SIGNALInfrastructure Software·Jun 19, 2026, 9:02 PMSignal35Short term

AMD will reinstate memory encryption on Ryzen 9000 CPUs through a BIOS update in July — TSME is coming back after 'valuable community feedback'

Source: Tom's Hardware

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AMD will reinstate memory encryption on Ryzen 9000 CPUs through a BIOS update in July — TSME is coming back after 'valuable community feedback'

AMD says it will reinstate firmware memory encryption (TSME) on non-PRO Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs through a BIOS update in July, following the feature's removal through an earlier firmware update.

Why this matters
Why now

AMD is responding to community feedback regarding a previously removed security feature, indicating a re-prioritization of platform security on its consumer CPUs.

Why it’s important

This move highlights the ongoing importance of hardware-level security features even in consumer-grade components and AMD's responsiveness to user demands.

What changes

Non-PRO Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs will regain a memory encryption feature through a firmware update, enhancing data security for end-users.

Winners
  • · AMD
  • · PC users
  • · Security-conscious consumers
Losers
    Second-order effects
    Direct

    Ryzen 9000 desktop users will have enhanced memory security via TSME.

    Second

    This could encourage other CPU manufacturers to reassess their approach to security features in consumer products.

    Third

    Increased focus on firmware-level security might lead to more robust security standards across the PC hardware ecosystem.

    Editorial confidence: 90 / 100 · Structural impact: 10 / 100
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