AMD hits 45% CPU share in Steam Hardware Survey

AMD reaches 45% CPU share in May 2026 Steam Hardware Survey for Windows gaming PCs, up from 43.34% in January. Intel holds 55.02%, down 0.79% from April. AMD's 10th Anniversary Edition 5800X3D and X3D variants gain traction with 3D V-Cache. Ryzen gains ground against Intel's legacy dominance despite Intel's mobile strength with Panther Lake and upcoming Nova Lake. The shift reflects Zen architecture's long-term impact on gaming performance.