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Arctic Silver 5 vs Arctic TP-3: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and Arctic TP-3 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, Arctic TP-3 at 6.2 W/mK, 30% in favour of Arctic Silver 5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Metal-Based | Silicone-Based Pad |
| Brand | Arctic Silver | Arctic |
| Model | Arctic Silver 5 | Arctic TP-3 , TP-3 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK | 6.2 W/mK-30% |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 100x100mm and 200x100mm sheets, 0.5/1.0/1.5mm, stackable |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | Mainstream CPU/GPU (general-purpose gap-filling) |
| Reapplication Interval | Periodic reapplication recommended due to curing/drying behavior | Long-term stable, not a wear item |
| Safety Notes | Requires ~200-hour burn-in period to reach rated performance | None |
| Pump-Out Resistance | Medium | High |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Pad |