Valve has some contemporary stats for avid gamers and builders to take a look at. The outcomes of the Steam {Hardware} and Software program Survey for February 2025 are actually out, giving us a more in-depth have a look at the most well-liked {hardware} and software program picks amongst PC avid gamers.

Word that participation within the survey is elective, and Valve picks individuals randomly. The principle aim of the survey is to supply platform-average information and assist Valve and builders make choices about know-how investments, sport optimizations, and extra. It additionally lets us know the way totally different Home windows variations fare amongst those that wish to play video games on PCs.

In a moderately surprising transfer, Valve reported that Home windows 11 dropped a large chunk of customers in February 2025. It went all the way in which again to 44.10%, which is a 9.36 factors lower (nonetheless increased than Home windows 11’s international market share). Home windows 10, then again, elevated its share by 10.47 factors to 53.34%. Home windows 7 continues to be on the market, though most up-to-date Steam variations now not work on it. About 0.10% of all Home windows customers on Steam are nonetheless on Home windows 7 with outdated Steam releases that also work, however most likely not for very lengthy.

Total, Home windows holds 97.58% of all Steam customers, and in February 2025, its share elevated by 1.03 factors. Linux is second with 1.45% (-0.61 factors), and macOS is third with 0.97% (-0.43 factors).

On the {hardware} facet, Intel processors stay the most well-liked alternative. 68.89% of all individuals reported that their PCs are powered by Intel chips. AMD has 31.07%, and Microsoft is at 0.05% with its personal chips. As for graphics playing cards, 83.07% have Nvidia GPUs, 11.49% have AMD GPUs, and 5.21% have Intel GPUs. The preferred graphics card on Steam is the Nvidia RTX 4060. It dethroned the RTX 3060 and now holds 8.37%.

You could find extra details about the newest Steam {Hardware} and Software program Survey on the official web site.