Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a compelling Hitman 2 experience, but the data shows that the "High" preset is the sweet spot for most users. At 1080p, High settings produce 132.6 FPS, which is already well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Moving up to Ultra at 1080p drops the frame rate to 97.2 FPS, a significant 35.4 FPS penalty for visual gains that may not be noticeable in a stealth game where frame pacing matters more than pixel-level detail. The pattern continues at 1440p where High yields 83.8 FPS, comfortably playable, while Ultra drops to 63.3 FPS, still playable but leaving less headroom for demanding scenes. At 4K, High manages 45.5 FPS, which is borderline for a stealth title where precision matters; Medium at 4K offers 59.7 FPS, which is a safer choice for maintaining responsiveness. The Low preset, while offering 235.6 FPS at 1080p and 151.9 FPS at 1440p, sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a game that relies on environmental awareness and hiding spots; the data suggests Low is only useful for competitive play or extreme framerate targets on high-refresh displays.

FAQ

Q: Is the RTX 4070 capable of running Hitman 2 at 4K?

A: Yes, but with caveats. The measured data shows the RTX 4070 achieves 45.5 FPS on High settings at 3840x2160, which is playable but not ideal for a stealth game where precise timing is critical. Dropping to Medium settings raises the frame rate to 59.7 FPS, which is a more comfortable experience for 4K play. Ultra settings at 4K produce 36.2 FPS, which is too low for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best preset for a 144Hz 1080p monitor?

A: High settings at 1080p deliver 132.6 FPS, which is close to the 144Hz refresh rate target. Medium settings provide 177.5 FPS, offering a buffer above the refresh rate for consistent frame delivery. Ultra settings at 97.2 FPS are below the 144Hz threshold, so High or Medium are the recommended presets for this display type.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600GT's CPU performance affect Hitman 2?

A: The CPU has a PassMark multithread score of 20325 and a single-thread score of 3348, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its 6-core/12-thread Zen 3 architecture with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz provides sufficient processing power to keep up with the RTX 4070 at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 235.6 FPS, indicating the CPU is not a bottleneck in this scenario.

Q: Should I use the Low preset for maximum FPS?

A: The Low preset delivers the highest frame rates across all resolutions: 235.6 FPS at 1080p, 151.9 FPS at 1440p, and 80.1 FPS at 4K. However, this preset strips away visual details that are useful for spotting guards, cameras, and environmental hazards. For a game where situational awareness is key, Medium or High settings offer a better balance between performance and gameplay effectiveness.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 513 out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the top 28.6% of all systems tested for Hitman 2. This indicates the pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600GT and RTX 4070 is above average for this game, though not at the extreme high end where top-tier CPUs and GPUs would be expected.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: The performance cost of Ultra over High is substantial. At 1080p, the difference is 35.4 FPS (132.6 vs 97.2 FPS). At 1440p, the gap narrows slightly to 20.5 FPS (83.8 vs 63.3 FPS). At 4K, the difference is 9.3 FPS (45.5 vs 36.2 FPS). The diminishing returns on visual quality versus the measurable FPS loss makes High the more practical choice.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 serves as the primary rendering engine in this combo, and its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity for Hitman 2's detailed environments. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz, running on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 5888 shading units, drives the frame rates observed in the measured data. The card's PassMark G3D score of 26927 places it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, confirming its high-end positioning.

The RTX 4070's memory configuration proves particularly relevant at higher resolutions. At 4K, the GPU's 12 GB capacity is sufficient for the game's textures, as evidenced by the playable 45.5 FPS on High settings. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming at 4K doesn't cause frame hitches, which is critical for maintaining stealth gameplay flow. The GPU's FP32 performance of 29.15 TFLOPS provides the raw compute needed for the game's lighting and shadow effects, which are computationally intensive in a stealth title where hiding in shadows is a core mechanic.

The RTX 4070's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) means it fully supports the modern rendering features Hitman 2 can utilize. The card's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores, while not directly benchmarked in this data, contribute to the overall graphics pipeline. The measured performance shows the GPU scales predictably with settings: at 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra costs 138.4 FPS (235.6 to 97.2), demonstrating the GPU's capability to handle progressively heavier workloads. The 200W TDP and 550W suggested PSU indicate this card is power-hungry, but the performance delivery justifies the power requirements for a game like Hitman 2.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 513 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 28.6% of all systems. This ranking reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is wildly over- or under-powered for the other. The CPU's percentile of 78 versus the GPU's percentile of 81 indicates they are closely matched in their respective performance tiers, which contributes to the efficient frame delivery seen in the measured data.

