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Arctic MX-4 vs Halnziye HY-880: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and Halnziye HY-880 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, Halnziye HY-880 at 5.15 W/mK, 39% in favour of Arctic MX-4. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes 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
Halnziye HY-880 (Silicone-Based/Metal Oxide/Non-Conductive/Multi-Pack Budget Format)
Halnziye HY-880
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based/Metal Oxide
BrandArcticHalnziye
ModelArctic MX-4 , MX-4Halnziye HY-880
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK5.15 W/mK-39%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubes1g single-use packs (also 30g tubes)
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)Budget CPU/GPU/Console/LED Cooling
Reapplication IntervalUp to 8 yearsNot consistently published
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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