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Best Destiny 2 settings for the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) (2026)

On a Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Destiny 2 runs at roughly 16 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 8FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Destiny 2 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 16 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 8 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 16 FPS at 1080p and 10 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 6 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	8	16
1440p	5	10
4K	3	6

Recommended settings

Upscaling — XeSS100%+55% FPS

Destiny 2 uses a manual render scale rather than DLSS/FSR. Dropping to 85 percent gains frames with minimal sharpness loss.

Shadow QualityLow+8% FPS

Shadow resolution. Destiny 2 is well-optimised - High is a safe pick.

Ambient OcclusionOff+5% FPS

Soft contact shadows. HDAO is cheaper than HBAO+ for a similar look.

Environment Detail DistanceLow+5% FPS

How far world detail renders. Mild pop-in when lowered.

Foliage Detail DistanceLow+4% FPS

How far grass and plants render. An easy saving in dense areas.

Anti-AliasingOff+4% FPS

Edge smoothing. SMAA is sharp and cheap; TAA is cleaner in motion.

Depth of FieldOff+3% FPS

Cinematic blur, mostly preference. Many PvP players turn it Off for clarity.

Light ShaftsOff+3% FPS

God-rays through windows and clouds. Cheap; nice atmosphere.

Motion BlurOff+2% FPS

Camera and weapon motion blur. Off is standard for competitive play.

Texture DetailHighest-1% FPS

Texture sharpness. Destiny 2 is light on VRAM - keep it High or Highest.

Texture Anisotropy16xbaseline

Keeps floors and terrain sharp at angles - effectively free, use 16x.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) get in Destiny 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) averages around 16 FPS at 1080p in Destiny 2 — up from about 8 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) run Destiny 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) averages roughly 10 FPS in Destiny 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Destiny 2 settings for the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen)?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Ambient Occlusion down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.