best thermal paste 2026

Arctic MX-7 vs Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut — Which Thermal Paste to Buy in 2026

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Arctic just released the MX-7 and it is one of the highest-performing pastes you can buy. Versus the longtime favorite Kryonaut the real difference is 1 to 3 degrees. The MX-7 is the better value and easier to apply. Kryonaut keeps a slight edge under extreme overclocking. Honest comparison inside.

Thermal Paste — Does Brand Matter and How to Apply It Correctly

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The difference between a good thermal paste and a great one is 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. The difference between correctly and incorrectly applied good paste is 10 to 15 degrees. Master the technique first. Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut leads in peak conductivity at 12.5 W/mK. Arctic MX-6 carries an 8-year performance guarantee and is better for sustained high-load systems. Arctic MX-4 performs within 2 degrees of both at half the price. A pea-sized dot in the center of the CPU — no spreading required. Read the full guide.