Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a robust Hitman 2 experience, characterized by high frame rates at mainstream resolutions and a clear performance hierarchy tied to graphics settings. The measured data shows the combination ranks 571st out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all systems evaluated for this title. This analysis examines the benchmark results across three resolutions and four quality presets, focusing on how the CPU and GPU contribute to the observed outcomes.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The combination achieves an average of 128 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This represents a solid baseline for smooth gameplay, though it is notably lower than the 225.1 FPS recorded at Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 perform at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 80.3 FPS on Low settings down to 32.4 FPS on Ultra. The High preset yields 43.4 FPS, indicating that 4K gaming requires careful settings selection for a consistently fluid experience.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440 resolution?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 110.6 FPS, which is the most balanced option. The High preset reaches 84.7 FPS, while Ultra drops to 60.5 FPS, so Medium offers the highest frame rate without a major visual compromise.

Q: How does the combo rank within the database for Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 571st out of 1795 tested combinations. This places it in the 68th percentile of all systems tested, indicating above-average performance for this specific game.

Q: What is the CPU's multithreaded performance score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X scores 18578 points in Cinebench R23 multicore testing. Its single-core score is 2622 in the same benchmark. These results show a strong balance between single-thread and multi-thread capabilities.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3080 has a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s, supported by 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus. This high bandwidth is critical for handling the texture and geometry loads in Hitman 2 at high resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data indicates that the optimal preset depends heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 128 FPS, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay on standard 60Hz or 144Hz displays. The Low preset at 225.1 FPS is excessive for most users and sacrifices visual fidelity for a marginal gain, while the Ultra preset at 93.9 FPS still offers excellent performance. For 1080p users, High is the recommended preset as it balances visual quality with a high frame rate headroom.

At 2560x1440, the data suggests that Medium is the most favorable choice. The Medium preset achieves 110.6 FPS, which provides a comfortable margin above 100 FPS for high-refresh-rate monitors. High drops to 84.7 FPS, which remains playable but offers less headroom, and Ultra falls to 60.5 FPS, which is just at the threshold for 60Hz displays. Given the steep drop from Medium to Ultra, Medium offers the best experience for 1440p users seeking both quality and performance.

For 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset averages 80.3 FPS, making it the only 4K preset that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. Medium drops to 59.2 FPS, which is borderline playable, while High (43.4 FPS) and Ultra (32.4 FPS) fall below the ideal threshold for smooth motion. The recommendation for 4K is to use the Low preset for the best playable experience, or Medium if the user can tolerate occasional frame rate dips. The data clearly shows a trade-off: higher resolutions require lower settings to maintain comparable frame rates.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its benchmark results show a strong single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2622 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2111. In contrast, its multicore scores are 18578 (Cinebench R23) and 8673 (Geekbench), reflecting the benefit of its 12 threads. This combination of high single-core speed and adequate multi-threading is well-suited for Hitman 2, which relies on a mix of physics, AI, and rendering tasks.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is tight. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, has an average benchmark score of 20740, which is 0.3% higher than the 5600X's 20680. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-10700 scores 20746, also 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i5-12490F is 0.5% higher, while the Intel Xeon 6325P is 0.7% lower. These small deltas indicate that the 5600X is positioned in a highly competitive segment, where no single processor has a dominant advantage. For Hitman 2, the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates is evident in the measured results, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is less of a bottleneck.

The processor's 32 MB of L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth provide sufficient data throughput for the game's level streaming. The 5600X also supports PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, which allows the RTX 3080 to operate at full bandwidth. The CPU's percentile rank of 78 among all CPUs indicates it outperforms a majority of processors, making it a capable partner for the RTX 3080 in this title. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios, given the consistent performance scaling from Low to Ultra settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 571 out of 1795 tested combinations places this system in the top 32% of all configurations evaluated for Hitman 2. This is a strong result, indicating that the pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600X and RTX 3080 is well-balanced for this game. The percentile ranking implies that the majority of tested combos (1224 out of 1795) perform worse, while 570 combos perform better. This positioning is notable because it includes systems with higher-end CPUs or GPUs, yet this combination still achieves a competitive standing.

The ranking reflects the aggregate performance across all tested settings and resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that the combo excels at 1080p, where it achieves over 90 FPS even on Ultra settings. At 1440p, it maintains over 60 FPS on Ultra, which is a common target for high-refresh-rate gaming. The 4K results are weaker, but the combo still manages to exceed 80 FPS on Low settings, which is a reasonable outcome for a game released in 2018. The rank of 571 suggests that while the hardware is capable, it is not at the absolute top tier, which would typically require a more powerful GPU like the RTX 3090 or a newer generation card.

The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals provide context for the RTX 3080's standing. The AMD Radeon Pro Duo has a 0.2% lower average score, while the AMD Radeon 880M is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is 0.9% higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is 1% higher. These small differences underscore that the RTX 3080 is closely matched with its immediate competitors in overall benchmark scores, though the actual in-game performance for Hitman 2 is what determines the combo rank.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA102 chip, featuring 8704 shading units and 68 RT cores. Its base clock is 1440 MHz with a boost clock of 1710 MHz. The GPU has 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is critical for Hitman 2, which features large, detailed environments that require substantial video memory at higher resolutions. The RTX 3080's 80th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms its high-end positioning in the market.

The GPU's performance is the primary driver of the frame rate differences observed across settings. At 1920x1080, the RTX 3080 delivers 225.1 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 128 FPS on High and 93.9 FPS on Ultra. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is heavily utilized at higher settings, with the Ultra preset imposing a significant load on the shading units and memory bandwidth. At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges: Low hits 144.2 FPS, Medium 110.6 FPS, and Ultra 60.5 FPS. The 4K results show the GPU's limits, with Low averaging 80.3 FPS and Ultra dropping to 32.4 FPS.

The RTX 3080's nearest rivals show how close the competition is. The AMD Radeon Pro Duo scores 35860, which is 0.2% lower than the RTX 3080's 35787. The AMD Radeon 880M is 0.4% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE is 0.9% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is 1% higher. These small deltas suggest that the RTX 3080 remains relevant, but it is not the undisputed leader in its class. For Hitman 2 specifically, the GPU's strengths are evident in the 1080p and 1440p results, where it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS mark on most presets. The 4K performance is less impressive, highlighting the need for settings adjustments to achieve a playable frame rate.