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Arctic Silver 5 vs ID-Cooling Frost X25: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and ID-Cooling Frost X25 separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, ID-Cooling Frost X25 at 10.5 W/mK, 15% in favour of ID-Cooling Frost X25. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Metal-Based | Silicone-Based |
| Brand | Arctic Silver | ID-Cooling |
| Model | Arctic Silver 5 | Frost X25 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK-15% | 10.5 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 2g or 4g syringe |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | Mainstream CPU/GPU |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |