AMD · 2020
A520
The A520 is an AMD chipset for AM4 motherboards, released in 2020. It provides PCIe 3.0 connectivity and 6 chipset lanes.
The A520 is an entry-level chipset from AMD, launched in 2020 for the AM4 platform. It belongs to the Promontory family and is designed for mainstream desktop builds. Key technical attributes include PCIe 3.0 support with a total of 6 chipset lanes, and 4 SATA III ports. The chipset has a TDP of 5.8 W. It does not support ECC memory and does not allow CPU overclocking. The A520 is intended for motherboards with the AM4 socket, compatible with AMD Ryzen processors. It is suited for systems where overclocking is not required, offering basic connectivity for standard storage and expansion needs.
Specifications
| Socket unverified | AM4 |
|---|---|
| Platform unverified | AM4 |
| TDP unverified | 5.8 W |
| PCIe version unverified | PCIe 3.0 |
| Total PCIe lanes (chipset) unverified | 6 |
| ECC memory support unverified | No |
| SATA III ports unverified | 4 |
| CPU overclocking unverified | No |
| Release year unverified | 2020 |
| Notes unverified | Promontory |