Hitman 2

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D holds the #1 rank out of 3,001 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the top 0.03% of all configurations evaluated. This is a remarkable result for a system whose CPU is not the absolute fastest available; the ranking underscores how the GPU’s dominance in this title can boost a mid-high-tier processor to the very top of the leaderboard.

The CPU itself, the Ryzen 5 7600X, sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 27,636. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both score 27,578 (a 0.2% difference), while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27,712 (-0.3% relative to the 7600X) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27,535 (0.4%). This indicates that the 7600X is well within the noise of its direct competitors, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator in this ranking.

The GPU, however, is a different story. The RTX 5090 D achieves an average benchmark score of 77,712 and ranks in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, 1.1% ahead), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, -1.6% behind), and NVIDIA’s own Tesla P100 PCIe variants (12 GB at 79,396, -2.1%, and 16 GB at 79,605, -2.4%). The fact that this consumer GPU is trading blows with enterprise Tesla accelerators in synthetic benchmarks, yet still dominates in Hitman 2, points to the game’s specific engine optimizations favoring this Blackwell architecture.

In practical terms, the data shows that this combo achieves a perfect score in the game’s internal ranking system. No other tested configuration—whether with faster CPUs or different GPU pairings—has produced better average frame rates in Hitman 2. The bottleneck is clearly not the hardware, as even at the most demanding settings, frame rates remain well within playable territory.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the undisputed star of this configuration. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB202 chip, it packs 21,760 shading units, 680 TMUs, and 176 ROPs, along with 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz and boosts up to 2407 MHz, delivering a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s. In terms of raw compute, it achieves 104.8 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16.

Memory is a critical factor here. The card comes with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a massive 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This is particularly relevant for Hitman 2, a game known for large, detailed environments that can consume significant video memory at high resolutions. At 4K Ultra settings, the game would easily utilize over 16 GB of VRAM, and the 5090 D’s 32 GB capacity ensures there is no memory pressure, even with maximum texture quality and shadow detail.

The GPU’s transistor count is 92,200 million on a 750 mm² die, fabricated on TSMC’s 5 nm process. This is a physically large chip, and the 575 W TDP reflects its power appetite, requiring a 950 W suggested PSU and a single 16-pin power connector. The card is dual-slot and measures 304 mm in length.

For Hitman 2 specifically, the GPU’s performance is the primary driver of the measured frame rates. Consider the 1080p results: at Low settings, the combo hits 365 FPS average, which is likely CPU-limited at that point (more on that later). But as settings increase, the GPU takes over. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 153 FPS, still exceptionally high but showing the GPU’s workload scaling with quality. The RTX 5090 D’s raw rasterization power is what pushes this combo to rank #1, and its DX12 Ultimate support ensures full compatibility with the game’s rendering path.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, indicating where the bottleneck shifts between CPU and GPU.

At 1920x1080, the combo produces 365 FPS on Low, 274 FPS on Medium, 207 FPS on High, and 153 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 58%, which is substantial, but even the lowest result here is far above any display’s refresh rate. The fact that Low settings yield 365 FPS—and not higher—strongly suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at this resolution. The Ryzen 5 7600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, simply cannot feed the GPU any faster than this in Hitman 2’s engine.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers are: 234 FPS on Low, 175 FPS on Medium, 132 FPS on High, and 98 FPS on Ultra. The Low setting result is 36% lower than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is now starting to become more relevant, though the CPU still has headroom. The Ultra result at 1440p is 36% lower than 1080p Ultra, showing a consistent scaling factor.

At 3840x2160, the results are: 124 FPS on Low, 93 FPS on Medium, 71 FPS on High, and 52 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 66%—a massive reduction that clearly demonstrates the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. At 4K Ultra, the 52 FPS average is the lowest measured in the entire dataset, but it is still playable. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at each setting is roughly linear in terms of pixel count (4x), but the frame rate doesn’t drop by 4x, indicating that the GPU’s massive bandwidth and compute power mitigate the resolution increase effectively.

The key insight is the crossover point. Between 1080p and 1440p, the CPU is still partially limiting performance, especially at Low settings. By 4K, the GPU is fully saturated, and the CPU’s role diminishes. This is classic behavior for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU: the GPU dominates at high resolutions, while the CPU constrains maximum frame rates at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. The data provides four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—across three resolutions.

For 1080p, all settings are viable, but the most balanced choice is High at 207 FPS average. This provides excellent visual quality while maintaining frame rates well above any 144Hz or 240Hz display’s capabilities. Ultra at 153 FPS is also excellent if visual fidelity is the priority, but the jump from High to Ultra yields diminishing returns for the 26% performance hit.

For 1440p, the High preset at 132 FPS is the sweet spot. It delivers smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors while looking great. Medium at 175 FPS is the choice for esports-style competitive play, though Hitman 2 is not a competitive title. Ultra at 98 FPS is borderline for 100Hz displays but perfectly playable on 60Hz or 75Hz monitors. The frame time consistency, as evidenced by the Medium preset’s min/max range of 149-201 FPS, suggests the engine handles 1440p well.

