Cards built on NVIDIA GPUs made up about 90% of desktop graphics card shipments in Q2 2026. Count every graphics processor in a PC, integrated chips included, and Intel leads with 56%.
Gaming GPU market share depends on the yardstick. This page separates Jon Peddie Research shipment data through Q2 2026, Valve’s September 2026 Steam survey, and the latest NVIDIA and AMD filings.
Gaming GPU Market Share
NVIDIA share of desktop graphics card (AIB) shipments, Q2 2026
Desktop add-in boards shipped in Q2 2026, up 10.0% from Q1
Intel share of all PC GPUs, integrated graphics included, Q2 2026
GeForce RTX 5070 share of Steam PC video cards, September 2026
AMD Gaming revenue in Q2 2026, down 31% year over year
Who Controls Gaming GPU Market Share in Desktop Graphics Cards?
NVIDIA held about 90% of desktop add-in board (AIB) shipments in Q2 2026, based on Jon Peddie Research’s quarterly share chart. AMD followed at about 8% and Intel at about 2%.
A year earlier, JPR had NVIDIA at 94%, AMD at 6% and Intel at 0%. Its figures track shipments into the channel, not retail sales to gamers.
| GPU vendor | Share of desktop AIB shipments, Q2 2025 | Share of desktop AIB shipments, Q2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 94% | ~90% |
| AMD | 6% | ~8% |
| Intel | 0% | ~2% |
Source: Jon Peddie Research, AIB report share charts, Q2 2025 and Q2 2026
JPR’s press release text gives only point changes. The share levels above come from the chart published with each release.
NVIDIA vs AMD vs Intel: 2026 Share Changes Published by JPR
| GPU vendor | AIB share change, Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025 | AIB share change, Q2 2026 vs Q1 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | −0.4% | −0.1% |
| AMD | −0.04% | −0.16% |
| Intel | +0.4% | +0.3% |
Source: Jon Peddie Research, Q1 2026 and Q2 2026 AIB press releases
Coverage of JPR’s Q4 2025 chart, including Club386’s, reported NVIDIA at 94%. The published changes of −0.4% and −0.1% since then do not account for a move to about 90%, and the releases do not reconcile the two.
12.5 Million Graphics Cards Shipped in Q2 2026
Desktop AIB shipments rose 10.0% from Q1 to 12.5 million units in Q2 2026, and 6.6% year over year, according to JPR. The firm notes the second quarter is traditionally down from the first.
CPU shipments for desktop PCs fell to 14 million units, down 33% year over year. JPR put the AIB attach rate in desktop PCs at 89% for the quarter.
Jon Peddie said high-end AIB sales spiked as prices rose. His stated theory is that buyers rushed to purchase before prices climbed further.
| Quarter | AIB units shipped (as published) | Change vs prior quarter (as published) |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 9.2 million | +8.5% |
| Q2 2025 | 11.6 million | +27.0% |
| Q3 2025 | 12.02 million | +2.8% |
| Q4 2025 | 11.48 million | −4.4% |
| Q1 2026 | 11.82 million | −0.6% |
| Q2 2026 | 12.5 million | +10.0% |
Source: Jon Peddie Research, AIB press releases, Q1 2025 to Q2 2026
Units and changes appear as JPR published them in each release. They do not always reconcile across editions: Q1 2026 is listed as a 0.6% decline despite a higher unit count than the Q4 2025 release reported.
JPR’s AIB Forecast Through 2030
JPR projects a −2.5% compound annual growth rate for AIB shipments from 2025 to 2030, ending with an installed base of 193 million units.
Its Q4 2025 release had forecast a decline of almost 10% for the PC and AIB markets across 2026.
Source: Jon Peddie Research, Q2 2026 and Q4 2025 AIB press releases
Gaming GPU Market Share With Integrated Graphics Included
Intel led all PC GPU shipments with 56% in Q2 2026, ahead of NVIDIA at 23% and AMD at 21%, in Jon Peddie Research’s Market Watch. This count adds the graphics built into CPUs to discrete chips.
Total PC GPU shipments reached 75.5 million, up 10.4% quarter over quarter and 1.1% year over year. JPR put the attach rate of GPUs to PCs at 120%.
AMD rose from 14% to 21% over the year, while Intel fell from 61% to 56%. TechSpot tied AMD’s gain to higher shipments of consumer CPUs carrying integrated Radeon graphics.
Against Q1 2026, JPR logged share changes of +0.6% for AMD, +0.46% for NVIDIA and −1.0% for Intel.
Notebook GPU shipments rose 16.8% from Q1, while desktop graphics fell 4%. For buyer-side context, see how gamers split between laptops and desktops.
