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.

Does this already have thermal paste applied to it? This is a Ryzen 5 that had a CPU cooler with it. Tell me if I need to send other pics : r/AMDHelp

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

Did I apply my thermal paste right? I'm having so many issues with my new build. : r/computers

Thermal paste on wrong side of CPU : r/PcBuild

CPU Thermal Paste Guide - What is CPU Thermal Grease?

How To Apply Thermal Paste To CPU and GPU - step-by-step application

Is Pre-applied Thermal Paste on CPU Good Enough in 2023? — Kooling Monster

Is this design (dots) for thermal paste normal/intended? 3 other 3700X CPUs had a completely filled square instead. : r/Amd

Estimate How Much Thermal Paste You Need on CPU/GPU With a Calculator — Kooling Monster