AMD's processor share on Steam hit nearly 45% in May 2026, a historic high. The gap between AMD and Intel shrank to less than 10%, the smallest margin in years. Ryzen X3D chips drove this growth.
Ryzen X3D chips credited for growth
Valve's Steam Hardware Survey for May 2026 shows AMD gained 0.79% month-over-month, while Intel lost 0.79%. The Ryzen X3D series, with its large 3D V-Cache, is credited as the main driver of AMD's rise among gamers.
Intel's Core Ultra 200 Plus series, released in March, did not stop the decline. The survey also notes that the RTX 3060 remains the top GPU, and the RTX 5060 Ti had the best monthly gain.
The Ryzen X3D processors combine a large 3D V-Cache with strong gaming performance. This combination has made them a key factor in AMD's growing popularity on Steam.
No pricing or availability details are provided in the survey. The data reflects processor and GPU usage among Steam users, not sales figures.
AMD's previous high was around 44% in earlier months. The current 45% share marks a new record, with Intel's share dropping correspondingly.
The survey confirms AMD's continued momentum in the PC gaming market. Ryzen X3D remains a strong competitor against Intel's offerings.
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