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Arctic MX-5 vs Thermalright TF4: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Thermalright TF4 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, Thermalright TF4 at 9.5 W/mK, 11% in favour of Thermalright TF4. They match on compound type, electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Thermalright TF4 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Entry Paste/9.5 W/mK)
ThermalrightThermalright TF4

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Thermalright TF4 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Budget Entry Paste/9.5 W/mK)
Thermalright TF4
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedCarbon-Based
BrandArcticThermalright
ModelArctic MX-5Thermalright TF4
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-11%9.5 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g1.5g tube
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersMainstream CPU/GPU
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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