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 247 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 227 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 136 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Destiny 2. The Ryzen 7 9700X is 185% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).
The Ryzen 7 9700X 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: $1934. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 247 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.200 fps/$ | 0.175 fps/$ | 0.144 fps/$ | 0.128 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.184 fps/$ | 0.166 fps/$ | 0.144 fps/$ | 0.117 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.070 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 medium, the Ryzen 7 9700X sets the ceiling at about 321 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 372 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 14% (FPS gap: 51 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
The Ryzen 7 9700X and GeForce RTX 4090 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 7% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 11% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 6% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
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) | CPU5% - 21% <> GPU72% - 95% <> | CPU5% - 21% <> GPU72% - 95% <> | CPU25% - 44% <> GPU85% - 99% <> | CPU22% - 39% <> GPU90% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU8% - 24% <> GPU76% - 94% <> | CPU8% - 24% <> GPU76% - 94% <> | CPU22% - 41% <> GPU94% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 36% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU6% - 21% <> GPU75% - 94% <> | CPU6% - 21% <> GPU75% - 94% <> | CPU18% - 38% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU14% - 34% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 9700X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 5% and 44% and GPU utilization between 72% and 100%. Ryzen 7 9700X keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 89% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 23% to 20%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Ryzen 7 9700X stays at 24% (14-34%). 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 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 7 9700X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Ryzen 7 9700X 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 185% 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 7 9700X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 136 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 185% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1934 ($285 CPU (Rank #94 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Ryzen 7 9700X provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
Your Ryzen 7 9700X is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Destiny 2 performance right now. CPU fully utilized 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 7 9700X 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.
