Do CPUs come with thermal paste?

Will you need to invest in a premium thermal paste when you purchase a brand new CPU?
Arctic's MX-6 is the company's flagship thermal paste solution for PC components.

Is thermal paste supposed to cover the whole CPU, or is it fine if it covers around 50%+ in a circle/oval fashion in the middle of the CPU? - Quora

Do All CPU Coolers Need Thermal Paste?

Do CPUs Come With Thermal Paste? (And how to apply it properly)

Do Intel Processors Come With Coolers And Thermal Paste? - Computer Info Bits

Do CPUs come with thermal paste?

CPU Thermal Paste Guide - What is CPU Thermal Grease?

Optimal CPU Thermal Paste Application Guide

DeepCool LS720 Review (Page 2 of 4)

How to Apply Thermal Paste To A CPU: 2024 Guide - GadgetMates

How to Apply Thermal Paste To A CPU: 2024 Guide - GadgetMates

What Should Good and Bad Thermal Paste Look Like on CPU? — Kooling Monster

Will replacing Pre-Applied thermal paste on AIO liquid cooler make the CPU run cooler (YES IT WILL)