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Arctic MX-5 vs Zalman ZM-STC10: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Zalman ZM-STC10 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, Zalman ZM-STC10 at 11.5 W/mK, 26% in favour of Zalman ZM-STC10. 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
Zalman ZM-STC10 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/2g Syringe/11.5 W/mK)
ZalmanZalman ZM-STC10

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Zalman ZM-STC10 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/2g Syringe/11.5 W/mK)
Zalman ZM-STC10
BrandArcticZalman
ModelArctic MX-5ZM-STC10
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-26%11.5 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g2g syringe (110 x 23 x 14mm)
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersMainstream CPU/GPU
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-5Zalman ZM-STC10
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