Requirements check for Dota 2 - full specifications. Can I run it? Can I have a smooth game experience with my current PC gaming setup? we'll cover that in the following paragraphs.
We got you covered - after you've read the system requirements below, you will know if your gaming PC will be able to run or not the game.
So, you're interested in Dota 2. On this page we will we covering all the information we have on it - from gaming minimum requirements to recommended requirements for a smooth gaming experience, videos and comments for the game.
Will Dota 2 run on an Intel or AMD CPU? Do I need an NVIDIA GTX gpu to run it or a Radeon? Is the game Ryzen compatible?
Dota 2 is a video game developed by Valve, published by Valve, released on 09 - 07 - 2013 It falls under the following genre categories : Action Strategy MOBA
If you were wondering "Can I run Dota 2 on my PC?", we will help you to get the answer.
Further on, we will explain what are the minimum and recommended PC gaming system requirements ( otherwise known as sys req ) for Dota 2
In order to be able to run Dota 2 at a minimum standard for the game, you will need a CPU ranked better than Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, more than 4 GB RAM, a GPU that is better ranked than nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 , while the PC system is running on Windows 7 or newer .
If you really want to enjoy Dota 2 at a higher level of gameplay smoothness, your system must run at with a CPU at least as good as Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz, more than 4 GB RAM, a GPU that performs better than nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 , while the PC system is running on Windows 7 or newer, .
In order to have a clearer view of what the game need in order to run, we created 2 simple lists which you can consult quickly to see if your PC gaming setup is good enough for the Dota 2.
Firstly, these are the minimum set of gaming requirements for your PC that you need so you can run Dota 2. Some of them are necessary for the game to run but a part of them are not that important. If you meet the necessary ones, those will do. You can see which are which in the table below. Just remember these are the minimum specs to run Dota 2
| CPU | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| GPU | nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 |
| DX | DirectX 9.0c |
| Operating system | Windows 7 or newer |
| Storage | 15 GB available space |
| Sound | DirectX Compatible |
| Optical Disk Drive | - |
| Network connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Screen resolution | - |
The following requirements are what we recommend you need for your PC in order to play Dota 2 the best frame rate. Again, some of them are necessary for the game but a part of them are not that important. You can see which are which in the table below:
| CPU | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| GPU | nVidia GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeaon HD2600/3600 |
| DX | DirectX 9.0c |
| Operating system | Windows 7 or newer |
| Storage | 15 GB available space |
| Sound | DirectX Compatible |
| Optical Disk Drive | - |
| Network connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Screen resolution | - |
