Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing produces a highly capable Hitman 2 system, ranking in the 56th percentile of tested combinations. The data indicates a configuration that excels at high-refresh 1080p and smooth 1440p gaming, with 4K remaining a challenge at maximum quality settings. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, contextualizes the results against similar hardware, and explains the roles of the CPU and GPU in achieving these outcomes.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the primary driver of frame rate in Hitman 2, and its specifications directly shape the measured outcomes. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 3840 shading units. Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which proves sufficient for the game’s demands at most settings but becomes a limiting factor at 4K Ultra.

The RTX 5060’s performance profile is best understood through its benchmark scores. In the Passmark G3D test, it scores 20891, and its average benchmark score is 26331, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs. This mid-to-high-tier positioning is confirmed by its nearest rivals: it trails the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT by 1.2% in average score, while leading the AMD Radeon 860M and NVIDIA GeForce MX550 by 0.3% each. The GPU’s FP32 compute of 19.18 TFLOPS and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s provide ample raw horsepower for Hitman 2’s stealth sandboxes.

In practical terms, the GPU’s role is evident in the scaling of frame rates with settings. At 1080p Low, the RTX 5060 produces 183 FPS, but dropping to Ultra reduces this to 76 FPS—a 58% performance hit that highlights how the card’s 8 GB VRAM and 48 ROPs struggle with the highest texture and shadow quality presets. The situation worsens at 4K, where the GPU’s memory bandwidth becomes a bottleneck. At 4K High, the average FPS is 35, which is playable but not smooth, while 4K Ultra falls to 26 FPS, indicating the card is fully saturated. The measured data suggests the RTX 5060 is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, where its clock speeds and memory subsystem deliver excellent results, but it is not a 4K performer for this title.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 achieves a rank of 1313 out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places the system in the upper half of all configurations, specifically in the 56th percentile (1313 / 3001). This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other, but it also shows that this is not a top-tier enthusiast setup.

To contextualize this rank, consider the CPU’s standalone performance. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has an average benchmark score of 37018, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: it is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core Ultra 5 225, and 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450. This indicates the CPU is a solid mid-range performer, but its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 3.00 GHz base and 4.00 GHz boost clock is not exceptional enough to push the combo into the top quartile.

The GPU’s rank is similar in nature. The RTX 5060’s 72nd percentile standing among GPUs, combined with the CPU’s 85th percentile, suggests the combo’s 56th percentile rank is slightly dragged down by the GPU’s relative weakness in this game. For comparison, if the CPU were paired with a stronger GPU, the rank would likely improve, but the data shows that the RTX 5060 is the limiting factor in high-settings scenarios. The measured FPS at 1440p Ultra (49 FPS) and 4K High (35 FPS) confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint, while the CPU’s strong single-thread score of 2941 in Passmark ensures it can keep up at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers an average of 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS. This is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate displays, as it provides a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining respectable visual fidelity. The High preset at 1080p drops to 104 FPS, which is still excellent, but the 33 FPS delta between Medium and High suggests diminishing returns for the performance cost.

For 1440p, the Medium preset again emerges as the best choice, averaging 88 FPS with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS. This ensures a consistent experience above 60 FPS, making it ideal for gamers with 144Hz monitors who want to stay in high refresh territory. The High preset at 1440p averages 66 FPS, which is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 1440p averages 49 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target and is not recommended for competitive play.

At 4K, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset is the only setting that achieves an average above 60 FPS, hitting 62 FPS. The Medium preset averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS, which is playable but inconsistent. High and Ultra are not viable for smooth gameplay, averaging 35 FPS and 26 FPS respectively. The recommendation is clear: for 4K, use Low settings to maintain playability, or accept Medium with occasional frame dips. For 1080p and 1440p, Medium offers the best experience per the measured rows, balancing frame rate and visual detail without sacrificing responsiveness.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1080p, the RTX 5060 and Ryzen 5 5500X3D combo delivers exceptional results. The Low preset averages 183 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire dataset, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. Medium averages 137 FPS (min 117, max 158), High averages 104 FPS, and Ultra averages 76 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with the largest drop occurring between Medium and High (33 FPS), suggesting that High settings introduce significant GPU load.

