ASUS PRIME A520M-K
The current ASUS PRIME A520M-K price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
ASUS · MOBO · AM4
Retailer photo of ASUS PRIME A520M-K (Micro ATX). View this offer in Where to buy
Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt CAD 213 the ASUS PRIME A520M-K is priced in line with its CAD 213 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
ASUS PRIME A520M-K: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
1 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS PRIME A520M-K (Micro ATX) | Newegg | New | CAD 213 | 11 | 2026-10-29 | View offer → |
| ASUS PRIME A520M-KMultiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#641 of 703 graded motherboards
- #638 ASRockASRock A520M-ITX 20
- #639 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-A 20
- #640 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-A II 20
- #641 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-K 20
- #642 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-R 20
- #643 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WIFI 20
- #644 GigabyteGigabyte A520M DS3H V2 20
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#651 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #648 ASUSASUS PRIME H610M-E 12
- #649 ASRockASRock X570D4U-2L2T 11
- #650 ASRockASRock X570D4U 11
- #651 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-K 11
- #652 GigabyteGigabyte H610M S2H DDR4 11
- #653 ASUSASUS STRIX Z270i GAMING 11
- #654 ASUSASUS B760M-AYW PRO WIFI 11
Performance Gaming Build
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#673 of 685 graded motherboards
- #670 ASUSASUS PRIME B760M-F 47
- #671 MSIMSI PRO B760M-P 47
- #672 ASUSASUS PRIME H310M-E R2.0 47
- #673 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-K 44
- #674 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-R 44
- #675 GigabyteGigabyte A520M DS3H V2 42
- #676 ASUSASUS H110M-K 42
Value Gaming Build
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#670 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #667 MSIMSI PRO-H610M-E-DDR4 5
- #668 GigabyteGigabyte A520M DS3H V2 5
- #669 MSIMSI MEG X870E UNIFY-X MAX 5
- #670 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-K 5
- #671 MSIMSI MEG X870E GODLIKE MAX 5
- #672 MSIMSI B360 GAMING PLUS 4
- #673 ASUSASUS PRIME H610M-K ARGB 4
Performance Workstation
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#663 of 680 graded motherboards
- #660 ASUSASUS PRIME B560M-K 8
- #661 ASRockASRock A520M-HDV 7
- #662 ASRockASRock A520M-ITX 7
- #663 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-K 7
- #664 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-R 7
- #665 GigabyteGigabyte A520M K V2 1.0 7
- #666 GigabyteGigabyte A520M S2H 7
Value Workstation
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#677 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #674 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-R 1
- #675 ASUSASUS PRIME B360M-K 1
- #676 MSIMSI B365M PRO-VH 1
- #677 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-K 1
- #678 ASRockASRock A320M-HDV 1
- #679 GigabyteGigabyte GA-H97-D3H 1
- #680 GigabyteGIGABYTE X870E EAGLE WIFI7 1
Performance Small-Case Fit
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#289 of 703 graded motherboards
- #286 MSIMSI PRO B650-P WIFI 56
- #287 ASUSASUS PRIME B760M-F 56
- #288 MSIMSI PRO B760M-P 56
- #289 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-K 55
- #290 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-R 55
- #291 ASUSASUS TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WIFI 55
- #292 GigabyteGigabyte A520M DS3H V2 55
Value Small-Case Fit
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#570 of 727 currently priced motherboards
- #567 ASUSASUS STRIX B360-I GAMING 13
- #568 GigabyteGigabyte B760 AORUS ELITE 13
- #569 MSIMSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK WIFI 13
- #570 ASUSASUS PRIME A520M-K 13
- #571 ASUSASUS Strix X470-F Gaming 13
- #572 ASUSASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX 13
- #573 MSIMSI Z270 GAMING M7 13
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What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value11 | Higher capability ASROCK X870 Challenger WIFI 56 +340% capability · +12% price | Higher Value with current priorities ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi 100 +280% capability · -11% price |
| Gaming BuildScenario capability | GradeD Value5 | Higher capability ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI W S 82 +111% capability · +12% price | Higher Value with current priorities ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi A 83 +100% capability · -11% price |
| WorkstationScenario capability | GradeD Value1 | Higher capability Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX A 38 +1171% capability | Higher Value with current priorities ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi B 58 +1057% capability · -11% price |
| Small-Case FitScenario capability | GradeD Value13 | Higher capability ASRock A620AI WiFi S 76 +74% capability · -16% price | Higher Value with current priorities Gigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF C 95 +38% capability · -6% price |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming Build is your main prioritygraded D for Gaming Build on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallycompeting products deliver so much more per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi holds Relative Value 100 against its 11 with Balanced priorities, at CAD 190
- Not the pick if Gaming Build is your main useit grades only D there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Gaming Build is your main useit grades D there; ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI W grades S at CAD 240
- You want strong value for Gaming Build specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Gaming Build per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi holds Relative Value 83 against its 5 for Gaming Build, at CAD 190
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Workstation is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades D for Workstation, but D for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Workstation is your main useGraded D; Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX reaches A. Check on Amazon.
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi holds Relative Value 58 against its 1 for Workstation, at CAD 190
- You are buying for Workstation and want no asterisksthe rubric caps this grade: expansion data not collected for this board — graded on platform only
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Small-Case Fit is not actually your main job — Gaming Build isit grades D for Small-Case Fit, but D for Gaming Build
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Small-Case Fit is your main useit grades D there; ASRock A620AI WiFi grades S at CAD 180
- You want strong value for Small-Case Fit specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Small-Case Fit per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelGigabyte B650M GAMING PLUS WF holds Relative Value 95 against its 13 for Small-Case Fit, at CAD 200
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the ASUS PRIME A520M-K
Chosen for Balanced
Chosen for Gaming Build
Chosen for Workstation
Chosen for Small-Case Fit
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Memory
Power / Interface
Physical / Outputs
- M.2 slots
- 1
- SATA ports
- 4
- PCIe ×16 slots
- 1
- USB ports
- 3
- Ethernet
- 1 Gb/s
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Features
- RAID
- Yes
Warranty
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Manufacturer part number
- PRIME A520M-K
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Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-10-29
What to check in your build
AM4
Takes AM4 processors — a matching socket is necessary but not sufficient, check the vendor's CPU support list
Micro ATX
Micro ATX — the case must accept this size
DDR4 · 2 slots · up to 64 GB
Takes DDR4 memory only — another DDR generation does not fit the slots
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
ASUS PRIME A520M-K offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #641 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 31. ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
ASUS PRIME A520M-K offers D-grade capability for Gaming Build. It ranks #673 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 31. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
ASUS PRIME A520M-K offers D-grade capability for Workstation. It ranks #663 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 31. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
ASUS PRIME A520M-K offers D-grade capability for Small-Case Fit. It ranks #289 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is feature score 31. The D grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
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Useful links & sources
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