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Arctic MX-7 vs Honeywell PTM7950: Comparison

Arctic MX-7 and Honeywell PTM7950 differ on recommended use: Arctic MX-7 at Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops), Honeywell PTM7950 at Laptop-Thin-GPU (and builds needing reapplication-free long-term use).

Specs

Specification
Arctic MX-7 (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/ULTIMATE Performance Successor to MX-6)
Arctic MX-7
Honeywell PTM7950 (Phase-Change Pad/Non-Conductive/Reapplication-Free for Repeated Thermal Cycles)
Honeywell PTM7950
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size2g, 4g, 8g tubes; 4g also sold bundled with 6x MX Cleaner wipesSheet/pad cut to size (sold by area, not weight)
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU (marketed for CPUs, GPUs, consoles and laptops)Laptop-Thin-GPU (and builds needing reapplication-free long-term use)
Safety NotesNon-conductive and non-capacitive; volume resistivity 1.7x10^12 ohm-cm, breakdown voltage 4.2 kV/mmSolid at room temperature; softens at operating temperature; different application method than paste
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

Price comparison

RetailerArctic MX-7Honeywell PTM7950
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