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Arctic Silver 5 vs EVGA Frostbite 2: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and EVGA Frostbite 2 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, EVGA Frostbite 2 at 1.6 W/mK, 82% in favour of Arctic Silver 5. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Metal-Based | Manufacturer does not publish composition (pending verification) |
| Brand | Arctic Silver | EVGA |
| Model | Arctic Silver 5 | EVGA Frostbite 2 (400-TG-TM01-BR) |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK | 1.6 W/mK-82% |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 2.5g tube |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | Mainstream CPU/GPU |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |