Next-Gen Cooling: Coracer’s Graphene Pad for AMD AM5 Beats Liquid Metal

Chinese manufacturer Coracer has introduced a new version of its GPE-01 graphene thermal pad, now compatible with AMD's AM5 socket. Initially made for Intel LGA1851 and LGA1700 CPUs, this update brings Coracer's high-performance cooling solution to the latest Ryzen processors.

The new GPE-01 pad measures 32 x 32 mm, making it a perfect fit for the integrated heat spreader (IHS) of AM5 chips. It has a square shape that doesn't extend beyond the CPU edges and is coated with an insulating layer to prevent any electrical short circuits between the CPU and the graphene.

Incredible Performance Claims

According to Coracer, the pad combines graphene and silicon to reach thermal conductivity levels up to 130 W/m·K. That’s nearly twice the performance of Thermal Grizzly’s liquid metal Conductonaut, and over 17 times better than Arctic MX-6 thermal paste. It even outperforms the Honeywell PTM7950 phase-change pad by a factor of 15.

While these numbers are impressive, such claims should be taken with caution. Manufacturers have a history of overhyping thermal conductivity, and independent reviews of the AM5 version are currently unavailable.

Durability & Availability

Coracer claims the GPE-01 pad can last up to 10 years — significantly longer than traditional thermal pastes, which tend to dry out or degrade over time. Its solid form factor also means it won't leak like some thermal gels.

Pricing and global availability are currently unknown, but the Intel-compatible version is available for around $15 on Taobao. If these performance claims hold up, this could be a serious game-changer for PC enthusiasts.