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Arctic MX-6 vs Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK: Comparison
Arctic MX-6 and Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-6 at 8.5 W/mK, Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK at 5 W/mK, 41% in favour of Arctic MX-6. They match on electrical conductivity and pump-out resistance.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Arctic | Phobya |
| Model | Arctic MX-6 , MX-6 | Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mk |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.5 W/mK | 5 W/mK-41% |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 2g / 4g / 8g / 20g tubes | 15 x 15 x 4mm, sold as a single piece; also available in other sizes up to 120x20mm strips |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds) | Mainstream CPU/GPU; Phobya also markets it for VRAM, VRM, and North/Southbridge cooling |
| Pump-Out Resistance | High | High |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Pad |
| Spec Score | 6.8 | 5.8 |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic MX-6 | Phobya Thermal Pad Ultra 5W/mK |
|---|---|---|
| Performance-PCs | View on Performance-PCs | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
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