Destiny 2FPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&Radeon RX 580X

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
low145 FPS
medium118 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra69 FPS
1440P
low123 FPS
medium96 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra56 FPS
4K
low63 FPS
medium47 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra30 FPS

Performance Report

Destiny 2

Radeon RX 580X + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 69 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 56 to 123 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 30 to 63 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon RX 580X is 22% below recommended, but 86% above minimum for Destiny 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 164% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).

AI Acceleration

Destiny 2 supports: AFMF. The Radeon RX 580X can use AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon RX 580X 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:

Radeon RX 580X:$60(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $229
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $444. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 69 FPS, equivalent to 0.16 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.327 fps/$0.266 fps/$0.205 fps/$0.155 fps/$
1440p0.277 fps/$0.216 fps/$0.167 fps/$0.126 fps/$
4k0.142 fps/$0.106 fps/$0.086 fps/$0.068 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|Radeon RX 580X

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

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the Radeon RX 580X sets the ceiling at about 31 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 147 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 79% (FPS gap: 116 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon RX 580X 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 55%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 59%
HighGPU Limits CPU 62%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 72%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 62%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 68%
HighGPU Limits CPU 72%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 78%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 69%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 75%
HighGPU Limits CPU 75%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 79%
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 - Radeon RX 580X
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7,495
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your CPU is 164% below recommended and your GPU is 22% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+164%vsrecommended

GPU

-22%vsrecommended

CPU

+977%vsminimum

GPU

+86%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 Radeon RX 580X run Destiny 2 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 580X can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 69 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 22% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 164% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $444 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $60 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 RTX 5060 for around $299 (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 Radeon RX 580X 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Destiny 2?

Yes! Destiny 2 supports AFMF, and your Radeon RX 580X is compatible with AFMF. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Destiny 2 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 580X?

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.