Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 pairing delivers a wide performance envelope in Hitman 2, ranging from a highly playable 105 FPS average at 1080p Ultra to a demanding 36 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data indicates this combo is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gameplay, but hits a hard wall at 4K with maximum settings.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the High preset is the clear recommendation across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, High produces a 143 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate display, while retaining significantly more graphical detail than the Low preset. At 2560x1440, High yields a 92 FPS average, keeping the experience smooth on 144Hz monitors. The data shows that stepping up to Ultra at these resolutions incurs a steep performance penalty—a 38 FPS drop at 1080p (from 143 to 105) and a 25 FPS drop at 1440p (from 92 to 67)—for what is often marginal visual improvement.

The Medium preset is a strong alternative for those prioritizing frame rate over visual extremes. At 1080p, it delivers 189 FPS, which is 46 FPS higher than High, and at 1440p it maintains a 121 FPS average. This preset appears to be a sweet spot for competitive or high-refresh-rate play, offering a substantial frame rate boost over High while still providing a better visual experience than Low. The Low preset, while hitting 247 FPS at 1080p and 162 FPS at 1440p, is only recommended for esports-style play where every frame matters more than visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. High settings produce a 49 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Ultra settings drop to 36 FPS, making it unsuitable for a smooth experience. For 4K, the Medium preset is the only viable option for a consistently playable experience, offering a 65 FPS average with a minimum of 55 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold in most scenes, whereas High and Ultra fall short. Therefore, the recommendation is to use High for 1080p and 1440p, and Medium for 4K.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 247 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset achieves a 65 FPS average, which is playable. However, the High preset drops to 49 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 36 FPS, indicating that maximum settings at 4K are not viable for a smooth experience.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: Benchmark results show a significant drop. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 143 FPS at 1920x1080 to 49 FPS at 3840x2160, a decline of 94 FPS. At Low settings, the drop is even more pronounced, going from 247 FPS to 86 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset yields an average of 92 FPS, while the Ultra preset produces 67 FPS. This represents a 25 FPS (approximately 27%) reduction in average frame rate when selecting Ultra over High.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the data strongly suggests a GPU bottleneck. The 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS is a drastic 31 FPS lower than the 4K High result of 49 FPS, indicating that the render workload at Ultra exceeds the GPU's capability at this resolution. The CPU is unlikely to be the primary constraint at such high pixel counts.

Q: Does the system maintain a minimum frame rate above 60 FPS at any settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum recorded frame rate is 161 FPS. At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum is 103 FPS. These are the only two configs with reported minimum FPS data, and both are well above 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing for Hitman 2's rendering load. The GPU's specifications show a 12 GB GDDR7 memory pool on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited for the game's detailed environments, but the benchmark results show its limits. The GPU's boost clock of 2512 MHz and base clock of 2325 MHz help drive the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. The data indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU's workload scales dramatically, becoming the primary bottleneck.

Evidence for the GPU's role can be seen in the scaling of frame rates. At 1080p, the RTX 5070 has ample headroom, delivering 143 FPS on High settings. This headroom shrinks as resolution increases. At 1440p, the same High preset produces 92 FPS, showing a clear performance cost. By 4K, the GPU is clearly saturated, with the High preset dropping to 49 FPS and Ultra to 36 FPS. The transition from 1440p High (92 FPS) to 4K High (49 FPS) is a 43 FPS loss, demonstrating the immense pixel throughput required at 4K. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the CPU (AMD Ryzen 5 5600F) is able to feed frames fast enough, but the graphics card cannot render them quickly enough at higher resolutions.

Furthermore, the GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks aligns with its in-game behavior. Its Passmark G3D score of 29137 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 indicate a strong mid-to-high-end card. However, the 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS suggests that the game's most demanding settings require a higher tier of GPU performance than this card offers, even with its 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 holds a comboRankInGame of 616 out of 3001 total combos. This places it in the top 20.5% of all tested systems for Hitman 2. This rank is a strong indicator of overall capability, showing that this combination is well above average for this title.

This rank is particularly notable when considering the individual components. The CPU's Passmark average score of 36945 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and it is statistically tied with its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (deltaPct of 0). The GPU's Passmark average score of 40377 puts it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The combination of two above-average components results in a system that performs exceptionally well in a game that is not excessively demanding.

The data shows that while the CPU is a strong performer, its impact on the final rank is likely secondary to the GPU. The CPU's benchmarks show a single-thread score of 2872 and a multi-thread score of 19236, which are solid figures for a 6-core/12-thread Zen 3 part. However, the GPU's performance ceiling is what ultimately dictates the frame rates at higher resolutions, and consequently, the combo's rank. The 616th position out of 3001 combos suggests that while this is a very capable system, there are many other combinations (likely with higher-end GPUs) that achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 4K Ultra.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. This scaling is a key indicator of where the system's bottleneck lies. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 143 FPS at 1080p to 92 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 51 FPS. Moving from 1440p to 4K sees a further drop of 43 FPS, landing at 49 FPS. The percentage loss from 1080p to 4K is substantial, with the 4K score being only 34.3% of the 1080p score.

The scaling pattern is similar for the Low settings preset. The frame rate falls from 247 FPS at 1080p to 162 FPS at 1440p, and then to 86 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65% drop in performance from 1080p to 4K. The Medium settings preset shows the same trend: 189 FPS at 1080p, 121 FPS at 1440p, and 65 FPS at 4K. The Ultra settings preset is the most demanding, with scores of 105 FPS, 67 FPS, and 36 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, respectively.

This scaling behavior is a hallmark of a GPU-limited scenario. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rates to be similar across all resolutions, as the CPU's workload (draw calls, physics) does not change with resolution. Instead, the frame rates drop significantly with each resolution increase, indicating that the GPU's pixel shaders and memory bandwidth are being saturated. The RTX 5070's 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth is substantial, but the sheer number of pixels at 4K (over 8 million) compared to 1080p (around 2 million) creates a workload that the GPU cannot fully handle at high settings. The data conclusively shows that the GPU is the primary limiting component in this system for Hitman 2, especially at resolutions above 1440p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

A detailed breakdown of the measured frame rates across all resolution and settings combinations is provided below.

1920x1080

• Low: The average frame rate is 247 FPS. This is the highest recorded average for this system, indicating the game is not demanding at this preset.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 189 FPS, with a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 218 FPS. This shows excellent frame consistency with a tight frame time distribution.
• High: The average frame rate is 143 FPS. This is a strong result for high-refresh-rate gaming, offering a good balance of quality and speed.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 105 FPS. This is still highly playable and demonstrates the GPU's capability at this resolution even with maximum settings.

2560x1440

• Low: The average frame rate is 162 FPS. This remains exceptionally high, showing the GPU's headroom at this resolution with lower settings.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 121 FPS, with a minimum of 103 FPS and a maximum of 139 FPS. This is an excellent result for 1440p gaming, staying well above the 100 FPS mark.
• High: The average frame rate is 92 FPS. This is a solid score for a 144Hz monitor, providing a smooth experience in most scenarios.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 67 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS standard and is playable, but it shows the performance cost of maximum settings at this resolution.

3840x2160

• Low: The average frame rate is 86 FPS. This is surprisingly high for 4K and shows the RTX 5070's capability when graphical features are minimized.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 65 FPS, with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS. This is the recommended preset for 4K, as it maintains a playable average and its minimum does not drop too far below 60 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 49 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target and may be noticeable as stutter on some displays.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 36 FPS. This is not a smooth experience and is generally not recommended for this game with this hardware at 4K.