Steam Survey June 2026: AMD at 46%, Windows 11 at 70%

Each month, Valve publishes its hardware and software survey conducted among Steam users. The June 2026 edition confirms two underlying trends: the continued growth of AMD in the gaming processor market, and the now-majority shift to Windows 11.

AMD climbs to nearly 46% of CPUs

According to June data, AMD now powers 45.99% of Steam gamers' PCs, compared to 54.01% for Intel. Five years ago, AMD hovered around 25%. Growth has been constant since the Ryzen 5000 generations, driven by two arguments that resonate with gamers: the mid-range price-to-performance ratio and the X3D models featuring 3D V-Cache, which are particularly efficient in gaming.

The timeline is not coincidental. AMD recently relaunched a 10th-anniversary edition of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D to celebrate the AM4 socket, and the Ryzen 7 7700X3D arrives on July 16 for AM5, with a platform confirmed to be supported through 2029. This is enough to maintain the momentum through the second half of 2026.

Intel remains in the majority, but the gap is narrowing

Intel retains the top spot, thanks in particular to its excellent price-to-performance ratio in the entry-level segment: chips like the Core i3-13100F or the Core i5-12400F remain very relevant choices for a first gaming build. But if the current pace continues, CPU parity between the two manufacturers among Steam gamers could be reached within one to two years, a scenario that was unthinkable just five years ago.

Windows 11 exceeds 70%

Another takeaway: Windows 11 has crossed the 70% mark for the first time (70.44%) among Steam gamers. The end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025 accelerated the migration, as have the hardware requirements of recent games, some of which officially recommend Windows 11.

• New machines have been shipping with Windows 11 for over three years
• Optimizations for hybrid CPUs and technologies like DirectStorage benefit Windows 11 first
• The remaining Windows 10 base primarily consists of older machines that are ineligible for the upgrade

What this means for your next PC

These figures reflect a simple reality: in 2026, there is no longer a "wrong side." Both AMD and Intel offer relevant processors depending on the budget — Ryzen 5500 or 5700X on AM4 and 7700X on AM5 for AMD, i3-13100F and i5-12400F for Intel. What matters is the coherence of the build: a CPU suited to the GPU, the right memory generation (DDR5 mandatory on AM5, DDR4 on AM4), and a clean installation of Windows 11.

This is exactly the approach of DSGate configurations, assembled in France with components selected for their balance, running Windows 11. Browse our AMD and Intel gaming PCs to find the configuration that matches your needs.