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Can the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) run Destiny 2? (2026)

Not really
~8 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and Destiny 2 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 8 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 4 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p48
1440p25
4K13

At 1080p expect around 8 FPS, at 1440p about 5 FPS, and at 4K roughly 3 FPS with optimized settings. Destiny 2 doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

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

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages about 8 FPS at 1080p in Destiny 2.

What FPS does the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) get in Destiny 2 at 1080p?

Around 8 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 4 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Destiny 2 run better on the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU)?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.