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Can a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB run Destiny 2?

Yes, runs well. About 70 fps on High at 1080p with a processor that does not limit the card. Add your own processor and memory to sharpen the answer.

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Estimate · 1080p HighRuns well
70FPS

Runs well · Destiny 2

A steady 60 fps or more on High at 1080p.

GeForce GTX 1060 6GBCPU assumed fast enough

Estimated frame rates

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p133987050
1440p96715036
4K53392820

Average frames per second. 60 or more feels smooth. These are estimates; real results vary by scene, drivers and game version.

Official requirements

MinimumRecommended
ProcessorIntel Core i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHzProcessor Intel Core i5 2400 3.4 GHz or i5 7400 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GBNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB Memory 8 GB RAM
Memory6 GB8 GB
Storage105 GB105 GB

Requirements from the game’s Steam page.

Updated October 5, 2026

Frame rate chart

Estimated average fps by resolution and preset.

How Destiny 2 runs on the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

Our estimate puts the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB at about 70 fps on High at 1080p in Destiny 2, which means it runs well. On Low the same card manages about 133 fps, and on Ultra about 50.

The graphics card is the limit here, so lowering the resolution or the quality preset is what raises your frame rate.

For a steady 60 fps, our estimate says: 1080p: High (about 70 fps); 1440p: Medium (about 71 fps); 4K: under 60 fps at every preset, best is 53 fps on Low.

Settings advice

Destiny 2 lists 6 GB of RAM (recommending 8 GB) and a processor of the Processor Intel Core i5 2400 3.4 GHz class. Our estimate assumes a processor that does not limit the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, so enter yours in the checker above if it is older than that.

For reference, the next card up in our list, the GeForce GTX 1660 Super, is estimated at 93 fps on High at 1080p, so you have room to raise settings or resolution on the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB.

Common questions

Can a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB run Destiny 2?

Our estimate is about 70 fps on High at 1080p, and about 133 fps on Low. Verdict: Yes, runs well.

What settings should I use for Destiny 2 on a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?

At 1080p, High holds about 70 fps. At 1440p, Medium holds 60 fps.

How much RAM does Destiny 2 want with a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?

Destiny 2 lists 6 GB as its minimum and recommends 8 GB. The graphics card does not change that: with less memory than the minimum the game can stutter or fail to start whatever card you have.

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