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Alphacool Subzero vs Deepcool Z5: Comparison

Alphacool Subzero and Deepcool Z5 separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Subzero at 16 W/mK, Deepcool Z5 at 1.46 W/mK, 91% in favour of Alphacool Subzero. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and paste segment.

Deepcool Z5 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic/Non-Conductive/1.46 W/mK/General-Purpose Entry Paste)
DeepcoolDeepcool Z5

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Subzero (High-Performance Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/16 W/mK)
Alphacool Subzero
Deepcool Z5 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic/Non-Conductive/1.46 W/mK/General-Purpose Entry Paste)
Deepcool Z5
Compound TypeHigh-Performance Silicone-BasedMetal Oxide/Ceramic
BrandAlphacoolDeepcool
ModelAlphacool Subzero , SubzeroDeepcool Z5
Thermal Conductivity16 W/mK1.46 W/mK-91%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size1g / 3.5g / 20g tubes3g/7g
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPU (including overclocking)General-Purpose CPU Cooling
Reapplication IntervalVerify manufacturer-rated intervalNot consistently published
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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