Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and AMD Radeon RX 570 pairing in Hitman 2 produces a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics card, particularly at higher resolutions. The data shows a CPU with substantial headroom that is never fully utilized, while the GPU's 4 GB VRAM and GCN 4.0 architecture become the primary bottleneck. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across all tested settings to show exactly where this combo excels and where it falls short.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 5 7500F brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, built on a 5 nm process. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and it carries 32 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU scores 974 in single-thread 3DMark and 6,379 in max-thread 3DMark, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22,799 and a single-core score of 3,218. The processor sits in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 24,964 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-13620H and 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-11850H.

In Hitman 2, the game's measured FPS at 1080p Low is 70 average, but the CPU is capable of far more. The fact that the same CPU with a stronger GPU would produce much higher frame rates is evident from its benchmark scores — the Ryzen 5 7500F's nearest rivals all score within 0.4% of it, meaning the processor is not the limiting factor here. The game is a stealth title that relies on complex AI and physics calculations, but even at 1080p Low, the GPU is already the wall. The CPU's 12 threads have headroom, but the RX 570 simply cannot feed frames fast enough to saturate them.

The 65 W TDP and DDR5 memory support (dual-channel, 83.2 GB/s bandwidth) are qualitative advantages, but they do not translate into higher FPS in this specific pairing. The CPU's single-thread performance — a 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and Geekbench single-core of 2,374 — is strong, but Hitman 2's engine can only use so much of it when the GPU is delivering 39 FPS at 1080p High. The data indicates the CPU is never the bottleneck; at every resolution and setting, the FPS scales more with GPU load than with CPU demand.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is built on the Polaris 20 chip with GCN 4.0 architecture, using a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries. It has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1168 MHz with a boost of 1244 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective). It packs 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with a pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s. FP32 performance is 5.095 TFLOPS. The GPU's average benchmark score is 28,766, placing it in the 74th percentile, and its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6800M at -0.4% delta, followed by the Radeon RX 470 at -0.8%.

The 4 GB VRAM is the critical limitation in Hitman 2. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 10 FPS average, which is unplayable. The 256-bit memory bus provides decent bandwidth, but capacity runs out quickly at higher resolutions. The measured data shows a steep drop from 1080p Medium (52 FPS) to 1440p Medium (33 FPS) to 4K Medium (18 FPS) — a pattern consistent with VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth constraints. The GPU's GCN 4.0 architecture lacks the newer feature set of later cards, but the raw numbers tell the story: it is a 1080p-class card that struggles beyond that.

At 1080p Low, the RX 570 delivers 70 FPS, which is the best result in the entire measured set. The GPU's 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient for light loads, but when settings rise to Ultra, the frame rate collapses to 29 FPS at 1080p. The 224 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p Medium, but the 4 GB frame buffer becomes a hard ceiling at 4K, where even Low settings only yield 24 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Why does the FPS drop so dramatically from 1080p to 4K?

A: The 4 GB VRAM on the RX 570 is insufficient for high-resolution textures. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 10 FPS, while 1080p Ultra averages 29 FPS. The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot keep up with the data demands at higher resolutions, and the 256-bit bus width is the only thing preventing even worse results.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F holding back the RX 570?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores (Cinebench R23 multicore of 22,799, Geekbench multicore of 12,362) are far above what Hitman 2 needs. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (70 FPS) is still GPU-limited; a stronger GPU would push this higher. The 7500F's 77th percentile ranking confirms it is not the weak link.

Q: What is the best settings preset for smooth gameplay?

A: 1080p Medium provides 52 FPS average with a minimum of 44 and maximum of 60, which is the most balanced option. 1080p Low gives 70 FPS but sacrifices visual quality. At 1440p, Low drops to 45 FPS, which is borderline, and Medium falls to 33 FPS, which is not ideal for a stealth game requiring precision.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested configurations in Hitman 2?

A: This combo ranks 3,544 out of 3,711 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 5% of systems. The ranking reflects the GPU's age and VRAM limitation, not the CPU. The Ryzen 5 7500F is a modern processor, but the RX 570 is end-of-life hardware.

Q: Does the game benefit from the CPU's 12 threads?

A: Hitman 2 is not heavily multi-threaded in this configuration. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,376 is close to its max-thread score of 6,379, showing scaling, but the FPS never reaches a point where thread count matters. At 4K Ultra (10 FPS), the GPU is so slow that CPU threads idle.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this setup?

