Dota 2
Dota 2 moved to the Source 2 engine well before CS2. The 'New Frontiers' update expanded the map by 40%, increasing the load on CPU and memory. Unlike LoL, Dota 2 uses more complex models and lighting. It benefits significantly from the Vulkan API, which distributes load better across CPU cores, though it still relies heavily on main core performance. For stable performance in chaotic 5v5 fights, 16GB of RAM is highly recommended.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 76 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 51 to 104 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 23 to 54 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 580 is 24% below recommended, but 1537% above minimum for Dota 2. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 524% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2500K).
The GeForce GTX 580 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $495.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 76 FPS, equivalent to 0.15 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.307 fps/$ | 0.250 fps/$ | 0.200 fps/$ | 0.153 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.210 fps/$ | 0.176 fps/$ | 0.145 fps/$ | 0.103 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
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This chart answers a simple question: which upgrade is more likely to increase FPS first? In this case, the answer is clearly the GPU.
The largest gap appears at 4K Ultra, where the GeForce GTX 580 reaches about 24 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has headroom up to roughly 205 FPS.
That means the GeForce GTX 580 is hitting its performance ceiling first, leaving a 88% gap versus the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's available headroom in the most unbalanced scenario. Across all tested settings, this pairing is GPU-limited in 12 out of 12 cases, with 0 CPU-limited and 0 balanced results.
Overall, this is a clearly GPU-bound combination in this game.
The GeForce GTX 580 is consistently the limiting part in this game, so upgrading the GPU is more likely to deliver a larger FPS gain than upgrading the CPU.
This chart shows which upgrade is more likely to unlock more FPS in each tested setting. The lower line represents the part that reaches its limit first. When the CPU and GPU lines stay close together, the system is more balanced. When the gap widens, one component is more clearly holding the other back. Hover any setting to inspect it.
The lower line is the current limiter. The closer the two lines are, the more balanced the CPU and GPU are for this game.
Each line represents an estimated FPS ceiling for one component, rather than live usage alone.
To estimate the CPU ceiling, we pair the Ryzen 7 9800X3D with GeForce RTX 5090, our current GPU anchor. To estimate the GPU ceiling, we pair the GeForce GTX 580 with Ryzen 9 9950X3D, our current CPU anchor.
The lower line indicates the current limiter, since that component reaches its FPS ceiling first. In most scenarios, that is also the part most likely to deliver the bigger performance uplift if upgraded first.
The percentage shown represents the gap between the two ceilings. In practical terms, it shows how much of the stronger component's potential is left unused because the weaker one becomes the bottleneck first.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 524% below recommended and your GPU is 24% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce GTX 580 can run Dota 2 smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 76 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 24% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 524% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $495.38 ($465.38 CPU + $30 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce GTX 980 for around $549 (Rank #79 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Dota 2, upgrading the GPU would usually give you the most noticeable improvement. In the Performance Limiter Analysis, the GeForce GTX 580 is the side that most often caps the frame rate, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional headroom in the tested presets. The main bottleneck appears on the GPU side. The largest gap shows up at 4K Ultra, where the GPU reaches about 24 FPS while the CPU still has headroom up to roughly 205 FPS. Across all tested settings, the distribution is 12/12 GPU-limited, 0/12 CPU-limited, and 0/12 balanced.
Dota 2 does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Dota 2 requires at minimum a Core 2 Duo E7400 (CPU) and GeForce 8600 GT (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 60 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-2500K and GeForce GTX 960 with 8 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
These Dota 2 FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
