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ASRock AMD A520 Socket AM4 Micro ATX DDR4-SDRAM Motherboard
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ASRock AMD A520 Socket AM4 Micro ATX DDR4-SDRAM Motherboard

Bottom line: The ASRock AMD A520 Socket AM4 Micro ATX DDR4-SDRAM Motherboard: Socket AM4 with AMD A520 chipset supports Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series desktop CPUs; main trade-off: A520 chipset blocks CPU overclocking, even on unlocked Ryzen chips.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Socket AM4 with AMD A520 chipset supports Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series desktop CPUs
  • ✓ HDMI output handles 4K at 60Hz from a Ryzen APU's integrated graphics
  • ✓ Compact Micro ATX board fits small mini-tower and budget builds
  • ✓ DDR4 support keeps memory costs low for entry-level Ryzen systems

Cons

  • ✗ A520 chipset blocks CPU overclocking, even on unlocked Ryzen chips
  • ✗ DDR4-only board with no DDR5 memory support
  • ✗ PCIe 3.0 only, lacks PCIe 4.0 GPU and SSD bandwidth
  • ✗ Micro ATX form factor limits RAM and expansion slot count

Manufacturer description

Asrock is a Micro ATX motherboard with AMD A520 chipset. It supports the most recent HDMI 4K 60Hz graphics output specification. With the larger bandwidth and increased frame rate, the motion on your screen becomes more fluid and less blurry.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ASRock AMD A520 Socket AM4 Micro ATX DDR4-SDRAM Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the motherboards category. ASRock's motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for motherboards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

BrandASRock
USB 2.02
PlatformAndroid
CPU ModelAMD A Series
CPU SocketSocket AM4
Model Name90-MXBE60-A0UAYZ
Unit Count1 count
Chipset TypeAMD A520
Model Number90-MXBE60-A0UAYZ
Mfr Part Number90-MXBE60-A0UAYZ
Number of Ports13
Total Usb Ports9
Processor SocketSocket AM4
Total PCIe Ports4
Total SATA Ports4
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Memory Clock Speed1 GHz
Compatible ProcessorsAMD A Series
RAM Memory TechnologyDDR4
S/PDIF Connector TypeOptical

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