Steam survey: 32 GB RAM becomes most common configuration

The September 2026 Steam Hardware and Software Survey reveals significant shifts in user system configurations. For the first time, 32 GB of RAM has become the most common memory configuration among Steam users, accounting for 42.22% of the market. This marks an increase of 4.77 percentage points from the previous month, overtaking the former leader, 16 GB RAM, which fell to 37.82%.

In the graphics card category, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 has taken the top position with a 5.86% market share, up from 3.56% in August. Other notable trends include the continued dominance of Windows 11 at 71.34% and an increase in WQHD (2560 × 1440) resolution usage as it approaches Full HD in popularity.

Valve collects this data through anonymized system information provided by users who consent to participate in the monthly survey.