Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 pairing delivers a solid 1080p experience in Hitman 2, but the data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution increases. This combination is ranked 899th out of 1795 tested combos, placing it almost exactly in the middle of the database. The benchmark results indicate a system that is clearly capable at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with higher settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and severe drop as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 104.8 FPS at 1080p to 66.1 FPS at 1440p, and then plummets to 32.7 FPS at 4K. This represents a drop of approximately 68% from 1080p to 4K at High settings, which is a massive reduction in performance.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system achieves 179.8 FPS at 1080p, drops to 117.8 FPS at 1440p, and falls to 60.6 FPS at 4K. At Medium settings, the numbers are 137.9 FPS, 86.2 FPS, and 48.1 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic decline, going from 77.2 FPS at 1080p to 48.8 FPS at 1440p, and finally to just 23.6 FPS at 4K.

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The RTX 5060, with its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus, appears to be overwhelmed by the pixel throughput demanded at 4K. The frame rate differences between settings at 4K are also telling: the gap between Low (60.6 FPS) and Ultra (23.6 FPS) is a 61% reduction, showing that the GPU cannot sustain high-quality rendering at this resolution. At 1080p, the same settings spread (179.8 FPS to 77.2 FPS) shows a 57% drop, but the absolute numbers are high enough that the CPU's performance headroom is more apparent.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings presets remain playable. Even at Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 77.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 48.8 FPS, and at 4K, High settings fall to 32.7 FPS.

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

A: Only at Low settings, where it achieves 60.6 FPS. At Medium settings it drops to 48.1 FPS, High falls to 32.7 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable at 23.6 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth appear insufficient for high-detail 4K rendering.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rivals in this performance class?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 30109, placing it within 0% of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (30097), 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M60 (29969), and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (29928). It is effectively tied with these competitors.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 holding back the RTX 5060?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the system hits 179.8 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU. The 8-core, 16-thread processor scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multicore and sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. The CPU is likely not the primary bottleneck until frame rates exceed 180 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1440p, Low settings produce 117.8 FPS, while Ultra produces 48.8 FPS. This is a 58.6% reduction in performance, which is a larger relative drop than the 57% seen at 1080p.

Q: How does this combo rank relative to other tested configurations?

A: The combo is ranked 899th out of 1795 total combos. This places it in the 50th percentile, meaning half of the tested combinations perform better and half perform worse in Hitman 2.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the primary driver of the performance differences seen across resolutions. This GPU features 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2497 MHz. The memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the GPU at the 73rd percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30109.

The GPU's role in Hitman 2 becomes clear when examining the frame rate scaling. At 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly, allowing the CPU to keep up with the demand. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the pixel fill rate requirements grow exponentially. The GPU's pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s are simply not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with advanced settings.

The VRAM capacity is also a factor. With 8 GB of GDDR7 memory, the GPU may be hitting capacity limits at 4K with High or Ultra settings. The significant frame rate drops at 4K, particularly from Medium (48.1 FPS) to High (32.7 FPS), suggest that the memory bandwidth or capacity is a bottleneck. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is modest by modern standards, and the 128-bit bus width limits the amount of data that can be transferred per clock cycle.

The GPU's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (0.6% delta). This indicates that the RTX 5060 is performing exactly as expected for its class, but that class is not designed for high-end 4K gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 899 out of 1795 places this system in the exact middle of the database. This is a surprisingly average result for a CPU that sits at the 84th percentile and a GPU at the 73rd percentile. The discrepancy suggests that Hitman 2 is a demanding title that does not reward this particular combination as much as other games might.

The CPU's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-9900K (0.7% ahead), Intel Core i7-12700H (0.8% ahead), Intel Core i7-1370P (0.8% ahead), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (1.2% ahead). These are all older or mobile parts, which indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700 is a strong performer for its generation. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 3.70 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clock provides solid multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by the 20655 Cinebench R23 multicore score.

The GPU's ranking is more mixed. While it sits at the 73rd percentile overall, its nearest rivals include both desktop and mobile parts. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a direct competitor, and the fact that the RTX 5060 matches it exactly (0% delta) suggests that the AMD card is not a clear upgrade. The inclusion of the NVIDIA Tesla M60 and RTX 5070 Mobile in the rival list shows that the RTX 5060 is competing with a wide range of hardware.

The combination of a mid-range CPU and mid-range GPU results in a system that is balanced but not exceptional. In Hitman 2, this translates to playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K with high settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers excellent performance across all settings. Low settings produce 179.8 FPS, Medium reaches 137.9 FPS, High achieves 104.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 77.2 FPS. All of these are above 60 FPS, making 1080p the sweet spot for this combo.

At 2560x1440, the performance becomes more variable. Low settings maintain a high 117.8 FPS, Medium drops to 86.2 FPS, and High falls to 66.1 FPS. Ultra is the only problematic preset at this resolution, delivering 48.8 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS threshold but still playable for many users.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles significantly. Low settings are the only playable option, with 60.6 FPS. Medium drops to 48.1 FPS, High falls to 32.7 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 23.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 37 FPS, which is a massive difference that highlights the GPU's limitations at this resolution.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 5060 can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming well, but 4K requires significant settings compromises.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, users should prioritize 1920x1080 resolution. At this resolution, Ultra settings are viable with 77.2 FPS, providing the best visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. The difference between High (104.8 FPS) and Ultra (77.2 FPS) is significant, but Ultra offers better visual fidelity for those with 1440p or 1080p displays.

If playing at 2560x1440, High settings are the recommended choice. The 66.1 FPS average is above the 60 FPS target, and the visual quality is much better than Medium (86.2 FPS) or Low (117.8 FPS). Ultra should be avoided at this resolution, as the 48.8 FPS average will result in noticeable stuttering and reduced responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, users have limited options. Low settings provide 60.6 FPS, which is the only preset that achieves a playable frame rate. Medium drops to 48.1 FPS, which is borderline, but the visual improvements may not justify the performance loss. High and Ultra should be avoided entirely, as the 32.7 FPS and 23.6 FPS averages are too low for a smooth gaming experience.

The data suggests that the optimal configuration is 1080p with Ultra settings, offering the best balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware combination. Users with 1440p monitors can still enjoy the game at High settings, but they should be prepared to compromise on visual fidelity to maintain frame rates above 60 FPS.