Hitman 2

# FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank for Hitman 2 among all tested CPU-GPU combinations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + AMD Radeon RX 9060 combo ranks 1739th out of 3001 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects the measured performance across all tested resolutions and settings for this specific title.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. It sits within a very tight cluster: it is 0.1% behind the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530), 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550), 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485), and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25446). The differences are negligible, indicating these processors are effectively performance peers in synthetic workloads.

Q: What does the GPU's percentile score indicate about its overall standing?

A: The Radeon RX 9060 sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly 59% of the database's GPU entries. Its average benchmark score is 16014, placing it within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129) and 1% ahead of both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852).

Q: Can this combo handle Hitman 2 at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 66 FPS, which is above the generally accepted 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The CPU's single-thread score of 2916 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's 1792 shading units contribute to this playable result at the highest preset.

Q: What is the largest FPS drop observed when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 66 at 1920x1080 to 23 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 43 FPS or approximately 65%. This dramatic scaling indicates that the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor at higher resolutions, particularly under the most demanding quality preset.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM on the Radeon RX 9060 sufficient for Hitman 2's highest settings?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves only 23 FPS average, while at 2560x1440 Ultra it reaches 43 FPS. The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth appears to constrain performance at high resolutions, as the GPU's 64 ROPs and 112 TMUs are simultaneously tasked with rendering complex scenes while managing memory capacity.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. With a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, this processor's single-thread performance is critical for Hitman 2's game logic and AI calculations. The measured Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 and multi-core score of 20655 provide context for how the CPU handles both lightly-threaded and fully-threaded workloads.

Hitman 2 is a stealth game where AI routines, NPC pathfinding, and player interactions demand consistent single-thread responsiveness. The Ryzen 7 5700's 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and 2-thread score of 1762 suggest modest single-thread capability relative to its multi-thread prowess. The 16 MB of L3 cache and 64 KB L1 cache per core help maintain low-latency access to frequently used data, which matters in dense environments like the game's crowded public spaces.

The CPU's 65 W TDP indicates efficient power delivery, and its AM4 socket compatibility with DDR4 memory running dual-channel at 51.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures adequate memory throughput for the game's asset streaming. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 versus the 8-thread score of 5585 shows that scaling beyond 8 threads yields diminishing returns, which aligns with Hitman 2's engine design that typically utilizes fewer threads for gameplay-critical tasks.

Benchmark results indicate the CPU operates at the 78th percentile among all processors, placing it above average. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing — the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U — all score within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700, suggesting that this processor's performance envelope is well-established and competitive for its class. However, in Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU's influence on frame rates diminishes as resolution increases, with the GPU taking over as the primary bottleneck.

# Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 delivers 119 FPS average with a minimum of 101 FPS and maximum of 137 FPS. This represents a 46% improvement over High settings at the same resolution (90 FPS) while maintaining frame times well above display refresh rates. The consistency between minimum and maximum frames indicates stable performance without significant stuttering.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset achieves 76 FPS average with a minimum of 65 FPS, which remains playable on standard 60 Hz monitors but may not fully utilize higher refresh rate displays. The High preset at this resolution drops to 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold and could result in noticeable judder during fast camera movements. Low settings at 1440p reach 102 FPS, providing a smoother experience for competitive play, though with reduced visual fidelity.

The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p displays, where it achieves 66 FPS average. At 1440p Ultra drops to 43 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it plunges to 23 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The data suggests that Medium settings at 1080p or Low settings at 1440p provide the most consistent frame pacing, while High settings at 1080p (90 FPS) offer a good compromise for users with 144 Hz monitors who prioritize visual detail.

For 4K resolution, even Low settings only reach 54 FPS average, which is below the 60 FPS target. Medium at 4K produces 41 FPS with a 35 FPS minimum, indicating notable frame drops during demanding scenes. Users targeting 4K gameplay should accept either reduced settings or lower frame rates, as the hardware combination reaches its practical limits at this resolution.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1739 out of 3001 tested combinations places it in the 42nd percentile of all CPU-GPU pairings for Hitman 2. This positioning reflects the mid-range nature of both components: the Ryzen 7 5700 at the 78th CPU percentile and the Radeon RX 9060 at the 59th GPU percentile combine to produce results that are slightly below the median for this game.

The rank suggests that while each component individually performs respectably in synthetic benchmarks, their combination for Hitman 2 does not boost them to top-tier status. The GPU's 59th percentile ranking is the primary constraint, as the CPU's 78th percentile indicates it has headroom to drive a more powerful graphics card. The measured FPS data confirms this interpretation: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 159 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 23 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU's rendering capabilities limit the system well before the CPU becomes a bottleneck.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the Radeon RX 9060 trails the RTX 3060 Ti by 0.7% in average benchmark score, yet both cards would likely produce similar Hitman 2 results. The CPU's synthetic rivals — the Xeon D-2752TER and Ryzen 5 6600H — show that the Ryzen 7 5700 is competitive within its performance class, meaning the combo's rank is more heavily influenced by GPU performance than CPU capability.

