Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The measured frame rates for this combination reveal a system that comfortably dominates Hitman 2 at every resolution, yet the scaling patterns expose a nuanced relationship between the CPU and GPU that shifts as settings change. With a combo rank of 255 out of 3,711 tested configurations, this pairing sits in the top 7% of all combinations, but the data suggests that the RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions while the Ryzen 5 7500F becomes increasingly relevant at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. The following analysis breaks down exactly what the measured FPS rows indicate about this system's behavior in Hitman 2.

Resolution Scaling

The most striking observation comes from comparing the 1080p and 4K results at identical settings. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 172 at 1920x1080 to 110 at 2560x1440, then further to 58 at 3840x2160 — a total reduction of 66.3% from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the rendering load increases dramatically with pixel count.

At Low settings, the scaling tells a different story. The system produces 302 FPS at 1080p, 193 FPS at 1440p, and 103 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 65.9%, which is remarkably similar to the High preset's decline. However, the absolute frame rates at 1080p Low exceed 300 FPS, a range where CPU limitations typically become apparent in game engines. The fact that the system still scales down proportionally at these high frame rates suggests the Ryzen 5 7500F's six cores and twelve threads are managing the game's simulation load effectively even at extreme output levels.

Medium settings provide the only complete data with min and max FPS values. At 1080p Medium, the average is 227 FPS with a range of 193 to 261 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 145 FPS with a range of 123 to 167 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 77 FPS with a range of 66 to 89 FPS. The consistent spread of roughly 68-70 FPS between min and max at each resolution suggests that the frame pacing remains stable across all three resolutions, with no sudden bottlenecks emerging as pixel count increases.

Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling: 126 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 4K reduction is 65.9%, nearly identical to the other presets. This consistency across all four settings presets indicates that resolution scaling in Hitman 2 is remarkably uniform for this hardware combination — the game appears to scale rendering workload proportionally with pixel count regardless of quality level.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 brings substantial resources to Hitman 2, and the measured results reflect its capabilities. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, the GPU has ample memory headroom for Hitman 2's environments at any resolution. The 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS suggests that even this powerful GPU struggles with the game's highest quality settings at 4K, indicating that Hitman 2's Ultra preset includes effects that are particularly demanding on the rendering pipeline.

The GPU's clock behavior provides context for its performance. The base clock of 2205 MHz and boost clock of 2505 MHz represent the Ada Lovelace architecture's efficiency, and the 5 nm process from TSMC allows these clocks to sustain high performance without excessive power draw. The 320 W TDP and 700 W suggested PSU indicate this is a power-hungry component, but within the context of a desktop system, this is manageable.

The RTX 4080's memory configuration appears sufficient for all tested scenarios. At 4K High, the system achieves 58 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a stealth game where smooth camera movement matters. The GPU's 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores are not directly relevant to Hitman 2's non-ray-traced rendering, but the raw compute power — 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 — drives the game's traditional rasterization performance. The benchmark results place this GPU at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209 (0.1% higher), indicating the standard 4080 is essentially at parity with its SUPER variant in general compute workloads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F provides the processing foundation for this combination. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, this CPU delivers strong single-threaded performance that is crucial for game engines like Hitman 2's Glacier engine. The base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz allow the CPU to respond quickly to single-threaded workloads, while the 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22,799 multi-core and 3,218 single-core. The Geekbench results show 12,362 multi-core and 2,374 single-core. These scores place the CPU at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24,964. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close: the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25,005 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24,911 (0.2% lower). This clustering indicates that the 7500F is in a tightly competitive performance tier.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU's role becomes evident at 1080p Low where the system produces 302 FPS. This frame rate is well above what most displays can show, but it demonstrates that the CPU is not creating a bottleneck at these levels. The fact that 1080p Ultra achieves 126 FPS while 4K Ultra achieves 43 FPS suggests that at Ultra settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor even at 1080p, as the increased graphical effects outweigh CPU considerations.

The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory bandwidth is not a constraint. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the GPU to communicate with the system, though the RTX 4080 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, which is fully compatible.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7500F and RTX 4080 achieves a combo rank of 255 out of 3,711 tested configurations in Hitman 2. This places the pairing in the top 6.9% of all combinations tested, which is noteworthy given that the CPU is a mid-range part while the GPU is a high-end component.

The rank reflects the balance between the two components. The RTX 4080's position at the 86th percentile among GPUs and the 7500F's position at the 77th percentile among CPUs combine to create a system that ranks higher than either component individually would suggest. This is likely because Hitman 2 leverages the GPU more heavily than the CPU in most scenarios, allowing the RTX 4080's strength to dominate the overall performance profile.

The nearest rival combinations based on component benchmarks provide context. The RTX 4080's closest GPU rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores only 0.1% higher in average benchmarks, suggesting that a combination with the SUPER variant would likely achieve a similar combo rank. The CPU's closest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-13620H and AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, are within 0.2% of the 7500F's average score, meaning that swapping to these CPUs would likely produce negligible differences in Hitman 2 performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates, but the Medium preset at 227 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 172 FPS is also excellent, while Ultra at 126 FPS still exceeds the 120 Hz refresh rate that many gaming monitors support. For players with 144 Hz or 240 Hz displays, the Low preset at 302 FPS enables maximum smoothness, though the visual trade-off may not be worth it given that High provides nearly 60% of the Low preset's frame rate with significantly better visuals.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 110 FPS is the recommended choice for most players, as it delivers smooth gameplay on 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 145 FPS is ideal for those with 144 Hz monitors, while Ultra at 81 FPS remains playable on 60 Hz displays but may show stutter on higher refresh rate screens. The Low preset at 193 FPS is excessive for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. The Medium preset at 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS provides the most consistent experience, suitable for 60 Hz displays with headroom for occasional drops. The High preset at 58 FPS is borderline for 60 Hz displays, as frame drops below 60 FPS are likely in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 43 FPS is not recommended for 4K, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider minimum for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 103 FPS is viable for players with high refresh rate 4K displays, but the visual compromise is significant.

FAQ

Q: Is this combination capable of running Hitman 2 at 4K with high settings?

A: Yes, but marginally. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 High is 58 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. For consistent 60+ FPS at 4K, the Medium preset at 77 FPS is the safer choice.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 110 FPS, which is excellent for 120 Hz displays. For 144 Hz displays, the Medium preset at 145 FPS is better suited, while the Ultra preset at 81 FPS is acceptable for 60 Hz monitors.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54,209. This effectively places them at parity in general performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 302 FPS, which is extremely high. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 126 FPS result indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Medium is 227 FPS, with a minimum of 193 FPS and maximum of 261 FPS. This provides a consistent high-refresh-rate experience.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 255th out of 3,711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 6.9% of all configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces the following average frame rates across settings: Low at 302 FPS, Medium at 227 FPS (min 193, max 261), High at 172 FPS, and Ultra at 126 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra represents a 58.3% reduction in average FPS, showing that Ultra settings impose a significant performance cost.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 193 FPS, Medium at 145 FPS (min 123, max 167), High at 110 FPS, and Ultra at 81 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 58.0%, nearly identical to the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low at 103 FPS, Medium at 77 FPS (min 66, max 89), High at 58 FPS, and Ultra at 43 FPS. The Low to Ultra reduction is 58.3%, maintaining the consistent scaling pattern observed at lower resolutions.

The Medium settings preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions. The frame ranges at 1080p (193-261), 1440p (123-167), and 4K (66-89) show that the delta between minimum and maximum FPS remains relatively consistent at approximately 22-27% of the average, indicating stable frame pacing regardless of resolution.