At 1440p, the performance remains strong but shows the expected resolution penalty. Low averages 117 FPS, which is a 36% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium averages 88 FPS (min 75, max 101), High averages 66 FPS, and Ultra averages 49 FPS. The gap between Medium and High narrows to 22 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming more stressed. The minimum FPS of 75 at Medium still exceeds the 60 FPS target, confirming this as a viable preset for 1440p.

At 4K, the performance drops sharply, reflecting the GPU’s memory and bandwidth limitations. Low averages 62 FPS, which is barely above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 47 FPS (min 40, max 54), High averages 35 FPS, and Ultra averages 26 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 5060 is not designed for 4K gaming in this title, as even Low settings struggle to maintain high frame rates. The minimum FPS of 40 at Medium highlights the inconsistency, with frame times varying significantly. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset provides the most consistent frame times, as evidenced by the recorded minimum and maximum values, making it the most reliable choice for a smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals that the GPU is the dominant limiting component in this configuration. Starting with the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 183 at 1080p to 117 at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and then to 62 at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where increasing pixel count directly stresses the rasterization and memory subsystems. The RTX 5060’s 128-bit memory bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K, as evidenced by the steep drop.

For the Medium preset, the FPS drops from 137 at 1080p to 88 at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and then to 47 at 4K (a 47% reduction). The proportional decreases are nearly identical across resolutions, indicating that the GPU’s compute and memory resources are being scaled uniformly. The High preset shows a similar pattern: 104 FPS at 1080p, 66 FPS at 1440p (a 37% reduction), and 35 FPS at 4K (a 47% reduction). The consistent 36-37% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 47% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings suggests that the GPU is the sole bottleneck, as the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution.

The fact that the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is roughly 66% (from 183 to 62 FPS at Low) aligns with the pixel count increase from 2.07 million to 8.29 million pixels, a 4x jump that would ideally result in a 75% FPS reduction if the GPU were perfectly scaling. The measured 66% reduction indicates some efficiency gains, but the GPU is clearly overwhelmed at 4K. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, does not exhibit signs of bottlenecking, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low (183 FPS), which would be impossible if the CPU were limiting. The data strongly indicates that for 4K gaming, the RTX 5060 is the limiting component, while at 1080p and 1440p, the combo is well-balanced.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D plays a supporting role in Hitman 2, providing sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5060 at most settings. The CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a standout feature, designed to improve gaming performance by reducing memory latency. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 2941 and multithread score of 20363 indicate solid performance for a mid-range processor.

In the context of Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom. The 1080p Low preset’s 183 FPS average shows that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively, as a weaker processor would likely cap frame rates around 120-140 FPS. The CPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37018, places it above most mainstream processors. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F (0.2% slower) and Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (0.2% slower), confirm that it is a competitive performer in its class.

However, the CPU’s limitations become apparent at higher settings and resolutions, not because it becomes a bottleneck, but because the GPU takes over as the limiting factor. The data shows that at 1440p Ultra (49 FPS) and 4K High (35 FPS), the CPU is not the constraint, as these frame rates are clearly GPU-bound. The CPU’s 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient for Hitman 2’s stealth gameplay, which is not heavily multithreaded. The 3.00 GHz base clock and 4.00 GHz boost clock are adequate, and the 96 MB L3 cache likely helps maintain consistent frame times in complex scenes. Overall, the CPU’s role is to provide a stable foundation, which it does admirably, but it does not boost the combo’s ranking beyond the 56th percentile.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming with this combo?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p provides the best experience, averaging 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay well above 60 FPS while maintaining good visual quality.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: At 4K, only the Low preset achieves an average above 60 FPS (62 FPS). Medium averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS, while High and Ultra average 35 FPS and 26 FPS respectively, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?

A: The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, which is 1.2% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT’s score of 26011. This makes the RX 6750 XT slightly faster on average.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1313 out of 3001 tested combinations, placing it in the 56th percentile. This indicates a solid mid-range performer that is neither top-tier nor budget-limited.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p Ultra?

A: At 1440p Ultra, the system averages 49 FPS, which is GPU-bound. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance (Passmark score of 2941) and high frame rates at 1080p Low (183 FPS) confirm that the RTX 5060 is the limiting component at this resolution and settings.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the RTX 5060?

A: The launch MSRP of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is 299 USD.