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Sources are conflicting, but the general consensus I've seen is that the Intel ME has direct access to your networking hardware, while the AMD PSP does not, and
by coder543 8y ago
Sources are conflicting, but the general consensus I've seen is that the Intel ME has direct access to your networking hardware, while the AMD PSP does not, and basically just exposes interfaces to the CPU.
If accurate, this is a significant functional difference as far as I'm concerned.
But, what's the old saying again? "The only truly secure system is one that is powered off, cast in a block of concrete and sealed in a lead-lined room with armed guards - and even then I have my doubts."
- lbbe 8y agoAnd PSP also taking part in the memory-training process during the boot AFAIK. So you can't disable it completely.