Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Hitman 2, though 4K Ultra remains out of reach. This combo ranks 1266th out of 3001 tested configurations in this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The data shows a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and the Ryzen 5 5500X3D's 96 MB shared L3 cache shaping performance characteristics differently depending on the workload.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution climbs from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 110 FPS at 1920x1080 to 70 FPS at 2560x1440 — a 36% reduction — and then to 38 FPS at 3840x2160, a further 46% decline. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 3070 becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as pixel count drives the rendering workload.

The Low settings preset shows an even more dramatic resolution curve. At 1080p Low, the system produces 194 FPS average, dropping to 124 FPS at 1440p (a 36% decrease) and 66 FPS at 4K (a 47% decrease from 1440p). The 4K Low result of 66 FPS is notable because it remains playable while representing a 66% loss from the 1080p Low figure. This suggests that even with reduced graphical load, the GPU's pixel throughput capacity is taxed at 4K.

Medium settings follow the same trajectory: 146 FPS at 1080p, 93 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium average of 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS and maximum of 57 FPS provides the only complete min/max data in the measured set, offering insight into frame time consistency at that resolution. The gap between 1080p and 1440p Medium (53 FPS) is slightly larger than the gap between 1440p and 4K (43 FPS), indicating diminishing returns as resolution increases.

Ultra settings present the most constrained results. The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 81 FPS, falling to 52 FPS at 1440p and 28 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra average of 28 FPS falls below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered minimally playable, confirming that this combination cannot handle the game's maximum settings at 4K. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra (a 36% drop) mirrors the High and Low presets, but the 1440p-to-4K drop of 46% is consistent across all settings tiers.

The overall pattern suggests that at 1080p, the CPU has headroom to push higher frame rates, as evidenced by the 194 FPS Low result. As resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become increasingly dominant, with the RTX 3070's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB GDDR6 memory serving as the primary constraints at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, provides the rendering backbone for this configuration. Its 5888 shading units and 96 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s, which explains why 1080p performance remains high across all settings. The GPU's boost clock of 1725 MHz and base clock of 1500 MHz represent the operating envelope, though the measured frame rates suggest the card sustains boost behavior during Hitman 2 sessions.

The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This becomes a critical factor at 4K resolution, where the data shows average FPS falling to 38 at High settings and 28 at Ultra. The 4K Medium result of 50 FPS with a minimum of 42 FPS indicates that memory capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for medium texture loads, but the step to High and Ultra likely increases memory pressure, contributing to the performance decline.

In the broader benchmark context, the RTX 3070 scores 22214 in Passmark G3D, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with an average score of 17083 (0.7% higher) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037 (1% higher). The RTX 3070's average benchmark score of 17208 sits within a tight cluster of competing cards, yet the measured Hitman 2 results show it performing strongly relative to its compute capabilities.

The GPU's 20.31 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 184 texture mapping units suggest ample raw throughput for a game from 2018. However, the 4K Ultra result of 28 FPS indicates that Hitman 2's draw calls and shading complexity at maximum settings exceed what the 3070 can sustain at that resolution. The card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures full feature compatibility, and its 8 nm Samsung process node with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die reflects a mature design that heats predictably under load, though no thermal data is available in this set.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer codename) on the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Its 3.00 GHz base clock and 4.00 GHz boost clock represent modest frequencies, but the 96 MB shared L3 cache — a hallmark of the X3D line — provides substantial on-die storage for game data. This cache configuration likely benefits Hitman 2's level streaming and AI calculations, which access large datasets repeatedly.

The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 20363 and single-thread score of 2941 demonstrate balanced performance for a six-core part. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with an average score of 36945 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0.2% higher). The 5500X3D's average benchmark score of 37018 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall compute capability.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role becomes apparent at lower resolutions where GPU load diminishes. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 194 FPS, which suggests the six cores can feed the GPU efficiently at high frame rates. The 1080p Ultra result of 81 FPS demonstrates that even with increased graphical settings, the CPU maintains sufficient throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The 4K Low result of 66 FPS, compared to the 4K High result of 38 FPS, shows that the CPU's contribution remains relatively constant while the GPU's workload scales with resolution.

