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Arctic MX-6 vs Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme: Comparison
Arctic MX-6 and Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-6 at 8.5 W/mK, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme at 73 W/mK, 88% in favour of Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Carbon-Based | Liquid Metal |
| Brand | Arctic | Thermal Grizzly |
| Model | Arctic MX-6 , MX-6 | Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme , Conductonaut Extreme |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.5 W/mK-88% | 73 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Conductive |
| Package Size | 2g / 4g / 8g / 20g tubes | 1g syringe |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds) | Delidded-Direct-Die (GPU and vertical mounting) |
| Reapplication Interval | 8+ years | Long-lasting once applied |
| Safety Notes | None | Liquid metal: electrically conductive; do not use near exposed aluminum or bare-die edges |
| Pump-Out Resistance | High | High |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Liquid Metal |
| Spec Score | 6.8 | 4.9 |