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Arctic Silver 5 vs Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m at 17 W/mK, 48% in favour of Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Metal-Based | Silicone-Based Pad |
| Brand | Arctic Silver | Fujipoly |
| Model | Arctic Silver 5 | Fujipoly Ultra Extreme XR-m , Ultra Extreme XR-m |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK-48% | 17 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 100x15mm and 60x50mm sheets, 0.5/1.0/1.5mm thickness |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | High-end CPU/GPU (GPU VRAM/VRM and console cooling) |
| 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 |
| Spec Score | 6.0 | 6.6 |