The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 has taken the gaming community by storm, surpassing its predecessor, the RTX 4070, in popularity on Steam. This milestone cements its reputation as a top choice among the RTX 50 series for gamers seeking exceptional value and performance.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Outshines RTX 4070 in Popularity
According to the latest Steam Hardware Survey statistics, the RTX 5070 has become the most popular RTX 50 series GPU, showcasing a significant jump in market share. As 2025 draws to a close, gaming enthusiasts are taking stock of this year’s hardware releases and their impact on the gaming landscape.
NVIDIA continues to dominate the GPU space with 73.83% of Steam users opting for their cards, while AMD maintains a 18.05% share and Intel holds 7.74%. The RTX 5070’s surge in popularity is evident as it now ranks higher than the RTX 4070, capturing a 2.23% share compared to the latter’s 2.16%. This leap marks the RTX 5070 as the standout member of the RTX 50 family, making waves in the gaming community.
Trends in the GPU Market
Overall, NVIDIA cards have consistently led the charge on Steam, while AMD and Intel are striving to increase their influence. When considering VRAM preferences, 8 GB GPUs remain the most common among players, although there’s been a shift toward models with higher VRAM. This shift has propelled 12 GB and 16 GB GPUs upward in the rankings, with 12 GB gaining a 19.22% share.
The top ten list of GPUs on Steam sees the RTX 4060 Laptop leading with a 4.44% share, followed by stalwarts like the RTX 3060 and RTX 4060. AMD’s Radeon GPUs also make a notable appearance with a combined share of 2.24%. Notably, the RTX 5070 ranks just outside the top ten, poised to climb further given its recent performance boost.
With the RTX 50 series gaining traction, the RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti are also enjoying increased adoption, suggesting a promising future for NVIDIA’s latest lineup. As holiday promotions unfold, the trend is likely to continue, potentially impacting both the RTX 50 series and AMD’s RX 9000 series in the coming months.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 GPU Share (Steam Hardware Survey)
| Graphics Card | November | October 2025 | September 2025 | August 2025 | June 2025 | Starting Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 2.23% | 1.88% | 1.69% | 1.57% | 0.99% | 0.38% (April 25) |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 1.62% | 1.30% | 1.13% | 1.01% | 0.34% | N/A |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | 1.20% | 0.99% | 0.89% | 0.74% | 0.41% | 0.21% (May 25) |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 1.14% | 0.95% | 0.91% | 0.75% | 0.55% | 0.28% (April 25) |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 1.06% | 0.90% | 0.87% | 0.74% | 0.57% | 0.20% (March 25) |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 0.38% | 0.34% | 0.32% | 0.26% | 0.19% | N/A |