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Arctic MX-2 vs Zalman ZM-STG1: Comparison
Arctic MX-2 and Zalman ZM-STG1 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-2 at 5.6 W/mK, Zalman ZM-STG1 at 4 W/mK, 29% in favour of Arctic MX-2. They match on 4 other specifications, including electrical conductivity, reapplication interval and safety notes.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Carbon-Based | Silicone-Based |
| Brand | Arctic | Zalman |
| Model | Arctic MX-2 | Zalman ZM-STG1 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 5.6 W/mK | 4 W/mK-29% |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 4g, 30g, 65g | 3.5g bottle |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU | General-Purpose CPU Cooling |
| Reapplication Interval | Not consistently published | Not consistently published |
| Safety Notes | None | None |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |