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 185 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 174 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 110 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Destiny 2. The Core i7-9700K is 11% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).
The Core i7-9700K determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1849. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 185 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.186 fps/$ | 0.149 fps/$ | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.173 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.123 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.110 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p ultra, the Core i7-9700K sets the ceiling at about 186 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 288 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 35% (FPS gap: 102 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i7-9700K is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 32% | CPU Limits GPU 35% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 27% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 23% |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU3% - 19% <> GPU74% - 94% <> | CPU3% - 19% <> GPU74% - 94% <> | CPU23% - 43% <> GPU87% - 97% <> | CPU19% - 37% <> GPU92% - 97% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU5% - 25% <> GPU76% - 95% <> | CPU5% - 25% <> GPU76% - 95% <> | CPU19% - 43% <> GPU94% - 100% <> | CPU16% - 37% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU3% - 23% <> GPU76% - 95% <> | CPU3% - 23% <> GPU76% - 95% <> | CPU15% - 41% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU12% - 36% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Core i7-9700K + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 3% and 43% and GPU utilization between 74% and 100%. Core i7-9700K keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 89% at 1080p to 93% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 21% to 20%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Core i7-9700K stays at 26% (16-37%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 21% and GPU 89%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 22% and GPU 92%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 20% and GPU 93%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 15% (5-25%) and GPU 86% (76-95%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i7-9700K remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra while the Core i7-9700K still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 11% above and your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i7-9700K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 110 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 11% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1849 ($200 CPU (Rank #274 Value) + $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).
For Destiny 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i7-9700K 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.
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 i7-9700K and GeForce RTX 4090 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.
