Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 delivers a distinctly resolution-dependent experience in Hitman 2, with the data showing a clear shift from CPU-bound territory at 1080p to a firmly GPU-limited scenario at 4K. This combination, ranking 1837th out of 3001 tested combos in this game, offers playable frame rates at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain smooth performance at higher settings, making it a pairing that demands careful settings management depending on the target display.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 reveals a steep performance curve as resolution climbs from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 86 FPS, which drops to 55 FPS at 1440p and further to 29 FPS at 4K. That represents a 36% reduction moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets, but the severity varies.

Looking at Medium settings, the frame rate falls from 114 FPS at 1080p to 73 FPS at 1440p, then to 39 FPS at 4K. The 4K figure is particularly telling—it sits below the 30 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playable action games, and even the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium (33 FPS) barely clears that bar. At Ultra settings, the situation becomes more pronounced: 64 FPS at 1080p, 41 FPS at 1440p, and only 22 FPS at 4K. That 4K Ultra result is a slideshow by any standard, indicating the GPU is overwhelmed by the combined load of resolution and graphical fidelity.

The Low preset tells a different story. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 152 FPS, which drops to 97 FPS at 1440p and 52 FPS at 4K. Even at 4K Low, the frame rate remains above 50 FPS, suggesting that the RTX 5050 can handle the pixel count when shader complexity is reduced. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low (a 36% drop) and from 1440p Low to 4K Low (a 46% drop) mirrors the High settings pattern, indicating that resolution scaling is fairly linear regardless of preset.

What these numbers reveal about the limiting component is nuanced. At 1080p, the gap between Low (152 FPS) and Ultra (64 FPS) is 88 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact. At 4K, the gap narrows to 30 FPS (52 FPS Low versus 22 FPS Ultra), which suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU's raw throughput becomes the primary constraint—the relative cost of Ultra settings shrinks because the pixel fill rate dominates. Conversely, the fact that 1080p Low hits 152 FPS while 1080p Ultra drops to 64 FPS indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU and memory subsystem have enough headroom to feed the GPU, but the GPU's shading and rasterization limits surface as settings increase.

The 4K Medium frame time data shows a range from 33 to 45 FPS, a 12 FPS spread that indicates some scene-to-scene variability. At 1440p Medium, the range is 62 to 84 FPS, a 22 FPS spread that grows with lower resolution—suggesting that at 1440p, the workload fluctuates more, possibly due to CPU involvement in certain scenes. At 1080p Medium, the range is 97 to 131 FPS, a 34 FPS spread that further supports the notion that the Ryzen 7 5700G's eight cores are being exercised more heavily at lower resolutions, causing frame time variance as different scenes load different thread workloads.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3001 tested CPU-GPU combinations for Hitman 2, this pairing sits at rank 1837, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. The percentile positioning is not provided for this game specifically, but the raw rank of 1837 out of 3001 means roughly 61% of tested combos deliver higher average frame rates in this title. That ranking reflects the RTX 5050's modest performance tier combined with the Ryzen 7 5700G's older architecture, resulting in a combo that is competent but not competitive with higher-end pairings.

Context from the individual component benchmarks helps explain this ranking. The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, placing it in the 79th percentile among all CPUs tested on this database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (score 27097, delta of -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (score 26936, delta of 0.4%), the Intel Core i5-14400T (score 27166, delta of -0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-1370P (score 26900, delta of 0.6%). These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning the 5700G's CPU performance is essentially tied with several modern and previous-generation mid-range to high-end processors. The CPU is not the bottleneck in this pairing.

The GPU, however, tells a different story. The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, placing it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (score 21153, delta of -0.6%), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (score 21237, delta of -1%), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (score 20713, delta of 1.6%), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (score 21379, delta of -1.6%). The 66th percentile GPU ranking is notably lower than the CPU's 79th percentile, and the rivals list includes mobile and older desktop parts, indicating that the RTX 5050 is a lower-midrange GPU despite being part of the GeForce 50-series. The combination of a strong CPU and a weaker GPU means the combo rank in Hitman 2 is dragged down by the GPU's limitations, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU matters most.

