As the calendar flips to 2026, the gaming community is buzzing with the latest insights from Steam’s Hardware Survey. The data reveals fascinating trends in the world of GPUs, particularly highlighting the ongoing rivalry between NVIDIA and AMD. NVIDIA’s dominance with its RTX 50 series is clear, while AMD’s new Radeon RX 9070 GPUs make their debut on the platform.
Steam Hardware Survey: GPU Trends
Steam’s recent statistics showcase the enduring popularity of NVIDIA’s Blackwell GPUs. The “60-class” GPUs, including the RTX 3060 and RTX 4060, continue to capture gamers’ hearts, with these models alone accounting for 27% of the Steam user base. Meanwhile, the RTX 5070 stands out as the most popular Blackwell GPU, holding a 3.05% share. Despite AMD’s efforts, their Radeon RX 9070 series enters the arena with a modest 0.22% share, trailing behind NVIDIA’s offerings.
A Closer Look at CPU and Display Preferences
The survey also throws light on the competitive CPU landscape, where AMD is closing in on Intel with a notable 47.27% share, inching towards an even split. Meanwhile, display preferences reveal a strong preference for 1080p, with a 53.68% share. However, gamers are increasingly gravitating towards higher resolutions like 1440p, as it climbs to 21.77%. This shift points to a demand for more robust hardware to support richer gaming experiences.
It’s evident that as technology evolves, gaming enthusiasts are eager to enhance their setups with the latest in GPU technology and higher-resolution displays. The coming years are poised to bring even more excitement and competition in the hardware space.
