Destiny 2 FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

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
low230 FPS
medium191 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra157 FPS
1440P
low190 FPS
medium162 FPS
high146 FPS
ultra130 FPS
4K
low110 FPS
medium92 FPS
high83 FPS
ultra74 FPS

Performance Report

Destiny 2

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 157 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 130 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 74 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot is 37% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Destiny 2. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 207% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot:$3499
Official Launch Price: $3499
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $3964.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 157 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.058 fps/$0.048 fps/$0.042 fps/$0.040 fps/$
1440p0.048 fps/$0.041 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.033 fps/$
4k0.028 fps/$0.023 fps/$0.021 fps/$0.019 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

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.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot sets the ceiling at about 110 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 212 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 48% (FPS gap: 102 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 15%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 22%
HighGPU Limits CPU 27%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 27%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 23%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 32%
HighGPU Limits CPU 32%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 34%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 39%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 48%
HighGPU Limits CPU 48%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 48%
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 9800X3D
cpu icon
39,966
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-3250
RecommendedCore i5-2400
GPU - Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
gpu icon
13,182
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your CPU is 207% above and your GPU is 37% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+207%vsrecommended

GPU

+37%vsrecommended

CPU

+1155%vsminimum

GPU

+226%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 9800X3D and Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot run Destiny 2 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 74 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 37% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 207% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3964.38 ($465.38 CPU + $3499 GPU). Your Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($3499) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) for around $900 (Rank #105 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.

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 PRO W7900 Dual Slot is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Destiny 2 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot?

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.