Hitman 2

# FAQ

Q: What is the comboRankInGame for this AMD Ryzen 5 9600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 pairing in Hitman 2?

A: This combination ranks 212th out of 3,711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 5.7% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has an average benchmark score of 29,713. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scores 29,656, which is a 0.2% difference. The Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29,868 (0.5% higher), while the Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29,879 (0.6% higher).

Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 314, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The lowest average FPS is 45, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: What memory specifications does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 5080 features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective).

Q: What is the CPU's cache layout?

A: The Ryzen 5 9600X has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark percentile compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5080 sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, has an average score of 55,757, which is 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, which is 2.2% higher.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge codename), manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. It runs with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. This CPU ranks at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,713.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the FPS scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 314 FPS average. This high frame rate suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a rapid pace, as the GPU is less likely to be the limiting factor at lower resolutions and settings. The single-thread performance is particularly strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1,253 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,923. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,183.5 further confirms this strength.

The CPU's multi-threaded capabilities are also noteworthy. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,528.5 and the PassMark multithread score of 30,027 indicate solid parallel workload performance. In Hitman 2, a stealth game that often involves complex AI routines and physics calculations, these multi-threaded capabilities help maintain consistent frame pacing, especially in crowded environments.

The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is particularly relevant for gaming. Hitman 2's levels feature large, detailed environments with many interactive objects. The CPU's cache structure helps reduce memory latency when accessing frequently used game data. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s from dual-channel DDR5 support ensures the CPU doesn't starve the GPU with slow data transfers.

When comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 9600X's average score is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (0.2% difference), suggesting that in CPU-bound scenarios, these processors would perform almost indistinguishably. However, the 9600X's superior single-thread performance (as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score) may give it an edge in games like Hitman 2 that depend heavily on single-core performance for game logic.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 10,752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2,295 MHz and boosts to 2,617 MHz. With 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores, it's well-equipped for modern rendering techniques.

The 16 GB of GDDR7 memory with 960.0 GB/s bandwidth provides substantial memory throughput for Hitman 2's detailed environments. The GPU sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56,083. This places it slightly above the AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% higher), but below the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (2.2% lower).

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role becomes increasingly apparent as resolution increases. At 1080p, the GPU has more headroom, allowing the CPU to push frame rates to 314 FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, with the Ultra preset dropping to 45 FPS average. The memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s is crucial at 4K, where the GPU must access and process significantly more texture data per frame.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 56.28 TFLOPS provides substantial compute power for Hitman 2's lighting and shadow calculations. The pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s indicate the GPU can handle high-resolution rendering with complex effects. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for Hitman 2, even at Ultra settings with high-resolution textures.

The RTX 5080's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering techniques. The PassMark G3D score of 36,565 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8,637 provide additional context for its gaming performance. The GPU's 360 W TDP reflects its high-performance positioning, with a suggested PSU of 750 W.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 212 out of 3,711 tested combinations places this pairing in the top 5.7% of all tested configurations in Hitman 2. This is a strong showing, considering the breadth of hardware combinations tested. The ranking suggests that this pairing performs exceptionally well in this game, though it's not at the absolute top.

The 81st percentile CPU ranking and 87th percentile GPU ranking provide context for this combo's position. Both components are above average, with the GPU performing slightly better relative to its peers than the CPU. This suggests the RTX 5080 is the stronger component in this pairing, which aligns with the observed FPS scaling patterns.

When examining the measured FPS data, the combo demonstrates its capability across all presets. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset achieves 131 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, the High preset delivers 114 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 84 FPS. At 4K, High quality maintains 61 FPS average, barely hitting the 60 FPS target, while Ultra drops to 45 FPS.

The ranking suggests that in a game like Hitman 2, which is a stealth title with moderate system requirements, this high-end pairing provides substantial headroom. The 212th rank out of 3,711 indicates that while there are 211 faster combinations, this setup is still in the upper echelon of performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo delivers impressive results across all settings. Low settings achieve 314 FPS average, which is a remarkably high frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most gaming monitors. Medium settings drop to 235 FPS average, with minimum 200 FPS and maximum 270 FPS. High settings produce 178 FPS average, while Ultra settings yield 131 FPS average. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, this pairing is heavily CPU-limited, as even the most demanding preset maintains triple-digit frame rates.

At 2560x1440 resolution, performance scales down but remains strong. Low settings deliver 201 FPS average, Medium settings produce 150 FPS average (with minimum 128 FPS and maximum 173 FPS), High settings achieve 114 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 84 FPS average. The transition from Low to Ultra at 1440p shows a 58% performance reduction, indicating that the GPU becomes more involved at this resolution.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the GPU's workload increases significantly. Low settings still deliver 107 FPS average, which is playable on high-refresh-rate 4K displays. Medium settings produce 80 FPS average (with minimum 68 FPS and maximum 92 FPS), High settings drop to 61 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 45 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that fails to maintain 60 FPS, suggesting that players seeking maximum visual quality at 4K may need to adjust settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate preference. At 1920x1080, the High preset at 178 FPS average provides an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, the Low preset at 314 FPS offers maximum frame rate, though visual fidelity is compromised.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 114 FPS average is the recommended choice for most players. It maintains a high frame rate while providing good visual quality. The Medium preset at 150 FPS average is a viable alternative for those prioritizing frame rate, while the Ultra preset at 84 FPS average remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 80 FPS average is the best recommendation. It delivers frame rates well above 60 FPS while providing reasonable visual quality. The High preset at 61 FPS average is also acceptable, though it leaves less headroom for frame rate fluctuations. The Ultra preset at 45 FPS average is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as it falls below the 60 FPS target.

The data shows that the Medium preset consistently provides the most balanced experience across all resolutions, with frame rates of 235 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings (200 FPS at 1080p, 128 FPS at 1440p, 68 FPS at 4K) indicate good frame time consistency.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights about the limiting component in this system. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 314 at 1080p to 107 at 4K, representing a 66% reduction. This significant drop suggests that even at Low settings, the GPU becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions due to the increased pixel count.

At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 235 at 1080p to 80 at 4K, a 66% reduction. The High settings show a drop from 178 at 1080p to 61 at 4K, also a 66% reduction. Interestingly, the Ultra settings show the most dramatic scaling, dropping from 131 at 1080p to 45 at 4K, a 66% reduction as well.

The consistent 66% reduction across all settings from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The pixel count increases by a factor of 4 from 1080p to 4K, but the FPS doesn't drop to 25% of the 1080p value. Instead, it maintains about 34% of the 1080p performance, suggesting that other factors such as memory bandwidth and cache efficiency help mitigate the full impact of the resolution increase.

At 1440p, the FPS values sit approximately midway between the 1080p and 4K results. For Low settings, 1440p achieves 201 FPS, which is 64% of the 1080p value. This scaling pattern confirms that the GPU workload increases predictably with resolution. The fact that even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains 45 FPS average, demonstrates that both the CPU and GPU are performing their roles effectively, with the GPU being the more significant constraint at higher resolutions.