Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a broad range of performance in Hitman 2, scaling from highly playable 1080p to demanding 4K. This combination places the CPU in the 79th percentile among all tested processors and the GPU in the 86th percentile, with a combo rank of 340 out of 3711 tested configurations. The measured data reveals a system where the RTX 4080’s raw power is tempered by the 5700G’s older platform, creating distinct performance patterns depending on resolution and settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals a system that becomes increasingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 172 FPS at 1920x1080 to 110 FPS at 2560x1440, then down to 58 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The overall scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings is a 66% drop in average FPS, which is a steep curve that indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K.

The pattern holds across other settings. At Medium settings, the 1080p average of 227 FPS falls to 145 FPS at 1440p and then to 77 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36%, identical to High settings, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 47%, also identical. This consistency suggests that the resolution scaling is primarily a function of pixel count rather than settings-specific overhead. At Low settings, the 1080p average of 290 FPS drops to 193 FPS at 1440p (a 33% reduction) and then to 103 FPS at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). The Ultra preset follows the same trend, with 126 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p (36% lower), and 43 FPS at 4K (47% lower from 1440p).

The fact that the percentage drop from 1440p to 4K is consistently around 47% across all four settings presets strongly indicates that the RTX 4080’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at 4K. The GPU’s 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate are being saturated by the 4K workload. At 1080p, however, the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads become more relevant. The 5700G’s base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz, while respectable, are not enough to fully feed the RTX 4080 at lower resolutions, which is why the 1080p numbers, while high, do not reach the extremes seen with faster CPUs.

The measured data shows that the transition from 1080p to 1440p is less punishing than the transition from 1440p to 4K. This is typical for a high-end GPU, where the 1440p workload still allows the GPU to stretch its legs, but the 4K workload pushes it to its limits. Notably, the 4K Low preset at 103 FPS is still highly playable, while the 4K Ultra preset at 43 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 60 FPS, which is a massive range that gives players plenty of headroom to tune for their preferred balance of visuals and performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 part built on TSMC’s 7 nm process, with a 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Its 8 cores and 16 threads provide solid multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9950. The single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1494 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1894. In synthetic benchmarks, the 5700G sits at the 79th percentile versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27051.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 5700G is effectively a dead heat. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, which is only 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936, which is 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166, 0.4% higher, and the Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26900, 0.6% lower. These tiny deltas mean that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5700G will perform nearly identically to these other processors. However, the 5700G’s integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are irrelevant here, as the system uses a discrete RTX 4080.

In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p where frame rates are highest. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 290 is likely limited by the CPU’s ability to issue draw calls and manage game logic. The fact that the 1080p Low preset hits 290 FPS but does not go higher suggests that the 5700G’s single-thread performance, as measured by its 899 score in 3dMark single-thread, is the constraining factor. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz helps, but the older Zen 3 architecture cannot match the raw single-thread throughput of newer designs.

The CPU’s 16 threads are beneficial for Hitman 2, which can use multiple cores for AI, physics, and level streaming. The Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2107 and the Passmark multithread score of 24419 indicate that the CPU has ample headroom for these workloads. However, the 3dMark 16-thread score of 6629 versus the max-thread score of 6627 shows that the CPU is fully utilized at 16 threads, with no additional scaling beyond that point. This means that while the CPU is not a weak link, it also does not provide the same headroom as a higher-tier part.

The L3 cache of 16 MB is modest by modern standards, but it is sufficient for Hitman 2’s level design. The memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s is a potential bottleneck for a game that streams large environments, but the measured frame rates do not show any significant stuttering, and the minimum FPS values at Medium settings (193 FPS at 1080p, 123 FPS at 1440p, 66 FPS at 4K) are all well above playable thresholds. Overall, the CPU role in this combo is to provide a stable platform that does not hold back the GPU at 1440p and above, while being the limiting factor at 1080p in the highest-FPS scenarios.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 290, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only measurement that exceeds the 300 FPS mark, though it falls just short.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. Its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, which is 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.6% higher, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.7% higher.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in Hitman 2?

A: At 1080p, the data suggests the CPU is the limiting factor, as the FPS drops from 290 at Low to 126 at Ultra, but the GPU has more headroom. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, with the 4K High preset at 58 FPS and 4K Ultra at 43 FPS, indicating that the CPU can keep up with the GPU’s demands at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested configurations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 340th out of 3711 tested combinations. This places it in the top 9.2% of all tested combos, which is a strong result given the CPU’s older platform.

Q: Does the 5700G’s integrated graphics affect performance?

A: No, the integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics do not affect performance in this configuration because the system uses the discrete NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. The integrated graphics are only relevant for systems without a discrete GPU.

Q: What is the difference between the 1080p Medium and 1080p High average FPS?

A: The 1080p Medium preset averages 227 FPS, while the 1080p High preset averages 172 FPS. This is a difference of 55 FPS, indicating that the Medium preset offers substantially higher frame rates for a modest visual quality reduction.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 340 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the 91st percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 91% of the combos in the database. Given that the CPU is in the 79th percentile and the GPU is in the 86th percentile, the combo rank is higher than either individual component’s percentile, suggesting that the pairing works better together in this game than their standalone scores would predict.

