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Arctic MX-2 vs Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK: Comparison

Arctic MX-2 and Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK at 5 W/mK, 11% in favour of Arctic MX-2.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
Arctic MX-2
Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK (Pad/Non-Conductive/15x15x4mm)
Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK
BrandArcticPhobya
ModelArctic MX-2Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mk
Thermal Conductivity5.6 W/mK5 W/mK-11%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g, 30g, 65g15 x 15 x 4mm, sold as a single piece; also available in other sizes up to 120x20mm strips
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPUMainstream CPU/GPU; Phobya also markets it for VRAM, VRM, and North/Southbridge cooling
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-2Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK
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