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Arctic MX-5 vs Thermalright TF9: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Thermalright TF9 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, Thermalright TF9 at 14 W/mK, 39% in favour of Thermalright TF9. 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 TF9 (Non-Conductive/14 W/mK/Compact 1.5g Tube)
ThermalrightThermalright TF9

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Thermalright TF9 (Non-Conductive/14 W/mK/Compact 1.5g Tube)
Thermalright TF9
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-39%14 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g1.5g tube
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersMainstream CPU/GPU
Safety NotesNoneNon-toxic, non-electrically conductive
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-5Thermalright TF9
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