Hitman 2

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Cezanne codename) built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP. The CPU features a 16 MB L3 cache, with 512 KB L2 and 64 KB L1 per core. Its memory interface is dual-channel DDR4 with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

For a stealth title like Hitman 2, the CPU's multi-threaded capability matters for AI routines, physics, and scene management. In synthetic benchmarks, this processor scores 6,628 in 3DMark 16-thread and 6,617 in max-thread tests, indicating strong scaling across its 16 threads. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,916. The multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 20,655 places it in the 84th percentile among all CPUs.

The Ryzen 7 5700's nearest rival in aggregate benchmark scores is the Intel Core i9-9900K, which averages 27,043 versus the Ryzen's 27,220 — a delta of only 0.7%. This near-parity suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the Ryzen 7 5700 should deliver frame pacing comparable to that high-end 2018 chip. The other close rivals (Intel Core i7-12700H at 27,006, Intel Core i7-1370P at 26,991, AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 26,909) are all within 1.2% of the Ryzen's average score, reinforcing that this CPU sits in a well-populated performance tier.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the measured FPS data reveals that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU becomes more relevant. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 79.6 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all configurations. This suggests that when the GPU is less stressed, the CPU's 8-core/16-thread configuration can feed frames adequately. The CPU's 3DMark 8-thread score of 5,585 indicates that even when the game leverages only a subset of cores, performance remains solid.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 580 uses the Polaris 20 chip based on GCN 4.0 architecture, fabricated on GlobalFoundries' 14 nm process. It packs 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1257 MHz and a boost clock of 1340 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus. This yields 256.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 8 GB of GDDR5 VRAM.

For Hitman 2, the RX 580's 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p textures, but the GPU's raw compute throughput becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The card delivers 6.175 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 42.88 GPixel/s, with a texture rate of 193.0 GTexel/s. These specifications place the RX 580 at the 53rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13,559.

The GPU's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570, which scores 13,564 — a delta of 0% — indicating essentially identical aggregate performance. The GTX 950 (13,549, 0.1% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro 455 (13,416, 1.1% delta) are also close. This clustering suggests the RX 580 is a mid-range performer, and the measured FPS data aligns with that positioning.

At 1080p Medium, the combo achieves 60.6 FPS, while at 1080p High it drops to 45 FPS. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth appear sufficient for these settings. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS collapses to 8.5, illustrating the card's inability to handle extreme resolutions with high detail. The RX 580's 32 ROPs and 42.88 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply insufficient for 4K workloads in this game.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 79.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 48.8 FPS — a 38.7% decrease. At 4K Low, the average further falls to 23.7 FPS, which is a 70.2% drop from the 1080p Low figure. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution climbs.

For Medium settings, the progression is 60.6 FPS at 1080p, 34.5 FPS at 1440p (a 43.1% decrease), and 17.7 FPS at 4K (a 70.8% decrease from 1080p). The proportional drops are similar to Low settings, suggesting consistent GPU-bound behavior across quality presets. High settings show 45 FPS at 1080p, 30.3 FPS at 1440p (32.7% decrease), and 15.4 FPS at 4K (65.8% decrease from 1080p).

Ultra settings exhibit the most dramatic scaling: 31.8 FPS at 1080p, 23.9 FPS at 1440p (24.8% decrease), and 8.5 FPS at 4K (73.3% decrease from 1080p). The relatively smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra (24.8%) compared to other settings suggests that at Ultra quality, other factors such as shader complexity and memory pressure begin to influence performance differently. However, the 4K Ultra result of 8.5 FPS is essentially unplayable, confirming the GPU is overwhelmed.

The data shows that at 1080p, the combo can achieve playable frame rates at Low (79.6 FPS), Medium (60.6 FPS), and High (45 FPS). At 1440p, only Low (48.8 FPS) and Medium (34.5 FPS) approach playability. At 4K, all settings produce average frame rates below 24 FPS, making the resolution impractical for this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 1,668 out of 1,795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places the pairing in the bottom 7.1% of all tested configurations — a low position that reflects the GPU's mid-range standing rather than the CPU's capability.

The CPU alone sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 53rd percentile. This disparity indicates that the RX 580 holds back the overall combo ranking. The CPU's strong multi-threaded scores (20,655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 24,303 in Passmark multithread) suggest it could support a more powerful GPU in this game. However, the measured FPS data shows that the combo's performance is consistently GPU-limited, especially at higher resolutions.

The rank of 1,668 out of 1,795 means there are 1,667 other combinations that produce better average FPS in Hitman 2. This is a below-median result, but it is important to contextualize that the ranking includes combinations with far more powerful GPUs. The Ryzen 7 5700's CPU score of 27,220 average benchmark places it near the Intel Core i9-9900K (27,043, 0.7% delta), yet the RX 580's score of 13,559 pairs it with the GTX 570 (13,564, 0% delta). The combination of a high-percentile CPU with a mid-percentile GPU yields a low overall rank, confirming that the GPU is the constraining component.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following measured average FPS figures were recorded for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and AMD Radeon RX 580:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 79.6 FPS
• Medium: 60.6 FPS
• High: 45 FPS
• Ultra: 31.8 FPS

At 1080p, the combo delivers its best results. The Low preset achieves 79.6 FPS, which is smooth for a stealth title. Medium at 60.6 FPS remains playable. High at 45 FPS is acceptable but shows the GPU starting to strain. Ultra at 31.8 FPS is borderline, with the quality preset costing 60.1% of the Low setting's performance.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 48.8 FPS
• Medium: 34.5 FPS
• High: 30.3 FPS
• Ultra: 23.9 FPS

At 1440p, the data shows a significant drop. Low at 48.8 FPS is playable, but Medium at 34.5 FPS and High at 30.3 FPS are marginal. Ultra at 23.9 FPS falls below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered playable. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 51.0%, slightly smaller than at 1080p, indicating the GPU's limitations become more uniform across settings as resolution increases.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 23.7 FPS
• Medium: 17.7 FPS
• High: 15.4 FPS
• Ultra: 8.5 FPS

At 4K, all settings produce unplayable frame rates. Low at 23.7 FPS is the only setting approaching 24 FPS, while Ultra at 8.5 FPS is a slideshow. The 4K results show a 64.1% drop from Low to Ultra, demonstrating that the RX 580 lacks the pixel throughput and memory bandwidth for 4K gaming in Hitman 2.

The data indicates that the practical operating range for this combo is 1080p Low through High, with 1440p Low as a stretch target. The CPU's capability is never fully utilized at 4K, where the GPU's 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and 6.175 TFLOPS compute are insufficient. For users seeking higher resolutions, the RX 580 is the clear limiting factor, while the Ryzen 7 5700's 8-core/16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for the game's CPU demands.