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3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H vs Thermalright TFX: Comparison

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H and Thermalright TFX separate most on thermal conductivity: 3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H at 3 W/mK, Thermalright TFX at 14.3 W/mK, 79% in favour of Thermalright TFX.

3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Thermalright TFX (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Flagship TF-Series Paste/14.3 W/mK)
ThermalrightThermalright TFX

Specs

Specification
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H (Acrylic Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
3M Thermally Conductive Acrylic Interface Pad 5590H
Thermalright TFX (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Flagship TF-Series Paste/14.3 W/mK)
Thermalright TFX
Brand3MThermalright
Model5590HTFX
Thermal Conductivity3 W/mK-79%14.3 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package SizeDie-cut shapes and rolls (e.g. 25.4 x 25.4 x 0.5mm squares, sold in packs)2g and 6.2g syringe
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap fillingHigh-end CPU/GPU
Safety NotesNon-conductive acrylic pad; no special handling precautions requiredElectrically non-conductive, harmless per manufacturer
ConsistencyFirm, tacky acrylic polymer sheetVery thick, dense filler load, described by reviewers as bordering on putty-like
Paste SegmentPadStandard Paste

Price comparison

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