Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

This combination pairs AMD's 6-core Ryzen 5 7500X3D with NVIDIA's RTX 5080, producing a system that delivers playable frame rates across all tested resolutions in Hitman 2, though the game's age and the GPU's raw power create an interesting dynamic where CPU performance becomes increasingly relevant at lower resolutions. The measured data shows this combo ranks 190th out of 3001 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7% of all systems evaluated for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking in Hitman 2?

A: This CPU-GPU pair ranks 190th out of 3001 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6.3% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D scores 44,573 on average, sitting 0.2% above the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (44,466), 0.5% above the Intel Core i9-13950HX (44,342), and 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (44,309), while trailing the Intel Core i5-14600 (44,889) by 0.7%.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5080 sits in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56,083, placing it ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757) by 0.6% and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698) by 0.7%.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achieved at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 309 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate across all tested configurations.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: No, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 45, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. However, at 4K High settings, it achieves 61 FPS average.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have and what memory type does it use?

A: The RTX 5080 features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, drawing 65 W TDP. The processor's standout feature is its 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is particularly relevant for gaming workloads that benefit from large on-die data storage. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 83.2 GB/s theoretical bandwidth, and it includes Radeon integrated graphics, though the discrete RTX 5080 handles all rendering in this configuration.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's influence becomes evident when examining the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 309 FPS average, a figure that suggests the engine is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution and settings level. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides adequate parallelism for the game's AI and simulation systems, which are typical of the stealth genre. The processor's single-thread performance, as measured by a Passmark score of 3,494, contributes to the game's frame pacing and minimum frame rates, though the measured data only provides average and some min/max values for Medium settings.

The CPU's general benchmark scores provide context for its gaming performance. It achieves a multithread score of 25,047 and a single-thread score of 3,494 in Passmark tests. Its percentile ranking of 89 among all CPUs indicates strong overall performance, though its nearest rivals show remarkably close aggregate scores. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 trails by just 0.6%, and the Intel Core i9-13950HX is 0.5% behind, suggesting that in synthetic workloads these processors are nearly interchangeable. However, the 7500X3D's 96 MB L3 cache likely provides an advantage in gaming scenarios that synthetic benchmarks may not fully capture.

The boost behavior of this chip matters for Hitman 2's level streaming. With a 4.50 GHz boost clock, the processor can quickly respond to single-threaded demands, which is useful for the game's AI calculations and physics updates. The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery, though this is not a factor in measured performance. The processor's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s is sufficient for the game's asset streaming needs, and the dual-channel DDR5 support ensures the GPU has adequate data throughput for high-resolution textures.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2617 MHz, with memory running at 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective). The GPU includes 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, along with 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution texture streaming in Hitman 2's detailed environments.

The GPU's rendering capabilities are substantial, with a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS indicates strong compute throughput, which is relevant for the game's lighting and shadow calculations. The card draws 360 W TDP and requires a 750 W suggested power supply, connecting via a single 16-pin power connector. It interfaces through PCIe 5.0 x16 and outputs via 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role is most apparent at higher resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system produces 45 FPS average, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at this extreme configuration. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Hitman 2's texture requirements, even at 4K, so memory capacity is not a bottleneck. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s enables rapid texture streaming, which is important for the game's large, open-ended levels where the camera frequently reveals new areas.

The RTX 5080's benchmark performance places it in the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 56,083 puts it 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757) and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698), while trailing the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (57,367) by 2.2%. These close margins in synthetic benchmarks contrast with the GPU's dominant performance in Hitman 2 at lower resolutions, where frame rates exceed 300 FPS, suggesting the game is not fully utilizing the GPU's capabilities at 1080p.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 309, which is the maximum measured in this dataset. Medium settings produce 235 FPS average, with a minimum of 200 FPS and maximum of 270 FPS. High settings yield 178 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 131 FPS average. These figures indicate that even at Ultra settings with 1080p resolution, the system maintains frame rates well above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution entirely GPU-bound at lower settings and CPU-bound at higher settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, frame rates remain high but show a clear step down from 1080p. Low settings produce 201 FPS average, which is a 34.9% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings achieve 150 FPS average, with minimum and maximum values of 128 FPS and 173 FPS respectively. High settings deliver 114 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 84 FPS average. All 1440p configurations maintain frame rates above 60 FPS, with even the most demanding Ultra setting still providing a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to struggle with the most demanding settings. Low settings produce 107 FPS average, which is still highly playable. Medium settings achieve 80 FPS average, with a minimum of 68 FPS and maximum of 92 FPS. High settings deliver 61 FPS average, which is right at the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings drop to 45 FPS average, which falls below the ideal smoothness threshold but remains playable for a stealth game where precise timing is less critical than in action titles.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 (309 FPS) to 2560x1440 (201 FPS) represents a 34.9% drop, while the transition from 1440p to 4K (107 FPS) represents a 46.8% drop. This progressive degradation indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly limiting as resolution increases, which is expected given the pixel count growth.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows a similar pattern. From 1080p (235 FPS) to 1440p (150 FPS), there is a 36.2% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K (80 FPS), there is a 46.7% reduction. The minimum frame rates at Medium settings also scale proportionally, with 200 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, and 68 FPS at 4K. These figures suggest that the rendering workload scales consistently with resolution, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint across all settings levels.

High settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling. From 1080p (178 FPS) to 1440p (114 FPS), there is a 36.0% drop, and from 1440p to 4K (61 FPS), there is a 46.5% drop. The 4K High result of 61 FPS is notable because it sits just above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this is the boundary where the GPU's capabilities meet the game's demands. At Ultra settings, the scaling continues, with 131 FPS at 1080p, 84 FPS at 1440p (a 35.9% drop), and 45 FPS at 4K (a 46.4% drop from 1440p).

The consistent 35-36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 46-47% drop from 1440p to 4K across all settings indicates that the limiting component remains the same throughout. The GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions and settings, though the CPU's role becomes more prominent at 1080p where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience at 1920x1080, Ultra settings provide 131 FPS average, which is well above the smoothness threshold and offers the maximum visual quality. The CPU's strong single-thread performance and large cache ensure that even at this high frame rate, the game maintains consistent performance. Players seeking maximum frame rates for competitive play could use Low settings for 309 FPS, but for Hitman 2's stealth gameplay, visual fidelity is more important than extreme frame rates.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce 84 FPS average, which is a good balance of visual quality and performance. The drop from 131 FPS at 1080p to 84 FPS at 1440p is acceptable, and the result remains comfortably above 60 FPS. High settings at 1440p provide 114 FPS average, which offers additional headroom for demanding scenes, but Ultra settings should be preferred for the best visual experience on a 1440p display.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation depends on the user's preference for visual quality versus frame rate consistency. High settings produce 61 FPS average, which is just at the 60 FPS threshold. This configuration provides excellent visual quality while maintaining playable frame rates. Medium settings offer 80 FPS average with minimum of 68 FPS, providing more headroom for scene complexity. Ultra settings at 4K produce 45 FPS average, which may be acceptable for a methodical stealth game but could feel less smooth during action sequences. For the best 4K experience, High settings are recommended as they achieve the 60 FPS target while preserving most visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 190th out of 3001 tested configurations for Hitman 2, placing it in the top 6.3% of all systems benchmarked for this game. This ranking reflects the overall capability of the system across all tested resolutions and settings, with the combo demonstrating strong performance particularly at 1080p and 1440p resolutions.

The CPU's contribution to this ranking is significant. With a percentile ranking of 89 among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 44,573, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D provides sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU in most scenarios. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks show margins of less than 1%, indicating that the CPU is competitive with other high-end processors. The 96 MB L3 cache is likely beneficial for Hitman 2's level streaming and AI calculations.

The GPU's contribution is equally important. With a percentile ranking of 87 among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 56,083, the RTX 5080 provides substantial rendering power. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks show margins of 0.6% to 2.3%, indicating strong competition at this performance tier. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that memory capacity and bandwidth are not limiting factors in Hitman 2.

The combo's ranking of 190 out of 3001 places it ahead of 93.7% of all tested systems. This is a strong result for a game released in 2018, as Hitman 2's engine is well-optimized but still demands significant hardware resources at higher resolutions and settings. The system's ability to maintain 60+ FPS at 4K High settings and 130+ FPS at 1080p Ultra demonstrates that this combination is well-suited for the game's requirements. For users seeking a system that can handle Hitman 2 at high settings across all resolutions, this combo delivers consistently strong performance, with the only compromise being at 4K Ultra where frame rates fall below 60 FPS.