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Best Destiny 2 settings for the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) (2026)

On a Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Destiny 2 runs at roughly 27 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 13FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th 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 27 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 13 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 27 FPS at 1080p and 16 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 9 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	13	27
1440p	8	16
4K	4	9

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 UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) get in Destiny 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages around 27 FPS at 1080p in Destiny 2 — up from about 13 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) run Destiny 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages roughly 16 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 UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th 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.