About Destiny 2
Destiny 2 was released on October 1, 2019. Steam files it under Action, Adventure and Free To Play. It needs 105 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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Destiny 2 system requirements
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Destiny 2 needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB and Intel Core i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz, 6 GB of RAM and 105 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 1650 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Destiny 2
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB | Intel Core i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz | 6 GB |
| Recommended | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB Memory 8 GB RAM | Processor Intel Core i5 2400 3.4 GHz or i5 7400 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz | 8 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 1650 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GTX 1660 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 2070 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Destiny 2
The publisher's minimum for Destiny 2 is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB with Intel Core i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz, and the recommended hardware is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB Memory 8 GB RAM. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 1650 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 1660 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 2070 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
In competitive games frame rate and low latency matter more than looks. Use Low or Medium shadows and effects, keep textures as high as your video memory allows, and aim to stay above your monitor's refresh rate.
Best graphics card for Destiny 2
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 212 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 237 fps | Ultra 171 fps | Ultra 95 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 168 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 241 fps | Ultra 173 fps | Ultra 96 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 142 fps | Ultra 102 fps | High 79 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 233 fps | Ultra 168 fps | Ultra 93 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 116 fps | Ultra 84 fps | High 65 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 85 fps | Ultra 61 fps | Medium 66 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 90 fps | Ultra 65 fps | Medium 70 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 67 fps | High 67 fps | Low 71 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | High 60 fps | Medium 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | High 70 fps | Medium 71 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 293 fps | Ultra 211 fps | Ultra 117 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 225 fps | Ultra 162 fps | Ultra 90 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 107 fps | Ultra 77 fps | High 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | High 67 fps | Medium 67 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 155 fps | Ultra 111 fps | Ultra 62 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 6 GB, recommended 8 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Destiny 2
What are the minimum system requirements for Destiny 2?
Minimum: Intel Core i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB, 6 GB of memory, 105 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Destiny 2?
Recommended: Processor Intel Core i5 2400 3.4 GHz or i5 7400 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB Memory 8 GB RAM, 8 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Destiny 2 at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 1650 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 1660 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Destiny 2 need?
The minimum is 6 GB and the recommendation is 8 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Destiny 2 need?
About 105 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Destiny 2?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 161 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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