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 239 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 207 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 146 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Destiny 2. The Ryzen 5 8500G is 65% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).
The Ryzen 5 8500G 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: $1799. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 239 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.191 fps/$ | 0.165 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.133 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.169 fps/$ | 0.150 fps/$ | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.115 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.081 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 1080p low, the Ryzen 5 8500G sets the ceiling at about 351 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 492 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 29% (FPS gap: 141 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Ryzen 5 8500G 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 29% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 25% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 19% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 19% |
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 65% 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 8500G paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 146 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 65% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1799 ($150 CPU + $1649 GPU). 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 9955HX3D is a great upgrade option for around $749 (Rank #109 for value).
For Destiny 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 5 8500G 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 8500G 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.
