Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing in Hitman 2 presents a classic balance between a modern 8-core processor and a Turing-generation GPU. The measured data shows this combination lands at rank 1280 out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This position is largely dictated by the GPU’s performance ceiling at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for the game’s AI and simulation workloads.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, using the Cezanne codename on a 7 nm TSMC process. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The processor’s cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache. This is a desktop part with a DDR4 dual-channel memory interface, supporting ECC memory and PCIe Gen 3 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

In Hitman 2, a stealth game that simulates crowds, NPC routines, and complex interactive environments, the CPU’s multi-threaded capability is relevant. The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 6,628 in 3DMark’s 16-thread test and 6,617 in the max-thread run, indicating strong parallel throughput. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration allows the game to distribute AI and physics workloads across multiple cores. The single-thread score of 901 in 3DMark is moderate, but the Cinebench R23 single-core result of 2,916 shows the Zen 3 architecture handles lightly-threaded tasks well.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700 sits within a tight competitive band. The Intel Core i9-9900K has an average benchmark score of 27,043, which is 0.7% lower than the Ryzen’s 27,220 average. The Intel Core i7-12700H (27,006) and Intel Core i7-1370P (26,991) are 0.8% behind, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (26,909) trails by 1.2%. These deltas are minor, suggesting the 5700’s CPU performance is effectively on par with those alternatives in general compute. However, the 5700’s 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a solid performer for gaming, though not a top-tier part.

For Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU’s role is to maintain a stable frame rate floor. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 143.8, which is likely nearing a CPU-driven limit. At 2560x1440 Low, the average is 92.8, and at 3840x2160 Low it drops to 49.4. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 35.4% reduction, and from 1440p to 4K a further 46.8% reduction, which suggests that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU remains capable of feeding frames at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with the TU106 chip, manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It features 2,176 shading units, 136 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The GPU’s memory subsystem is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz, with 14 Gbps effective. The base clock is 1470 MHz, boosting to 1650 MHz. The card includes 34 ray-tracing cores and 272 tensor cores, though these features have limited impact in Hitman 2’s standard rendering path.

The RTX 2060 SUPER’s benchmark results place it at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 19,774, with a PassMark G3D score of 16,462. The closest rival in the database is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, which scores 19,706, a 0.3% difference. The RTX 2070 scores 19,680 (0.5% lower), the Quadro K5200 scores 19,623 (0.8% lower), and the Tesla K40m scores 19,519 (1.3% lower). These comparisons show the 2060 SUPER performs nearly identically to a GTX TITAN and slightly above an RTX 2070 in aggregate GPU benchmarks, which is a narrow performance window.

In Hitman 2, the GPU’s influence is most visible at higher resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 18.3, which is unplayable for smooth action. Dropping to 3840x2160 High yields 27.9 FPS, and Medium gives 38.5 FPS. Only at 3840x2160 Low does the frame rate reach a more viable 49.4 FPS. This pattern shows that the 8 GB VRAM and the GPU’s compute capacity are insufficient for 4K Ultra settings in this game. The 2560x1440 results are more reasonable: 40.2 FPS at Ultra, 54.6 at High, 72.2 at Medium, and 92.8 at Low. At 1920x1080, the GPU handles all settings well, with 60 FPS at Ultra, 84 at High, 105.9 at Medium, and 143.8 at Low.

The 2060 SUPER’s memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s appears adequate for 1440p, but the 4K Ultra result suggests a texture or shading bottleneck. The pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are moderate figures that align with its mid-range positioning.

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27,220. The Intel Core i9-9900K is 0.7% behind at 27,043, the Intel Core i7-12700H is 0.8% behind at 27,006, and the Intel Core i7-1370P is also 0.8% behind at 26,991. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 trails by 1.2% with a score of 26,909.

Q: What is the best 4K setting for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low setting provides the highest average FPS at 49.4. Medium averages 38.5, High averages 27.9, and Ultra averages 18.3. For a playable 4K experience, Low is the only setting that approaches 50 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER’s performance close to the RTX 2070?

A: Yes. The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19,774, while the RTX 2070 scores 19,680, which is 0.5% lower. This places them within a negligible performance difference in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Does the CPU limit frame rates at 1080p?

A: The data suggests so. At 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 143.8, which is the highest measured in this dataset. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows a drop to 92.8 FPS, a 35.4% reduction, indicating the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1280 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the 71st percentile of the tested pool, indicating a below-average standing.

Q: How much faster is the combo at 1440p High compared to 4K High?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 54.6. At 3840x2160 High, the average FPS is 27.9. The 1440p result is 95.7% higher than the 4K result, nearly doubling the frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four settings levels, providing a clear view of scaling behavior.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings. The Low setting averages 143.8 FPS, which is the highest figure in the entire dataset. Medium averages 105.9 FPS, High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 60 FPS. The transition from Low to Ultra results in a 58.3% reduction in average FPS, but even Ultra remains at a playable 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decline but remain usable. Low averages 92.8 FPS, Medium averages 72.2 FPS, High averages 54.6 FPS, and Ultra averages 40.2 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low is 35.4%, while the drop at Ultra is 33.0%, showing a consistent GPU-bound scaling pattern.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low averages 49.4 FPS, which is the only 4K setting above 40 FPS. Medium averages 38.5 FPS, High averages 27.9 FPS, and Ultra averages 18.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 63.0%, and even Low is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is not a viable configuration for this hardware, while 1080p Ultra and 1440p High offer the best balance of fidelity and frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 1280 out of 1795 tested configurations in Hitman 2. This positioning suggests that the combination of an 8-core Zen 3 CPU and a Turing mid-range GPU falls behind a significant portion of the database. The 71st percentile ranking is influenced by the GPU’s limitations at 4K, where the measured FPS drops to 18.3 at Ultra settings.

Relative to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RTX 2060 SUPER is effectively tied with the GTX TITAN and RTX 2070 in synthetic benchmarks. However, the combo’s rank in Hitman 2 is likely affected by the CPU’s performance class. The Ryzen 7 5700’s 84th percentile CPU ranking is strong, but the GPU’s 63rd percentile ranking pulls the overall result down.

The data shows that the combo achieves its best relative performance at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, it can hit 143.8 FPS on Low and 60 FPS on Ultra, which are competitive figures. At 2560x1440, it maintains playable frame rates on Medium and High. The 4K results are where the combo loses ground, as even Low settings only reach 49.4 FPS.

The overall rank of 1280 indicates that while this hardware can handle Hitman 2 at mainstream settings, it is not optimized for high-resolution or high-detail play. For a benchmark database, this combo serves as a reference point for mid-range performance in 2019-era titles, with the CPU providing solid multi-threaded capability and the GPU delivering adequate but not exceptional rasterization performance.