Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D produces a striking performance profile in Hitman 2, where the game's 2018 engine scales predictably across resolutions but reveals a clear GPU-bound ceiling at 4K. The measured data shows a system that delivers exceptional frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra pushes the RTX 5090 D to its limits in this particular title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K follows a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 345 at 1920x1080 to 234 at 2560x1440, then to 124 at 3840x2160. This represents a 32% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The consistent scaling at Low settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at lower quality presets, as the Ryzen 5 7600's six cores and 12 threads provide ample headroom for Hitman 2's CPU demands.

At High settings, the pattern shifts slightly. The average FPS goes from 207 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p, a 36% drop, and then to 71 at 4K, a 46% drop from 1440p. The larger percentage loss at the 1080p-to-1440p step compared to Low settings suggests that the increased graphical workload begins to engage the GPU more heavily, but the 4K step remains the most demanding. Ultra settings show the steepest scaling curve: 153 FPS at 1080p, 98 at 1440p, and 52 at 4K. The 4K Ultra result represents a 66% reduction from the 1080p Ultra figure, demonstrating that the highest quality preset at 4K requires nearly three times the GPU work per frame.

The Medium settings row provides the only complete min/max data in the measured set. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 93 with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 107. At 1440p Medium, the average rises to 175 with min/max of 149/201. At 1080p Medium, the average reaches 274 with min/max of 233/315. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the min-to-max spread, narrows at higher resolutions: the 4K spread is 28 FPS, while the 1080p spread is 82 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, CPU-driven frame time variance becomes more visible, while at 4K the GPU workload dominates and smooths out the delivery.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB202 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process. It carries 32 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and its memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. These specifications position the RTX 5090 D in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 77,712.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role becomes evident when examining the 4K results. The game's engine, released in 2018, does not appear to fully utilize the RTX 5090 D's compute capabilities, as the 4K Ultra average of 52 FPS is far below what the GPU's raw specifications would suggest. The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are substantial, yet Hitman 2's rendering workload at 4K Ultra still caps the card at roughly half the frame rate achieved at 1440p Ultra.

The 32 GB VRAM allocation is far beyond what Hitman 2 requires, even at 4K Ultra. The game's textures and geometry from 2018 would fit comfortably within a fraction of this capacity, meaning the memory subsystem is not a bottleneck. Instead, the GPU's shading units (21,760) and texture mapping units (680) are likely the limiting factors at higher settings, as the game's draw calls and shader complexity scale with resolution and preset quality. The RTX 5090 D's 176 ROPs handle pixel output well, but the measured data indicates that the game engine's rendering paths are not fully optimized for the Blackwell architecture's strengths.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1080p, even Ultra settings deliver 153 average FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. However, the Low preset at 345 FPS and Medium at 274 FPS show that the CPU-and-GPU combination can push far beyond typical display capabilities. The High preset at 207 FPS offers a balanced experience for high-refresh-rate displays, while Medium at 274 FPS is the best choice for maximum smoothness if frame rate is the priority.

At 1440p, the same pattern holds with higher absolute numbers. Ultra at 98 FPS is playable and smooth for most users, but High at 132 FPS provides a better experience on 144Hz displays. Medium at 175 FPS is the sweet spot for competitive play or for those who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity. Low at 234 FPS remains an option for esports-style play, though the visual compromises are significant.

