Not compatible

Does 8GB DDR5 SO-DIMM work with the A520?

No — not compatible: 8GB DDR5 SO-DIMM with A520. Memory mismatch: DDR5 RAM in a DDR4-only board. Live eBay prices.

How they line up

Spec
A520 A520
8GB DDR5 SO-DIMM 8GB DDR5 SO-DIMM
Socket
AM4
Memory
DDR4
DDR5

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Memory mismatch: DDR5 RAM in a DDR4-only board.