Steam survey shows GPUs with 16GB are now the most popular graphics cards — and that really doesn't bode well for gamers' wallets
Compared to July 2026, that's nearly quadruple the number of 16GB-equipped rigs, with a close to 20% increase — pretty eye-opening. The RTX 5070 is doing well for itself, too, and is now in third position in Steam's GPU ranking (although that's a 12GB offering and it should really be 16GB).The ranks of the 16GB GPUs on Steam will also be bolstered by older models, of course, from past generations. You will receive a confirmation email shortly."},"failureMessage":"There was a problem.
- ▪Compared to July 2026, that's nearly quadruple the number of 16GB-equipped rigs, with a close to 20% increase — pretty eye-opening.
- ▪The RTX 5070 is doing well for itself, too, and is now in third position in Steam's GPU ranking (although that's a 12GB offering and it should really be 16GB).The ranks of the 16GB GPUs on Steam will also be bolstered by older models, of co
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Computing Computing Components GPU Steam survey shows GPUs with 16GB are now the most popular graphics cards — and that really doesn't bode well for gamers' wallets News By Darren Allan Published 4 August 2026 As more news emerges of inbound price hikes for graphics cards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock / aslysun) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The latest Steam survey shows GPUs with 16GB are the most popularThey're on 25.9% and have overtaken 8GB GPUs which are just behind on 25.32%There's been quite a shift towards 16GB…
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