Destiny 2FPS onCeleron 2.60&GeForce RTX 4090

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
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1440P
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
4K
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra9 FPS

Performance Report

Destiny 2

GeForce RTX 4090 + Celeron 2.60
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, performance runs at around 10 FPS. At 1440p, performance is around 10 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 9 to 10 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Destiny 2. The Celeron 2.60 is 88% below minimum CPU requirement.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Celeron 2.60 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Celeron 2.60:$10(updated 2/10/2026)
Official Launch Price: $53

Combo price: $1659. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 10 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.006 fps/$0.006 fps/$0.006 fps/$0.006 fps/$
1440p0.006 fps/$0.006 fps/$0.006 fps/$0.006 fps/$
4k0.006 fps/$0.006 fps/$0.006 fps/$0.005 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Celeron 2.60|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the Celeron 2.60 sets the ceiling at about 10 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 411 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 98% (FPS gap: 401 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Celeron 2.60 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 98%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 97%
HighCPU Limits GPU 97%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 96%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 97%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 97%
HighCPU Limits GPU 97%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 96%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 96%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 95%
HighCPU Limits GPU 95%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 94%
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, 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 - Celeron 2.60
cpu icon
385
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-3250
RecommendedCore i5-2400
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (88% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

-97%vsrecommended

GPU

+295%vsrecommended

CPU

-88%vsminimum

GPU

+843%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 Celeron 2.60 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Destiny 2 well?

The Celeron 2.60 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Destiny 2 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 10 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1659 ($10 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).

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

For Destiny 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Celeron 2.60 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited 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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Destiny 2 FPS estimates for the Celeron 2.60 and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.