The rank of 1837 also reflects that Hitman 2, being a 2018 release, is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The fact that this combo still ranks below the median suggests that many tested pairings include more powerful GPUs that push higher frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, where the game's engine scales well with GPU muscle.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 149 mm² containing 16,900 million transistors. Its memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2500 MHz with 20 Gbps effective data rate. These specifications are modest for a modern GPU, and the 8 GB VRAM capacity is particularly relevant for Hitman 2 at high resolutions—4K textures and geometry can stress memory capacity, though the game's 2018 release date means it is unlikely to exceed 8 GB even at Ultra settings.

Clock speeds show a base of 2317 MHz and a boost of 2572 MHz. The boost clock is what matters in practice, and at 2572 MHz, the GPU can sustain high throughput when thermal headroom allows. The shading units number 2560, with 80 texture mapping units and 32 raster operators. The pixel rate is 82.30 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 205.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS. These figures place the RTX 5050 in a performance class that is adequate for 1080p gaming but struggles at higher resolutions, which aligns with the measured FPS data.

The GPU's 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores are present but largely irrelevant for Hitman 2, which does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS in its standard benchmark runs. The 130 W TDP and single 8-pin power connector suggest a compact card, and the PCIe 5.0 x8 bus interface provides ample bandwidth for the GPU's memory architecture. The GPU's percentile ranking of 66 among all GPUs, combined with its nearest rivals including the RX 5600 XT (which is a 2019 midrange card), underscores that this is not a high-performance part.

In the context of Hitman 2, the GPU's role is dominant at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 22 FPS is a direct consequence of the RTX 5050's limited fill rate and shading capacity—the game's engine at Ultra settings demands more than 13.17 TFLOPS can deliver at 8.3 million pixels. At 1080p, the GPU has more headroom, but the 64 FPS Ultra result shows that even at 1080p, Ultra settings push the card to its limits. The 8 GB VRAM does not appear to be a limiting factor based on the data, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution rather than showing sudden drops that would indicate memory swapping.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 152 FPS average, which is well above any refresh rate commonly used for gaming. Medium settings yield 114 FPS with a minimum of 97 and a maximum of 131, providing a smooth experience on 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays. High settings drop to 86 FPS, still respectable for 1080p. Ultra settings, however, reduce the average to 64 FPS—playable but not ideal for high-refresh displays, and the lack of a minimum FPS figure for Ultra leaves open the possibility of dips below 60 FPS in dense scenes.

At 2560x1440, performance takes a significant step down. Low settings maintain 97 FPS, which is good for 1440p gaming. Medium settings average 73 FPS with a range of 62 to 84, meaning the combo can hold near 60 FPS minimum in most scenes but may dip below that in heavy moments. High settings drop to 55 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play—some users will find this acceptable, but others will notice stutter. Ultra settings fall to 41 FPS, which is marginal for a game like Hitman 2 that rewards precise movement and stealth mechanics.

At 3840x2160, the picture is bleak for anything above Low settings. Low produces 52 FPS, which is playable if not ideal. Medium averages 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 and a maximum of 45—the minimum dips below 30 FPS in the worst-case scene, which will cause noticeable hitches. High drops to 29 FPS, below the playability threshold. Ultra manages only 22 FPS, which is effectively unplayable for most users. The 4K results clearly indicate that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Hitman 2 unless the user is willing to run Low settings and tolerate occasional frame drops.

The Medium settings data across all three resolutions provides the most complete picture, with min/max figures for each. At 1080p Medium, the 97-131 FPS range shows a 34 FPS spread, indicating significant scene-to-scene variance. At 1440p Medium, the 62-84 FPS range shows a 22 FPS spread. At 4K Medium, the 33-45 FPS range shows a 12 FPS spread. This decreasing variance with increasing resolution reinforces the GPU-bound nature of high-resolution play—when the GPU is saturated, frame times become more consistent because the pipeline is always full. At lower resolutions, CPU and memory latency introduce more variability.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 86 FPS. This is the middle ground between Medium (114 FPS) and Ultra (64 FPS), and should provide a smooth experience on standard 60 Hz or 75 Hz monitors.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p gaming in Hitman 2?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings deliver 97 FPS and Medium settings average 73 FPS, both playable. High settings drop to 55 FPS and Ultra to 41 FPS, so for 1440p, Medium settings are the practical ceiling for maintaining a stable frame rate.

