Hitman 2

Hitman 2, a stealth title from 2018, exhibits a performance profile with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphics settings. The measured data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, but one that is progressively constrained by the GPU as resolution increases. The combination ranks in the 95th percentile out of 1795 tested combos for this game, indicating a top-tier pairing for this specific title. The data reveals a clear scaling pattern: the RTX 5080 provides immense raw throughput, while the 5700G’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration ensures that CPU limitations are minimal until frame rates reach very high levels.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and clearly identifies the GPU as the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 183.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 114.9 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 37.5%. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average drops to 64.6 FPS, which is 64.9% lower than the 1080p result. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the increased pixel count directly translates to a heavier workload for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 291.2 FPS at 1080p to 204.3 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 109.6 FPS at 4K. This indicates that even when graphical fidelity is minimized, the sheer number of pixels at 4K overwhelms the GPU’s capabilities, preventing it from maintaining the high frame rates seen at lower resolutions. The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly pronounced; at Low settings, the 4K result is 46.4% lower than the 1440p result, while the gap between 1080p and 1440p is 29.8%.

At Ultra settings, the trend continues, with the average frame rate plummeting from 135.6 FPS at 1080p to 89.0 FPS at 1440p and then to 43.7 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is particularly demanding, representing a 67.8% drop from the 1080p Ultra figure. This data strongly suggests that for 4K gameplay, the RTX 5080 is the bottleneck, and users seeking higher frame rates would need to reduce settings. The 1080p and 1440p results, however, show that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently, as the frame rates scale in a manner consistent with GPU load.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides a solid foundation for Hitman 2. Its benchmark scores show a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930. The processor’s boost clock of 4.60 GHz is crucial for maintaining high frame rates in a game that can be sensitive to single-thread performance. In this pairing, the CPU’s role is to ensure that the GPU is never starved of data, particularly at lower resolutions where frame rates are exceptionally high.

At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 291.2 FPS. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU is able to process game logic and issue draw calls quickly enough to keep the RTX 5080 busy. The 3DMark single-thread score of 899 and the PassMark single-thread score of 3283 support the notion that the 5700G has sufficient per-core performance for this task. However, the data also suggests that the CPU’s performance ceiling is being approached at these extreme frame rates. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low shows a 29.8% drop, which is less than the drop from 1440p to 4K, hinting that the CPU may start to become a secondary factor at the very highest frame rates.

The processor’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth are adequate for the game’s data requirements. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700G performs competitively, with an average benchmark score of 25626, placing it just 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U but 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 5 210H. This shows that the CPU’s overall compute capability is well within the expected range for a high-end desktop processor, ensuring that it does not become a significant bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this system, and its performance characteristics are the primary driver of the frame rates observed. With 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, it offers a memory bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for Hitman 2’s textures at any resolution. The GPU’s high boost clock of 2617 MHz and its 10752 shading units provide the raw compute power needed to achieve the high frame rates seen in the data. Its PassMark G3D score of 36565 places it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, and it outperforms its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A570M, by 1.6%.

The GPU’s role becomes more critical as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is just 43.7 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5080 is being fully utilized and is the definitive limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is stark: 109.6 FPS versus 43.7 FPS, a 60.1% reduction. This is a direct consequence of the increased shading, texture, and post-processing demands of the Ultra preset, which significantly load the GPU’s compute and memory subsystems. The data shows that the RTX 5080 is powerful enough to deliver smooth gameplay at 1440p High (114.9 FPS) and even 4K High (64.6 FPS), but Ultra settings at 4K are beyond its reach for a 60 FPS target.

The GPU’s benchmark performance is also notable. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 is a strong indicator of its modern rendering capabilities. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 264461 and Vulkan score of 257942 further confirm its compute prowess. In terms of its competitive position, the RTX 5080’s average benchmark score of 59188 is 1.9% higher than the Intel Arc Pro A60 and 2.5% higher than the Intel Arc A580, solidifying its status as a high-end part. The measured FPS data in Hitman 2 aligns with this, showing that it can handle the game’s engine with ease at lower resolutions, but is ultimately constrained by the pixel count at 4K.

FAQ

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with the High preset?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system achieves an average frame rate of 183.8 FPS. This is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay and indicates that the CPU and GPU combination is well-balanced for this resolution.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: Benchmark results indicate the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. At 3840x2160, the average frame rate drops to 64.6 FPS on High settings and 43.7 FPS on Ultra, while the CPU has ample headroom based on its multi-threaded performance scores.

Q: What is the performance difference between Ultra and Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 204.3 FPS on Low settings to 89.0 FPS on Ultra settings. This is a 56.4% reduction in performance, highlighting the significant GPU load increase from the Ultra preset.

Q: How well does this combo rank compared to other systems for Hitman 2?

A: This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 95th out of 1795 tested combos for the game, placing it in the top 5% of all systems tested.

Q: Can the system maintain a 60 FPS average at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but not on Ultra settings. At 3840x2160, the system averages 64.6 FPS on High settings and 85.1 FPS on Medium settings, both of which are above the 60 FPS target. However, the Ultra preset average of 43.7 FPS falls below this threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G's single-thread performance impact the game?

A: The CPU’s single-thread capability is sufficient for high frame rates, as evidenced by the 291.2 FPS average at 1080p Low settings. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2930 and 3DMark single-thread score of 899 indicate strong per-core performance that prevents a CPU bottleneck at most settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination in Hitman 2, organized by resolution and graphics settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ----------: |

| 3840x2160 | High | 64.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 109.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 85.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 43.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 114.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 204.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 153.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 89.0 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 183.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 291.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 241.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 135.6 |

The data shows a clear hierarchy: frame rates are highest at 1080p and lowest at 4K, with the Ultra preset consistently producing the lowest average FPS at any given resolution. The most demanding configuration tested, 4K Ultra, results in an average of 43.7 FPS, while the least demanding, 1080p Low, achieves 291.2 FPS. The performance scaling from Medium to High to Ultra at each resolution demonstrates the increasing GPU workload, with the largest relative drops occurring at 4K. This breakdown confirms that the RTX 5080 is the dominant factor in this system's performance, with the Ryzen 7 5700G providing sufficient support to avoid becoming the primary bottleneck until frame rates approach the 300 FPS range at 1080p.