What is indicated for Windows
Valve's store page lists dual-core Intel or AMD 2.8GHz, 4GB RAM, GeForce 8600/9600GT or Radeon HD2600/3600, DirectX 11, broadband connection and 60GB of free space. This is a published minimum list and not a promise of a specific FPS in the a large team fight. Write down your CPU, GPU, RAM and free space, then compare them individually. Matching memory capacity does not compensate for an unknown video card model.
Why you need to consider the Steam client
The game's OS line indicates Windows 7 or later. However, a footnote on the same store page states: as of January 1, 2024, Steam Client supports Windows 10 and newer versions. Therefore, the old OS requirement cannot be used as confirmation of support for the latest Steam on Windows 7. If the installation is limited to launching the client, changing the Dota graphics does not solve this step. First, check the system and client performance, then the game loading and only after that the performance in the match.
macOS and Linux - separate lines
For macOS, version 10.15+, dual-core Intel, 4 GB RAM, Metal-compatible graphics and 60 GB are specified. The Linux line lists Ubuntu 12.04+, 2.8 GHz dual-core CPU, 4 GB RAM, AMD GCN+, NVIDIA Kepler+ or Intel HD 5000 or later, 60 GB, and OpenAL-compatible audio. These lines list the game in the store; the compatibility of the current client and the specific system is checked separately. Don’t use the old distribution number as a recommendation to install it.
How to compare settings on your PC
To check, select the same scene and resolution, close unnecessary applications and write down the original graphic settings. Compare the smoothness first without changing all the parameters at once. If the problem appears in combat, checking only the main menu doesn't tell you much about the match. Separately note network latency and frame drops: they may look similar, but require different descriptions. When contacting support, please attach the configuration, client version and recurrence conditions. We did not measure FPS on the minimum configuration and do not set a guaranteed result.
Sources and checks
Guides are automatically translated from Russian; interface labels may differ. The Russian edition is the original.
