AMD removes memory encryption from consumer Ryzen CPUs via firmware update (opens in new tab)

AMD has reportedly disabled Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) on consumer-grade Ryzen processors through recent firmware updates. TSME is a hardware-level feature that automatically encrypts data stored in system RAM to protect against physical attacks, such as cold-boot exploits or memory snooping. While previously available on standard Ryzen chips, the functionality now appears restricted to the more expensive Ryzen Pro and EPYC product lines. <a href="