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The RTX 20 series, like Windows 7, shows remarkable endurance with 8.54% of Nvidia RTX owners still using them according to May 2026 Steam Hardware Survey data.
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Who
Nvidia, Microsoft, Steam users
What
The RTX 20 series, like Windows 7, shows remarkable endurance with 8.54% of Nvidia RTX owners still using them according to May 2026 Steam Hardware Survey data.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:00:23 GMT · 5h 7m ago
Where
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Why
Both the RTX 20 series and Windows 7 introduced features that were considered ahead of their time, laying groundwork for modern technology.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This trend illustrates how foundational technologies, despite being superseded, continue to be utilized by a significant user base, shaping long-term trends in PC gaming and operating systems. It suggests that pioneering hardware can have lasting influence beyond initial reception.
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3 events in this thread- Technology5h 7m agoThe RTX 20 series graphics cards, like Windows 7, are noted for introducing innovative ideas that became foundational for modern PC gaming, even though the hardware is slowly disappearing.Open article
- Technology5h 7m agoAccording to the May 2026 Steam Hardware Survey, only 8.54% of Nvidia RTX owners are still using an RTX 20 series graphics card, while Windows 7 is used by just 0.07% of Steam users.Open article
- Currently Reading5h 7m agoThe RTX 20 series, like Windows 7, shows remarkable endurance with 8.54% of Nvidia RTX owners still using them according to May 2026 Steam Hardware Survey data.