AMD and Intel celebrate first anniversary of x86 alliance — new security features coming to x86 CPUs

AMD and Intel mark the first anniversary of their x86 alliance, introducing new security features for x86 CPUs. The alliance has agreed on four new features, including memory tagging, to enhance processor capabilities. Intel's Granite Rapids processors already support some of these features, with AMD expected to incorporate them in future processors. The introduction of FRED and ChkTag capabilities aims to improve performance, security, and reliability in CPU operations. The timeline for implementing these features in AMD and Intel processors remains uncertain, as significant hardware changes typically take years to integrate.