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MSI

MSI A520M PRO-VH AMD motherboard Ryzen 5 5600 65W 3.5 GHz

SKU CH-Z96C-7V4CN

A520 micro-ATX board with Ryzen 5 5600 six-core processor at 3.5 GHz, 65 W, 32 MB L3 cache and DDR4 up to 4600 MT/s

  • ProcessorRyzen 5000 Series
  • 6-core Ryzen 5 5600 delivers strong multi-thread performance at 65 W TDP
  • 32 MB L3 cache plus 3 MB L2 cache speeds up data access for demanding workloads
  • A520 chipset supports DDR4 memory up to 4600 MHz via A-XMP OC mode
  • SATA 6 Gb/s and USB 3.0 ports provide fast storage and peripheral connectivity
  • Windows 11 ready out of the box for modern OS compatibility

AMD A520 micro-ATX board with Ryzen 5 5600

This bundle pairs an A520 chipset motherboard in micro-ATX form factor with a six-core Ryzen 5 5600 processor. The CPU runs at a 3.5 GHz base clock and carries a 65 W TDP with 32 MB of L3 cache. No integrated graphics are present, so a discrete card is required for display output. Windows 11 compatibility is confirmed.

Suits budget AM4 builds with a dedicated GPU

The board targets builders who already own or plan to add a separate graphics card and want a straightforward AM4 foundation. It is not intended for systems that rely on processor graphics, nor for users who need multiple full-speed expansion slots. Overclocking headroom is limited by the A520 chipset design.

DDR4 memory support up to 4600 MT/s by A-XMP

Four DDR4 slots accept speeds from 1866 MT/s at JEDEC defaults up to 4600 MT/s when using A-XMP OC MODE with a single-rank single-DIMM-per-channel configuration. Two-rank modules top out at 3866 MT/s under the same profile. Choose memory kits that match the desired speed tier and rank layout.

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Price $243.99
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Specifications

Processor
ProcessorRyzen 5000 Series

Questions about this item

What comes in the MSI A520M PRO-VH combo box and what must I buy separately?

The box contains the micro-ATX motherboard and the Ryzen 5 5600 processor. You must supply DDR4 memory, a graphics card, storage drives and a CPU cooler.

Should I pick DDR4 3200 JEDEC or aim for 4600 via A-XMP for this 65 W 6-core CPU?

JEDEC 3200 works out of the box; A-XMP profiles up to 4600 are supported with single-rank modules, while dual-rank tops out at 3866.

How does the 3.5 GHz base clock and 65 W TDP translate to daily performance on this A520 board?

The 6-core Vermeer chip holds 3.5 GHz base within its 65 W envelope, giving steady multi-thread throughput for productivity and gaming without heavy cooling.

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