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Alphacool Subzero vs Arctic TP-3: Comparison

Alphacool Subzero and Arctic TP-3 separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Subzero at 16 W/mK, Arctic TP-3 at 6.2 W/mK, 61% in favour of Alphacool Subzero. They match on electrical conductivity and safety notes.

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Subzero (High-Performance Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/16 W/mK)
Alphacool Subzero
Arctic TP-3 (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/Commonly Cited ~6.2 W/mK)
Arctic TP-3
Compound TypeHigh-Performance Silicone-BasedSilicone-Based Pad
BrandAlphacoolArctic
ModelAlphacool Subzero , SubzeroArctic TP-3 , TP-3
Thermal Conductivity16 W/mK6.2 W/mK-61%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size1g / 3.5g / 20g tubes100x100mm and 200x100mm sheets, 0.5/1.0/1.5mm, stackable
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPU (including overclocking)Mainstream CPU/GPU (general-purpose gap-filling)
Reapplication IntervalVerify manufacturer-rated intervalLong-term stable, not a wear item
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

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