Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

This combination pairs an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 7 5700 with a 16 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, targeting a 2018 stealth title that remains demanding at high resolutions. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four settings tiers reveal a system that is heavily GPU-bound at 4K, increasingly CPU-limited at 1080p, and well-balanced at 1440p. The data indicates this combo ranks 339th out of 3,711 tested combinations for this game, placing it in the top 9% of all tested systems.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K shows a classic GPU-bound pattern, but the degree of scaling varies dramatically by settings tier. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 291 at 1920x1080 to 193 at 2560x1440, a 34% reduction, and then to 103 at 3840x2160, another 47% drop from 1440p. This steep decline at Low settings suggests the RTX 4080 is the primary limiter even at lower graphical loads, with the CPU able to feed frames quickly enough to expose the GPU's raw throughput limits.

At Medium settings, the scaling is more moderate: 227 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 77 FPS at 4K (47% drop from 1440p). The High preset shows 172 FPS at 1080p, 110 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 58 FPS at 4K (47% drop). The consistent ~36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and ~47% from 1440p to 4K across these three settings tiers indicates that the RTX 4080's rendering pipeline scales predictably with pixel count, with no sudden bottleneck shifts.

The Ultra preset behaves differently: 126 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 43 FPS at 4K (47% drop). The percentage drops are nearly identical to the other tiers, but the absolute values are much lower, suggesting that Ultra settings add a fixed cost that scales proportionally. At 4K Ultra, the system only manages 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that this preset at maximum resolution pushes the RTX 4080 to its limits in this title.

The fact that 1080p Low produces 291 FPS while 1080p Ultra produces 126 FPS — a 2.3x difference — shows that Hitman 2's settings have a massive impact on GPU load. The resolution scaling data points to the GPU as the dominant constraint at 4K and 1440p, while the relatively high frame rates at 1080p across all settings suggest the CPU is capable of keeping up with the RTX 4080's output at lower resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This Zen 3 architecture chip, built on a 7 nm process, delivers strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,655 and a single-core score of 2,916. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,628 and single-thread score of 901 indicate balanced performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is most visible at 1080p Low settings, where the average FPS reaches 291. This high frame rate demonstrates that the 8-core, 16-thread configuration can drive the game engine to very high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,762 and 4-thread score of 3,382 suggest that the CPU's single-thread and lightly-threaded performance is sufficient for this game's engine, which typically relies on a few primary threads for game logic and physics.

The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for Hitman 2's level streaming and AI systems. The PassMark multi-thread score of 24,303 and single-thread score of 3,296 place this CPU in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms most processors on the market. However, the nearest rival data shows the Ryzen 7 5700 is closely matched with the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (-0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (+0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (-0.1%), and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (+0.3%), suggesting it sits in a tightly contested performance band.

At 1440p and 4K, the CPU is less likely to be the limiting factor, as the frame rates drop significantly due to GPU load. The fact that 1080p Ultra still achieves 126 FPS — well above the 60 FPS target — indicates that even at maximum settings, the CPU does not hold back the RTX 4080 to a problematic degree. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for Hitman 2, which was released in 2018 and does not scale to extreme thread counts.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. With a base clock of 2205 MHz and boost clock of 2505 MHz, this Ada Lovelace architecture GPU achieves 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores provide advanced rendering features, though Hitman 2 does not heavily utilize ray tracing. The GPU's 9728 shading units and 304 texture mapping units contribute to its strong rasterization performance.

The GPU's benchmark results show a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,567 and a PassMark G3D score of 34,457, placing it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rival data reveals the RTX 4080 is nearly identical to the RTX 4080 SUPER (+0.1% delta for the SUPER), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% lower, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% lower. This indicates the RTX 4080 sits at the top of a performance tier where small percentage differences separate competitors.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role is most evident at 4K resolution, where the average FPS ranges from 103 at Low to 43 at Ultra. The 16 GB VRAM capacity is ample for this game, even at 4K Ultra settings, as Hitman 2 does not require massive texture memory. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets do not create stutters, as evidenced by the minimum FPS of 66 at 4K Medium and 123 at 1440p Medium.

