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Arctic MX-6 vs Zalman ZM-STG2: Comparison

Arctic MX-6 and Zalman ZM-STG2 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic MX-6 at 8.5 W/mK, Zalman ZM-STG2 at 4.1 W/mK, 52% in favour of Arctic MX-6. They match on electrical conductivity, safety notes and paste segment.

Arctic MX-6 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Best Overall Value/8+ Year Longevity)
ArcticArctic MX-6
Zalman ZM-STG2 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Long-Running Budget Staple)
ZalmanZalman ZM-STG2

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-6 (Carbon-Based/8.5 W/mK/Non-Conductive/Best Overall Value/8+ Year Longevity)
Arctic MX-6
Zalman ZM-STG2 (Silicone-Based/Non-Conductive/Long-Running Budget Staple)
Zalman ZM-STG2
Compound TypeCarbon-BasedSilicone-Based
BrandArcticZalman
ModelArctic MX-6 , MX-6Zalman ZM-STG2
Thermal Conductivity8.5 W/mK4.1 W/mK-52%
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g / 4g / 8g / 20g tubes3.5g syringe
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (mainstream to upper-mid builds)General CPU Cooling
Reapplication Interval8+ yearsNot consistently published
Safety NotesNoneNone
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

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