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.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 226 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 169 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 105 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is 257% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Destiny 2. The Core i7-13700K is 252% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).
At lower resolutions (1080p (high/ultra)), the Core i7-13700K sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k medium), the GeForce RTX 4080 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/medium), all 1440p settings, 4k (low/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1200. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 226 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.318 fps/$ | 0.265 fps/$ | 0.228 fps/$ | 0.188 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.233 fps/$ | 0.195 fps/$ | 0.177 fps/$ | 0.141 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.149 fps/$ | 0.125 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.087 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
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.
At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 4080 sets the ceiling at about 193 FPS, while the Core i7-13700K has headroom up to 207 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 7% (FPS gap: 14 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 3/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 9/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.
The Core i7-13700K and GeForce RTX 4080 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
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.
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 252% above and your GPU is 257% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i7-13700K paired with the GeForce RTX 4080 can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 105 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 257% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 252% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1200 ($400 CPU + $800 GPU). Your Core i7-13700K 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX is a great upgrade option for around $429 (Rank #136 for value).
Your Core i7-13700K is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Destiny 2 performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 4k medium.
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.
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 Core i7-13700K and GeForce RTX 4080 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
