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Arctic MX-4 vs Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad: Comparison

Arctic MX-4 and Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-4 at 8.5 W/mK, Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad at 3 W/mK, 65% 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
Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
WakefieldWakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-4 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Proven Budget Legacy Pick/98,000+ Positive Reviews)
Arctic MX-4
Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/3 W/mK)
Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based Pad
BrandArcticWakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette)
ModelArctic MX-4 , MX-4PL-1-3-1016-H
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK3 W/mK-65%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size4g / 8g / 20g / 45g tubes101.6 x 101.6 x 1mm sheet
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU (builds on a tight budget)Mainstream CPU/GPU and general electronics gap filling
Reapplication IntervalUp to 8 yearsNo reapplication needed; reusable silicone sheet
Safety NotesNoneNon-conductive silicone pad; no special handling precautions required
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-4Wakefield Thermal (Wakefield-Vette) Wakefield Solutions PL-1-3-1016-H Thermal Pad
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