For 4K, the recommendation shifts. High at 71 FPS is the best balance, providing near-ultra visuals with a frame rate that is smooth on 60Hz displays and even acceptable on 120Hz panels with adaptive sync. Ultra at 52 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action; it’s better suited for screenshot-style exploration. Low at 124 FPS is unnecessary for visual quality but demonstrates the GPU’s headroom if frame rate is paramount.

The data suggests that High is the universal recommendation across all resolutions, as it consistently provides the best frame rate-per-visual-quality ratio. Medium is a fallback for 4K if higher refresh is desired, and Ultra is reserved for those who prioritize graphics over frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete measured FPS data for this combo in Hitman 2, organized by resolution and settings.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 365 FPS (minimum and maximum not provided)
• Medium: Average 274 FPS, with minimum 233 FPS and maximum 315 FPS
• High: Average 207 FPS (minimum and maximum not provided)
• Ultra: Average 153 FPS (minimum and maximum not provided)

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 234 FPS (minimum and maximum not provided)
• Medium: Average 175 FPS, with minimum 149 FPS and maximum 201 FPS
• High: Average 132 FPS (minimum and maximum not provided)
• Ultra: Average 98 FPS (minimum and maximum not provided)

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 124 FPS (minimum and maximum not provided)
• Medium: Average 93 FPS, with minimum 79 FPS and maximum 107 FPS
• High: Average 71 FPS (minimum and maximum not provided)
• Ultra: Average 52 FPS (minimum and maximum not provided)

The Medium preset is the only one for which min/max frame times were recorded, and they show a consistent pattern: at each resolution, the spread between minimum and maximum is roughly 30% of the average. For example, at 1080p Medium, the range is 233-315 FPS around a 274 FPS average; at 1440p Medium, it’s 149-201 FPS around 175 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it’s 79-107 FPS around 93 FPS. This suggests stable frame pacing without major stutters, even at lower settings where CPU overhead could cause dips.

The data also reveals that the transition from High to Ultra results in a consistent 26-27% frame rate reduction across all resolutions (from 207 to 153 at 1080p, 132 to 98 at 1440p, and 71 to 52 at 4K). This indicates that Ultra settings impose a fixed additional GPU load, likely from increased shadow resolution, ambient occlusion, and texture filtering.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture, manufactured on TSMC’s 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 1,965 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 15,236 in multi-core. Its Geekbench scores are 2,603 single-core and 13,858 multi-core. These numbers place it firmly in the upper mid-range for gaming CPUs, with single-threaded performance that is essential for games like Hitman 2 that rely on a few main threads.

The CPU’s role in this combo is most evident at 1080p Low settings, where the 365 FPS average appears to be a hard ceiling. This is likely due to the CPU’s per-core performance limiting the game’s main thread, a common scenario in Hitman 2’s engine. The fact that the CPU’s nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 5700X, scores nearly identically (0.2% difference) suggests that adding more cores would not help; the 7600X’s 6 fast cores are sufficient for this title’s threading model.

At higher resolutions, the CPU’s importance diminishes. At 4K Ultra, the 52 FPS result is almost entirely GPU-bound, as the RTX 5090 D is working at full capacity. The CPU’s 12 threads handle the game’s background simulation, NPC AI, and physics without becoming a bottleneck. The L3 cache of 32 MB is shared, which is adequate for Hitman 2’s data footprint, and the DDR5 memory bandwidth ensures no starvation.

The CPU’s percentile ranking of 79 among all CPUs, combined with its average score of 27,636, shows that it is not a top-tier processor in absolute terms. Yet, in this specific game, it is sufficient to support the world’s fastest GPU without holding it back except at the most CPU-bound settings. This makes the Ryzen 5 7600X a logical partner for the RTX 5090 D in Hitman 2, as the pairing achieves the #1 rank without requiring a more expensive flagship CPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides the best balance at 132 FPS average. For maximum visual fidelity, 4K High at 71 FPS is also excellent. 1080p offers higher frame rates (207 FPS on High) but may be limited by the CPU.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the 365 FPS average suggests a CPU bottleneck, as the GPU is underutilized at such high frame rates. At 1080p Ultra, the 153 FPS result indicates the GPU is becoming more involved, but the CPU still plays a significant role.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: No, the measured average at 4K Ultra is 52 FPS, which is below 60. However, 4K High achieves 71 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D compare to its nearest rival GPU?

A: The RTX 5090 D scores 77,712 on average, which is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) but 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940). In Hitman 2, it ranks #1 overall, indicating game-specific optimization.

Q: Does the 32 GB of VRAM make a difference in Hitman 2?

A: At 4K Ultra, Hitman 2 can consume significant memory, and the 32 GB GDDR7 capacity on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures no texture swapping or stutter, as evidenced by the stable frame times at Medium settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a good match for the RTX 5090 D?

A: Yes, this specific pairing achieves the #1 rank out of 3,001 tested combos. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads at up to 5.30 GHz boost are sufficient for Hitman 2, although the CPU does limit performance at 1080p Low.