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Arctic MX-4 vs Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK at 7 W/mK, 18% in favour of Arctic MX-4.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
Arctic MX-4
Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK (Pad/Non-Conductive/100x100x1.0mm)
Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK
BrandArcticPhobya
ModelArctic MX-4 , MX-4Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mk
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK7 W/mK-18%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubes100 x 100 x 1.0mm sheet, cuttable to size; also sold in other thicknesses
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)Mainstream CPU/GPU; Phobya markets it as able to match high-end thermal compounds for VRAM, VRM, and North/Southbridge cooling
Pump-Out ResistanceMediumHigh
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad
Spec Score6.15.8

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-4Phobya Thermal Pad XT 7W/mK
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