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Arctic Silver 5 vs Deepcool EK720-XL-2.0: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and Deepcool EK720-XL-2.0 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, Deepcool EK720-XL-2.0 at 6.0 W/mK, 33% in favour of Arctic Silver 5.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK | 6.0 W/mK-33% |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 120 x 120 mm sheet, 2.0 mm thickness (also sold in 0.5/1.0/1.5mm thicknesses and L/XS sizes) |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | Laptop-Thin-GPU (marketed for laptops, graphics cards and game consoles) |
| Safety Notes | Requires ~200-hour burn-in period to reach rated performance | Keep away from small children and pets; not for internal consumption |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Pad |