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3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H vs EVGA Frostbite 2: Comparison

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H and EVGA Frostbite 2 separate most on thermal conductivity: 3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H at 3 W/mK, EVGA Frostbite 2 at 1.6 W/mK, 47% in favour of 3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H.

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
EVGA Frostbite 2 (Non-Conductive/1.6 W/mK Thermal Grease)
EVGAEVGA Frostbite 2

Specs

Specification
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
EVGA Frostbite 2 (Non-Conductive/1.6 W/mK Thermal Grease)
EVGA Frostbite 2
Compound TypeAcrylic-Based Pad (non-silicone thermally conductive acrylic polymer)Manufacturer does not publish composition (pending verification)
Brand3MEVGA
Model5590HEVGA Frostbite 2 (400-TG-TM01-BR)
Thermal Conductivity3 W/mK1.6 W/mK-47%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package SizeDie-cut shapes and rolls (e.g. 25.4 x 25.4 x 0.5mm squares, sold in packs)2.5g tube
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap fillingMainstream CPU/GPU
ConsistencyFirm, tacky acrylic polymer sheetGrey, notably thick/sticky
Paste SegmentPadStandard Paste

Price comparison

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