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Arctic MX-4 vs Innovation Cooling IC Graphite: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and Innovation Cooling IC Graphite separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, Innovation Cooling IC Graphite at 35 W/mK, 76% in favour of Innovation Cooling IC Graphite. They match on electrical conductivity and safety notes.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
Arctic MX-4
Innovation Cooling IC Graphite (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Solid Graphite Pad/Reusable Sheet TIM)
Innovation Cooling IC Graphite
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedCarbon-Based (Solid Graphite Sheet)
BrandArcticInnovation Cooling
ModelArctic MX-4 , MX-4Innovation Cooling IC Graphite
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-76%35 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubesPre-cut pads: 30x30mm, 40x40mm, 90x90mm
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)Delidded CPUs, Thin-Gap GPU/Laptop Cooling
Reapplication IntervalUp to 8 yearsReusable; avoids pump-out by design
Safety NotesNoneNone
Pump-Out ResistanceMediumHigh
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

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