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Akasa AK-455 vs Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut: Comparison

Akasa AK-455 and Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut separate most on thermal conductivity: Akasa AK-455 at 2.4 W/mK, Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut at 12.5 W/mK, 81% in favour of Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut. They match on 4 other specifications, including electrical conductivity, safety notes and applicator included.

Specs

Specification
Akasa AK-455 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic/Non-Conductive/2.4 W/mK/OEM-Popular Budget Compound)
Akasa AK-455
Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut (Silicone-Based/12.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Premium Enthusiast and Overclocking Pick)
Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut
Compound TypeMetal Oxide/CeramicSilicone-Based
BrandAkasaThermal Grizzly
ModelAkasa AK-455Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut , Kryonaut
Thermal Conductivity2.4 W/mK-81%12.5 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size1.5g and 5g syringes1g / 5.55g / 11.1g tubes
Recommended UseCPU/GPU General CoolingHigh-end CPU/GPU (including overclocking)
Reapplication IntervalLong shelf stability before application; no in-use interval published1-2 years typical
Safety NotesNoneNone
Applicator IncludedSpatulaSpatula
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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