Destiny 2 FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon RX 7700S

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
low190 FPS
medium159 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra117 FPS
1440P
low154 FPS
medium131 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra97 FPS
4K
low84 FPS
medium69 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra53 FPS

Performance Report

Destiny 2

Radeon RX 7700S + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 117 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 97 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 53 to 84 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Radeon RX 7700S is 61% 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 RX 7700S 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 7700S:$350
Official Launch Price: $449
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $815.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 117 FPS, equivalent to 0.14 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.233 fps/$0.195 fps/$0.151 fps/$0.143 fps/$
1440p0.189 fps/$0.161 fps/$0.131 fps/$0.119 fps/$
4k0.103 fps/$0.085 fps/$0.072 fps/$0.065 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon RX 7700S

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 7700S sets the ceiling at about 60 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 159 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 62% (FPS gap: 99 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon RX 7700S 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 29%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 35%
HighGPU Limits CPU 45%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 45%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 37%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 45%
HighGPU Limits CPU 50%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 51%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 53%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 61%
HighGPU Limits CPU 61%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 62%
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 7700S
gpu icon
15,527
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your CPU is 207% above and your GPU is 61% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+207%vsrecommended

GPU

+61%vsrecommended

CPU

+1155%vsminimum

GPU

+284%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 7700S run Destiny 2 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 7700S can run Destiny 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 97 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 61% 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 $815.38 ($465.38 CPU + $350 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 4090 Laptop GPU for around $1810 (Rank #597 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 7700S 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 RX 7700S 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 RX 7700S?

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.