Dota 2
Dota 2 has an FPSHQ demand score of 18/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Everything about Dota 2
All FPSHQ pages about this game: FPS, settings, hardware requirements, fixes and discussions.
- FPS by graphics card1080p, 1440p and 4K from model and benchmarks
- Can my GPU run itpopular modelsRTX 5060RTX 5070RTX 4060RTX 3070RTX 5060 Ti
- Graphics settingspresets and how to boost FPS in Dota 2
- Best hardwareranking for Dota 2Graphics cardsProcessors
- FPS on GPU + CPU pairspopular builds and bottlenecks
- Crashes or won’t launchcauses and fixes for Dota 2
- Laptop for the gamewhich laptop runs Dota 2
- Handheld PCsSteam Deck, ROG Ally and moreSteam DeckROG AllyROG Xbox Ally XLegion GoMSI Claw A8
- Esports: 144–240 FPShardware for high FPS
- Discussionsplayer questions about Dota 2
Dota 2 — system requirements, FPS benchmarks on various graphics cards and processors, optimal graphics settings. Find out whether your PC can run Dota 2.
About the game
- Developer
- Valve
- Publisher
- Valve
- Release date
- July 9, 2013
- PC platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam reviews
- 14 374
- Metacritic
- 90/100
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/570
Dota 2 system requirements
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 или новее |
| Processor | Двухъядерный процессор с тактовой частотой 2,80 ГГц от Intel или AMD |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 |
| DirectX | версии 11 |
| Storage | 60 GB |
| Network | Широкополосное подключение к интернету |
| Sound card | Совместимая с DirectX |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Dota 2 and does it need an SSD
Dota 2 needs 60 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 8, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Dota 2 do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 8, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com
Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for Dota 2 on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | S | 700 | 700 | 532 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 700 | 700 | 447 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 700 | 700 | 396 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 700 | 653 | 359 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 700 | 613 | 337 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 700 | 633 | 348 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 700 | 587 | 323 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 700 | 573 | 315 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 700 | 520 | 286 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 700 | 547 | 301 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 700 | 493 | 271 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 682 | 480 | 264 |
* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology
📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)
Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run Dota 2
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
Real player results results: 3
Median FPS on players’ PCs — from the FPSHQ app and checked reports, after anti-fraud filtering.
| GPU | Settings | Median FPS | 1% low | Prediction | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palit GameRock GeForce GTX 1080 | 1080p · High | 60 | — | 299 | 1 site 1 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 1080p · Ultra | 120 | — | 395 | 1 site 1 |
| MSI Ventus 3X GeForce RTX 5080 | 4K · Ultra | 120 | — | 403 | 1 site 1 |
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Can my PC run Dota 2?
Dota 2 (2013): FPSHQ load index 18 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers about 370 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 about 400 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 12 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 18 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 370 FPS aggregated data
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 400 FPS aggregated data
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