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Can I run Dota 2?
Dota 2's official minimum spec names the GeForce 8600 with 4 GB RAM. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). This game publishes a minimum spec only, so higher presets are extrapolated: treat them as rough. Prices , UK shops only.
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Dota 2 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600 | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz | 4 GB |
| Recommended | No official recommended spec published; we estimate it from the minimum (treat higher presets as rough). | ||
Steam lists a minimum only ("Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz").
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Dota 2 needs a GPU score of about 3: the least demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Valorant, League of Legends, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Fortnite.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~1 1 GB VRAM | ~12 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~3 2 GB VRAM | ~19 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~4 8 GB VRAM | ~19 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~7 12 GB VRAM | ~19 4 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for Dota 2 at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Dota 2?
NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600; Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz; 4 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Dota 2?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Dota 2 at 1440p?
About 4 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does Dota 2 need?
4 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.