GeForce RTX 3060 Still Reigns as the Most Popular GPU on Steam, Outpacing Newer Models
In a surprising twist in the latest Steam hardware survey, NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3060, despite being officially discontinued, has solidified its spot as the most popular graphics card on Steam. Defying expectations, the RTX 3060 not only leads in popularity but also registered the most significant growth among GPUs on the platform, adding 1.60% to its user base in October. This surge brings the card’s total market share to 7.46%, reaffirming its stronghold as the preferred choice for PC gamers globally. Meanwhile, the RTX 4060, NVIDIA’s intended successor, has yet to make substantial inroads, marking a modest increase of just 0.67% over the same period.
Steam Hardware Trends: RTX 3060 Leads the Pack
The recent survey highlights an intriguing trend among PC gamers who continue to favor NVIDIA’s mid-range cards. Users expected the RTX 4060 to quickly replace its predecessor, given its technological advancements. However, the numbers tell a different story: the RTX 3060’s enduring appeal and affordability keep it in high demand. Additionally, the laptop variant of the RTX 4060 now holds second place, claiming a 5.61% share after a 1.24% increase last month, narrowly leading over the desktop RTX 4060 by only 0.36%.
The top 10 most-used GPUs on Steam are dominated by NVIDIA’s entry-level options across multiple generations, with only the RTX 3070 standing out as a mid-range choice. Even older models like the RTX 2060 saw a boost in popularity, climbing to fifth place with a 4.33% share after months of steady decline.
Notably, the latest-generation RTX 4070 has also gained traction, rising by 0.73% to capture 3.64% of Steam’s GPU market—a significant jump for a newer card and a sign of its increasing appeal among PC gamers looking for high-performance options.
AMD’s Battle for Relevance Continues
While NVIDIA dominates the Steam charts, AMD’s Radeon cards lag significantly behind. Among AMD’s offerings, the Radeon RX 6600 recently surpassed the RX 580 to become the company’s most popular GPU on Steam, with a share of 0.98%. Although this marks a small victory for AMD, it is still modest in the face of NVIDIA’s commanding lead.
The best-performing RDNA 3 GPU, AMD’s high-end Radeon RX 7900 XTX, holds only 0.48% of the market, reflecting a slower adoption rate of AMD’s latest lineup. Even AMD’s entry-level RX 7600 failed to make Steam’s list, underlining the challenges the company faces in the gaming sector.
Steam Hardware Survey: A Limited, But Telling Snapshot
It’s worth noting that Steam’s monthly hardware survey, while indicative of trends within its user base, does not provide a comprehensive view of the global GPU market. Participation in the survey is optional, meaning the results reflect only a portion of Steam’s entire user community. Nonetheless, the data remains influential, shedding light on preferences among dedicated PC gamers and reflecting market sentiment for popular GPU models.
As the industry looks to the future, the results of Steam’s survey could influence how companies like NVIDIA and AMD adjust their product lines and marketing strategies. The strong performance of the RTX 3060 suggests a clear market demand for affordable, reliable GPUs—a trend that new releases might need to address to capture a larger user base effectively. Meanwhile, AMD’s low adoption rate on Steam underscores the uphill battle the company faces in winning over gamers.
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