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Arctic MX-6 vs Corsair XTM50: Comparison
Arctic MX-6 and Corsair XTM50 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-6 at 8.5 W/mK, Corsair XTM50 at 13.5 W/mK, 37% in favour of Corsair XTM50. They match on 5 other specifications, including electrical conductivity, safety notes and pump-out resistance.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Carbon-Based | Metal-Oxide (zinc oxide, per Corsair) |
| Brand | Arctic | Corsair |
| Model | Arctic MX-6 , MX-6 | Corsair XTM50 , XTM50 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.5 W/mK-37% | 13.5 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 2g / 4g / 8g / 20g tubes | 5g tube with applicator |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds) | High-end CPU/GPU |
| Reapplication Interval | 8+ years | Verify manufacturer-rated interval |
| Safety Notes | None | None |
| Pump-Out Resistance | High | High |
| Curing | Non-Curing | Non-Curing |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |