Can I Run Dota 2?
Valve · 2013
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover.
Can You Run Dota 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dota 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Dota 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 | NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 or newer | Windows 7 or newer |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Dota 2 is a demanding action game from 2013. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Dota 2 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dota 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or newer |
| Processor | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 60 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 or newer Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Dota 2 — FAQ
Can I run Dota 2?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Dota 2. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Dota 2?+
Dota 2 needs at least a Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 60 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 or newer.
Can Dota 2 run without a graphics card?+
No — Dota 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600).
How much RAM does Dota 2 need?+
Dota 2 officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.