The CPU's 7 nm TSMC process node and 74 mm² die size indicate efficient power characteristics, with a 105 W TDP. Its DDR4 dual-channel memory support at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provides adequate memory bandwidth for the game's data streaming needs. The 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU ensure the RTX 3070 operates at full PCIe 4.0 x16 bandwidth, eliminating interconnect bottlenecks.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Hitman 2 at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The data shows 66 FPS average at 4K Low and 50 FPS at 4K Medium. High settings drop to 38 FPS, and Ultra falls to 28 FPS, which is below smooth playability.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The 1440p results offer the best balance, with 124 FPS at Low, 93 FPS at Medium, 70 FPS at High, and 52 FPS at Ultra. All presets remain playable at 1440p, unlike 4K where Ultra becomes unplayable.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 3070's average benchmark score of 17208 is 0.7% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083) and 1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17037). Its Passmark G3D score of 22214 places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500X3D a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system hits 194 FPS, indicating the CPU can drive high frame rates. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 2941 and multithread score of 20363 support this capability.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium produces 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS. Ultra drops to 52 FPS average, representing a 44% reduction in performance.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 3070 affect 4K performance?

A: The 4K results indicate memory constraints at higher settings. 4K Medium achieves 50 FPS, but High falls to 38 FPS and Ultra to 28 FPS, suggesting that increased texture and geometry loads at 4K strain the 8 GB GDDR6 memory.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance across all presets. Low settings produce 194 FPS average, Medium reaches 146 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS and maximum of 168 FPS, High achieves 110 FPS, and Ultra manages 81 FPS. These results show consistent scaling where each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 25-30% from the previous tier.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain robust but show the expected resolution penalty. Low settings yield 124 FPS, Medium provides 93 FPS (min 79, max 107), High delivers 70 FPS, and Ultra drops to 52 FPS. The 1440p Medium result offers the most complete data with min/max figures, showing a 28 FPS spread between minimum and maximum frame times.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes increasingly constrained. Low settings produce 66 FPS, Medium averages 50 FPS (min 42, max 57), High falls to 38 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 28 FPS. The 4K Medium min/max range of 15 FPS (42 to 57) indicates frame time variance that could be perceptible during gameplay.

The settings scaling within each resolution follows a consistent pattern. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 113 FPS (194 to 81). At 1440p, the spread narrows to 72 FPS (124 to 52). At 4K, the spread compresses to 38 FPS (66 to 28). This compression at higher resolutions confirms the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck, reducing the impact of settings changes on overall performance.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing high refresh rates at 1080p, the Low preset delivers 194 FPS, which exceeds the capability of most 144Hz monitors. However, Medium at 146 FPS still provides excellent smoothness while offering improved visuals, making it the recommended choice for 1080p gaming given the 124 FPS minimum ensures consistent frame delivery.

At 1440p, the High preset at 70 FPS offers a solid experience, but Medium at 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS provides better headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 52 FPS remains playable but approaches the threshold where frame drops become noticeable. Medium is the optimal 1440p choice, balancing visual fidelity with performance stability.

For 4K, the data suggests staying within Medium settings at 50 FPS or dropping to Low at 66 FPS for a smoother experience. High at 38 FPS and Ultra at 28 FPS fall below the 60 FPS target and approach or cross the 30 FPS playability floor. The 4K Medium result with a 42 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips that may disrupt gameplay, so Low settings at 4K provide the safest experience for consistent performance.

The overall recommendation is Medium at 1440p as the best experience per the measured rows. This configuration delivers 93 FPS average with a 79 FPS minimum, ensuring smooth gameplay across Hitman 2's varied environments. Players with high-refresh 1080p displays can opt for High at 110 FPS or even Ultra at 81 FPS for maximum visual quality without sacrificing playability.