Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a wide performance envelope in Hitman 2, ranging from highly playable at 4K to exceptionally fast at 1080p. The data reveals a system where the GPU’s immense power is progressively constrained by resolution and, at lower settings, by the CPU’s architectural limits. This combination ranks in the 91st percentile of tested configurations, indicating strong but not absolute top-tier performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic resolution scaling curve, with the most dramatic drop occurring when moving from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 109 FPS at 2560x1440 to 58 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of approximately 47%. This steep decline indicates that at 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER is being pushed to its limits, with the pixel throughput demand becoming the dominant factor. The 736.3 GB/s of memory bandwidth and 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are substantial, yet the 4K Ultra setting still only yields 43 FPS, confirming that this resolution is the most strenuous test for the hardware.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is far less punishing. At High settings, the transition from 1920x1080 (171 FPS) to 2560x1440 (109 FPS) represents a 36% drop. This suggests that while the GPU is still the primary bottleneck at 1440p, the CPU begins to exert more influence. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides enough headroom to keep frame rates high, but the gap between resolutions narrows as the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes more relevant.

The most telling data point for identifying the limiting component comes from the Low settings results. At 1080p Low, the system produces 290 FPS, but at 1440p Low, it drops to 192 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 103 FPS. The 1080p Low result is exceptionally high, suggesting that the CPU is nearing its ceiling. If the GPU were the sole bottleneck, the 1080p to 1440p drop at Low settings would be less severe, as the GPU would have more headroom. Instead, the 34% reduction between these two resolutions at Low settings points to the CPU’s inability to feed frames fast enough at 1080p, making the processor a co-limiting factor at that resolution. At 4K, the GPU reasserts itself as the primary constraint, as evidenced by the 103 FPS result, which is still high but shows the GPU working harder.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, boasting 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than sufficient for Hitman 2’s assets, as the game’s release date of 2018-11-12 predates the era of massive texture packs that would stress such a buffer. The card’s 80 RT cores and 320 Tensor cores are present, though Hitman 2’s engine does not heavily leverage ray tracing, meaning the traditional rasterization performance is what drives the scores.

The GPU’s clock speeds are notable, with a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2550 MHz. These high frequencies contribute to the card’s raw compute throughput, which is reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 34245 and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 86 places it above the vast majority of graphics cards, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, is only 0.1% behind in average score, indicating that this SUPER variant is essentially a performance peer of the non-SUPER model. The data shows the GPU’s strength is in high-resolution rendering, where its memory bandwidth and shader throughput are fully utilized, as seen in the 4K Medium result of 77 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Hitman 2 with this combo for a high refresh rate monitor?

A: At 1920x1080, the system achieves 171 FPS on High and 226 FPS on Medium settings, making it the optimal choice for a 144Hz or higher display. Even at 2560x1440, the High setting yields 109 FPS, which remains viable for a 120Hz display.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 3840x2160, the High setting produces an average of 58 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium setting improves this to 77 FPS, while the Ultra setting drops to 43 FPS, so users will need to adjust settings for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G's integrated graphics affect this pairing?

A: The Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics are completely irrelevant when the RTX 4080 SUPER is installed. All measured FPS results are driven by the discrete GPU, and the integrated graphics would only be used if the discrete card were removed.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes a limiting factor at 1080p Low settings, where the 290 FPS result is indicative of a processor ceiling. The 1440p Low result of 192 FPS shows a significant drop, implying the CPU cannot maintain the same frame rate as resolution increases, which is unusual and points to CPU limits at the lowest settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4080 SUPER and the standard RTX 4080?

A: According to the benchmark data, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209, while the standard RTX 4080 has a score of 54247, a delta of -0.1%. This indicates they are virtually identical in overall performance, with the SUPER variant being slightly slower in this specific comparison.

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

A: The system delivers an average of 80 FPS at 2560x1440 with Ultra settings. This is a solid result for a demanding preset, providing a smooth experience on most 144Hz monitors, though not maxing out the refresh rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 346th out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the top 9.3% of all configurations, a strong showing that reflects the high-end nature of the GPU. However, the rank is not higher due to the CPU’s mid-range positioning; the Ryzen 7 5700G, while capable, is not a top-tier processor for gaming. The CPU’s percentile rank of 79 against all CPUs indicates it outperforms a majority of processors, but its average benchmark score of 27051 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097, -0.2% delta), showing it is comparable to a last-generation flagship.

In the context of this game, the combo’s rank suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER is pulling the weight. The GPU’s percentile rank of 86 and its average score of 54209, which is 0.1% behind the RTX 4080, confirm it is a top-tier component. The combination’s rank of 346 means there are 345 other combos that achieve higher FPS, likely featuring newer, faster CPUs like the Ryzen 7 5700G’s successors or Intel’s 13th and 14th generation parts. The data indicates that while this combo is excellent for 1440p and capable at 4K, it is not in the absolute highest echelon of performance, which is reserved for pairings with more powerful processors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It features 16 MB of L3 cache and a 65W TDP, making it a power-efficient part. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and single-core score of 1494 demonstrate solid multi-threaded and respectable single-threaded performance, but the latter is where the CPU shows its age relative to newer parts. The 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and Geekbench single-core score of 1894 confirm this, as these figures are lower than what modern flagship CPUs achieve.

In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is significant at lower resolutions and settings. The 1080p Low result of 290 FPS is exceptionally high, but it represents a performance ceiling. The fact that the 1440p Low result is 192 FPS, a 34% drop, indicates that the CPU is unable to scale frame rates as resolution increases, which is a sign of a processor bottleneck at the lowest settings. This is further supported by the 4K Low result of 103 FPS, which shows the GPU taking over as the primary limiter. The CPU’s performance is adequate for 60 FPS gaming at 4K High settings (58 FPS), but it does not provide enough headroom to push beyond that, as evidenced by the Ultra setting at 4K dropping to 43 FPS, which is a GPU limitation rather than a CPU one.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. The Low preset produces an average of 290 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo and indicates a CPU-bound scenario. Medium settings yield 226 FPS (min 192, max 260), High produces 171 FPS, and Ultra drops to 126 FPS. These numbers show that at 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom, and the CPU is the primary factor determining the final frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results show a more balanced workload. Low settings produce 192 FPS, a significant drop from 1080p, confirming the CPU limitation at lower presets. Medium settings average 144 FPS (min 123, max 166), High averages 109 FPS, and Ultra averages 80 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combo, offering high frame rates on High settings while still providing playable performance on Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 103 FPS, which is still smooth, but Medium drops to 77 FPS (min 65, max 88). High settings average 58 FPS, which is right at the edge of console-quality smoothness, and Ultra averages 43 FPS, which is the most demanding scenario. The data shows a clear progression: the 4K results are heavily influenced by the GPU’s raw power, with the CPU playing a lesser role, as the frame rates scale predictably with settings changes.