A: Not practically. The highest 4K result is 24 FPS at Low settings, which is below playability. Medium at 4K averages 18 FPS with a minimum of 15. The 4 GB VRAM and 5.095 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are insufficient for 4K in this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data clearly shows that 1080p Medium is the sweet spot for this combo. At 52 FPS average, with a minimum of 44 and maximum of 60, it provides a playable experience that maintains visual fidelity without sacrificing responsiveness. The jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 18 FPS (70 to 52), but the visual improvement is worth it for a stealth game where spotting enemies matters. Ultra at 1080p drops to 29 FPS, which is too low for consistent aiming and movement.

At 1440p, the only viable option is Low, which delivers 45 FPS. Medium at 1440p averages 33 FPS with a minimum of 28, which is borderline unplayable for a game requiring precision. High at 1440p drops to 25 FPS, and Ultra is 19 FPS. For 1440p owners, the recommendation is to stick with Low and accept the graphical compromise.

4K is not recommended at any setting. The best 4K result is 24 FPS at Low, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium at 4K averages 18 FPS with a minimum of 15, and High and Ultra are 13 and 10 FPS respectively. The 4 GB VRAM is the hard limit here, and no settings adjustment can overcome that capacity constraint.

For players who prioritize frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low at 70 FPS is the maximum this combo can deliver. For a balanced experience, 1080p Medium is the clear winner based on the measured rows. The data suggests that the GPU should be upgraded before attempting higher resolutions or settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 3,544 out of 3,711 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 5% of all systems tested. The rank reflects the RX 570's limitations rather than the CPU's capabilities. The Ryzen 5 7500F's nearest rivals — the Intel Core i7-13620H and Intel Core i7-11850H — all score within 0.4% of the 7500F in average benchmark scores, meaning the CPU is competitive. The GPU, however, is near the bottom of the performance spectrum.

The RX 570's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M (0.4% higher average score) and the AMD Radeon RX 470 (0.8% lower). This tells us the GPU is performing as expected for its class, but that class is simply too weak for Hitman 2 at higher settings. The combo rank of 3,544 means there are only 167 worse-performing combinations out of 3,711, which is a sobering stat for anyone hoping to play this game smoothly.

The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. A combo that cannot exceed 70 FPS at 1080p Low and drops to 10 FPS at 4K Ultra is going to rank poorly. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking is irrelevant when the GPU's 74th percentile ranking is paired with 4 GB of VRAM in a game that scales heavily with memory capacity. This is a case where the whole is less than the sum of its parts — the CPU is held back by the GPU in every measured scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the results are uniformly poor. Ultra averages 10 FPS, High averages 13 FPS, Medium averages 18 FPS with a minimum of 15 and maximum of 20, and Low averages 24 FPS. None of these are playable, but the progression from Ultra to Low shows a 14 FPS improvement (10 to 24), indicating that settings do help, but not enough. The minimum FPS of 15 at Medium suggests stuttering during busy scenes, which would be disruptive in a stealth game.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the results improve but remain marginal. Low averages 45 FPS, Medium averages 33 FPS with a minimum of 28 and maximum of 38, High averages 25 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 12 FPS (45 to 33), while Medium to High costs 8 FPS (33 to 25). Only Low is consistently above 40 FPS, and even that is not ideal for fast-paced action. The minimum of 28 FPS at Medium indicates frame dips that could affect gameplay.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo finally finds usable performance. Low averages 70 FPS, which is the best result in the entire test set. Medium averages 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 and maximum of 60, providing a stable experience. High averages 39 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 18 FPS (70 to 52), while Medium to High is 13 FPS (52 to 39), and High to Ultra is 10 FPS (39 to 29). The minimum of 44 FPS at Medium is the key metric — it shows the combo can maintain playable frame rates even during demanding scenes.

The data shows a consistent pattern: every settings increase at every resolution costs roughly 10-18 FPS, but the absolute values are too low above 1080p Medium. The 1080p Medium row (52 average, 44 minimum, 60 maximum) is the only configuration that offers both visual quality and smooth gameplay. At 1440p, even Low at 45 FPS is risky for a game requiring precision, and at 4K, no setting is viable. The 4 GB VRAM is the decisive factor, as it limits texture quality and resolution scaling across the board.