Destiny 2 FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon RX 5500 XT

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
low124 FPS
medium108 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra77 FPS
1440P
low93 FPS
medium81 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra58 FPS
4K
low43 FPS
medium37 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra27 FPS

Performance Report

Destiny 2

Radeon RX 5500 XT + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 77 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 58 to 93 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 27 to 43 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon RX 5500 XT is 6% below recommended, but 125% above minimum for Destiny 2. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 207% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-2400).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon RX 5500 XT 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 RX 5500 XT:$130
Official Launch Price: $199
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $595.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 77 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.208 fps/$0.181 fps/$0.144 fps/$0.129 fps/$
1440p0.156 fps/$0.136 fps/$0.113 fps/$0.097 fps/$
4k0.072 fps/$0.062 fps/$0.052 fps/$0.045 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon RX 5500 XT

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 ultra, the Radeon RX 5500 XT sets the ceiling at about 32 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 159 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 80% (FPS gap: 127 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon RX 5500 XT 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 55%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 57%
HighGPU Limits CPU 63%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 64%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 63%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 66%
HighGPU Limits CPU 70%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 70%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 75%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 78%
HighGPU Limits CPU 79%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 80%
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 RX 5500 XT
gpu icon
9,080
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your CPU is 207% below recommended and your GPU is 6% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+207%vsrecommended

GPU

-6%vsrecommended

CPU

+1155%vsminimum

GPU

+125%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 RX 5500 XT run Destiny 2 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 5500 XT can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 77 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 6% below 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 $595.38 ($465.38 CPU + $130 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 for around $599 (Rank #86 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 5500 XT 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 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 9800X3D and Radeon RX 5500 XT?

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.