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Arctic MX-4 vs Thermalright TF7: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and Thermalright TF7 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, Thermalright TF7 at 12.8 W/mK, 34% in favour of Thermalright TF7. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Thermalright TF7 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Enthusiast Paste/12.8 W/mK)
ThermalrightThermalright TF7

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
Arctic MX-4
Thermalright TF7 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Enthusiast Paste/12.8 W/mK)
Thermalright TF7
BrandArcticThermalright
ModelArctic MX-4 , MX-4TF7
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-34%12.8 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubes2g and 8g syringe
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)Mainstream CPU/GPU
Safety NotesNoneElectrically non-conductive, non-corrosive per manufacturer
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-4Thermalright TF7
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