RTX 4060 & AMD vs. Windows 11: Graphics Power Showdown
- Analysis of the September 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey reveals continued dominance from Nvidia in the GPU market, growth for AMD, and a concerning decline for Intel.
- nvidia maintains a commanding lead in the GPU market among Steam users, holding an extraordinary 74.12% share as of September 2025.
- AMD continues to make inroads into the processor market, with 17.81% of players utilizing AMD cards, often integrated GPUs, particularly in portable consoles.
Steam Hardware & Software Survey: Nvidia Dominates, AMD Gains, Intel Declines (October 4, 2025)
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Analysis of the September 2025 Steam Hardware & Software Survey reveals continued dominance from Nvidia in the GPU market, growth for AMD, and a concerning decline for Intel. Windows 11 adoption is also rapidly increasing, surpassing Windows 10 in user share.
GPU Market: Nvidia’s Continued Lead
nvidia maintains a commanding lead in the GPU market among Steam users, holding an extraordinary 74.12% share as of September 2025. The RTX 4070, frequently cited as one of the best GPUs in its price range, occupies 0.91% of the market, showing a 0.16% increase. The RTX 5060 Ti (0.89%, up 0.15%) is also gaining traction,perhaps driven by its volume sales. Even the high-end GeForce RTX 5090, while powerful, represents a relatively small proportion of the user base at 0.31% (a 0.05% increase).
Processor Market: AMD Gains Ground, Intel Struggles
AMD continues to make inroads into the processor market, with 17.81% of players utilizing AMD cards, often integrated GPUs, particularly in portable consoles. Intel is experiencing a continued decline in its share of Steam users, currently at 58.61%, representing a decrease of 1.15%. AMD has increased its market share to 41.31%. Analysts suggest waiting for performance data from Intel’s Panther Lake processors before making a full assessment of their competitive position.
Operating System Trends: Windows 11 Surpasses Windows 10
The latest data indicates a significant shift in operating system preference among Steam users. Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10, reaching 63.04% market share with a substantial increase of 2.65%. Windows 10 continues to loose ground as players increasingly adopt the latest operating system.