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Arctic MX-2 vs Thermalright TF8: Comparison

Arctic MX-2 and Thermalright TF8 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Thermalright TF8 at 13.8 W/mK, 59% in favour of Thermalright TF8. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
ArcticArctic MX-2
Thermalright TF8 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/High-Density Filler Paste/13.8 W/mK)
ThermalrightThermalright TF8

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-2 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Legacy Compound)
Arctic MX-2
Thermalright TF8 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/High-Density Filler Paste/13.8 W/mK)
Thermalright TF8
BrandArcticThermalright
ModelArctic MX-2TF8
Thermal Conductivity5.6 W/mK-59%13.8 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g, 30g, 65g1.2g, 2g, 5.8g, 12.8g syringe options
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPUHigh-end CPU/GPU
Safety NotesNoneElectrically non-conductive, harmless per manufacturer
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-2Thermalright TF8
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