About Dota 2
Dota 2 was released on July 9, 2013. Steam files it under Action, Strategy and Free To Play. It needs 60 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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Dota 2 system requirements
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Dota 2 needs at least NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 and Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, 4 GB of RAM and 60 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GT 710 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Dota 2
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz | 4 GB |
| Recommended | – | – | – |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GT 710 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GT 710 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce GT 730 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Dota 2
The publisher's minimum for Dota 2 is NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 with Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, and the recommended hardware is not stated. Because the publisher lists no recommended tier, we assume hardware about 50 percent faster than the minimum for our estimates.
In our estimates a GeForce GT 710 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GT 710 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GT 730 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Strategy and simulation games lean on the processor, especially late in a game when there is a lot to calculate. A faster graphics card will not fix a slow late game, but a faster CPU and more RAM will.
Best graphics card for Dota 2
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 196 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 228 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 217 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 4 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Dota 2
What are the minimum system requirements for Dota 2?
Minimum: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600, 4 GB of memory, 60 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Dota 2?
The publisher does not list a recommended tier. We assume hardware about 50% faster than the minimum for our estimates.
What graphics card do I need to run Dota 2 at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GT 710 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GT 710 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Dota 2 need?
The minimum is 4 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Dota 2 need?
About 60 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Dota 2?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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