# 32GB dethrones 16GB as top RAM capacity in gaming rigs despite memory shortage — AMD closes in on Intel with record 48.4% CPU share

> Despite being in the midst of an unprecedented memory chip shortage, it seems that gamers are still willing to invest in their gaming PCs to extract the best performance out of their favorite titles.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/32gb-ram-config-hits-top-spot-on-steam-survey-despite-memory-chip-shortage-amd-closing-in-on-intel-at-more-than-48-percent-share?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac3bfe92c64df110b9ebbf9)
- **Published:** 2026-10-05
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #microsoft #surface #amd #intel #nintendo-switch #steam #windows
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac3bfe92c64df110b9ebbf9

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