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Steam on Linux Hits 5% Market Share; NVIDIA Leads GPU

4/3/2026

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In March 2026, Steam on Linux surpassed 5% market share for the first time, with a 3.1% increase.
Windows' market share fell to 92.33%.
The Steam Hardware Survey shows 16 GB RAM is now more popular than 32 GB, reflecting rising RAM prices.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 regained its top GPU position, while the RTX 50 series declined.
These shifts indicate evolving trends in gaming hardware and operating systems.

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Story summary

In March 2026, Steam on Linux surpassed 5% market share for the first time, with a 3.1% increase.
Windows' market share fell to 92.33%.
The Steam Hardware Survey shows 16 GB RAM is now more popular than 32 GB, reflecting rising RAM prices.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 regained its top GPU position, while the RTX 50 series declined.
These shifts indicate evolving trends in gaming hardware and operating systems.