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Can My PC Run Destiny 2?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Destiny 2 system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB
Min. CPU
Intel® Core™ i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz
Min. RAM
6 GB
Storage
105 GB
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Can your PC run Destiny 2?

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Official Destiny 2 PC requirements
MinimumRecommended
OSWindows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
CPUIntel® 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
RAM6 GB8 GB
GPUNVIDIA® 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
Storage105 GB105 GB

Source: official Destiny 2 website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

Destiny 2 system requirements

MinimumRecommended
Operating systemWindows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack)
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
Memory6 GB8 GB
Graphics cardNVIDIA® 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
Storage105 GB105 GB

Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for Destiny 2?

The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower
Graphics card
GTX 660 / 670 / 680, RX 460, HD 7790, GTX 1050
Processor
Pentium G4560 / G5400, i3-6100 / 7100, Ryzen 3 1200
RAM
6 GB
RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p
Graphics card
RX 6500 XT, R9 380 / 280X / 390, RX 470, GTX 1060 3GB
Processor
i7-4770 / 4790K, i5-7400 / 7600K, i3-10100
RAM
8 GB
HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p
Graphics card
RTX 2060 / 2060 Super, RX 5600 XT, Arc A580, GTX 1080 / 1080 Ti
Processor
i5-9400F / 9600K, i5-10400 / 10600K, Ryzen 7 2700X
RAM
16 GB

Can my graphics card run Destiny 2?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

  • GTX 1050 TiYesLow – Medium
  • GTX 1650YesLow – Medium
  • GTX 1060 6GBYesMedium – High
  • GTX 1660 SuperYesMedium – High
  • RX 580YesMedium – High
  • RTX 3050YesMedium – High
  • RTX 3060YesHigh – Max
  • RTX 4060YesHigh – Max
  • Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)NoNot playable

Destiny 2 PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Destiny 2?

Destiny 2 needs at least Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack), a Intel® Core™ i3 3250 3.5 GHz or Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz / AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz processor, 6 GB of RAM, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 2GB or GTX 1050 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB graphics card and 105 GB of storage.

What PC do you need to run Destiny 2 well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a Processor Intel® Core™ i5 2400 3.4 GHz or i5 7400 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz processor, 8 GB of RAM and a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 4GB or GTX 1060 6GB / AMD R9 390 8GB Memory 8 GB RAM graphics card.

Can I run Destiny 2 with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for Destiny 2 and even the recommended specs.

Can a GTX 1650 run Destiny 2?

Yes — on Low to Medium settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is Destiny 2 free to play on PC?

Yes, Destiny 2 is free to play on PC.

How much storage does Destiny 2 need?

Destiny 2 needs 105 GB of free space.

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