Dota 2 needs at least NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.

What are the system requirements for Dota 2?

Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600, processor Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, RAM 4 GB RAM.

Can I run Dota 2 on the Steam Deck?

Dota 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.

Can I run Dota 2?

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Dota 2 needs at least NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseJul 9, 2013
Playing now841 156
Steam user reviews80 % positive
Steam DeckPlayable
ProtonDBgold

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Runs smoothly fromIntel Arc B570 10 GB~463 FPS · 1080p High

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Dota 2 system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 7 or newer	–
Processor	Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz	estimated ≈ Core i3-2100 class (from the minimum specs)
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600	estimated ≈ GT 710 class (from the minimum specs)
Memory	4 GB RAM	estimated 8 GB (from the minimum specs)
Storage	60 GB available space	–

Requirements checked on 27 October 2026.

Estimated FPS in Dota 2

High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.

✓ Checked against real benchmarks, values corrected for this game.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	5120×1440	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	218	162	107	98
GTX 1660 Super	313	231	153	141
RTX 2060	362	268	177	163
RTX 3060	484	358	237	218
RTX 4060	500+	387	256	235
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	500+	457	303	278
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	500+	457	303	278
RTX 5060	500+	467	310	284
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	500+	500+	356	327
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	500+	500+	356	327
RX 9060 XT	500+	500+	333	305
RTX 3070	500+	500+	333	305
RTX 4070	500+	500+	408	375
RTX 5070	500+	500+	485	446
RX 7800 XT	500+	500+	428	393
RX 9070 XT	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070 Ti	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4080	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5080	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4090	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5090	500+	500+	500+	500+

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Dota 2 is limited by the processor in big battles or large late-game saves with many units, buildings or objects: there the real FPS can be much lower than the estimate above, which reflects a normal scene.

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Which graphics card do I need for Dota 2?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~463 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~343 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~343 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~208 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run Dota 2?: Dota 2 needs at least NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
What are the system requirements for Dota 2?: Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600, processor Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, RAM 4 GB RAM.
What PC do I need for Dota 2?: For 1080p at high settings and 60 FPS, the cheapest current graphics card that gets there is the Intel Arc B570 10 GB (an estimated 463 FPS), paired with a fast processor. The PC builder puts together a complete, compatible parts list for Dota 2.
Can I run Dota 2 on the Steam Deck?: Dota 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.