The RTX 5070's rise to the top of the Steam Hardware Survey is notable because it is a midrange card, which typically occupies this position. The article suggests that prebuilt systems could be a significant factor in this growth, as system integrators may offer better pricing for these cards. The RTX 5070 Ti and 5080 also saw modest increases, while the 5090 and 5050 saw little change. The article notes that the higher memory capacity of the 5070 Ti, 5080, and 5090 has led to price increases that may hamper their ability to catch up to the 5070.

The most popular alternative to Nvidia's offerings is the Radeon RX 9070 XT, which holds a 1.42% share. Despite being a relatively solid value buy, the Radeon RX 9070 GRE and the Arc B580 have not appeared in the survey. The article speculates that the current RAM crisis may be affecting the availability of these cards. The article also notes that true successors to the 50-series, likely the 60-series, won't arrive until 2028.

The RTX 5070's lead is not guaranteed to last, as the article expresses curiosity about how long the midrange offering can maintain its lead. The article also notes that the 50-series cards are more expensive due to their higher memory capacity, which may limit their growth. The article concludes by suggesting that the 5070's success may be due to prebuilt systems offering better pricing for these cards.