AMD Approaches CPU Market Leadership with 45% Share in Steam Survey
AMD Edges Closer to CPU Dominance With 45% Market Share in Steam Survey

Image: Pcmag
AMD's Ryzen CPUs have captured nearly 45% of the CPU market among gamers, according to the latest Steam Hardware Survey. This marks a significant rise from just 20% a decade ago, challenging Intel's long-standing dominance in the sector.
- 01AMD's market share in the Steam Hardware Survey is now 44.97%, while Intel holds 55.02%.
- 02Intel's market share has decreased from 70% five years ago to its current position.
- 03The shift in market share indicates that many gamers upgrading from older Intel CPUs are opting for AMD processors.
- 04AMD dominates the Linux CPU market with a 67% share, reflecting its strong performance in that environment.
- 05AMD's growth has been gradual, with a 0.8% increase in market share in the past month alone.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
According to the latest Steam Hardware Survey, AMD's Ryzen CPUs have gained substantial traction in the gaming community, now accounting for 44.97% of the CPU market. This is a notable increase from just 20% a decade ago, highlighting AMD's recovery since the launch of its first-generation Ryzen CPUs in 2017. Intel, while still leading with 55.02% of the market, has seen its share decline from nearly 70% five years ago. The latest data shows that many gamers are transitioning from older Intel systems to AMD, particularly those upgrading from CPUs operating below 2.69GHz. In contrast, AMD's growth is primarily among users adopting processors running at 3.7GHz or higher. Additionally, AMD holds a commanding 67% share of the CPU market on Linux, reflecting its strong position in that segment. This ongoing trend suggests that AMD is well-positioned to challenge Intel's dominance further.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The shift in CPU market share indicates changing consumer preferences in gaming hardware.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Which CPU brand do you prefer for gaming?
Connecting to poll...
More about AMD
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.







