Hitman 2

Hitman 2, a stealth title from 2018, remains a demanding benchmark for modern hardware. This analysis examines the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card. The data indicates a configuration with significant potential, but one where the CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 3 part, may limit the GPU's performance at lower resolutions. The RTX 4080, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, provides substantial graphics horsepower, with benchmark results showing it ranks in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. This combination achieves a rank of 350 out of 3711 tested combos in this specific game, placing it in the top 10% of configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Hitman 2?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 350th out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 9.4% of all configurations tested.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600G compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i3-1220P?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21088, which is a 0.1% difference from the Intel Core i3-1220P's score of 21066 publication. This indicates they have nearly identical overall processing power.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 281 FPS, which is achieved with the Low settings presetikuha.

Q: Does this GPU outperform the RTX 4080 SUPER, its closest rival?

A: No, the data shows the RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209. The performance delta is negligible.

Q: At which resolution does the combo fail to maintain a 60 FPS average on Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 (4K) with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average frame rate of 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much of a frame rate difference is seen between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 193 FPS on Low settings to 81 FPS on Ultra settings, a difference of 112 FPS or approximately 58%.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration. Its performance is characterized by a massive 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This substantial memory allocation and bandwidth are critical for handling the texture data and geometry at high resolutions and detail settings. The GPU's core is the AD103 chip, built on a 5 nm process and featuring 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units. These specifications allow for a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s.

The benchmark results for the RTX 4080 show it is a high-end part. Its average benchmark score of 54247 places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, a negligible 0.1% difference. This suggests that in Hitman 2, the standard RTX 4080 performs essentially on par with its more expensive SUPER counterpart. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions. For instance, at 4K with High settings, the combo achieves 58 FPS, while at 4K with Low settings, it reaches 103 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU has significant headroom at lower settings but is still challenged by the 4K resolution.

The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is a key asset for Hitman 2. The game's detailed environments and crowds can be VRAM-intensive at higher resolutions and detail levels. With this capacity, the RTX 4080 is unlikely to be bottlenecked by memory capacity, allowing it to focus on raw rendering throughput. The performance at 4K Ultra, which drops to 43 FPS, shows that even this powerful GPU is pushed to its limits when all visual features are enabled at the highest resolution, making it the clear performance limiter in that specific scenario.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G serves as the central processor in this pairing. It is a 6-core, 12-thread part based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its specifications include a 16 MB L3 cache and support for dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. While it is a capable processor, its performance class is significantly lower than that of the RTX 4080 GPU. The CPU's average benchmark score is 21088, placing it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs.

When compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600G shows a tightly contested performance tier. It scores within 0.1% of the Intel Core i3-1220P and within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U. This indicates that the CPU's processing power is on par with these mobile and low-power parts. In the context of gaming with a flagship GPU, this places the CPU as a potential bottleneck. The data suggests that while the GPU is capable of producing very high frame rates, the CPU may struggle to keep up with the GPU's output at lower resolutions where the graphical load is lighter.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent in the frame rate scaling. At 1080p, the difference in average frame rate between Low (281 FPS) and Ultra (126 FPS) is 155 FPS. This large gap suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is likely hitting a limit in how many frames it can process, preventing the GPU from reaching even higher numbers. Conversely, at 4K, the difference between Low (103 FPS) and Ultra (43 FPS) is 60 FPS, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Hitman 2, but its maximum processing power caps the achievable frame rate in less demanding scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600G and RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 350 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places the configuration in the top 9.4% of all systems tested. This high ranking is primarily attributable to the immense power of the RTX 4080, which can overcome many of the CPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The GPU's 86th percentile standing is the primary driver of the combo's overall success.

The rank of 350 indicates that there are 349 other combinations that perform better in this specific game. These are likely to include pairings of high-end CPUs with the same or better GPUsullan. The data suggests that while this combo is powerful, it is not at the absolute peak of performance. The CPU's relatively modest performance ceiling, compared to the GPU, prevents the system from achieving a higher rank. The 0.1% performance delta between the RTX 4080 and the RTX 4080 SUPER shows that the GPU choice is not the limiting factor in the ranking; it is the CPU.

