According to the Steam September Hardware Survey, AMD Increases CPU Share While Intel Drops to a Record Low

The Steam Hardware and Software Survey has just completed gathering data for September 2025, as a new month has begun. Additionally, there was a subliminal but obvious statement regarding the CPU market: AMD is still gaining ground on Intel, which has dropped to its lowest percentage of Steam users ever. According to Valve’s monthly snapshot, AMD is at roughly 41.31% and Intel is at about 58.61%. This month’s biggest story is the shift, which points to a substantial shift in player preferences that merits further investigation. Although the recent moves are not very large, they are steady from month to month. While Intel has been losing ground month after month, AMD has been gaining about 2% points since June, extending a trend that began last year. AMD’s gaming-focused X3D chips and their positive performance in benchmark and real-world tests are largely responsible for the company’s momentum.

AMD-based system pricing and aggressive marketing have also been beneficial. Despite being the biggest single manufacturer, Intel’s market share is declining, and new CPU releases haven’t stopped the decline of Steam users. For the first time in the survey’s history, AMD may overtake both companies as the preferred option for Steam players in less than a year if both businesses maintain their present rates. The practical implications of this are significant for builders, gamers, and the larger PC supply chain. The increasing demand for AMD may cause hardware manufacturers and merchants to change their marketing and stocking plans. Game makers are paying attention, too. Clearer messaging, lower pricing, and more captivating launches will be necessary for Intel to regain its footing. The business recently promoted improved content production outcomes and gaming equivalence with leading AMD SKUs. It will be difficult for AMD to convert momentum into long-term dominance without compromising profits or encountering supply issues. The CPU rivalry is no longer a side narrative, in any case. On Steam, it is “streamed” straight.