMD's basic cooling solution. According to XFastest, this cooler will look identical to the ones AMD used to bundle with its FX-series processors, before it innovated its Wraith cooling solution (representative image below). These coolers were being bundled with 125W TDP FX-series chips, and will now be re-tuned for low noise for the 65W TDP Ryzen chips, and will feature AM4 compatibility. Given this, we expect them to do a good job.

I really hope they will push the past behind them and offer a Wraith type cooler for every Ryzen CPU ...

Also, bad PhotoShop is bad (sticker)

 

[TheLaughingMan]

This will look so good in the box it came in....since it will never be used by me.

 

[deu]

This will look so good in the box it came in....since it will never be used by me.

I would advice you to go with the buying option where you DONT pay for the cooler (CPU ONLY option.) (if that was not already clear to you.)

 

[chaosmassive]

good guy AMD
provide cooling solution for unlocked CPU

if it was Intel ,NONE of this has CPU cooler

 

[Slizzo]

Also, bad PhotoShop is bad (sticker)

I was just about to comment on that. That is such a terrible picture. I likely wouldn't have included it because it will cause confusion for the next week.


I'm sad that I couldn't wait a couple months for Ryzen to hit, but I am overall happy with my X99 system.

 

[MnkyBrs]

good guy AMD
provide cooling solution for unlocked CPU

if it was Intel ,NONE of this has CPU cooler

Because no one spending the money for an unlocked Intel CPU and motherboard is using the stock heatsink anyways.

 

[TheGuruStud]

Because no one spending the money for an unlocked Intel CPU and motherboard is using the stock heatsink anyways.

Unfortunately.... Noobs are.

 

[TheLaughingMan]

I would advice you to go with the buying option where you DONT pay for the cooler (CPU ONLY option.) (if that was not already clear to you.)

I like to keep it as a backup so if something happens to my primary cooling solution, I can keep using my PC while I wait for an RMA or replacement or whatever.

 

[FYFI13]

good guy AMD
provide cooling solution for unlocked CPU

if it was Intel ,NONE of this has CPU cooler

IMO it's a waste of money. Most of people use aftermarket coolers for "K" chips anyways. I believe same will apply for Ryzens too.

 

[GhostRyder]

It looks like a decent overall cooler (We have already seen similar wraith's) but I see it as a bit pointless on the high end. To me, it makes more sense on the high chips to just not include it and maybe knock a couple of bucks off. Then on the lower chips sell it with the high end cooler down the the small one since those are more likely to be running stock coolers. Or even separate them out with base model and "Wraith Edition" processors that come with the cheap one or the high end one depending on the edition and price accordingly.

 

[Casecutter]

So this returning cooler (the old FX 125W hangs on) might be what a Ryzen5 1400X 4/8 65W 3.5GHz/3.9GHz+ (which we are seeing term as Cooling Dependent) for $199.

The question; does that mean that stock cooler will provide the full 3.9GHz and perhaps sometimes "+" capability if the case has good cooling?

 

[Air]

It looks like a decent overall cooler (We have already seen similar wraith's) but I see it as a bit pointless on the high end. To me, it makes more sense on the high chips to just not include it and maybe knock a couple of bucks off.

Well they have a SKU exactly like that.

 

[Shou Miko]

this cooler looks disappointing compared to the once showed on this sheet:

 

[notb]

Unfortunately.... Noobs are.

Honestly, "noobs"? You're 10 years old or what?

This is the whole point behind Intel's stock cooler bundling: it's perfectly fine for their locked processors (65W max). It's hardly noticeable with typical household activity around you (not to mention music). And if someone needs a silent setup, he can always upgrade.
Unlocked CPUs are meant for overclockers, who need a cooling solution suitable for their overclocking target.

 

[PLAfiller]

Heatsink and heat pipes look tough, but that 80mm fan or so, I have no doubt it will be above my noise tolerance.

 

[TheLaughingMan]

Heatsink and heat pipes look tough, but that 80mm fan or so, I have no doubt it will be above my noise tolerance.

Actually not that bad. The noise and performance seems to come in right around a CM Hyper 212 Evo.