The RTX 4080's performance at 4K High (58 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (81 FPS) shows that it can handle demanding settings but requires resolution compromises for a locked 60 FPS experience. At 1080p Low, the 291 FPS average demonstrates the GPU's raw capability when not constrained by resolution, though this is likely beyond the refresh rate of most displays. The GPU's PassMark DirectX 12 score of 132 and DirectX 11 score of 314 indicate strong API support for Hitman 2's rendering pipeline.

FAQ

Q: What average frame rate does this combo achieve at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 43 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 291, indicating the RTX 4080 is capable of very high output and the Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads can feed it sufficiently.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54,209, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's score of 54,247, making them effectively identical in performance.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 123 FPS, with a maximum of 167 FPS and an average of 145 FPS.

Q: What percentile does the Ryzen 7 5700 rank among all CPUs?

A: The CPU is in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,517.

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

A: This combination ranks 339th out of 3,711 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 9% of all tested systems.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 339 out of 3,711 tested combinations for Hitman 2, this system places in the top 9.1% of all tested configurations. This ranking reflects the strong pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 4080, though it is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs together produce a combined score that outperforms most systems but leaves room for higher-end configurations.

The ranking suggests that while this combo delivers excellent frame rates in Hitman 2, there are 338 other combinations that perform better. These likely include systems with more powerful CPUs (such as those with higher single-thread scores) or GPUs that outrank the RTX 4080's 86th percentile position. The data indicates that the RTX 4080's nearest rivals — the RTX 4080 SUPER, AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, and AMD Radeon 8060S — could potentially produce different rankings depending on their paired CPUs.

The gap between this combo's rank and the top positions is likely driven by the CPU's performance ceiling. The Ryzen 7 5700's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,916 and multi-core score of 20,655 are strong, but higher-end CPUs with better single-thread performance could push frame rates higher at 1080p, where the CPU is more relevant. The measured frame rates at 4K Ultra (43 FPS) suggest that the GPU is the primary limiter at that resolution, so the ranking may improve more from a GPU upgrade than a CPU upgrade for 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 291 FPS, Medium produces 227 FPS with a minimum of 193 FPS and maximum of 261 FPS, High produces 172 FPS, and Ultra produces 126 FPS. These figures show a clear progression where each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 20-25%, with the gap between Low and Ultra representing a 2.3x difference.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected resolution penalty. Low settings average 193 FPS, Medium averages 145 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS and maximum of 167 FPS, High averages 110 FPS, and Ultra averages 81 FPS. The Medium settings at 1440p provide a minimum FPS above 120, which is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays, while Ultra drops to 81 FPS, still above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance becomes more marginal. Low settings average 103 FPS, Medium averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS and maximum of 89 FPS, High averages 58 FPS, and Ultra averages 43 FPS. The 4K Medium settings provide a minimum FPS of 66, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, but High and Ultra settings fall below it. The data shows that 4K gaming with this combo requires Low or Medium settings for consistently smooth frame rates, while 1440p can handle all settings, and 1080p is never constrained.

Settings Recommendations

For a locked 60 FPS experience, the data suggests that 4K Ultra and 4K High are not viable, as they produce average FPS of 43 and 58 respectively. The 4K Medium setting, with an average of 77 FPS and a minimum of 66 FPS, is the highest 4K preset that maintains frame rates above 60 FPS at all times. This makes Medium the recommended setting for 4K displays, as it balances visual quality with consistent performance.

At 1440p, all settings tiers deliver frame rates above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 81 FPS, High averages 110 FPS, and Medium averages 145 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS. For users with 1440p displays, the Ultra preset is recommended for maximum visual quality while still maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. If the display supports 144 Hz or higher refresh rates, the Medium or High presets would be better suited to leverage the higher frame rates.

At 1080p, even the Ultra preset achieves 126 FPS, making this resolution the most flexible. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, the Low preset at 291 FPS would maximize frame rates, while the Medium preset at 227 FPS provides a balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 172 FPS is a strong middle ground, and Ultra at 126 FPS is suitable for those prioritizing graphics. The minimum FPS of 193 at 1080p Medium indicates that even the lower frame rates at this resolution remain well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p the safest choice for consistent performance across all settings.