The table below records the Windows requirements listed for Dota 2 on Steam when checked. A minimum specification is a storefront requirement, not a tested FPS target or a guarantee of performance on a particular device.[1]
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Steam-listed Windows requirements
| Compare | Minimum listed | Recommended listed |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 or newer[1] | Not confirmed |
| Processor | Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz[1] | Not confirmed |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM[1] | Not confirmed |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600/9600GT, ATI/AMD Radeon HD2600/3600[1] | Not confirmed |
| DirectX | Version 11[1] | Not confirmed |
| Available storage | 60 GB available space[1] | Not confirmed |
Understand the distinction
Compare the exact CPU and GPU models as well as memory and storage. Our preparation advice is to keep the game edition, operating system and driver details with any comparison; a matching brand name alone does not establish equivalent hardware.[1]
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Limits and next steps
This is a source-linked Windows reference, not a benchmark. Store requirements can change, and macOS, Linux and console specifications are outside this table.[1]
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Sources & verification
Facts last checked Oct 31, 2026. Checking a source does not change the page’s update date.
- Dota 2 — official Steam listing Valve / Valve · official · Checked Oct 31, 2026
Steam desktop listing checked through Valve’s public appdetails API. Platform and requirements fields describe this storefront edition, not every console release.
Original language: en - Steam support for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 Valve · official · Checked Oct 31, 2026
Official documentation; check publication context and any later revisions.
Original language: en
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