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Arctic Silver 5 vs Arctic TP-4: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and Arctic TP-4 differ on recommended use: Arctic Silver 5 at Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU, Arctic TP-4 at Mainstream CPU/GPU, Laptop-Thin-GPU (RAM, chipsets, GPUs, consoles, laptops).
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 120x20mm or 100x100mm sheets, 0.5mm/1mm/1.5mm thickness, 1 or 4-pad packs |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | Mainstream CPU/GPU, Laptop-Thin-GPU (RAM, chipsets, GPUs, consoles, laptops) |
| Safety Notes | Requires ~200-hour burn-in period to reach rated performance | Electrically insulating (volume resistance 1.52x10^13 ohm-cm, breakdown voltage 8620 V/mil), non-adhesive, UL 94 V-0 flammability rated, dielectric constant 7.2 @1MHz |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Pad |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Arctic Silver 5 | Arctic TP-4 |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic Store | View on Arctic Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.