Discrete GPUs grew 12.2% in the quarter, Jon Peddie said, even as a global memory crisis pushed component prices up.
| GPU vendor | Share of PC GPU shipments, Q2 2025 | Share of PC GPU shipments, Q2 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | 61% | 56% |
| NVIDIA | 24% | 23% |
| AMD | 14% | 21% |
Source: Jon Peddie Research, Market Watch share charts, Q2 2025 and Q2 2026
Which GPUs Lead the Steam Hardware Survey in September 2026?
| GPU (Valve label) | Share, September 2026 | Change vs August 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | 6.15% | +2.38 pts |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | 4.40% | +1.24 pts |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | 4.06% | +1.51 pts |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 | 3.89% | +0.29 pts |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | 3.66% | −0.26 pts |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 3.50% | −0.34 pts |
| Intel Iris Xe Graphics | 1.52% | −0.22 pts |
| AMD Radeon Graphics | 1.51% | −0.22 pts |
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | 1.42% | −0.04 pts |
| AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT | 0.77% | −0.03 pts |
| Intel Arc Graphics | 0.25% | −0.03 pts |
Source: Valve, Steam Hardware & Software Survey, September 2026 (PC video card table, selected entries)
The GeForce RTX 5070 led Valve’s PC video card table at 6.15% in September 2026, up 2.38 points from August. The RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti each gained more than a point.
Participation is optional and anonymous, so the survey describes hardware among responding members of Steam’s PC player base, not units sold.
The RTX 3060 slipped from 4.02% in May to 3.66% in September. The RX 9070 XT stayed between 1.33% and 1.46% across the five months.
| Month (2026) | RTX 5070 | RTX 3060 | RX 9070 XT |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 3.09% | 4.02% | 1.33% |
| June | 3.29% | 3.88% | 1.35% |
| July | 3.62% | 3.88% | 1.40% |
| August | 3.77% | 3.92% | 1.46% |
| September | 6.15% | 3.66% | 1.42% |
Source: Valve, Steam Hardware & Software Survey, May to September 2026 (PC video card table)
Respondents’ language mix shifted in September: Simplified Chinese rose 7.42 points to 31.39%, while English fell 4.05 points to 34.20%. The RTX 5070 jump coincided with that shift, and regional splits are covered in these Steam market statistics.
Source: Valve, Steam Hardware & Software Survey, September 2026 (all platforms)
AMD and Intel Entries in Valve’s PC Table
AMD’s highest-placed RX card is the Radeon RX 9070 XT at 1.42% in September 2026. Intel’s top entry is Intel Iris Xe Graphics at 1.52%, with Intel Arc Graphics at 0.25%.
On memory, 16 GB cards reached 27.21% of all surveyed systems, against 26.71% for 8 GB.
Source: Valve, Steam Hardware & Software Survey, September 2026
Revenue Filings Behind Gaming GPU Market Share, Q2 2026
NVIDIA reported $96.2 billion in revenue for the quarter ended July 26, 2026, up 106% year over year. Data Center contributed $89.0 billion, up 117%.
Edge Computing, NVIDIA’s other reporting line, brought in $7.2 billion, up 27%. The release lists no standalone Gaming figure; its Edge Computing highlights cover RTX PC products, robotics and automotive.
Source: NVIDIA, Q2 fiscal 2027 results, quarter ended July 26, 2026
AMD’s Gaming business recorded $779 million in Q2 2026, down 31% year over year, which AMD attributed to lower semi-custom revenue. Semi-custom chips power consoles such as Xbox Series X|S.
The wider Client and Gaming segment reached $3.8 billion, up 6%. Data Center made up 58% of AMD’s record $11.5 billion quarter.
Source: AMD, Q2 2026 financial results, quarter ended June 27, 2026
Neither company breaks out graphics card revenue, so these lines cannot be read as card market share. Spending on games themselves sits in separate gaming industry revenue data.
FAQs
What is NVIDIA’s gaming GPU market share?
About 90% of desktop graphics card shipments in Q2 2026, according to Jon Peddie Research’s share chart. Counting integrated graphics across all PCs, NVIDIA held 23% of GPU shipments in the same quarter.
Does AMD or Intel have more GPU market share?
Intel leads all PC GPUs with 56% in Q2 2026 against AMD’s 21%, driven by integrated graphics. In desktop graphics cards, AMD holds about 8% and Intel about 2%.
What is the most popular GPU on Steam?
The GeForce RTX 5070, at 6.15% of Steam PC video cards in Valve’s September 2026 survey. It gained 2.38 points from August and sits ahead of the RTX 5060 at 4.40%.
Are graphics card shipments growing in 2026?
Yes, in Q2. Desktop add-in board shipments reached 12.5 million, up 10.0% from Q1 and 6.6% year over year. JPR still forecasts a −2.5% compound annual rate for 2025 to 2030.
Why do Reddit threads quote different GPU market share numbers?
Most threads mix measurements. JPR’s 90% NVIDIA figure covers desktop card shipments in Q2 2026, Intel’s 56% covers all PC GPUs, and Steam figures describe installed hardware among opt-in survey respondents.
Sources
https://www.jonpeddie.com/news/pc-gpu-shipments-increased-10-4-q-q-up-1-1-y-y/
