Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

This configuration pairs AMD's 8-core Zen 3 processor with NVIDIA's latest Blackwell flagship, and the benchmark data shows a system that dominates Hitman 2 at every resolution, though the GPU's raw power meets its match in the game's most demanding Ultra preset. The RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are overkill for a 2018 stealth title, while the Ryzen 7 5700's 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's simulation and AI workloads. The measured results tell a clear story: this is a 1080p and 1440p monster, with 4K Ultra being the only setting that pushes the hardware to its limits.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Hitman 2?

A: The combination ranks 101st out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the top 6% of all recorded performance results for this game.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between settings at the same resolution?

A: At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra is 65.1 FPS (110 vs 44.9), representing a 145% performance difference between the two extremes.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: No, the 4K Ultra average is 44.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. However, 4K High averages 62.5 FPS, so dropping from Ultra to High recovers the 60 FPS target.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 27220 on average, which is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27043) and 0.8% ahead of both the Intel Core i7-12700H (27006) and Intel Core i7-1370P (26991).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 5080 sits in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59188, making it a top-tier performer.

Q: Is there a settings preset that delivers over 100 FPS at 1440p?

A: Yes, both Low (203.2 FPS) and Medium (151.3 FPS) exceed 100 FPS at 1440p, while High comes close at 117.8 FPS. Even Ultra hits 89.1 FPS.

GPU Role

The RTX 5080 brings overwhelming memory resources to Hitman 2. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is far beyond what this game requires at any resolution. The GPU's 10752 shading units, 336 TMUs, and 112 ROPs provide the raw throughput, while the boost clock reaches 2617 MHz. The benchmark data reflects this dominance: the GPU scores 36565 in Passmark G3D and 8637 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs.

The GPU's closest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Arc A570M at 58239 (1.6% behind), the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60326 (1.9% ahead), and the Intel Arc A580 at 57756 (2.5% behind). These deltas are small, but in Hitman 2, the RTX 5080's advantage becomes pronounced. At 1080p Low, it pushes 289.6 FPS, and even at 4K High it maintains 62.5 FPS. The 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is more than sufficient for the game's rendering workloads.

What the data reveals is that the GPU is rarely the limiting factor in this configuration. At 4K Ultra, the 44.9 FPS result suggests the game's Ultra preset imposes heavy rendering demands that even this GPU cannot overcome. The pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s are theoretical maximums, but Hitman 2's Ultra settings appear to stress the memory subsystem and shading units in ways that cap performance below 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are typical for the AM4 platform. The CPU's benchmark results show balanced performance: 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 2916 in single-core, and 316699 in Passmark data compression.

The CPU sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 27220. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27043 (0.7% behind), Intel Core i7-12700H at 27006 (0.8% behind), Intel Core i7-1370P at 26991 (0.8% behind), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 26909 (1.2% behind). This places the Ryzen 7 5700 at the top of its immediate competitive group, though the margins are slim.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role becomes apparent in the scaling between resolutions. From 1080p Low (289.6 FPS) to 4K Low (110 FPS), the frame rate drops by 179.6 FPS — a 62% reduction. This scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is so fast that the CPU's 16 threads handle game logic and AI without creating a bottleneck. The 3DMark scores reinforce this: 6628 in 16-thread tests and 901 in single-thread tests suggest the CPU can feed frames well above 200 FPS in lighter settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the configuration produces exceptional numbers across all presets. Low settings hit 289.6 FPS average, Medium reaches 238.7 FPS, High achieves 180.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 131.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 158.1 FPS reduction, indicating the GPU's shading units and memory bandwidth are heavily taxed by the Ultra preset's effects.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results remain strong. Low averages 203.2 FPS, Medium delivers 151.3 FPS, High maintains 117.8 FPS, and Ultra still achieves 89.1 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is notable because it stays above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution entirely playable at maximum settings.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low produces 110 FPS, Medium drops to 81.2 FPS, High falls to 62.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 44.9 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that fails to hit 60 FPS, and the 4K High result barely crosses that line. This creates a clear hierarchy: 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at any preset, while 4K requires settings management to maintain smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling reveals how the system's bottleneck shifts as pixel count increases. From 1080p Low to 4K Low, FPS drops from 289.6 to 110, a 62% reduction. From 1080p Medium to 4K Medium, the drop is from 238.7 to 81.2, a 66% reduction. From 1080p High to 4K High, performance falls from 180.3 to 62.5, a 65% drop. From 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra, the numbers go from 131.5 to 44.9, a 66% reduction.

These consistent 62-66% drops across all presets indicate that the GPU is the primary scaling factor. The CPU can maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but as resolution increases, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting resources. The RTX 5080's 960.0 GB/s bandwidth is substantial, but 4K rendering at Ultra settings demands more than the GPU can deliver at 60 FPS.

The scaling pattern also shows that the GPU is not fully saturated at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 289.6 FPS result suggests the CPU or game engine caps performance before the GPU reaches its maximum output. This is typical for a fast GPU paired with a mid-range CPU in a game with lighter rendering loads.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 131.5 FPS is the best choice. The frame rate is high enough to take advantage of high-refresh monitors, and the visual quality from Ultra settings will maximize the game's stealth-based lighting and shadow effects. Even Medium at 238.7 FPS is excessive for most displays, so there is no reason to compromise on visuals.

At 1440p, Ultra at 89.1 FPS provides the full visual experience while staying comfortably above 60 FPS. This is the sweet spot for the configuration: the game looks its best, and the frame rate remains smooth. High at 117.8 FPS is an alternative for players who prioritize higher refresh rates, but the visual difference between High and Ultra in Hitman 2 justifies the slight FPS cost.

At 4K, the recommendation depends on the display's refresh rate. For 60 Hz displays, High at 62.5 FPS is the optimal choice, providing a playable frame rate with strong visual quality. Ultra at 44.9 FPS is too low for smooth gameplay, and Medium at 81.2 FPS sacrifices visual fidelity for performance that exceeds the display's capability. For 120 Hz 4K displays, Medium at 81.2 FPS is the practical maximum, as neither High nor Ultra can reach 120 FPS.

The data suggests that this configuration is best utilized at 1440p Ultra, where it delivers 89.1 FPS with maximum visual settings. At 4K, the GPU's limits become apparent, and users must choose between High settings at 62.5 FPS or Medium at 81.2 FPS. The 16 GB of VRAM remains underutilized even at 4K Ultra, indicating that the bottleneck is computational rather than memory capacity.