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Best Dota 2 settings for the NVIDIA MX150 (laptop, 2GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA MX150 (laptop, 2GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Dota 2 runs at roughly 21 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 11FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA MX150 (laptop, 2GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Dota 2 is a lightweight, high-frame-rate esports title. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 21 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 11 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 21 FPS at 1080p and 13 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 7 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	11	21
1440p	7	13
4K	4	7

Recommended settings

Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS

Dota's render-scale slider. Lowering it is the biggest GPU saving on weaker cards.

Shadow QualityLow+6% FPS

The main GPU cost. Medium is a clean balance for high refresh.

Effects QualityLow+5% FPS

Spell and ability effects. Lowering smooths chaotic team fights.

World LightingOff+4% FPS

Extra dynamic lighting on the map. Off is a small, safe saving.

Ambient OcclusionOff+4% FPS

Soft contact shadows. Cheap; Off for a minor gain.

Anti-Aliasing (FXAA)Off+3% FPS

Edge smoothing. Nearly free; leave On for a cleaner image.

Texture QualityHighbaseline

Surface sharpness - trivial VRAM use in Dota. Keep it High.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA MX150 (laptop, 2GB) get in Dota 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA MX150 (laptop, 2GB) averages around 21 FPS at 1080p in Dota 2 — up from about 11 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA MX150 (laptop, 2GB) run Dota 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA MX150 (laptop, 2GB) averages roughly 13 FPS in Dota 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Dota 2 settings for the NVIDIA MX150 (laptop, 2GB)?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Effects Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.