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Arctic MX-7 vs Deepcool EK720-XL-2.0: Comparison

Arctic MX-7 and Deepcool EK720-XL-2.0 differ on recommended use: Arctic MX-7 at Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops), Deepcool EK720-XL-2.0 at Laptop-Thin-GPU (marketed for laptops, graphics cards and game consoles).

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-7 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/ULTIMATE Performance Successor to MX-6)
Arctic MX-7
Deepcool EK720-XL-2.0 (Thermal Pad/Non-Conductive/6.0 W/mK/Laptop-GPU Pad)
Deepcool EK720-XL-2.0
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g tubes; 4g also sold bundled with 6x MX Cleaner wipes120 x 120 mm sheet, 2.0 mm thickness (also sold in 0.5/1.0/1.5mm thicknesses and L/XS sizes)
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops)Laptop-Thin-GPU (marketed for laptops, graphics cards and game consoles)
Safety NotesNon-conductive and non-capacitive; volume resistivity 1.7x10^12 ohm-cm, breakdown voltage 4.2 kV/mmKeep away from small children and pets; not for internal consumption
Density2.9 g/cm33.4 g/cm3
MaterialCarbon-BasedNot officially disclosed by Deepcool beyond a gray thermal pad material
Operating Temperature-50C to 250C continuous use temperature-40°C to +200°C
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad
Min Operating Temp-50 C-40 C
Max Operating Temp250 C200 C

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-7Deepcool EK720-XL-2.0
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