AMD RESTORES MEMORY ENCRYPTION ON RYZEN 9000 CPUS

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SAT, JUN 20, 2026

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AMD will reinstate memory encryption on its Ryzen 9000 processors through a BIOS update arriving in July. The feature, which was absent at launch, will return following community feedback.

AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs launched without Transparent System Memory Encryption (TSME), a security feature that encrypts memory contents. The omission sparked criticism from users concerned about data protection capabilities. The company has responded to feedback by committing to restore the functionality via BIOS update next month. TSME encrypts memory to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, particularly valuable for enterprise and security-conscious users. The decision reflects AMD's willingness to address community concerns post-launch. Users will need to update their motherboard BIOS once the patch becomes available. The reinstatement positions AMD's latest Ryzen processors competitively on security features, though questions remain about why the feature was removed initially during development and testing phases. Ryzen 9000 owners should monitor AMD and motherboard manufacturer announcements for the specific July update window.

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