Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a solid Hitman 2 experience across most common gaming resolutions, with the data showing this combo ranks 1046th out of 1795 tested combinations in this title. The 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor combined with the Ada Lovelace GPU produces playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires careful settings management to stay above playable thresholds.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear progression in performance scaling across the four available settings presets at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 171.5 average FPS, Medium drops to 127.5, High comes in at 95.7, and Ultra bottoms out at 70.6. All four presets are comfortably playable at this resolution, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 25.1 FPS (from 95.7 to 70.6), which represents a significant visual quality investment for a modest gameplay benefit.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation tightens considerably. Low produces 110.3 average FPS, Medium delivers 83, and High achieves 63.2, all of which remain smooth for the stealth gameplay that Hitman 2 emphasizes. Ultra drops to 48 average FPS, which is still technically playable but begins to approach the threshold where fast camera movements in crowded environments may feel less responsive. The 15.2 FPS difference between High and Ultra at this resolution (63.2 down to 48) makes High the better balance point.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a stark contrast between presets. Low yields 57.5 average FPS, Medium drops to 41.9, High falls to 31.7, and Ultra bottoms out at 26. The recommendation here is clear: Low is the only preset that provides consistently smooth gameplay at 4K, while Medium remains playable for less demanding scenarios. High and Ultra at 4K fall below the 35 FPS threshold that many players consider minimum for acceptable stealth action.

The optimal experience across all three resolutions is the High preset at 1920x1080, which delivers 95.7 average FPS while retaining substantial visual fidelity. For players prioritizing frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p offers 171.5 FPS, which is nearly double the High preset performance at the same resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings substantial processing power to this combination. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the processor leverages its Zen 3 architecture to handle Hitman 2's multi-threaded workload efficiently. The base clock of 3.70 GHz boosts to 4.60 GHz, and the 16 MB of L3 cache helps maintain consistent frame delivery in the game's large, densely populated levels.

Benchmark data shows the processor performing strongly in multi-threaded scenarios. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916 indicate that the CPU has both the raw throughput and per-core speed that Hitman 2's engine can utilize. The PassMark multithread score of 24303 and single-thread score of 3296 further confirm this balance. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 versus the single-thread score of 901 shows that the processor scales well with additional threads, which benefits the game's AI calculations and physics simulation.

The Ryzen 7 5700 sits in the 84th percentile among all CPUs tested, placing it firmly in the upper tier of processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27043 in average benchmarks (a 0.7% delta), and the Intel Core i7-12700H at 27006 (0.8% delta). This processor outperforms these alternatives by a razor-thin margin, indicating that CPU performance is not a limiting factor in this pairing.

In the context of Hitman 2, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom. The game's stealth mechanics require processing for NPC AI routines, crowd simulations, and interactive environmental elements, all of which benefit from the processor's strong multi-threaded capabilities. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5585 demonstrates that even when the workload is spread across fewer threads, performance remains robust.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 employs the AD107 chip on TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2125 MHz with a 128-bit bus, producing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power and 24 RT cores position this card as a capable mid-range solution.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4060 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 19545 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 101030. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 provides a modern gaming workload reference. The GPU's percentile rank of 66 among all tested GPUs places it in the upper-middle tier, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321 average score, -0.6% delta) and the Intel Arc B580 (23021, 0.7% delta). This indicates the RTX 4060 is closely matched with its direct competitors, with performance differences under one percent.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Hitman 2's requirements at the tested settings. The game's detailed environments, which feature intricate textures and lighting effects, fit comfortably within this memory allocation at 1080p and 1440p. At 4K, the higher resolution demands more memory bandwidth, and the 272.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes more of a constraint, explaining the significant performance drop at 3840x2160 Ultra where the card produces only 26 average FPS.

The boost clock of 2460 MHz allows the GPU to maintain high throughput during intense scenes, but the data suggests that at 4K resolutions, the card's compute resources are stretched thin. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p workloads but limit 4K performance, particularly with higher quality presets that increase shader complexity.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 1046 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where neither component substantially bottlenecks the other, but the overall performance ceiling is determined by the GPU's mid-range positioning.

The rank position suggests that there are 749 tested combinations that outperform this setup in Hitman 2, which aligns with the fact that both components sit in the upper percentile brackets (CPU at 84th percentile, GPU at 66th percentile). The CPU's stronger relative performance compared to the GPU means that at lower resolutions and settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Conversely, at 4K Ultra settings, both components are pushed to their limits, with the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance helping to maintain frame consistency but the GPU's compute resources ultimately capping performance.

Compared to the combo's component rivals, the ranking makes sense. The CPU outperforms its nearest rivals by less than one percent, while the GPU trades blows with its competitors within a similar margin. This creates a system that delivers predictable, mid-range performance in Hitman 2 without any standout strengths or glaring weaknesses relative to similarly configured systems.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the system achieves 95.7 average FPS, which provides the best balance of visual quality and smooth gameplay. For higher resolutions, 2560x1440 High at 63.2 FPS is recommended, while 3840x2160 requires Low settings (57.5 FPS) for acceptable performance.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The data shows 57.5 average FPS at 4K Low, dropping to 41.9 at Medium, 31.7 at High, and 26 at Ultra. Players seeking consistent 60 FPS at 4K will need to use Low settings or consider a different resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 outperforms the Intel Core i9-9900K by 0.7% and the Intel Core i7-12700H by 0.8% in average benchmark scores. It also leads the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 by 1.2% and the Intel Core i7-1370P by 0.8%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4060 trails the AMD Radeon RX 6600M by 0.6% and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti by 0.7%, while leading the Intel Arc B580 by 0.7% and the AMD Radeon 760M by 0.8% in average benchmark scores.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Ultra, the system delivers 48 average FPS. This is playable but noticeably less smooth than the 63.2 FPS achieved at High settings, making High the recommended preset for this resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game's performance?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 84th percentile while the GPU ranks in the 66th percentile, and performance scales more dramatically with graphics settings changes than would be expected if the CPU were the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low produces 171.5 average FPS, providing an extremely smooth experience for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. Medium achieves 127.5 average FPS, maintaining fluid gameplay while improving visual fidelity. High reaches 95.7 average FPS, which remains well above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. Ultra drops to 70.6 average FPS, still playable but showing the performance cost of maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, performance scales predictably. Low delivers 110.3 average FPS, comfortably above 60 FPS. Medium achieves 83 average FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay. High produces 63.2 average FPS, right at the edge of the ideal range for most monitors. Ultra falls to 48 average FPS, which is playable but represents a significant drop from High.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low produces 57.5 average FPS, the only preset that stays above 50 FPS. Medium achieves 41.9 average FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced stealth sections. High drops to 31.7 average FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 26 average FPS, both of which are below the threshold for consistently smooth gameplay.

The performance scaling between settings shows diminishing returns at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 100.9 FPS (171.5 to 70.6). At 1440p, this gap narrows to 62.3 FPS (110.3 to 48). At 4K, the gap shrinks further to 31.5 FPS (57.5 to 26). This pattern indicates that the GPU's compute resources become increasingly saturated as resolution increases, reducing the relative impact of quality preset changes.