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Akasa AK-455 vs Corsair XTM50: Comparison

Akasa AK-455 and Corsair XTM50 separate most on thermal conductivity: Akasa AK-455 at 2.4 W/mK, Corsair XTM50 at 13.5 W/mK, 82% in favour of Corsair XTM50. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Akasa AK-455 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic/Non-Conductive/2.4 W/mK/OEM-Popular Budget Compound)
Akasa AK-455
Corsair XTM50 (High-Performance Compound/Non-Conductive/13.5 W/mK/Applicator Included)
Corsair XTM50
Compound TypeMetal Oxide/CeramicMetal-Oxide (zinc oxide, per Corsair)
BrandAkasaCorsair
ModelAkasa AK-455Corsair XTM50 , XTM50
Thermal Conductivity2.4 W/mK-82%13.5 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size1.5g and 5g syringes5g tube with applicator
Recommended UseCPU/GPU General CoolingHigh-end CPU/GPU
Reapplication IntervalLong shelf stability before application; no in-use interval publishedVerify manufacturer-rated interval
Safety NotesNoneNone
Applicator IncludedSpatulaStencil
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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