Destiny 2 FPS on Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 7900 GRE

Destiny 2

Uses the stable Tiger engine. It has dropped support for older OSs and requires significant storage space. A decent CPU is needed for raids and activities with many enemies.

Destiny 2 - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low274 FPS
medium234 FPS
high208 FPS
ultra197 FPS
1440P
low221 FPS
medium191 FPS
high173 FPS
ultra153 FPS
4K
low127 FPS
medium110 FPS
high100 FPS
ultra90 FPS

Performance Report

Destiny 2

Radeon RX 7900 GRE + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 197 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 153 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 90 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is 182% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Destiny 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 164% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon RX 7900 GRE sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Radeon RX 7900 GRE:$540
Official Launch Price: $549
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$378.13
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $918.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 197 FPS, equivalent to 0.21 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.298 fps/$0.255 fps/$0.227 fps/$0.215 fps/$
1440p0.241 fps/$0.208 fps/$0.188 fps/$0.167 fps/$
4k0.138 fps/$0.120 fps/$0.109 fps/$0.098 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|Radeon RX 7900 GRE

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the Radeon RX 7900 GRE sets the ceiling at about 127 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 215 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 41% (FPS gap: 88 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 7%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 12%
HighGPU Limits CPU 15%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 16%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 16%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 24%
HighGPU Limits CPU 24%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 26%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 34%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 41%
HighGPU Limits CPU 41%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 41%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.

Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.

CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.

Destiny 2 Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-3250
RecommendedCore i5-2400
GPU - Radeon RX 7900 GRE
gpu icon
27,162
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your CPU is 164% above and your GPU is 182% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+164%vsrecommended

GPU

+182%vsrecommended

CPU

+977%vsminimum

GPU

+572%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 660
Processor: Core i3-3250
Memory: 6 GB
Disk Space: 105 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 970
Processor: Core i5-2400
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 105 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 7900 GRE run Destiny 2 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 7900 GRE can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 90 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 182% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 164% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Destiny 2?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $918.13 ($378.13 CPU + $540 GPU). Your Radeon RX 7900 GRE provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #290 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Destiny 2 performance?

Your Radeon RX 7900 GRE is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Destiny 2 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Destiny 2?

Destiny 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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Destiny 2?

Destiny 2 requires at minimum a Core i3-3250 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 660 (GPU) with 6 GB RAM and 105 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-2400 and GeForce GTX 970 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 7900 GRE both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Destiny 2 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 7900 GRE?

These Destiny 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.