With that said, lets take a look at what the two technologies are about.
What Is a TPM Chip?
TPM chips are used for various purposes.
A common one is to protect encrypted drives from being attacked in a separate computer.
Instead, they will always be missing part of the key.
On the desktop side, its not something thats typically included in configurations by default.
How Does AMD fTPM Work?
AMDs fTPM is a firmware-based implementation that provides similar functionality.
The technology works similarly to the chip-based approach, but doesnt require any extra hardware to function correctly.
This can improve the overall security level of the computer.
This is not different from any other TPM implementation, including dedicated chips.
How Does Intel PTT Work?
To the average end user, this should not make any difference.
Can I Use These Solutions Instead of a Physical TPM Chip?
If that happens, you might have to indeed go out and purchase a TPM chip.
You will have to verify that your motherboard supports it first, but the procedure is relatively straightforward.
Things to Keep in Mind
The current situation may or may not change.
Prepare for Windows 11
Can we expect other interesting developments around the release of Windows 11?
Thats quite likely, at least looking at past precedents like the rollout of Windows 10.
