XT mech and 52t…?

My Gx derailleur bit the dust so was thinking of replacing it with an XT instead which is cheaper, and if internet people are to be believed the clutch is better.

I have an eagle cassette 52t and see the shimano only goes to 51t.
will it work or will I die etc.

I’ve got 2 mtbs with xt rear mechs and 52t Garbaruk cassettes. Both run fine, the odd back pedal can slip the chain off the big ring but isn’t usually a problem.

will be fine, it’s a tiny difference in radius

Perfect thanks!

I’ve got X01 and GX 10-52 cassettes running perfectly well with XT and Deore mechs. They back pedal better in the largest sprocket than than the 10-51 slx cassette on my spare wheelset.