Is i7-4790K less secure than i7-4790?

[hasu]

After experiencing difficulties with AMD FX8370E on my Linux box, I am considering moving to Intel and came across the debate of i7-4790 vs i7-4790K. Looks like they are different in ways more than just overclocking ability. http://ark.intel.com/compare/80806,80807.

In a nutshell the K version lacks the following:

1. Intel vPro Technology
2. Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
3. Trusted Execution Technology.

How can a CPU do all these that used to be the OS's portfolio? How are these different from DEP? Or are these just marketing hypes to attract magazine readers (read managers)?

If these are not really hardware enabled features why are they limiting these only to non-K versions?

If I get a K version is it going to any less secure?

Thanks!

 

[ShintaiDK]

No.

And they are all for enterprise features. Also they have other requirements to BIOS, motherboard, chipset etc.

 

[hasu]

No.

And they are all for enterprise features. Also they have other requirements to BIOS, motherboard, chipset etc.

So those three listed features are completely useless?

 

[Insert_Nickname]

So those three listed features are completely useless?

Not if you have the infrastructure already in place. For home use there is little point in any of them.

Oh, and as Shintai wrote, you need UEFI/BIOS support. Which basically means you're restricted to Q-series chipsets on the desktop.

 

[hasu]

Not if you have the infrastructure already in place. For home use there is little point in any of them.

Oh, and as Shintai wrote, you need UEFI/BIOS support. Which basically means you're restricted to Q-series chipsets on the desktop.

Is Q Series required only for non-K i7's?

 

[Insert_Nickname]

Is Q Series required only for non-K i7's?

No. You will only get access to these features with both CPU and chipset/mainboard/UEFI support. Generally that means an i5, i7 or Xeon with a Q or even workstation/server-class C-series chipset.