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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'
By Jake Roach Published
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.

First official details of AMD's next-gen 'Mustang Peak' Threadripper CPUs come into view — chips feature DDR5, PCIe 6.0, and a new socket
By Zak Killian Published
We now have the first confirmed details about AMD's Zen 6-based Threadripper CPUs, code-named Mustang Peak.

AMD silently removes memory encryption from consumer Ryzen CPUs, leaving users unaware that they may be vulnerable
By Etiido Uko Published
AMD engineer shuts down discussions on the issue

Intel's one-two punch plan in desktop CPUs is taking shape
By Jake Roach Published
Premium Intel’s next-gen desktop plans are starting to take shape, and Computex entertained a lot of murmurs about what’s coming from Team Blue over the next year at the event.

AMD’s massive SP7 socket for EPYC Venice and Intel’s gargantuan 9,324-pin socket for Diamond Rapids appear at Computex
By Anton Shilov Published
Premium Next-generation data center processors from AMD and Intel with 16 DDR5 memory channels are even bigger than today’s designs.

AMD takes over MEXT for memory tiering tech that enables flash to appear as DRAM to applications
By Anton Shilov Published
AMD acquires MEXT to get Predictive Memory Engine that offloads infrequently accessed data from DRAM to NAND storage.

Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake Next will reportedly top out at 20 cores and retain Core 200 branding
By Hassam Nasir Published
Intel's Raptor Lake family might be coming back for a third time and sit alongside Nova Lake on shelves as the budget-oriented offering from the company.

Intel reportedly preparing surprise return to DDR4 systems with 'Raptor Lake Next'
By Jake Roach Published
The name came up a few times during our conversations at Computex. Intel has declined to comment on it.
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