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Best Destiny 2 settings for the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) (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 NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) 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 FPSwith 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 FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p816
1440p510
4K36
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSR100%+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 NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) get in Destiny 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages around 16 FPS at 1080p in Destiny 2 — up from about 8 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run Destiny 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) 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 NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop)?

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.