# RTX 3060 matches RTX 5070 share as upgrade costs deter gamers

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/why-is-the-nvidia-rtx-3060-still-the-most-popular-gpu-on-steam/
- Published: 2026-11-14T17:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T17:47:44+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2315651/why-nvidia-rtx-3060-most-popular-steam-gpu/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- The RTX 3060 and 5070 each hold 3.78 per cent of surveyed Steam PCs.
- High prices for newer GPUs are slowing upgrades.
- The 3060’s 12GB memory remains useful for common 1080p gaming.

## Summary

NVIDIA’s RTX 3060 remains one of the most widely used graphics cards among Steam users because many owners have not found an affordable reason to upgrade. High prices for newer GPUs, driven in part by scarce memory supplies, have made the mid-range replacement many gamers might expect difficult to buy.

In Steam’s October survey, the RTX 3060 and RTX 5070 each accounted for 3.78 per cent of surveyed PCs. The 3060’s share has fallen from 4.79 per cent in August 2025, while desktop and laptop RTX 4060 models together reached 7.11 per cent. The 3060’s 12GB of memory also remains useful for 1080p gaming, played by 50.23 per cent of surveyed users; the RTX 4060 and 5060 have 8GB. Although NVIDIA reportedly resumed 3060 production, cards are selling for around $500 or more, well above their original price.

---
Summarised by TalkFuse (https://talkfuse.com/). Quote the original publisher for the reporting and link this page for the summary and discussion.