Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 in Hitman 2 presents a fascinating study in performance bottlenecks. The data shows a system with immense raw capability, yet the frame rates across resolutions reveal a complex interplay between the CPU's Zen 4 architecture and the GPU's Blackwell 2.0 might. This analysis breaks down the measured results to understand where the limits lie.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and dramatic scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 340 FPS, which drops to 220.1 FPS at 1440p and further to 116.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 65.7% drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The pattern holds across other settings; at High, the drop is from 199 FPS at 1080p to 126.2 FPS at 1440p, then down to 67.6 FPS at 4K, a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K.

This scaling behavior is a strong indicator of the limiting component. The fact that performance degrades so significantly with resolution suggests that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound. The Ryzen 5 7500F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to be the ceiling at lower resolutions, unable to feed the RTX 5090 enough frames. As resolution climbs to 4K, the workload shifts to the GPU, and the 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth become the primary drivers. The data implies that this pairing is far more balanced at 4K, where the GPU is finally given enough work to justify its presence, than at 1080p where the CPU is clearly the bottleneck.

GPU Role

The RTX 5090’s specifications are staggering, and the benchmark results show it flexing its muscles primarily at higher resolutions. With a 32 GB GDDR7 memory pool and a 512-bit bus width, the card is built for massive data throughput. The measured 4K performance, ranging from 47.8 FPS at Ultra to 116.5 FPS at Low, demonstrates that even this flagship GPU is challenged by the game's most demanding settings. At 1080p, the GPU's role is diminished; the scores of 340 FPS at Low and 199 FPS at High are impressive but suggest the card is not the constraining factor. The GPU's boost clock of 2407 MHz and its 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are more relevant at 4K, where the 47.8 FPS at Ultra shows the card being pushed to its limits. The data suggests that the RTX 5090 is the star of the show at 4K, but it needs a stronger CPU partner to truly shine at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve in Hitman 2?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 340, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with the highest settings?

A: With Ultra settings at 3840x2160, the average FPS drops to 47.8, indicating a very demanding scenario for the GPU.

Q: Is there a significant performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: Yes, the data shows a 124.1 FPS difference. The combo hits 220.1 FPS on Low and 96 FPS on Ultra at 2560x1440.

Q: Which component is the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The performance scaling suggests the CPU is the primary bottleneck at 1080p, as the frame rates are extremely high but do not scale proportionally with GPU load.

Q: What is the performance delta between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 199 at 1080p to 67.6 at 4K, a difference of 131.4 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 show a clear advantage at any specific resolution?

A: The data indicates the RTX 5090’s capabilities are most evident at 4K, where the frame rates are lower but the workload is more GPU-intensive, allowing its 32 GB memory and high bandwidth to be fully utilized.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at the combo's performance across a matrix of settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, it averages 340 FPS. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 260.5 FPS. High settings produce an average of 199 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 143.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a 196.9 FPS reduction.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's increasing workload. Low settings yield an average of 220.1 FPS. Medium settings produce 167 FPS, while High settings average 126.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops the average to 96 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 124.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear focus. Low settings deliver an average of 116.5 FPS. Medium settings average 88.2 FPS, and High settings drop to 67.6 FPS. The Ultra preset brings the average down to 47.8 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 68.7 FPS reduction, highlighting the strain on the GPU.

This data shows a consistent pattern: the gap between settings narrows as resolution increases, confirming the shift from a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p to a GPU-bound one at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance for optimizing the experience. At 4K, the data shows that the Ultra preset is extremely demanding, resulting in an average of 47.8 FPS. For a smoother experience at this resolution, the High preset is a better choice, offering a 67.6 FPS average which is a significant improvement. The Low preset at 4K yields 116.5 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play but sacrifices visual fidelity. The data suggests that High at 4K is the sweet spot for balancing visual quality and performance.

At 1440p, the situation is more flexible. The Ultra preset averages 96 FPS, which is playable, but the High preset at 126.2 FPS offers a better margin. For high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset at 220.1 FPS is the best option. At 1080p, all presets are playable, but the Low preset's 340 FPS is remarkable. The data indicates that Medium at 1080p, with a 260.5 FPS average, is a great choice for those who want high frame rates without the visual downgrade of Low. Ultimately, the best preset depends on the user's priority, whether it is maximum fidelity at 4K or maximum frame rate at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz are key to its performance. In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 340 FPS, a figure so high that it must be limited by the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls. The CPU's multi-threaded capability, as shown in benchmarks like Cinebench R23 with a score of 22799, is substantial, but the game appears to be limited by single-thread performance in this scenario.

The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is also a factor, providing fast access to frequently used data. The measured FPS at 1080p suggests that the Ryzen 5 7500F is a strong performer, but it is the bottleneck in this pairing. At 4K, the CPU's load decreases as the GPU takes over the rendering workload, and the frame rates become more dependent on the RTX 5090. The data implies that for this game, the Ryzen 5 7500F is a capable processor, but it holds back the RTX 5090 at lower resolutions where the GPU cannot reach its full potential.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested configurations, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 19th out of 1795 combos in Hitman 2. This top 1% ranking confirms the raw power of both components. The data shows that the CPU sits at the 82nd percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24993. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, is just 0.1% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 0.3% ahead.

The GPU is even more dominant, sitting at the 94th percentile against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 84306. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, is only 0.1% ahead. Despite the CPU being a potential bottleneck at lower resolutions, the combo's overall rank of 19th is exceptionally high. This suggests that even with the CPU limiting performance at 1080p, the sheer power of the RTX 5090 at higher resolutions is enough to place this combination among the top systems tested. The data indicates that this is a high-end pairing that excels in most scenarios, but the CPU's limitations at 1080p prevent it from reaching the absolute top spot.