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Arctic MX-7 vs Arctic TP-3: Comparison

Arctic MX-7 and Arctic TP-3 differ on recommended use: Arctic MX-7 at Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops), Arctic TP-3 at Mainstream CPU/GPU (general-purpose gap-filling).

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-7 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/ULTIMATE Performance Successor to MX-6)
Arctic MX-7
Arctic TP-3 (Silicone-Based Pad/Non-Conductive/Commonly Cited ~6.2 W/mK)
Arctic TP-3
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g tubes; 4g also sold bundled with 6x MX Cleaner wipes100x100mm and 200x100mm sheets, 0.5/1.0/1.5mm, stackable
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops)Mainstream CPU/GPU (general-purpose gap-filling)
Safety NotesNon-conductive and non-capacitive; volume resistivity 1.7x10^12 ohm-cm, breakdown voltage 4.2 kV/mmNone
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-7Arctic TP-3
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AmazonView on Amazon
Best BuyView on Best Buy

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