In the latest Steam hardware survey released in July 2025, AMD has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing a 40% market share, marking a substantial increase from just 23% five years ago. This growth is largely attributed to the popularity of AMD's high-performance 3D V-Cache CPUs, such as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. In contrast, Intel's market share has declined to below 60% from a previous 77%, indicating a sustained shift in market dynamics.

On the GPU front, Nvidia continues to dominate with a 73.94% share of discrete graphics cards. The new mid-range RTX 5070 has emerged as the most popular model in Nvidia's Blackwell-based RTX 50 series, showing the biggest monthly growth at 1.32%. AMD's new Radeon 9000-series GPUs have yet to break into the chart, suggesting slow adoption or limited supply.

In terms of software, Windows 11 usage has grown slightly to 59.9%, as Windows 10 declines in anticipation of its end-of-life. Linux usage also rose to 2.89%. Hardware configurations are trending upwards, with 16GB RAM still most common, but 32GB setups seeing a rise. For VRAM, 8GB remains standard, with 12GB cards gaining ground.

This shift in hardware preferences reflects a broader trend in the gaming industry, where performance and value are becoming increasingly important to consumers. AMD's advancements in CPU technology and Nvidia's continued innovation in GPU offerings are contributing to a more competitive and dynamic market.

As the gaming community continues to evolve, these developments highlight the importance of staying informed about hardware trends to make the most of gaming experiences.