Intel Arc Graphics appears on Steam hardware survey for the first time

Intel's Arc Graphics has finally made its debut on Steam's hardware survey, but it's raising questions about the discrete GPU's adoption rate. Is this a sign of slow progress or simply a reflection of how Steam categorises integrated and discrete graphics?

It's important to clarify that “Arc Graphics” on Steam refers to Intel's integrated graphics solutions found in Meteor Lake CPUs, also known as the Core Ultra 100 series. These have been powering laptops and handhelds for over a year now. The dedicated Alchemist GPUs, like the A770 and A580, are listed separately on Steam and haven't yet gained enough traction to appear prominently in the survey.

This categorisation raises concerns about the visibility of future generations of Arc GPUs. With Intel moving to unique SKU names for integrated graphics in its upcoming generations, these solutions might not be grouped under a single “Arc Graphics” banner, potentially hindering their overall representation in the survey.

Unfortunately, Steam's hardware survey doesn't provide detailed breakdowns of GPU popularity by generation or series. This makes it difficult to gauge the true adoption rate of Arc GPUs among Steam users.

KitGuru says: While the arrival of “Arc Graphics” on Steam is a step in the right direction, it also highlights the challenges Intel faces in gaining market share in the competitive GPU landscape. Whether Intel can overcome these hurdles and establish Arc as a major player remains to be seen.

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