# Following user outcry, AMD reinstates memory encryption in consumer CPUs

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-22 21:07 UTC · Category: Technology

## Executive Summary
AMD is restoring Transparent SME memory encryption to Ryzen 9000 processors following significant user and media feedback.

## Intelligence Brief
AMD has committed to reinstating Transparent SME (TSME) memory encryption features on its consumer Ryzen processors. The decision follows reports that the feature had been removed via recent AGESA firmware updates, which left some users unaware of changes to their security settings.


Coverage from OC3D, Wccftech, TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware, and Ars Technica emphasizes that the feature will be restored through a forthcoming BIOS update. Reports indicate that prior to this reversal, inquiries directed at AMD regarding the silent removal of the feature remained unaddressed.


Future updates will focus on the deployment of the BIOS patch. Coverage does not yet specify a release schedule for when these updates will be available to end users.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| OC3D | AMD to restore TSME support to Ryzen 9000 CPUs after backlash | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxNZmZDbkhaUkp0OUlSSERvX2E0bi1HM0ZDb3U3cC1xczZHcnVNd0JkaUxGZVVQaEVKbGFrVG93QzhrU1ktV1k0LUg5NGJZOWR0dW5OZWFLYnZ4UzZTNy1RZmNobXJhdU9sOTZJY05ZdmtualFZaVZCM2dPY1F6R2pHQmJXWWg3LVlOMEc1Nm9VZ25SQ0stS2FmRS1NUkl6ekVxZ2NkalM5Yng?oc=5) |
| Wccftech | AMD Reverses Course On Removing TSME From Ryzen Chips; Will Reinstate The Feature Through A New BIOS Update | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxONTV2djlpTVpsRjAxVmhEUENmNEZfUUhFeXltekc5Q0d6Wkl2RkFUZ01mUDZVMHBCTVFMYXpWQUlUTXBYaGlsN3hyc2thNHNhWXR6LW9TRWdfVWVySXZaTi1wdkVMc3JRblNxV0xILTBDZzMwOTU4eFZGQ2k5SVFoOFBhOHFybFVSdGhRRWF3MVVyS2VWQzRPSWhOV1AwS2Q3QXYtc3hLS0xFc0hicm5jY1Nia2NOcFJZMWlNX1hGMVRpa3FQd1JR0gHMAUFVX3lxTE5BM2tKZm9vOHFaU0dYd3lyWGgzeVZpNW1SbG1ZbUM5MXFXbTNJWlVUcGM4SGlsNzAtYmdqRFltaHBhVG1WaHNadTBkUG1Iem5Qb2h5RDRPTUl1alE5TWpFQ3VQdlZfY1pYVTlmOWVXYWx1LW9BX3ZCOVhuS09raWtyMG1PNFN0eWpQM1N) |
| TechPowerUp | AMD to Restore TSME (Memory Encryption) on Consumer Ryzen Processors After Backlash | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxQa2lRaGNJRG9XTXVxWUdrX0ZSRHJLa3ZZa3FvOEJ3R3NqUml5ZDB3U3dMT0hWMGhmd1o0dk44bkV0NmZnUjBSNlYxa181MFVhaE1lQzVKa0kwNzQyMFlLMk1zaWtWZ0lPQ3pkYlZYcTRjOUxQZWx4Nno3UHZNbWgwbHZRLXBSaGRaM3lVdk5SSlhRYjNqUWI2aVhBMm5YTFNPRlJPRXI4cnFKM0hMaU53ZXBreUwtMWPSAbwBQVVfeXFMTnM4TEdIVlVHNnF0QlB4dWYzX1psWlRITFRVTWlselJBNTFHU0NoQ2dmZ08wX2VVTkNPRXlaV0ljUXhXLXFEYTFMUlNvdTl6czI3QjdBX0toc2p2M2tzdElFbXByOFgzUEx1eXp0M3VucXdyRlpkdlgwWDY3NjVlVENwb3ZzN0FuNVl3cVhveGxRMURLYVUxTkEzLWk) |
| Tom's Hardware | AMD silently removes memory encryption from consumer Ryzen CPUs, leaving users unaware that they may be vulnerable — security feature vanishes after newer AGESA firmware, AMD engineers go radio silent when pressed about the change | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigNBVV95cUxNeFFXd3pfOEFRRTFyeWtSX2Nna0RISEFxRHFRbmVsMUVSZ2s1SmhXT2ZZQVpoZ0ZFckh2VkpmSUc3WThaSGFOcmlubW0ya3pvWkFXWUdlc25OQjZBRzJyTXdSd0hFQmRIV0J2WnhnYVpkaDMwaWdkZkFCVUVKWXExOG1MZVotRXhqdG0taFh3bGZ6SUFES202Tm5GWTdCUHZXS0l0TGZ3a0o4R2pWWVZMSFdPZ1FXQk5vbW1qX2FLY3l3X2lUT0FSNzV5cjZnak9vSTVaUFNyc1FZNkFvRFVhZVhkekktbnUwb0N4ZlcwdUFRTno2UVJES3lCYm54ek1BTU11VnJPeGpHWEFOLU1NU2poOTZVVGhTaUtaRmtnTEhITmVLcmFOUXB4bU9lc1gycHB5OHl0cGRrWGl6VndYUFBSR0FReGs2NWlpUVJVSm1fOEpmcVR) |
| Ars Technica | Following user outcry, AMD reinstates memory encryption in consumer CPUs | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxQVzM5ZjU5MlliWUM5ekIzSlRNZl9lZElJZ0h3bXl1UFFfUFBuVnhWNlA5STNmQTgxeXRSOFJwanZyU0VkVkhubTdOMGtCc0pOWlVQb1VNLWFNZ0hzTUFtaFFzUEx3cC1GVUQyaGsyWjBFRzNWWnUtOGo2b191U2RISTdJQ2xkN3lhZ2tvMzZoRnV0R2VSTjRIV1ZhWmI1OHVLeHRoRkczRVhHR29BWEJudUZpRQ?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-06-22/following-user-outcry-amd-reinstates-memory-encryption-in-consumer-cpus*