Arctic MX-4 vs MX-6 vs MX-7 Thermal Paste Review


Good, better, Arctic MX-7! Thermal pastes such as Arctic MX-4 and MX-6 are among the most popular thermal pastes on the market. Now the manufacturer is launching the new MX-7 thermal paste, which promises even better cooling performance and optimized application. But will it succeed in outperforming its predecessors MX-4 and MX-6? We’ll find out that and much more after the comprehensive thermal paste comparison and the Arctic MX-4 vs MX-5 vs MX-6 comparison in today’s Arctic MX-7 review.

Thanks for the support …

Thanks for the support to Paul2ooo and the manufacturer Arctic.

The Arctic MX-7 has a recommended retail price of 14.49 Euro (2g), 15.99 Euro (4g), and 20.99 Euro (8g) at market launch (01/2026).

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The delivery of the Arctic MX-7 …

The Arctic MX-7 was delivered in a well-padded envelope. This ensured that all the pastes arrived undamaged. The pastes themselves are packed in a high-quality cardboard box to prevent damage.

This is included in the delivery package …

Our delivery included various sizes of the new paste. We received a 2-gram tube, a 4-gram tube, a 4-gram tube with 6× MX Cleaner, and an 8-gram tube of MX-7 paste. In addition to the MX-7 and MX-4, an 8-gram tube of MX-6 was also used for comparison purposes.

One positive aspect worth mentioning is that Arctic continues to offer different container sizes. This allows the manufacturer to appeal to occasional users as well as system builders and enthusiasts who regularly maintain or upgrade their systems. The version with included MX cleaners is particularly practical for everyday use and saves on additional cleaning solutions.

Arctic MX-7 technical specifications …