Recently, AMD users have filed major complaints for bugs that include freezing, sudden performance drops, and instant lag during gameplay. AMD shared the explanation for the fTPM error affecting Ryzen systems.
This problem, called intermittent system stutter error, was especially experienced while playing games on Windows 10 and Windows 11. AMD said that systems with Firmware Trusted Platform Module (fTPM) enabled for memory operations are affected by this bug.
What is AMD fTPM error? How to fix Ryzen fTPM problem?
According to AMD, the issue affects AMD Ryzen systems that can handle memory operations related to the SPI flash memory on the motherboard, the TPM. This error in Ryzen processors causes pauses in system interaction or response until the process is complete.
AMD’s fix is undergoing a motherboard BIOS update with enhanced modules for memory handling related to the fTPM error. Unfortunately, the update won’t arrive until May 2022 and will only be available for motherboards based on AMD AGESA 1207 or newer.
However, hardware experts say you can fix the problem by purchasing a TPM module. But before purchasing, you should check if your motherboard supports TPM. If you don’t know if your motherboard has a TPM, you can check it through Microsoft’s PC Health Check app.
Trusted Platform Module, or TPM, is a security measure that protects the computer with an encryption key. Its purpose is to increase platform security by encrypting sensitive data so that attackers and malware cannot access it. This module, which is normally preferred on company servers or office computers, has come down to the players due to the error in Ryzen.
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