AMD Ryzen Gets Game-Changing Graphene Thermal Pads: Record-Spec Claims!
Coracer has announced its GPE-01 thermal interface material (TIM) pads, compatible with AMD's AM5 socket CPUs (like Ryzen 7000/9000 series). The big selling points? A potential 10-year lifespan and extremely high thermal conductivity. These square pads (32x32mm) are shaped to match the Ryzen heat spreaders and use a graphene-silicon composite material. An insulating layer prevents electrical shorts.
Coracer states the thermal conductivity is a whopping 130 W/m·K. If these numbers hold up, it would blow common solutions out of the water:
- Roughly double the performance of liquid metal like Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut (73 W/m·K).
- About 15 times better than phase-change pads like Honeywell PTM7950 (8.5 W/m·K).
- Around 17 times more effective than top traditional pastes like Thermal Grizzly KryoSheet or Arctic MX-6 (7.5 W/m·K).
Experts sound a note of caution: Claims like this demand independent testing. While pure graphene has incredible thermal properties, real-world performance in composite materials can differ. The 10-year lifespan seems more plausible though, as pads are generally more stable than thermal pastes, which can dry out over time.
Similar GPE-01 pads for Intel LGA1700/LGA1851 sockets were previously launched by Segotep. Pricing for the AM5 version hasn't been announced yet, but the Intel model goes for around $15 on Chinese marketplaces, which might be a good indicator.
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