Destiny 2FPS onEPYC 4585PX&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
low394 FPS
medium362 FPS
high299 FPS
ultra265 FPS
1440P
low375 FPS
medium359 FPS
high311 FPS
ultra250 FPS
4K
low229 FPS
medium219 FPS
high185 FPS
ultra149 FPS

Performance Report

Destiny 2

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 4585PX
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 265 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 250 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 149 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Destiny 2. The EPYC 4585PX is 442% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The EPYC 4585PX determines the performance ceiling at 1080p high, while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 1080p (low/medium/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 4585PX:$826(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $699

Combo price: $2475. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 265 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.159 fps/$0.146 fps/$0.121 fps/$0.107 fps/$
1440p0.152 fps/$0.145 fps/$0.126 fps/$0.101 fps/$
4k0.093 fps/$0.088 fps/$0.075 fps/$0.060 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 4585PX|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1080p high, the EPYC 4585PX sets the ceiling at about 299 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 319 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 6% (FPS gap: 20 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 1/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 11/12. Confidence is low because both ceilings are very close in this cell.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The EPYC 4585PX and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighCPU Limits GPU 6%
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
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.

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 - EPYC 4585PX
cpu icon
70,563
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 CPU is 442% above and your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+442%vsrecommended

GPU

+295%vsrecommended

CPU

+2116%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 EPYC 4585PX and GeForce RTX 4090 run Destiny 2 well?

Yes, the EPYC 4585PX paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 149 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 442% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2475 ($826 CPU (Rank #66 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 4585PX 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 9975WX is a great upgrade option for around $4099 (Rank #329 for value).

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

Your EPYC 4585PX 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.

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 EPYC 4585PX and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Destiny 2 FPS estimates for the EPYC 4585PX 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.