Hitman 2

Hitman 2, a stealth title from late 2018, shows distinct performance scaling patterns across resolutions and presets when paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The measured data indicates that the most balanced experience is found at 2560x1440 with the High preset, delivering an average of 102.9 FPS. This configuration provides a substantial frame rate cushion above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining the visual fidelity expected from a stealth game where observing enemy patterns and environmental details matters. At 1920x1080, the High preset reaches 157.8 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate displays, but the 1440p figure offers a better balance of image quality and performance headroom.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows reveal a clear hierarchy of performance scaling. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of 37.4 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for a game requiring precise timing and situational awareness. The High preset at 4K improves this to 53.4 FPS, approaching but not quite reaching smooth gameplay. For users prioritizing 4K output, the Medium preset at 70.3 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers a playable frame rate while retaining moderate visual detail. The Low preset at 4K reaches 93.6 FPS, but this comes at a significant visual cost in a game where lighting and shadow cues are integral to stealth mechanics.

At 2560x1440, the data shows a more favorable situation. The High preset delivers 102.9 FPS, which is the optimal balance between visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 71.5 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes with multiple NPCs or complex particle effects. The Medium preset at 133.6 FPS and Low at 176.7 FPS are viable for competitive play or very high refresh rate monitors, but they sacrifice the graphical fidelity that enhances the game's atmosphere.

For 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with even the Ultra preset reaching 117.7 FPS. The Medium preset at 210.1 FPS and High at 157.8 FPS provide excellent experiences for 144Hz or 240Hz displays. The Low preset at 279.5 FPS is likely beyond the refresh rate of most monitors, making it unnecessary for typical users. The data suggests that the default recommendation should be High at 1440p, with Medium at 4K as a fallback for higher resolution displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz provide a strong foundation for gaming workloads. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which benefits game logic and AI calculations typical of stealth titles. In synthetic benchmarks, the processor scores 882 in 3dmark_single_thread and 5659 in 3dmark_max_threads, indicating solid single-threaded performance that is crucial for Hitman 2's engine.

The benchmark results show that the CPU's 12 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 Ti without bottlenecking at most settings. The cinebench_r23_multicore score of 18309 demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability, while the single-core score of 2584 confirms that the processor can handle the primary game thread efficiently. In this game, the CPU's role is more pronounced at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed; the jump from 53.4 FPS at 4K High to 157.8 FPS at 1080p High indicates that the CPU can maintain high frame rates when the GPU load decreases.

The processor's 65 W TDP and DDR4 memory support with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are adequate for this workload. The data shows no evidence of CPU-induced frame drops, as the performance scales linearly with resolution changes. The Ryzen 5 5600's position in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21765, places it within 0.6% of the Intel Xeon D-1746TER and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11700F, confirming its competitiveness for gaming tasks.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of Hitman 2's visual performance. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, it features 7680 shading units and 60 RT cores. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the textures and effects in this 2018 title. The GPU's base clock of 2310 MHz and boost clock of 2610 MHz, combined with a memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), deliver substantial compute throughput.

The card's FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s explain its ability to handle the game's rendering demands. In synthetic tests, the GPU scores 31624 in passmark_g3d and 205028 in geekbench_opencl, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44900 is within 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile and 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580.

The measured data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, where the Ultra preset drops to 37.4 FPS due to the heavy shading and post-processing load. The GTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM is not a constraint at any tested setting, as even the Ultra preset at 4K does not exceed this capacity in this game. The GPU's performance scales well with resolution, as evidenced by the 176.7 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that the card is not bandwidth-limited. The 285 W TDP and suggested 600 W PSU are consistent with the performance delivered, and the dual-slot design with a 16-pin connector fits standard ATX cases.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 238 out of 1795 tested combinations. This places it in the top 13% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performing configuration for Hitman 2. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 79th percentile standing and the GPU's 85th percentile standing, with the GPU being the stronger component in this pairing.

The combination's performance is particularly notable at 2560x1440, where it delivers an average of 102.9 FPS at High settings. This places it well ahead of many other combos that might struggle to maintain 60 FPS at this resolution. The data shows that the combo is well-suited for this game, as the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU at any tested resolution. The 12 measured FPS rows demonstrate consistent scaling, with no anomalous results that would indicate a driver issue or thermal throttling.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing offers a strong balance of CPU and GPU capabilities. The Ryzen 5 5600's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Hitman 2's engine, while the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM and high compute throughput handle the game's graphical demands. The combo's rank of 238 suggests that there are many systems with more powerful components, but the data indicates that this configuration provides excellent value in terms of measured performance, delivering over 100 FPS at 1440p High settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and preset for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with the High preset delivers an average of 102.9 FPS, which is the optimal balance of visual quality and performance. For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 70.3 FPS is recommended over High (53.4 FPS) or Ultra (37.4 FPS).

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, all presets are playable. The Ultra preset achieves 117.7 FPS, High reaches 157.8 FPS, Medium hits 210.1 FPS, and Low reaches 279.5 FPS, making this resolution suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary limiting factor at 4K, where the Ultra preset drops to 37.4 FPS. At 1080p, the CPU is sufficient to drive frame rates above 150 FPS, indicating that the Ryzen 5 5600 is not a bottleneck at any tested setting.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 238th out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the top 13% of all systems. The GPU's 85th percentile standing contributes more to this ranking than the CPU's 79th percentile standing.

Q: What are the key specifications of the RTX 4070 Ti in this build?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, 7680 shading units, and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. It has a 285 W TDP and supports PCIe 4.0 x16.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600 provide enough threads for Hitman 2?

A: Yes, the 6-core, 12-thread processor with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz is sufficient. The data shows no performance degradation from CPU limitations, as frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes from 279.5 FPS at 1080p Low to 37.4 FPS at 4K Ultra.