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Arctic MX-5 vs Deepcool Z5: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Deepcool Z5 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, Deepcool Z5 at 1.46 W/mK, 83% in favour of Arctic MX-5. They match on 5 other specifications, including electrical conductivity, reapplication interval and safety notes.

Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
ArcticArctic MX-5
Deepcool Z5 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic/Non-Conductive/1.46 W/mK/General-Purpose Entry Paste)
DeepcoolDeepcool Z5

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Deepcool Z5 (Metal Oxide/Ceramic/Non-Conductive/1.46 W/mK/General-Purpose Entry Paste)
Deepcool Z5
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedMetal Oxide/Ceramic
BrandArcticDeepcool
ModelArctic MX-5Deepcool Z5
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK1.46 W/mK-83%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g3g/7g
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersGeneral-Purpose CPU Cooling
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedNot consistently published
Safety NotesNoneNone
CuringNon-CuringNon-Curing
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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