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Arctic MX-6 vs Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m: Comparison

Arctic MX-6 and Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-6 at 8.5 W/mK, Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m at 17 W/mK, 50% in favour of Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and pump-out resistance.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-6 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Best Overall Value/8+ Year Longevity)
Arctic MX-6
Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/17 W/mK)
Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based Pad
BrandArcticFujipoly
ModelArctic MX-6 , MX-6Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m , Ultra Extreme XR-m
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK-50%17 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g / 4g / 8g / 20g tubes100x15mm and 60x50mm sheets, 0.5/1.0/1.5mm thickness
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds)High-end CPU/GPU (GPU VRAM/VRM and console cooling)
Reapplication Interval8+ yearsLong-term stable, not a wear item
Safety NotesNoneNone
Pump-Out ResistanceHighHigh
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad
Spec Score6.86.6

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