The ranking suggests that this combo is positioned in the upper-midrange of tested systems. It outperforms the majority of combos, likely due to the RTX 4070's strong rasterization performance and the Ryzen 5 5600GT's capable single-thread performance, which matters for a game like Hitman 2 that relies on AI-driven NPC behavior and physics calculations. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17272 and single-core score of 2438 demonstrate solid processing power, while the GPU's PassMark G3D score of 26927 confirms its high-end status.

In comparison to the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5600GT trades blows with the Intel Core i7-10700 (0% delta), trails the Intel Core i5-12490F by 0.3%, and leads the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X by 0.3%. This tight grouping means the choice of CPU among these options would have minimal impact on Hitman 2 performance. The GPU's nearest rivals show more variance, with the RTX 4070 trailing the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 by 0.6% and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A by 1.9%, while leading the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 2.5%. This data suggests the RTX 4070 is well-positioned within its performance class.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system's performance scales across resolutions, and the pattern indicates the RTX 4070 is the limiting factor at higher resolutions while the CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p. At 1080p High, the system produces 132.6 FPS, which drops to 83.8 FPS at 1440p (a 36.8% decrease) and further to 45.5 FPS at 4K (a 65.7% decrease from 1080p). This steep decline with increasing resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load grows exponentially with pixel count.

The scaling pattern across settings is consistent, but the magnitude varies. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is 155.5 FPS (235.6 to 80.1), representing a 66% reduction. At Ultra, the drop is 61 FPS (97.2 to 36.2), a 62.7% reduction. This consistency suggests the RTX 4070 is the primary bottleneck at all settings, as the GPU's workload scales linearly with resolution regardless of the quality preset. The CPU's contribution is more visible at 1080p Low, where 235.6 FPS approaches the limits of what the Ryzen 5 5600GT can feed to the GPU, but even here, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.60 GHz boost clock handle the game's logic without becoming a hard bottleneck.

For gamers targeting specific resolutions, the data provides clear guidance. At 1080p, all presets except Ultra deliver above 132 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh displays. At 1440p, High settings at 83.8 FPS offer the best balance for 60Hz displays, while 4K requires Medium settings (59.7 FPS) to maintain playable frame rates. The 4K Ultra experience at 36.2 FPS is not recommended for a game where reaction time matters, as the low frame rate could compromise stealth mechanics.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: 235.6 FPS average — this is the maximum performance the combo can deliver, suitable for competitive play or extreme refresh rates.
• Medium: 177.5 FPS average — a strong middle ground that maintains high frame rates while adding visual detail.
• High: 132.6 FPS average — the recommended preset for most users, balancing visual quality with smooth performance.
• Ultra: 97.2 FPS average — playable but below the 144Hz threshold, making it a choice for visual fidelity over frame rate.

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: 151.9 FPS average — still extremely high, indicating the GPU has headroom at this resolution.
• Medium: 114.5 FPS average — comfortably above 60 FPS, making this a solid choice for 1440p gaming.
• High: 83.8 FPS average — the recommended preset for 1440p, providing smooth gameplay with good visuals.
• Ultra: 63.3 FPS average — just above the 60 FPS target, but leaves little margin for demanding scenes.

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: 80.1 FPS average — surprisingly high for 4K, proving the RTX 4070's strength at this resolution.
• Medium: 59.7 FPS average — the minimum recommended preset for 4K gameplay, hitting the 60 FPS target.
• High: 45.5 FPS average — playable but not ideal; expect occasional dips below 40 FPS in heavy scenes.
• Ultra: 36.2 FPS average — not recommended for stealth gameplay, as the low frame rate can hinder precise control.

The data shows a clear progression: the combo excels at 1080p and 1440p, delivering excellent frame rates across most presets, while 4K requires setting expectations lower. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM ensures no memory-related stuttering at any resolution, and the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking until frame rates exceed 200 FPS. For the best overall experience, High settings at 1080p or 1440p provide the ideal balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, while 4K users should stick to Medium or Low settings to maintain playable frame rates.