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Best Destiny 2 settings for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) (2026)

On a Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Destiny 2 runs at roughly 8 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 4FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) 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 8 FPSwith FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 8 FPS at 1080p and 5 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 3 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p48
1440p25
4K13
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 Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) get in Destiny 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages around 8 FPS at 1080p in Destiny 2 — up from about 4 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) run Destiny 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages roughly 5 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 Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU)?

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.