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AMD Discontinues Wraith Prism and Wraith Spire Coolers, Moves Toward Wraith Stealth or No Stock Cooler

9/03/2025 •
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AMD Discontinues Wraith Prism and Wraith Spire Coolers, Moves Toward Wraith Stealth or No Stock Cooler

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AMD has officially announced the discontinuation of its popular Wraith Prism and Wraith Spire stock coolers, impacting several Ryzen processors across the 5000, 7000, and upcoming 8000G series. This marks the end of an era for coolers that have been bundled with Ryzen CPUs since 2018.

Which Models Are Affected?

  • High-end Ryzen processors like the Ryzen 9 7900 and Ryzen 7 7700 will no longer come with any stock cooler. Buyers of these models will need to purchase aftermarket cooling solutions separately.
  • Mid-range models such as the Ryzen 7 8700G, Ryzen 5 3400G, and some Ryzen 8000G series variants will switch to the smaller Wraith Stealth cooler.
  • This change affects both boxed retail units and multi-pack (MPK) versions starting August 1, 2025.
  • Some retailers have already adjusted inventory and started selling units with the new cooling configurations.

What Does This Mean for Users?

  • Users accustomed to the larger Wraith Prism or Wraith Spire coolers—known for their robust cooling and stylish RGB lighting—will now either face a smaller cooling solution or no stock cooler at all with purchase.
  • The Wraith Stealth cooler, while compact and efficient for non-overclocked CPUs, lacks the RGB features and the cooling power of its predecessors, making it more suitable for budget or standard usage scenarios.
  • Buyers of high-end Ryzen CPUs should budget for quality aftermarket coolers, especially if planning overclocking or aiming for optimal thermal performance.

Why the Change?

While AMD has not explicitly stated reasons for the discontinuation, this move likely reflects a push to optimize manufacturing costs and align product offerings with market trends. By providing smaller or no stock coolers at the high end, AMD shifts the cooling responsibility to enthusiasts and professionals who typically invest in custom solutions.

Conclusion

This transition marks a notable shift in AMD’s approach to stock cooling for Ryzen processors. Enthusiasts and newcomers alike need to be aware of these changes when purchasing new CPUs starting from late 2025. Planning for adequate cooling, especially for higher-tier models, is now essential.