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Arctic MX-7 vs Corsair XTM70: Comparison

Arctic MX-7 and Corsair XTM70 differ on package size: Arctic MX-7 at 2g, 4g, 8g tubes; 4g also sold bundled with 6x MX Cleaner wipes, Corsair XTM70 at 3g syringe w/ applicator stencil. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-7 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/ULTIMATE Performance Successor to MX-6)
Arctic MX-7
Corsair XTM70 (Hybrid/Non-Conductive/Corsair's Most Advanced Non-Liquid-Metal Compound)
Corsair XTM70
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g tubes; 4g also sold bundled with 6x MX Cleaner wipes3g syringe w/ applicator stencil
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops)High-end CPU/GPU, Extreme Overclocking (250W+ TDP)
Safety NotesNon-conductive and non-capacitive; volume resistivity 1.7x10^12 ohm-cm, breakdown voltage 4.2 kV/mmDespite "liquid metal" reputation online, confirmed non-conductive by Corsair
Paste SegmentStandard PasteStandard Paste

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-7Corsair XTM70
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