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Alphacool Subzero vs Thermalright TF4: Comparison

Alphacool Subzero and Thermalright TF4 separate most on thermal conductivity: Alphacool Subzero at 16 W/mK, Thermalright TF4 at 9.5 W/mK, 41% in favour of Alphacool Subzero. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Thermalright TF4 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Entry Paste/9.5 W/mK)
ThermalrightThermalright TF4

Specs

Specification
Alphacool Subzero (High-Performance Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/16 W/mK)
Alphacool Subzero
Thermalright TF4 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Entry Paste/9.5 W/mK)
Thermalright TF4
Compound TypeHigh-Performance Silicone-BasedCarbon-Based
BrandAlphacoolThermalright
ModelAlphacool Subzero , SubzeroThermalright TF4
Thermal Conductivity16 W/mK9.5 W/mK-41%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size1g / 3.5g / 20g tubes1.5g tube
Recommended UseHigh-end CPU/GPU (including overclocking)Mainstream CPU/GPU
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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