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 159 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 154 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 96 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Destiny 2. The FX-9370 is 51% below recommended, but 100% above minimum.
The FX-9370 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1709. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 159 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the FX-9370 sets the ceiling at about 159 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 415 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 62% (FPS gap: 256 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your FX-9370 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 62% | CPU Limits GPU 58% | CPU Limits GPU 50% | CPU Limits GPU 43% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 58% | CPU Limits GPU 56% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 34% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 32% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU1% - 18% <> GPU74% - 94% <> | CPU1% - 18% <> GPU74% - 94% <> | CPU21% - 41% <> GPU87% - 97% <> | CPU18% - 36% <> GPU92% - 97% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU5% - 25% <> GPU76% - 95% <> | CPU5% - 25% <> GPU76% - 95% <> | CPU19% - 42% <> GPU94% - 100% <> | CPU16% - 36% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU3% - 23% <> GPU75% - 95% <> | CPU3% - 23% <> GPU75% - 95% <> | CPU15% - 41% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU12% - 37% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The FX-9370 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 1% and 42% and GPU utilization between 74% and 100%. FX-9370 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 89% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 20% to 20%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the FX-9370 stays at 24% (12-37%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 20% and GPU 89%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 22% and GPU 92%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 20% and GPU 92%. 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 FX-9370 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the FX-9370 still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
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 51% below recommended and your GPU is 295% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the FX-9370 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 96 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 51% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1709 ($60 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).
For Destiny 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The FX-9370 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
