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Arctic Silver 5 vs Innovation Cooling IC Graphite: Comparison

Arctic Silver 5 and Innovation Cooling IC Graphite separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, Innovation Cooling IC Graphite at 35 W/mK, 75% in favour of Innovation Cooling IC Graphite.

Arctic Silver 5 (Metal-Based/Non-Conductive/8.9 W/mK/200-Hour Cure Period)
ArcticArctic Silver 5
Innovation Cooling IC Graphite (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Solid Graphite Pad/Reusable Sheet TIM)
InnovationInnovation Cooling IC Graphite

Specs

Specification
Arctic Silver 5 (Metal-Based/Non-Conductive/8.9 W/mK/200-Hour Cure Period)
Arctic Silver 5
Innovation Cooling IC Graphite (Carbon-Based/Non-Conductive/Solid Graphite Pad/Reusable Sheet TIM)
Innovation Cooling IC Graphite
Compound TypeMetal-BasedCarbon-Based (Solid Graphite Sheet)
BrandArctic SilverInnovation Cooling
ModelArctic Silver 5Innovation Cooling IC Graphite
Thermal Conductivity8.9 W/mK-75%35 W/mK
Electrical ConductivityInsulatingInsulating
Package Size3.5g syringe (also 12g)Pre-cut pads: 30x30mm, 40x40mm, 90x90mm
Recommended UseMainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPUDelidded CPUs, Thin-Gap GPU/Laptop Cooling
Reapplication IntervalPeriodic reapplication recommended due to curing/drying behaviorReusable; avoids pump-out by design
Safety NotesRequires ~200-hour burn-in period to reach rated performanceNone
Pump-Out ResistanceMediumHigh
Paste SegmentStandard PastePad

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