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If one looks at the distribution of AIBs, AMD has about 35% market share based on Q1’18 shipments. Not all those AIBs were used for gaming, but most of them were. Q1’18 market share desktop discrete AIBs   However, if one looks at the volunteered data of Steam users, AMD has about 15% market share (and Intel 11%). Steam conducts ...

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If one looks at the distribution of AIBs, AMD has about 35% market share based on Q1’18 shipments. Not all those AIBs were used for gaming, but most of them were. Q1’18 market share desktop discrete AIBs   However, if one looks at the volunteered data of Steam users, AMD has about 15% market share (and Intel 11%). Steam conducts a monthly survey to collect data about what kinds of computer hardware and software their customers are using. Participation in the survey is optional, and anonymous. Although type of AIB is indicated, geographic location isn’t. Market share according to Steam
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