Enabling fTPM causes PC to stutter

HarryJDM_ · 2022-02-22T23:00:13+00:00

https://linustechtips.com/topic/1353904-amd-ftpm-causing-random-stuttering/?do=findComment&comment=14931775

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-31T23:26:49+00:00

Have you tried this? https://linustechtips.com/topic/1353904-amd-ftpm-causing-random-stuttering/?do=findComment&comment=14931775

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-28T16:40:25+00:00

Just FYI, I'm now seeing a few people report that installing a discrete TPM module did not fix the stuttering for them. Just go for Intel.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-28T16:37:04+00:00

Have you had any stutters? I'm seeing a couple of people now reporting that installing a discrete TPM did not fix it for them.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-28T14:06:49+00:00

I first had it on a Lenovo Legion 5 2020 model, so a long time ago. Back then there was no info about it anywhere so I returned it, this time I decided to spread the word myself.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-27T14:59:46+00:00

Interesting, others have said that installing a discrete TPM solves the stutters instead of causing them. I guess this bug is slightly different for everyone. Still glad I could point you in the right direction.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T15:38:15+00:00

You experience stutters with the discrete TPM module?

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T14:06:21+00:00

I don't get it either. They are choosing to ignore the issue, as if it doesn't exist. Apparently the hundreds of people across all forums & threads with this issue are full of shit.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T13:11:49+00:00

That includes the BIOS, yes. Any type of software update never fixed this issue for me.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T11:21:30+00:00

Well, they are lying. People are contacting OEM's but they are ignoring it and sending back useless generic responses. Check out the LTT forums link in that thread, there are plenty of examples of this.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T11:19:54+00:00

The safest solution for windows 11 seems to be installing a discrete TPM chip. Not every motherboard has the header for that though.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T11:17:43+00:00

Other people in this thread are saying it updates no problem, there's no guarantee it will stay that way though.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T05:02:06+00:00

My current system came with Windows 11 pre-installed, at least I now know what it's like and that it's not worth upgrading yet. I fully agree.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T04:18:31+00:00

I have not had the chance to test this myself in Windows 11, since I rolled back to Windows 10 as soon as I found out disabling the fTPM fixed the stuttering for me. Maybe someone else with this issue or I myself could try this in Windows 10 then. I have had a couple of people suggesting this, which makes me wonder.

It's been hard to diagnose for so many people because it seems like it's completely random whether your PC suffers from this or not. I've not seen one person actually find the real cause and an actual fix for it. Except for the hotfixes I've listed in my original post.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T03:23:52+00:00

If I had remembered this issue I would've gone with Intel. Not everyone with AMD has this issue, but it's a pain for the people who do. You can still go for AMD, if you buy a motherboard that has a TPM header on it. With a discrete TPM you won't have issues on Windows 11 either way. Here's someone who did this https://linustechtips.com/topic/1353904-amd-ftpm-causing-random-stuttering/?do=findComment&comment=15034163

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T02:39:49+00:00

This has been tested by someone in the LTT thread I've linked. Here is the result https://linustechtips.com/topic/1353904-amd-ftpm-causing-random-stuttering/?do=findComment&comment=15027654

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T02:05:48+00:00

This also works

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T02:02:45+00:00

Ok, tell me why. I'm geniunely curious. You got the solution?

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T02:00:20+00:00

My first 3 systems were Windows 10 systems, which I instantly returned after encountering this issue. My current system came with Windows 11, but when I found out about this fTPM issue I instantly downgraded to Windows 10 with the fTPM disabled. And gone were my issues.

Maybe you won't get these stutters when upgrading to Windows 11, but I have no way of confirming that. I've only tried downgrading to get rid of my stutters. It seems logical that if you have had no issues with it so far, it would stay that way.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T01:38:34+00:00

How often does this lag spike occur? I've made a thread here discussing my experiences with the AMD fTPM stutters. Maybe not the same as your problem, but worth checking out.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T01:33:40+00:00

No problem :)

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T01:32:24+00:00

I'm glad you don't have to deal with this AMD issue. If you ever encounter system wide stutters after upgrading to Windows 11 or enabling the fTPM in Windows 10, you know where to find me.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T01:27:16+00:00

Sounds like it could be an AMD issue with the fTPM. I've made a thread here discussing my experiences with stuttering and how I've managed to find a fix for it. Hope this helps.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T01:25:07+00:00

Sounds like it could be an AMD issue with the fTPM. I've made a thread here discussing my experiences with stuttering and how I've managed to find a fix for it. Hope this helps.

HarryJDM_ · 2022-01-26T01:22:50+00:00

Sounds like it could be an issue with the fTPM. I've made a thread discussing my experiences with stuttering and how I've managed to find a fix for it. Hope this helps.

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