Product Comparison: Scythe SCMG-5100 vs AMD Wraith Prism

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Scythe SCMG-5100 CPU Air Cooler

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AMD Wraith Prism LED RGB Cooler Fan

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General Specifications

Brand

Scythe

AMD

Model

SCMG-5100

Wraith Prism

Origin

China

About the Product

The award-winning Mugen 5 CPU Cooler has been updated with a newly developed mounting system, which now offers full compatibility with AMD's new AM4 platform. Spring-loaded design provide secure and even pressure distribution to CPU and allow for a quick and easy installation.

With four direct mount copper heatpipes, software controllable RGB lighting, and a two position fan. It is the ultimate in a stock CPU coolers that we have come across in memory.

Key Specs

Cooling Type

Air Cooling

Max. Airflow

51.17 CFM

55.78 CFM

Number of Pipes

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Scythe SCMG-5100 CPU Air Cooler

I am shocked at the cooling performance to noise ratio.
Excellent cooling for a good price. Excellent product.
The best cooling solution I've seen for non-SFF builds. Just buy it.
The best cooling unit I have ever used. The cooling is so good that on my Ryzen 7 2700x.
Cooling and quietness are awesome even at max!

AMD Wraith Prism LED RGB Cooler Fan

This cooler is amazing for cooling any AM4 and chipset.
Overall a great processor cooling unit.
The CPU temperatures dropped about 4 to 5 degrees.
Couldn't cool my 2600x at 4.3 ghz.
Mediocre cooling on Ryzen 3700x. Disappoint.

Size & Weight

Height

6.08 in.

5.35 in.

Width

5.12 in.

3.77 in.

Depth

4.33 in.

6.25 in.

Weight

1.96 lbs.

1 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Scythe SCMG-5100 CPU Air Cooler

The size, this thing is a beast. In my Cougar mid-tower case, the cooler extends almost to my side panel leaving just a cm of space or so.
I have a mid size case (NZXT H500 ATX Mid Tower Case) It fit perfectly in there.
This cooler is great. Good size, good cooling, and super quiet.
Mounting system was one of the easiest i have seen on a cooler of this size. Good size of this one.
Its a great cooler, fits nicely and installation was pretty easy.

AMD Wraith Prism LED RGB Cooler Fan

Still in original box. Best cooler available in its good size.
Awesome looks and great temp control, good size for my case.
The cooler is working without any issues, perfect fits my box.
Good cooler, good looks, decent price, great size.
One of the best looking coolers out there. Size for any cases.

Features

Socket Compatibility

Intel:, 775, 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1200, 1366, 2011, 2011-3, 2066, AMD:, AM2, AM2 +, AM3 +, AM4, FM1, FM2+, FM2, AM3

AMD:, AM2, AM3, AM3 +, AM4

Speed

1200 RPM

3650 RPM

Cooled CPU (Max. TDP)

180 W

Noise Level

24.9 dBA

39 dBA

Number of Coolers

Bearing Type

Fluid Dynamic Bearing

Hydro Bearing

Heat-Exchanger Material

Copper

Aluminium

Power Connector Type

4-pin

Extras

Asymmetric design, Kaze Flex 120 PWM Fan, Hyper Precision Mounting System II, Dual Fan Mount Structure

Pre-applied thermal paste, Direct Contact Heat pipes, Switchable Overclock Fan profile, LED RGB

What customers say about "Features"

Scythe SCMG-5100 CPU Air Cooler

The fan is quiet and makes no noise idle.
Sure you can replace the included FaZe fans with higher RPM, but the noise level is perfect.
There easier to maintain (clean) then twin tower designs. The noise floor was fantastic.
Noise level is superb. Huge upgrade from my stock cooler.
Keeps my unoverclock ryzen 2600 30c idle and Max 50c during gaming. Really quiet.

AMD Wraith Prism LED RGB Cooler Fan