Valve's latest Steam Hardware Survey reveals that 8GB VRAM remains the most common configuration among PC gamers. The data, collected in March 2025, shows that the RTX 4060 and RTX 3060 are among the most used graphics cards on the platform.
Survey data shows 8GB VRAM and 1080p remain dominant
1080p resolution continues to dominate Steam, according to the survey. The report suggests that 8GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p gaming and can handle some 2K titles when combined with DLSS. Newer GPU architectures with DLSS provide a significantly better experience than older cards with the same VRAM capacity, according to the survey data.
The survey highlights that AI rendering technologies like DLSS improve gaming performance beyond what VRAM capacity alone would suggest. This means that even with 8GB, modern GPUs can deliver a smoother experience in many titles.
The Steam Hardware Survey is based on data collected from Steam users who opt in. Valve has not commented on the specific methodology or sample size. The findings reflect the hardware choices of the Steam community as of March 2025.
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