TPM / fTPM
Also searched as: tpm · ftpm · trusted platform module · tpm 2.0
What it means
A small security chip (or a firmware version of one) that stores keys and proves your PC is what it says it is. Windows 11 and several anti-cheats require it on.
More detail
TPM is the Trusted Platform Module; fTPM is the firmware flavor built into many AMD boards. Keep it on — it's a requirement, not an optional tweak. Heads-up: some older AMD boards had an fTPM firmware bug that caused random stutter, which a BIOS update fixed, so update your BIOS if you hit that.
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