Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 5600F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a playable but inconsistent experience across Hitman 2's resolution and settings matrix. Measured frame rates range from a smooth 152 FPS at 1080p Low to a stutter-prone 22 FPS at 4K Ultra, placing this combo at rank 1837 out of 3001 tested configurations. The data reveals a system where the CPU's six Zen 3 cores provide ample headroom at lower resolutions, but the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become the dominant constraint as pixel count climbs.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, though the magnitude varies dramatically depending on the preset. At High settings, average frame rates fall from 86 FPS at 1080p to 55 FPS at 1440p, then to 29 FPS at 4K — a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K. Low settings show a similar pattern: 152 FPS at 1080p, 97 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K, representing a 66% decline. Medium settings follow the trend with 114 FPS at 1080p, 73 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K — a 66% drop. Ultra settings suffer the most in absolute terms, collapsing from 64 FPS at 1080p to 41 FPS at 1440p and finally to 22 FPS at 4K, a 66% reduction.

This consistent scaling pattern suggests the rendering pipeline is largely GPU-bound at every resolution. The RTX 5050's boost clock of 2572 MHz and 320.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are the limiting factors here. The 1440p to 4K transition is particularly punishing, with average FPS roughly halving at every preset. At 4K Ultra, the 22 FPS average is below the threshold for comfortable play, indicating the GPU simply cannot feed the frame buffer fast enough. The 1080p to 1440p step is more forgiving, with High settings dropping from 86 to 55 FPS, but still represents a 36% performance hit.

The data shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Hitman 2, regardless of settings. Even at Low, the 52 FPS average at 4K dips below the 60 FPS target many players prefer. The 1440p tier is the practical ceiling, with Medium and High settings delivering 73 and 55 FPS respectively. At 1080p, the system has plenty of headroom, with every preset except Ultra exceeding 86 FPS. The scaling curve indicates that resolution, not CPU capability, dictates performance — a hallmark of a GPU-limited pairing.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F contributes six cores and twelve threads from the Zen 3 Vermeer architecture, running at a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boosting to 4.00 GHz. This 5000-series processor sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36945. In Hitman 2, a stealth game that relies on discrete AI routines and physics interactions, the CPU's single-thread performance is critical. The PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 indicate strong per-core capability.

The CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the FPS deltas between resolutions at the same setting. From 1080p to 1440p at High, the drop from 86 to 55 FPS is a 36% reduction, while the 1440p to 4K drop is 47%. This non-linear scaling suggests that at 1080p, the CPU can still keep up with the GPU's frame output, but as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows and the CPU's contribution becomes less critical. The 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, paired with 32 MB of shared L3 cache, provide enough cache for Hitman 2's level data, but the 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth on DDR4 is a potential bottleneck when the GPU is waiting on data.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600F is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (deltaPct 0), sits 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, and trails the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 by 0.4%. The Intel Core i9-12900T is 0.5% ahead. These sub-1% differences mean CPU choice among these four would not meaningfully alter Hitman 2's frame rates. The 5600F's 65W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest it can sustain boost clocks under load, which is relevant for a game that runs long single-player missions. At 1080p Low, the 152 FPS average shows the CPU is not limiting — the GPU is still the primary constraint even at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB207 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its 2,560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs deliver a peak FP32 throughput of 13.17 TFLOPS. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth, with memory clocked at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The GPU's base clock of 2317 MHz and boost clock of 2572 MHz are the key specifications for Hitman 2's frame pacing.

The GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21035, places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (0.6% ahead), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (1% ahead), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (1.6% behind), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (1.6% ahead). These small deltas indicate the RTX 5050 sits in a competitive but crowded performance band. For Hitman 2, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is the most consequential specification: at 4K Ultra, the game likely exceeds this capacity, forcing texture thrashing and explaining the 22 FPS average.

The 128-bit memory bus is a notable limitation for a game with large, detailed environments. At 1440p Medium, the 73 FPS average with a min of 62 FPS shows the GPU can sustain playable rates, but the 4K numbers tell a different story. The pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the fill rate requirements double from 1440p, and the GPU's 32 ROPs become a bottleneck. The RTX 5050's 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores are largely irrelevant for Hitman 2, which does not use ray tracing in this benchmark set.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset to choose at each resolution. At 1080p, Low settings deliver 152 FPS, Medium 114 FPS, and High 86 FPS — all well above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 64 FPS is also playable, making 1080p the only resolution where all presets are viable. The 114 FPS at Medium with a minimum of 97 FPS suggests this is the sweet spot for smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the options narrow. Low settings hit 97 FPS, which is excellent, while Medium averages 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS — just above the 60 FPS target. High at 55 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 41 FPS is too low for consistent play. For a stealth game where reaction time matters, Medium at 1440p is the recommended choice, offering a 73 FPS average that stays above 60 FPS in the measured minimum. The 62 FPS minimum recorded in the Medium preset indicates the frame pacing is stable enough for the game's tense, quiet moments.

At 4K, no preset delivers a consistent 60 FPS. Low at 52 FPS is the only option above 50 FPS, but it sacrifices significant visual detail. Medium at 39 FPS is playable but not smooth, and High at 29 FPS or Ultra at 22 FPS are not recommended for anything beyond static observation. For players who insist on 4K, Low is the only viable choice, but the 52 FPS average will still feel less responsive than the 1080p or 1440p experience. The data suggests the best overall experience is 1080p Medium or High, where the system has enough headroom to handle Hitman 2's complex crowd and AI scenes without dropping frames.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1837 out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the 61st percentile of all configurations in the database. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning more than the CPU's strength. The 5600F's 85th percentile CPU score is effectively neutralized by the RTX 5050's 66th percentile GPU score, and the combination's overall rank is dragged down by the GPU's performance ceilings at higher resolutions.

The rank of 1837 means roughly 61% of tested combos perform better in this game, while 39% perform worse. This is a below-average result for a modern pairing, though the specific bottleneck varies by resolution. At 1080p, the combo likely ranks higher because the CPU's strong single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread 2872) can push the GPU to its limits. At 4K, the ranking drops significantly because the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus cannot sustain the frame rates that higher-ranked combos achieve. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it ranks in the middle of the pack, but it falls to the bottom quartile at 4K Ultra settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured frame rates are as follows: Low averages 152 FPS, Medium averages 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 131 FPS, High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 88 FPS, with each step down in quality yielding a roughly 20-30% frame rate increase. The Medium preset's minimum of 97 FPS is particularly strong, indicating that the 1% low frame rates stay well above the refresh rate of most 1080p monitors.

At 2560x1440, the results show a clear tiering: Low averages 97 FPS, Medium averages 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS and maximum of 84 FPS, High averages 55 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. The Medium preset's 62 FPS minimum is the only sub-60 FPS measurement at this resolution, meaning it barely misses the 60 FPS consistency target. The jump from Low to Medium costs 24 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs 18 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 14 FPS — showing diminishing returns at higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance collapses: Low averages 52 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS and maximum of 45 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. The Medium preset's 33 FPS minimum is noticeably lower than its 39 FPS average, indicating frame time spikes during demanding scenes. None of the 4K presets achieve a stable 60 FPS, and even the Low preset's 52 FPS average would be marginal for fast-paced action. The 4K Ultra result of 22 FPS is below the threshold for acceptable playability in a stealth game that rewards precise timing. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, with the 1080p Medium result of 114 FPS being the standout performance metric in this dataset.