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 241 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 139 FPS.
The RTX 4500 Ada Generation is 189% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Destiny 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 164% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).
At lower resolutions (1080p low, 1440p (low/medium)), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p ultra, 4k ultra), the RTX 4500 Ada Generation becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p high, 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2384. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 239 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.135 fps/$ | 0.123 fps/$ | 0.103 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.101 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p low, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the ceiling at about 346 FPS, while the RTX 4500 Ada Generation could reach 384 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 10% (FPS gap: 38 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 3/12, balanced 5/12.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 4500 Ada Generation stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 6% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 9% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 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.
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) | CPU4% - 21% <> GPU71% - 95% <> | CPU4% - 21% <> GPU71% - 95% <> | CPU24% - 44% <> GPU85% - 99% <> | CPU22% - 39% <> GPU89% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU8% - 24% <> GPU75% - 94% <> | CPU8% - 24% <> GPU75% - 94% <> | CPU22% - 41% <> GPU94% - 100% <> | CPU20% - 36% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU6% - 21% <> GPU75% - 94% <> | CPU6% - 21% <> GPU75% - 94% <> | CPU18% - 38% <> GPU94% - 100% <> | CPU15% - 34% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RTX 4500 Ada Generation pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 4% and 44% and GPU utilization between 71% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while RTX 4500 Ada Generation carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 88% at 1080p to 91% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 22% to 20%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the RTX 4500 Ada Generation averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 28% (20-36%). 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 22% and GPU 88%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 23% and GPU 91%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 20% and GPU 91%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 34% (24-44%) and GPU 92% (85-99%), which keeps RTX 4500 Ada Generation well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The RTX 4500 Ada Generation reaches 99% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 164% above and your GPU is 189% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the RTX 4500 Ada Generation can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 139 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 189% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 164% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2384 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $2000 GPU (Rank #63 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D is currently the limiting factor — the RTX 4500 Ada Generation 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, 1440p low, 1440p medium. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p ultra, 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 7 7800X3D and RTX 4500 Ada Generation 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.
