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

Each month, Valve publishes its hardware and software survey conducted among Steam users. The June 2026 edition confirms two major trends: the continuous progression 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 was plateauing around 25%. The progression has been constant since the Ryzen 5000 generations, driven by two arguments that appeal to gamers: the price/performance ratio in the mid-range and X3D models with 3D V-Cache, which are particularly effective in gaming.

The timing is no stranger to this. AMD has just relaunched a Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th-anniversary edition to celebrate the AM4 socket, and the Ryzen 7 7700X3D arrives on July 16 on AM5, with a platform whose support is confirmed until 2029. Enough to maintain momentum in the second half of 2026.

Intel remains the majority, but the gap is narrowing

Intel retains first place, thanks in particular to its excellent value for money in the entry-level: chips like the Core i3-13100F or the Core i5-12400F remain very relevant choices for a first gaming setup. 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 unthinkable just five years ago.

Windows 11 exceeds 70%

Another lesson: Windows 11 crosses the 70% mark for the first time (70.44%) among Steam gamers. The end of Windows 10 support in October 2025 has 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 primarily benefit Windows 11
• The remaining Windows 10 install base mainly consists of older machines not eligible for the upgrade

What this means for your next PC

These figures reflect a simple reality: in 2026, there is no "bad camp" anymore. AMD and Intel both 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. The important thing is the coherence of the whole: a CPU adapted to the GPU, the correct memory generation (DDR5 mandatory on AM5, DDR4 on AM4), and Windows 11 properly installed.

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 suits your needs.