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Arctic MX-2 vs Cooler Master MasterGel Pro V2: Comparison

Arctic MX-2 and Cooler Master MasterGel Pro V2 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Cooler Master MasterGel Pro V2 at 9 W/mK, 38% in favour of Cooler Master MasterGel Pro V2. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
Arctic MX-2
Cooler Master MasterGel Pro V2 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/9 W/mK/Applicator Included)
Cooler Master MasterGel Pro V2
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based
BrandArcticCooler Master
ModelArctic MX-2Cooler Master MasterGel Pro V2 , MasterGel Pro V2
Thermal Conductivity5.6 W/mK-38%9 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g, 30g, 65g1.5g / 4g / 11g tubes with applicator
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedVerify manufacturer-rated interval
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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