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Arctic MX-5 vs Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro at 6.0 W/mK, 29% in favour of Arctic MX-5.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/6.0 W/mK/Ultra-Soft Conforming Pad)
Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based Pad
BrandArcticThermal Grizzly
ModelArctic MX-5Thermal Grizzly Minus Pad Pro
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK6.0 W/mK-29%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20gSold in cuttable sheet sizes and thicknesses (0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0/3.0mm)
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersMainstream CPU/GPU
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedReusable; no reapplication needed unless physically damaged
Safety NotesNoneCut to size with scissors; non-conductive
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

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