Destiny 2FPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce 945A

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
low63 FPS
medium49 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra30 FPS
1440P
low46 FPS
medium33 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra18 FPS
4K
low16 FPS
medium12 FPS
high11 FPS
ultra10 FPS

Performance Report

Destiny 2

GeForce 945A + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 30 to 63 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 18 to 46 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 10 to 16 FPS.

⚠️Official Requirements

The GeForce 945A is 54% below minimum GPU requirement for Destiny 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 164% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce 945A sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce 945A:$25(updated 2/9/2026)
Official Launch Price: $100
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $409. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 30 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.154 fps/$0.120 fps/$0.103 fps/$0.073 fps/$
1440p0.112 fps/$0.081 fps/$0.061 fps/$0.044 fps/$
4k0.039 fps/$0.029 fps/$0.027 fps/$0.024 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce 945A

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the GeForce 945A sets the ceiling at about 13 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 201 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 94% (FPS gap: 188 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce 945A is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 81%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 84%
HighGPU Limits CPU 84%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 88%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 86%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 90%
HighGPU Limits CPU 91%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 92%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 92%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 94%
HighGPU Limits CPU 93%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 93%
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.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. 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 - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-3250
RecommendedCore i5-2400
GPU - GeForce 945A
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1,852
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (54% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

+164%vsrecommended

GPU

-81%vsrecommended

CPU

+977%vsminimum

GPU

-54%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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce 945A run Destiny 2 well?

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce 945A will struggle to run Destiny 2 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 30 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $409 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $25 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

For Destiny 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce 945A is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-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.

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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Destiny 2 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce 945A?

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.