At 4K, the recommendation shifts. High at 71 FPS is the most balanced preset, offering near-60 FPS with reasonable visual quality. Medium at 93 FPS is the better choice for those who want smoother motion, as it stays above 90 FPS while still providing enhanced textures and effects compared to Low. Ultra at 52 FPS is playable on a 60Hz display but will feel less responsive on higher-refresh panels. Low at 124 FPS is the only preset that takes full advantage of the RTX 5090 D's capability at 4K, though it sacrifices most graphical enhancements.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results span from 345 FPS at Low to 153 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 274 FPS average with a minimum of 233 and maximum of 315, showing the widest frame time variance of any measured configuration. High settings produce 207 FPS, which represents a 25% reduction from Medium and a 26% improvement over Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 234 FPS at Low, 175 FPS at Medium (min 149, max 201), 132 FPS at High, and 98 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset's spread of 52 FPS (from 149 to 201) is narrower than the 1080p Medium spread, indicating more consistent frame delivery at the higher resolution. The step from High to Ultra at 1440p costs 34 FPS, a 26% reduction, which is proportionally similar to the 1080p High-to-Ultra drop.

At 3840x2160, the results compress significantly. Low settings produce 124 FPS, Medium delivers 93 FPS (min 79, max 107), High drops to 71 FPS, and Ultra falls to 52 FPS. The Medium preset's 28 FPS spread is the tightest of any resolution, suggesting that the GPU workload at 4K smooths out the frame delivery. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is 19 FPS, a 27% reduction, which matches the proportional drops seen at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D bottleneck the Ryzen 5 7600 in Hitman 2?

A: No. The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 345 FPS, which is far beyond what most displays can show, and the GPU still has headroom. At 4K, the GPU workload increases significantly, with Ultra dropping to 52 FPS, confirming the GPU is the primary constraint.

Q: What is the best preset for 4K gaming with this combination?

A: The Medium preset at 93 FPS offers the best balance, as it stays above 90 FPS while providing better visuals than Low. High at 71 FPS is also viable for 60Hz displays, and Ultra at 52 FPS is playable but not ideal for high-refresh panels.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600's single-thread performance affect Hitman 2?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 scores 1,852 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 999 in 3DMark single-thread. Hitman 2 benefits from strong single-thread performance, and the data indicates the CPU handles even the highest frame rates at 1080p without becoming a bottleneck, as evidenced by the 345 FPS Low result.

Q: Is 32 GB of VRAM necessary for this game?

A: No. Hitman 2 from 2018 does not require anywhere near 32 GB of GDDR7 memory. The RTX 5090 D's 32 GB allocation is far more than the game needs, so VRAM capacity is not a factor in the measured performance.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p Ultra?

A: The measured average is 98 FPS at 2560x1440 Ultra. This is a solid result for high-refresh displays, and the data shows this preset is the most demanding at 1440p, with High at 132 FPS being the next step up.

Q: How does this combination rank overall in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 27th out of 3,001 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1% of all systems tested in this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a six-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and it features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and it sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 26,324.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game logic. The measured data shows that the Ryzen 5 7600 is more than sufficient for this task, as frame rates at 1080p Low reach 345 FPS without any indication of CPU limitation. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12,735 and single-core score of 1,852 indicate balanced performance that handles both the game's single-threaded main loop and its secondary threads effectively. The PassMark multi-thread score of 27,058 and single-thread score of 3,910 further confirm this balance.

The nearest CPU rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX with an average score of 26,274 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS at 26,402 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core i9-11900KF at 26,212 (0.4% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26,187 (0.5% higher). These narrow deltas indicate that the Ryzen 5 7600's performance is well within the expected range for its class, and in Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU does not create any measurable limitation at any resolution or settings combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 27th out of 3,001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 1% of all systems. This high ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's raw performance, as the RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 77,712. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking is respectable but less influential in this game, as Hitman 2's engine is more GPU-bound at the resolutions tested.

The high combo ranking reflects the system's ability to deliver playable frame rates even at 4K Ultra, where 52 FPS is achievable, and its exceptional performance at 1080p and 1440p, where all presets exceed 98 FPS. The combination's weakest point is 4K Ultra, where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS, but this is offset by the fact that High and Medium presets at 4K remain well above playable thresholds. The data shows that this system is capable of running Hitman 2 at maximum quality on high-refresh displays at 1080p and 1440p, and at high quality on 4K displays with G-Sync or VRR support.