Steam has shared the results of its monthly hardware and software surveys, providing valuable insights into the hardware and operating systems used by users on the platform. So, what are the most preferred operating systems among gamers? Here are the most used operating systems!
Most Used Operating Systems – July 2023
Steam has shared the most used operating systems for June. According to the data, Windows 11, which was released in the past years and initially faced significant issues, is still not a preferred version among gamers. Despite significant improvements and fewer problems in recent times, Windows 11 only saw a 1.58% increase in usage last month, reaching a market share of 36.94%.
On the other hand, Windows 10, holding the largest share of the pie, did not experience a noticeable decline last month. With a decrease of 1.54%, it still retains a market share of 61.41%. Furthermore, Windows 7, which had its heyday and has recently lost update support, saw a minor decrease of 0.02% last month, accounting for a 1.20% share of the pie.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Processor | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 2 or more cores, 64-bit compatible processor or System on a Chip (SoC) |
| RAM | 4 gigabytes (GB) |
| Storage | 64 GB or larger storage device |
| System Firmware | UEFI with Secure Boot feature |
| TPM | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster, 2 or more cores, 64-bit compatible processor, or System on a Chip (SoC) |
| Graphics Card | DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver compatibility |
| Display | High-resolution (720p) display with a diagonal size larger than 9 inches, 8 bits per color channel |
| Internet Connection and Microsoft Accounts | Internet connection and a Microsoft account are required for completing device setup during initial use in Windows 11 Home edition. Internet connection is also required for updating and downloading certain features in all Windows 11 editions. |
