AMD closes in on Intel in latest Steam Hardware Survey — RAM capacity continues to rise despite the ongoing memory crunch

AMD is closing the gap on Intel in the gaming market, with Team Red gaining significant market share according to the latest Steam Hardware Survey. Despite ongoing memory shortages and rising DDR5 memory prices, AMD's popularity is on the rise, especially with older Zen 3 CPUs like the Ryzen 5 5800X. Meanwhile, system RAM capacity continues to increase, with more users opting for 32GB or more RAM due to surging prices. The Steam Hardware Survey provides insights into these trends and reflects the shifting landscape of the gaming market.