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Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 vs ID-Cooling Frost X25: Comparison
Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 vs ID-Cooling Frost X25: the thermal conductivity difference
Thermal conductivity is where these two genuinely part company, Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 9.24 W/mK against ID-Cooling Frost X25 10.5 W/mK, a 12% lead for ID-Cooling Frost X25. They differ on conductivity source too, https://www.akasa.co.uk/update.php?tpl=product/product.detail.tpl&model=AK-450-5G on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=286 on the ID-Cooling Frost X25. The operating temperature figures are near enough to ignore, 0°C to 200°C on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus -40C to 180C on the ID-Cooling Frost X25.
Which should you buy, Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 or ID-Cooling Frost X25?
The Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 suits mainstream CPU repastes under air or AIO coolers and Akasa AK-455 owners wanting a higher-rated Akasa compound, though it is not built for sub-zero or chiller cooling, since Akasa rates it from 0C and buyers who need published electrical safety data. The ID-Cooling Frost X25 is the one to take for mainstream gaming CPUs under air or AIO coolers and ID-TG15 users wanting a documented step up, though it is the wrong buy for overclocked or high-wattage CPUs, where Frost X45 fits better and extreme overclocking or direct-die cooling. It also earns its place with buyers who want viscosity and density data on the spec sheet. Our rating of the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 (6/10): A silver-based compound with a solid published conductivity figure and a bundled spreader, reasonable for the price. Our rating of the ID-Cooling Frost X25 (7.5/10): A capable mainstream paste from ID-Cooling's well-regarded Frost line, offering most of X45's benefit at a lower price.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 and ID-Cooling Frost X25 differ on max operating temperature?
Yes. Max Operating Temperature reads 200 C on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 versus 180 C on the ID-Cooling Frost X25.
Is the Paste Segment the same on the Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 and ID-Cooling Frost X25?
It is. Both are listed at Standard Paste, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Akasa
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- ID-Cooling
Model
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- AK-450-5G
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- Frost X25
Thermal Conductivity
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 9.24 W/mK-12%
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- 10.5 W/mKBest
Package Size
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 5g syringe
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- 2g or 4g syringe
Recommended Use
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Mainstream CPU/GPU (formulated for CPU/heatsink interfaces)
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- Mainstream CPU/GPU
Conductivity Source
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- https://www.akasa.co.uk/update.php?tpl=product/product.detail.tpl&model=AK-450-5G
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- https://www.idcooling.com/product/detail?id=286
Min Operating Temperature
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 0 C
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- -40 CBest
Max Operating Temperature
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 200 C
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- 180 CBest
Paste Segment
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- Standard Paste
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- Standard Paste
Operating Temperature
- Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
- 0°C to 200°C
- ID-Cooling Frost X25
- -40C to 180CBest
Which one should you pick?
Choose Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose ID-Cooling Frost X25 if you want the higher thermal conductivity (10.5 W/mK vs 9.24 W/mK).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450 | ID-Cooling Frost X25 |
|---|---|---|
| Akasa | View on Akasa | |
| Amazon UK | View on Amazon UK |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Akasa AK-450 Silver Compound 450
6 / 10 Expert Rating
A silver-based compound with a solid published conductivity figure and a bundled spreader, reasonable for the price.
ID-Cooling Frost X25
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable mainstream paste from ID-Cooling's well-regarded Frost line, offering most of X45's benefit at a lower price.