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 221 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 187 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 127 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Destiny 2. The Ryzen 5 5600X is 68% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).
The Ryzen 5 5600X 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: $1784. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 221 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.194 fps/$ | 0.166 fps/$ | 0.141 fps/$ | 0.124 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.175 fps/$ | 0.151 fps/$ | 0.129 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.101 fps/$ | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1440p medium, the Ryzen 5 5600X sets the ceiling at about 271 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 367 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 26% (FPS gap: 96 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Ryzen 5 5600X 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 16% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 22% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 21% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 9% |
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) | CPU5% - 21% <> GPU73% - 95% <> | CPU5% - 21% <> GPU73% - 95% <> | CPU25% - 44% <> GPU86% - 99% <> | CPU22% - 39% <> GPU90% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU8% - 24% <> GPU76% - 94% <> | CPU8% - 24% <> GPU76% - 94% <> | CPU22% - 41% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 36% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU6% - 21% <> GPU76% - 94% <> | CPU6% - 21% <> GPU76% - 94% <> | CPU18% - 38% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU14% - 34% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 5 5600X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 5% and 44% and GPU utilization between 73% and 100%. Ryzen 5 5600X 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 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 23% to 20%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Ryzen 5 5600X stays at 28% (19-36%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 23% and GPU 89%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 23% 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 16% (8-24%) and GPU 85% (76-94%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 5600X 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 Ryzen 5 5600X 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 68% above and your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 127 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 68% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1784 ($135 CPU (Rank #39 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the CPU. 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 Ryzen 5 5600X 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 Ryzen 5 5600X 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.