The top 9.2% placement is notable because the 5700G is a lower-tier CPU compared to the RTX 4080’s high-end positioning. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-9900K and the Intel Core i5-14400T, have nearly identical average benchmark scores (within 0.4% of the 5700G), which means that swapping the 5700G for one of these CPUs would likely yield similar in-game results. The RTX 4080’s nearest rivals, including the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% lower score), are also within a hair’s breadth, so the combo’s rank is not driven by an unusually strong pairing of outliers.

The rank of 340 also reflects the game’s age and the hardware’s capabilities. Hitman 2 was released on 2018-11-12, and the RTX 4080 is a modern GPU with a 16 GB GDDR6X memory buffer and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. The high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p are consistent with a game that is not overly demanding on the GPU, allowing the RTX 4080 to shine. The 4K Ultra preset at 43 FPS is the weakest result, but it is still playable for most users, and the 4K High preset at 58 FPS is close to the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

The combination’s rank is also influenced by the fact that the 5700G is a desktop CPU with a 65 W TDP and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. While it lacks the higher core counts of newer CPUs, its 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for Hitman 2’s multi-threaded workloads. The data shows that the combo is not held back by the CPU at 1440p and 4K, as the FPS scales consistently with resolution changes. The only place where the CPU shows its age is at 1080p Low, where the 290 FPS average is likely limited by single-thread performance rather than GPU capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for the optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 290 FPS, which is excessive for most displays. The Medium preset at 227 FPS is still far above the refresh rate of typical monitors, while the High preset at 172 FPS is also excellent. The Ultra preset at 126 FPS is the most visually demanding option and remains comfortably playable. For 1080p, the High preset offers the best balance, as it provides 172 FPS, which is above 144 Hz monitors, while maintaining higher visual fidelity than Medium.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 110 FPS is the recommended choice for most users, as it provides smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 145 FPS is also an option for users prioritizing frame rate, but the visual difference between Medium and High is typically worth the 35 FPS trade-off. The Ultra preset at 81 FPS is still playable and is suitable for users with 75 Hz or 60 Hz displays who want maximum visual quality. The Low preset at 193 FPS is unnecessary unless the user is chasing extremely high frame rates for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, the High preset at 58 FPS is just below the 60 FPS target, making it a reasonable choice for users with 60 Hz displays who accept a slight drop. The Medium preset at 77 FPS is the better option for those who want a stable 60 FPS with some margin, as it provides a 19 FPS buffer over the High preset. The Ultra preset at 43 FPS is not recommended for most users, as it dips below the 45 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playable performance. The Low preset at 103 FPS is the best option for competitive play at 4K, but it sacrifices most visual features.

Based on the measured rows, the Medium preset at 4K offers the best experience for users who prioritize frame rate stability, with an average of 77 FPS and a minimum of 66 FPS. At 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, providing 110 FPS with no reported minimum FPS data, indicating consistent performance. At 1080p, the High preset at 172 FPS is the best balance, as it offers high visual quality without the performance overhead of Ultra. The Ultra preset is only recommended at 1080p and 1440p for users with high-refresh-rate displays who want the best visuals and can tolerate the lower frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers four settings presets and three resolutions, providing a complete picture of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 290 FPS, the Medium preset averages 227 FPS with a minimum of 193 FPS and a maximum of 261 FPS, the High preset averages 172 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 126 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values, indicating that the frame pacing is consistent enough for the benchmark to capture the full range.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 193 FPS, the Medium preset averages 145 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 167 FPS, the High preset averages 110 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 81 FPS. The 1440p Medium preset shows a 44 FPS range between minimum and maximum, which is slightly wider than the 68 FPS range at 1080p Medium. This suggests that the CPU’s role in frame pacing becomes slightly more variable at higher resolutions, though the overall averages remain strong.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 103 FPS, the Medium preset averages 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 89 FPS, the High preset averages 58 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 43 FPS. The 4K Medium preset has a 23 FPS range, which is tighter than the ranges at lower resolutions, indicating that the GPU is more consistently the bottleneck at 4K. The 4K High and Ultra presets do not have recorded minimum or maximum values, but their averages are well below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

The scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent across resolutions, with the Ultra preset averaging roughly 43% of the Low preset’s frame rate at each resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra average of 126 FPS is 43% of the Low average of 290 FPS. At 1440p, the Ultra average of 81 FPS is 42% of the Low average of 193 FPS. At 4K, the Ultra average of 43 FPS is 42% of the Low average of 103 FPS. This consistent ratio suggests that the performance impact of the Ultra preset is predictable and does not vary significantly with resolution.

The 4K High preset at 58 FPS is the only measurement that falls between 50 and 60 FPS, making it a borderline case for 60 Hz displays. The 4K Ultra preset at 43 FPS is the lowest measurement in the entire dataset, indicating that this combo cannot handle maximum settings at 4K without significant compromises. Conversely, the 1080p Low preset at 290 FPS is the highest measurement, showing that the combo has substantial headroom at lower resolutions. The measured data also includes the 4K Medium minimum FPS of 66, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the only 4K preset that maintains a consistent 60+ FPS experience.