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Arctic MX-5 vs Thermalright TF8: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Thermalright TF8 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, Thermalright TF8 at 13.8 W/mK, 38% in favour of Thermalright TF8. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
ArcticArctic MX-5
Thermalright TF8 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/High-Density Filler Paste/13.8 W/mK)
ThermalrightThermalright TF8

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Thermalright TF8 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/High-Density Filler Paste/13.8 W/mK)
Thermalright TF8
BrandArcticThermalright
ModelArctic MX-5TF8
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-38%13.8 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g1.2g, 2g, 5.8g, 12.8g syringe options
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersHigh-end CPU/GPU
Safety NotesNoneElectrically non-conductive, harmless per manufacturer
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-5Thermalright TF8
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