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Arctic MX-2 vs Arctic MX-5: Comparison
Arctic MX-2 and Arctic MX-5 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, 34% in favour of Arctic MX-5. They match on 5 other specifications, including compound type, electrical conductivity and reapplication interval.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Carbon-Based | Carbon-Based |
| Brand | Arctic | Arctic |
| Model | Arctic MX-2 | Arctic MX-5 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 5.6 W/mK-34% | 8.5 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 4g, 30g, 65g | 2g, 4g, 8g, 20g |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU | CPU/GPU/Console Coolers |
| Reapplication Interval | Not consistently published | Not consistently published |
| Safety Notes | None | None |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |