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Following user outcry, AMD reinstates memory encryption in consumer CPUs

AMD is restoring Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) to Ryzen CPUs following backlash over its silent removal.

By · Published June 24, 2026  11:02 UTC · Updated July 6, 2026  21:11 UTC

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AMD initially removed memory encryption from consumer Ryzen CPUs, which left users potentially vulnerable. Following user backlash, the company reversed course and will restore TSME support via a new BIOS update.

Epilogue added 118d ago, after coverage quieted.

Questions people are asking

What feature is being restored to Ryzen CPUs?

AMD is restoring Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME), a memory encryption security feature.

How will the feature be reinstated?

According to Wccftech, the feature will be reinstated through a new BIOS update.

Which specific CPUs are mentioned in the coverage?

OC3D specifically mentions Ryzen 9000 CPUs.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: AMD is restoring Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) to Ryzen CPUs following backlash over its silent removal.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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AMD is reinstating memory encryption support for consumer Ryzen 9000 CPUs. The feature had been removed in newer AGESA firmware, a change that Tom's Hardware reported occurred silently while engineers remained unresponsive to inquiries.

Coverage from Ars Technica, OC3D, TechPowerUp, and Wccftech emphasizes that the reversal comes directly after user outcry and backlash regarding the missing security feature. Wccftech notes that the restoration will be implemented via a new BIOS update.

Future developments depend on the release of the BIOS update to restore TSME functionality to the affected consumer processors.

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