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Arctic MX-4 vs EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm at 3.5 W/mK, 59% in favour of Arctic MX-4.

Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
ArcticArctic MX-4
EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm (120x16mm) (Aluminum-Oxide/Metal-Oxide/Non-Conductive/Reusable Water Block Replacement Pad)
EKEK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
Arctic MX-4
EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm (120x16mm) (Aluminum-Oxide/Metal-Oxide/Non-Conductive/Reusable Water Block Replacement Pad)
EK Thermal PAD F 1.5mm
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK3.5 W/mK-59%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubesType F, 120 x 16 x 1.5mm
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)High-end CPU/GPU (replacement pad for EK full-cover water blocks)
Safety NotesNoneFlame rating V-0; dielectric breakdown voltage >4kV; volume resistance >10^11 Ohm-m; natural tack on one side only, remove protective foil before installation
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

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