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Arctic MX-5 vs Thermalright Odyssey: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Thermalright Odyssey separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, Thermalright Odyssey at 12.8 W/mK, 34% in favour of Thermalright Odyssey. They match on electrical conductivity and safety notes.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Thermalright Odyssey (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/12.8 W/mK)
Thermalright Odyssey
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based Pad
BrandArcticThermalright
ModelArctic MX-5Thermalright Odyssey , Odyssey
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-34%12.8 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g85x45mm (0.5/1.0/1.5/2.0mm), also 120x120mm and 120x20mm sheets
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersMainstream CPU/GPU (GPU, RAM and SSD gap-filling)
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedLong-term stable, not a wear item
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

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