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Arctic Silver 5 vs Kingpin Cooling Kingpin KPx: Comparison
Arctic Silver 5 and Kingpin Cooling Kingpin KPx separate most on thermal conductivity: Arctic Silver 5 at 8.9 W/mK, Kingpin Cooling Kingpin KPx at 10 W/mK, 11% in favour of Kingpin Cooling Kingpin KPx. They match on electrical conductivity and paste segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Compound Type | Metal-Based | High-Performance Compound |
| Brand | Arctic Silver | Kingpin Cooling |
| Model | Arctic Silver 5 | Kingpin KPx , KPx |
| Thermal Conductivity | 8.9 W/mK-11% | 10 W/mK |
| Electrical Conductivity | Insulating | Insulating |
| Package Size | 3.5g syringe (also 12g) | 1.5g / 3g syringe |
| Recommended Use | Mainstream CPU/GPU, High-end CPU/GPU | High-end CPU/GPU (extreme overclocking and benching) |
| Reapplication Interval | Periodic reapplication recommended due to curing/drying behavior | Verify manufacturer-rated interval |
| Safety Notes | Requires ~200-hour burn-in period to reach rated performance | None |
| Paste Segment | Standard Paste | Standard Paste |