Can I run Dota 2?
Official Dota 2 system requirements, player reports on Dota 2 performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
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
- Sound
- DirectX Compatible
- Notes
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
What players say about performance
The game is generally well optimized and runs smoothly for most players, though some experience decreasing performance over time with updates.
Drawn from 6 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Game loses FPS after updates for some users.
- Performance creep affects some players’ experience.
- Some quality of life features have been removed or monetized.
What runs it well
- The game is well optimized and competitive for most players.
- No specific hardware or settings are mentioned as problematic.
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.