In the context of all 3711 tested combos, a rank of 350 is a strong result. It signifies that this system will provide an excellent gaming experience in Hitman 2, especially at 1440p and 4K. The data indicates that the combo is better than 90.6% of all other tested configurations. This reflects the raw power of the RTX 4080, which can deliver high frame rates even when paired with a mid-range processor like the Ryzen 5 5600G.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates show a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p, the combo delivers very high average frame rates, ranging from 126 FPS on Ultra to 281 FPS on Low. Moving to 1440p, these numbers drop to a range of 81 FPS on Ultra to 193 FPS on Low. At 4K, the average frame rates fall further to 43 FPS on Ultra and 103 FPS on Low. This scaling demonstrates the increasing load on the GPU as resolution increases.

The percentage drop in frame rate from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings. For instance, on Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 126 FPS at 1080p to 43 FPS at 4K, a reduction of approximately 66%. On Low settings, the drop is from 281 FPS to 103 FPS, a reduction of about 63%. This consistent drop of roughly two-thirds indicates that the GPU is the dominant limiting component at higher resolutionsable.

However, the behavior at 1080p provides insight into the CPU's role. The fact that the frame rate at 1080p Low (281 FPS) is more than double the frame rate at 4K Low (103 FPS) shows that the GPU is still the main driver. Yet, the high absolute numbers at 1080p suggest a potential CPU bottleneck. The data shows that the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is not perfectly linear with the pixel count increase, which suggests that the CPU is helping to limit performance at the lower resolution. As the resolution increases, the GPU's rendering load becomes the primary constraint, and the CPU's influence diminishes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are 281 FPS for Low, 227 FPS for Medium, 172 FPS for High, and 126 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset also reports a minimum FPS of 193 and a maximum of 261, indicating some variance in frame times. These numbers show a clear hierarchy, with the Ultra preset demanding significantly more from the GPU than Low.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are 193 FPS for Low, 145 FPS for Medium, 110 FPS for High, and 81 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution has a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable, with the Ultra preset losing 45 FPS. This is a significant reduction but still results in a very playable frame rate. The data shows that 1440p is a sweet spot for this combo, offering high frame rates that remain well above 60 FPS even on Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are 103 FPS for Low, 77 FPS for Medium, 58 FPS for High, and 43 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K reports a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS. This is the first resolution where the combo dips below the 60 FPS target on High settings. The Ultra preset's 43 FPS average indicates a demanding workload that even the RTX 4080 cannot handle smoothly at the highest settings. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming requires a reduction in settings to maintain a smooth experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's resolution and performance target. For a 60 FPS target, the data shows that at 1920x1080, all presets, including Ultra, comfortably exceed this threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset's 81 FPS average is also sufficient, while High settings offer an even higher 110 FPS. For users with high refresh rate monitors at 1440p, the High preset provides a balanced experience with a high average frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The High preset's 58 FPS average falls just short of a 60 FPS target. The Medium preset, with an average of 77 FPS, is the highest setting that guarantees frame rates above 60 FPS. The Low preset offers a much higher 103 FPS average but compromises visual quality. For a 4K experience, the Medium preset appears to be the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as it provides a 77 FPS average with a minimum of 66 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay.

For users prioritizing maximum visual quality, the 1080p Ultra preset achieves 126 FPS, which is excellent. At 1440p, Ultra's 81 FPS average is also a strong option for a high-quality experience. However, the 43 FPS average at 4K Ultra makes this setting combination impractical for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that to utilize the RTX 4080's power at 4K, users should select the Medium preset for a consistently smooth experience, or High if they can tolerate frame rates slightly below 60 FPS. The Low preset is only recommended for competitive play where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visual detail.