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Arctic MX-5 vs Zalman ZM-STG2: Comparison

Arctic MX-5 and Zalman ZM-STG2 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-5 at 8.5 W/mK, Zalman ZM-STG2 at 4.1 W/mK, 52% in favour of Arctic MX-5. They match on 4 other specifications, including electrical conductivity, reapplication interval and safety notes.

Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
ArcticArctic MX-5
Zalman ZM-STG2 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Long-Running Budget Staple)
ZalmanZalman ZM-STG2

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-5 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Reformulated Low-Viscosity Successor to MX-4)
Arctic MX-5
Zalman ZM-STG2 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Long-Running Budget Staple)
Zalman ZM-STG2
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based
BrandArcticZalman
ModelArctic MX-5Zalman ZM-STG2
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK4.1 W/mK-52%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g, 20g3.5g syringe
Recommended UseCPU/GPU/Console CoolersGeneral CPU Cooling
Reapplication IntervalNot consistently publishedNot consistently published
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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