Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination lands at rank 1492 out of 1795 tested combinations for Hitman 2. This places the pairing in the lower-middle tier of the database, suggesting that while the combo is functional, it is not positioned to deliver high-refresh-rate experiences at demanding settings. The data implies that this specific pairing is constrained, with the ranking reflecting a system that will require careful settings management to achieve a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1492 out of 1795 combos places it in the 17th percentile of tested systems for this title. This is a notable data point because it indicates that the vast majority of other hardware pairings outperform it in Hitman 2. The ranking suggests a significant bottleneck, likely stemming from the GPU's position in the hierarchy relative to the CPU. When examining the individual components, the CPU performs in the 82nd percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 58th percentile against all GPUs. This disparity is a clear indicator that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing. The CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU cannot translate that processing power into frames. The data shows a system that is balanced in terms of component class but imbalanced in terms of performance potential for this specific game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is the primary driver of the frame rates observed in this dataset. Its specifications reveal a card built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. These specifications, while respectable for the card's generation, are the ceiling for performance in Hitman 2. The GPU's benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 14111, place it at the 58th percentile, which is a modest standing. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 and AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, show a deltaPct of -1.7 and 0.5 respectively, indicating the RTX 2060 is performing within a very tight band of similar-capability cards. The data suggests that the GPU's memory capacity and bandwidth are sufficient for the game, but its raw compute power, measured at 6.451 TFLOPS, is what holds the system back from higher frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system shows its best performance, but this drops off sharply at higher resolutions. Specifically, at High settings, the average FPS falls from 77.6 at 1920x1080 to 46.1 at 2560x1440, a significant reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, the average FPS at High settings plummets to 23.4. This scaling behavior is a classic indicator of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU is not the limiting factor here, as the frame rate drop is directly proportional to the increase in pixel count, which places a heavier load on the GPU's rendering pipeline. The data implies that the RTX 2060 is being overwhelmed by the pixel throughput required at 4K, while at 1080p, it is able to maintain a playable frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system delivers an average of 129.5 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 97.3 on Medium, 77.6 on High, and 55.3 on Ultra. This shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the cost of Ultra settings being nearly half the frame rate of Low. At 2560x1440, the averages are 81.7, 60.7, 46.1, and 34.7 for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, respectively. The 4K results at 3840x2160 show the system struggling, with averages of 43.3 on Low, 34.2 on Medium, 23.4 on High, and 21.6 on Ultra. The data indicates that the transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a roughly 40% reduction in frame rate at most settings, while the jump to 4K causes another 50% drop. This pattern underscores the GPU's inability to handle the increased resolution demands.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Hitman 2 with this combo?

A: Based on the data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system consistently achieves high frame rates. At this resolution, even the High preset yields an average of 77.6 FPS, which is a smooth experience.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, has an average score of 25057, a deltaPct of -0.3, meaning the 7500F is effectively on par with it. It also trades blows with the Intel Core i7-11850H, which has a deltaPct of 0.1.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: The data suggests 4K is not a viable option for a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 43.3 on Low settings, and it falls to 21.6 on Ultra, which is below playable thresholds.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the system achieves 81.7 FPS on Low and 34.7 FPS on Ultra. This represents a performance drop of over 57% when moving from the least to the most demanding preset.

Q: How does the GPU's performance rank against other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile against all GPUs. Its closest competitor in the database is the AMD Radeon Pro 5700, which has a deltaPct of -1.7, indicating a negligible performance difference.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The CPU's high percentile ranking (82nd) and the sharp FPS drops with increasing resolution suggest that the GPU is the primary limiting factor in Hitman 2.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal experience for this combo is found at 1920x1080 with the High preset. This configuration yields an average of 77.6 FPS, which balances visual fidelity with a frame rate that is well-suited for the stealth gameplay of Hitman 2. While the Low preset offers a much higher 129.5 FPS, the visual quality trade-off is significant. The Ultra preset is not recommended at this resolution, as the 55.3 FPS average is a substantial drop for marginal visual gains. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset provides a playable 60.7 FPS, but the High preset drops to 46.1 FPS, which may be too low for a consistently smooth experience. For users prioritizing frame rate at 1440p, the Low preset at 81.7 FPS is the most sensible choice. At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a consistently playable frame rate, making it unsuitable for this combo.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Its benchmark scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218. These numbers place the CPU in the 82nd percentile, indicating it is a high-performing part. In this pairing, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and its performance headroom is evident. The data shows that the CPU is not the constraint, as the frame rates scale directly with GPU load. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X and AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, have scores that are within 0.4% of the 7500F, confirming that its performance is competitive. The implication is that if the GPU were upgraded, this CPU would have the capacity to support higher frame rates without becoming a bottleneck.