 

[GhostRyder]

Well they have a SKU exactly like that.

They have it optional on some, I just meant the highest end I don't think even need the option at all.

But I am sure some still want it so its good to have the option. I just hope the low end also gets the option for some of the high end coolers.

 

[notb]

this cooler looks disappointing compared to the once showed on this sheet:

Same thought: it looks like a cheap copy / preproduction sample. But why send such poorly looking product to anyone - especially to reviewers?

As for the "marketing" look - while we know red is AMD's colour and it's fairly popular among PC-builders, I think they should have gone for pure black (so actually like the one in the photo) as it's much more universal. Even if the cooler performs well, quite a lot of people will get the no-cooler box and something else just not to intrude their build's theme.

As far as performance goes, we don't know anything yet, but lets hope they worked on these coolers.
I've seen a few tests of the previous Wraith and I'm not surprised AMD users developed the impression that stock coolers are useless.

All in all, it's not that difficult to notice that Intel's strategy is much more mature. Well... that's what we expect from the "market leader".

 

[NdMk2o1o]

All in all, it's not that difficult to notice that Intel's strategy is much more mature. Well... that's what we expect from the "market leader".

Stop!!! we have a badass intel fanboy being butthurt here!

 

[peche]

good guy AMD
provide cooling solution for unlocked CPU

if it was Intel ,NONE of this has CPU cooler

intel used to ship unlocked chips with stock coolers, for example: 3770K. 4770K, 4790K.... even for unlocked i5's ...
dunno why they stopped to ship the unlocked processor with cooler but its a lot better since you dont have extra garbage at home dude...

Regards,

 

[Air]

this cooler looks disappointing compared to the once showed on this sheet:

That cant be the final version just sent for reviews. This one is all dusty and cheap looking.

 

[Lionheart]

Honestly, "noobs"? You're 10 years old or what?

This is the whole point behind Intel's stock cooler bundling: it's perfectly fine for their locked processors (65W max). It's hardly noticeable with typical household activity around you (not to mention music). And if someone needs a silent setup, he can always upgrade.
Unlocked CPUs are meant for overclockers, who need a cooling solution suitable for their overclocking target.

Stop embarrassing yourself

 

[wurschti]

Although the idea of having a 140W capable cooling solution from the start is a great thing... Well who am I kidding, everyone will love these. Over 4GHz OC on the stock cooler with decent temps, count me and everyone in! And honestly, I don't care how it looks, I don't like LEDs or flashy fans, as long as it does a great job, performance- and noise-wise.

 

[wurschti]

I would like to point something out, for the people who think the stock coolers are shit:
THEY ARE NOT!

Let me explain why. I have been working with computers for more than 10 years now, and I mean professionally, not in my garage. In 2011, Intel launched the Sandy Bridge CPUs, I got of course a lot of models to test, including i7-2600 and 2600K. They came with a "95W" version of the stock cooler, with a copper core. With the little piece of crap, and just by raising the multiplier, you could easily go 4-4.2GHz, no voltage bumps, nothing. The temps were mid 60s while priming.

Jump to the next gen, 3570K and 3770K came out. It began... Some shitty thermal paste between the IHS and the die made it impossible to OC, even at stock with good coolers, you would go near 70C while priming. Some people were lucky, the shitty paste was a little better distributed and you could achieve either better clocks or better temps, but without delidding and applying a better TIM, it's basically impossible to achieve what the Sandy Bridge CPUs were capable of.

Other details of Sandy Bridge:
- All i5s and i7s would OC, regardless of with or without K. i7-2600@4.2, even some people with i5-2400@4GHz, etc etc etc.
- i5-2500K and i7-2600K would achieve 5GHz, at least most of them. I personally had and i7-2600K at 4,7GHz 24/7 with a shitty AIO, I believe Corsair H50. With a Noctua cooler, I believe 5GHz would be doable.
- Best IPC increase in the last 6 years of Intel.

You see, it was not the cooler that did the magic, it was Intel. But being a greedy corporation, they wouldn't care about the small customer. I don't know why this was, but maybe was to push the X platform to the customer. They began to do this when the first X79 platforms came out.