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Arctic MX-4 vs CS Labs (Computer Systems, Greece) CS Labs K5-Pro: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and CS Labs (Computer Systems, Greece) CS Labs K5-Pro separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, CS Labs (Computer Systems, Greece) CS Labs K5-Pro at 5.3 W/mK, 38% in favour of Arctic MX-4. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
Arctic MX-4
CS Labs K5-Pro (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Viscous Thermal Pad Replacement Putty/5.3 W/mK)
CS Labs (Computer Systems, Greece) CS Labs K5-Pro
BrandArcticCS Labs
ModelArctic MX-4 , MX-4K5-PRO
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK5.3 W/mK-38%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubes20g jar; also sold as 3x10g twist-up tubes and in bulk up to 400g
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)Thermal pad replacement for GPU VRAM/MOSFETs and laptop hot spots, not a CPU IHS-to-cooler paste
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-4CS Labs (Computer Systems, Greece) CS Labs K5-Pro
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