The rank of 1739 indicates that roughly 1262 tested combinations perform worse, while 1738 perform better. For a stealth game that rewards consistent frame delivery over peak performance, this placement suggests the combo is adequate for 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings, but users seeking high-refresh or high-resolution experiences will find the hardware wanting.

# GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. Its 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines provide the core rendering throughput, while 28 ray tracing cores handle the increasingly common ray-traced effects in modern titles. The GPU's boost clock of 2990 MHz and game clock of 2400 MHz indicate substantial overclocking headroom from the 1700 MHz base clock.

Memory configuration is a critical factor for Hitman 2's performance: 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus yields 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured FPS data reveals that this memory subsystem becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 23 FPS, while 4K Low reaches 54 FPS — a gap that reflects both the GPU's computational limits and the 8 GB VRAM capacity being taxed by the game's texture requirements at 4K.

The GPU's passmark G3D score of 17631 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322 place it at the 59th percentile overall. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti, scores 16129 (0.7% higher), while the Radeon R9 370X and RX 7700 score 15862 and 15852 respectively (both 1% lower). This tight clustering indicates the RX 9060 performs near the RTX 3060 Ti's level in synthetic tests, though real-world game performance can vary.

The GPU's 21.43 TFLOPS FP32 compute throughput and 334.9 GTexel/s texture rate provide sufficient raw power for 1080p gaming, as evidenced by the 159 FPS average at Low settings. However, the 191.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 64 ROPs limit fill-rate-heavy workloads at high resolutions, explaining the steep FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 4K. The 132 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU rating indicate this is a power-efficient card that should integrate easily into existing systems.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings achieve 159 FPS average, Medium reaches 119 FPS (101 min, 137 max), High produces 90 FPS, and Ultra yields 66 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent 25-30% performance reduction per quality tier, with the gap between Medium and High (29 FPS) being the largest single-step drop.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance decreases by approximately 35-40% across all settings. Low settings maintain 102 FPS, Medium delivers 76 FPS (65 min, 88 max), High drops to 58 FPS, and Ultra falls to 43 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium (65) remains above the 60 FPS threshold, but High and Ultra both fall below it, indicating the GPU is struggling to maintain smooth frame delivery at this resolution for higher quality presets.

At 3840x2160, the performance degradation becomes severe. Low settings achieve 54 FPS, Medium reaches 41 FPS (35 min, 47 max), High drops to 31 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 23 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (31 FPS) is the largest absolute difference across all resolutions, highlighting how the GPU's limited memory bandwidth and compute resources are overwhelmed at 4K with high-quality settings.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the combo is capable of exceeding 100 FPS only at 1080p Low and Medium settings, and at 1440p Low. For 60 FPS gameplay, users must select Medium at 1080p (119 FPS), High at 1080p (90 FPS), or Low at 1440p (102 FPS). At 4K, no setting achieves 60 FPS, with Low being the only preset that approaches playable territory at 54 FPS.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p averages approximately 37% across all settings: Low falls from 159 to 102 (35.8% reduction), Medium from 119 to 76 (36.1%), High from 90 to 58 (35.6%), and Ultra from 66 to 43 (34.8%). This consistent scaling suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's frame generation rate remains sufficient to feed the GPU at both resolutions.

The transition from 1440p to 4K shows a steeper average drop of approximately 47%: Low falls from 102 to 54 (47.1%), Medium from 76 to 41 (46.1%), High from 58 to 31 (46.6%), and Ultra from 43 to 23 (46.5%). This accelerated degradation at 4K points to the GPU's memory bandwidth (288.0 GB/s) and 8 GB VRAM capacity becoming critical constraints, as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p while memory bandwidth only doubles.

The scaling pattern reveals that the CPU's influence on performance diminishes as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 159 FPS, which may approach the CPU's maximum frame generation capability given its 3DMark single-thread score of 901. However, at 4K, the GPU's rendering throughput (191.4 GPixel/s pixel rate) becomes the sole limiting factor, as evidenced by the fact that even Low settings cannot maintain 60 FPS.

Comparing the resolution scaling to the GPU's synthetic performance, the 59th percentile ranking and benchmark scores suggest the RX 9060 is designed for 1080p gaming at high refresh rates rather than 4K gaming. The fact that Ultra settings at 1080p (66 FPS) outperform Low settings at 4K (54 FPS) by 22% underscores this design intent. Users seeking 4K performance would need a GPU with higher memory bandwidth and greater compute throughput, while those prioritizing high frame rates at 1080p will find this combo well-suited to their needs.