Q: Is 4K playable with this setup?

A: At 3840x2160, Low settings average 52 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings average 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS, which is borderline—some scenes will dip below 30 FPS. High (29 FPS) and Ultra (22 FPS) are not recommended for 4K.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-9900K (score 27097, delta -0.2%), AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (score 26936, delta +0.4%), Intel Core i5-14400T (score 27166, delta -0.4%), and Intel Core i7-1370P (score 26900, delta +0.6%). All deltas are within 0.6%, making them statistically equivalent.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (score 21153, delta -0.6%), AMD Radeon HD 8970M (score 21237, delta -1%), AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (score 20713, delta +1.6%), and NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (score 21379, delta -1.6%).

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 1837th out of 3001 tested CPU-GPU combinations for Hitman 2, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This rank reflects the GPU's 66th percentile performance rather than the CPU's 79th percentile, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an eight-core, sixteen-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and uses the AMD Socket AM4 platform with PCIe Gen 3 (16 lanes from the CPU). Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is significant but secondary to the GPU. The game, released in 2018, was designed for the multi-core processors of that era, and the 5700G's eight cores and sixteen threads provide ample compute for the game's AI, physics, and scene management. The CPU's benchmark scores support this: Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 12830.5, single-core 1494; Geekbench multicore is 9950, single-core 1894; and 3DMark 16-thread score is 6629. These figures indicate strong multi-threaded performance that should not bottleneck the RTX 5050 in most scenarios.

The evidence for CPU headroom lies in the 1080p Low result of 152 FPS. At such a high frame rate, the CPU must process draw calls and game logic fast enough to feed the GPU, and 152 FPS demonstrates that the 5700G can sustain high throughput. The fact that 1080p Ultra drops to 64 FPS while 1080p Low hits 152 FPS is primarily a GPU limitation—the RTX 5050 cannot render Ultra settings at 1080p faster than 64 FPS, but the CPU is clearly capable of more, as shown by the Low preset result.

However, the frame time variance at 1080p Medium (97 to 131 FPS, a 34 FPS spread) hints at some CPU involvement. Scenes with many NPCs or complex AI routines may cause the CPU to become a temporary bottleneck, leading to frame drops that the GPU alone would not produce. The 5700G's 16 MB L3 cache is smaller than some higher-end Ryzen parts, and the dual-channel DDR4 bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s could also contribute to occasional stutter in crowded scenes, though the data does not show catastrophic drops.

The CPU's nearest rivals, all within 0.6% in average benchmark score, include the Intel Core i9-9900K—a previous-generation flagship—and the Intel Core i5-14400T, a modern midrange part. This tells us that the 5700G, despite being released in 2021, competes with processors from different eras and price points. In Hitman 2, this CPU performance level is more than sufficient; the combo rank of 1837 is likely held back by the GPU, not the CPU. At 4K, where the GPU is fully saturated, the CPU's role diminishes further, and the frame rates are purely GPU-determined.

The single-thread performance, measured at 899 in 3DMark single-thread and 1494 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is adequate for Hitman 2's main-thread workloads. The game's engine does not rely heavily on single-thread performance, so the 5700G's Zen 3 cores, with their solid IPC, handle the game logic without issue. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are irrelevant for this discrete GPU configuration, and the CPU's PCIe Gen 3 interface does not bottleneck the RTX 5050's PCIe 5.0 x8 connection in any meaningful way for this game.

In summary, the Ryzen 7 5700G provides a robust foundation for Hitman 2, with enough cores, threads, and clock speed to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck at any resolution. The measured FPS data shows that performance scales with resolution in a way consistent with GPU limitation, and the CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with its near-tie to several strong rivals, confirms that the processor is not the weak link in this pairing. The RTX 5050, with its 66th percentile ranking and modest specifications, is the component that determines the combo's 1837th rank in this game.