Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 reveals a classic resolution scaling curve, but with some notable inflection points that indicate where the bottleneck shifts. At 1080p, the combination is clearly CPU-limited at lower settings, while at 4K, the GPU takes over as the primary constraint.

Looking at the Low preset, the scaling is stark: 292.9 FPS at 1080p drops to 225 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 67.9 FPS, and then falls further to 120.4 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop represents a 23.2% decrease, while the 1440p to 4K transition sees a 46.5% decline. This progressive falloff is characteristic of a system where the RTX 5090's massive rendering throughput is being throttled by the CPU's single-thread performance at lower resolutions, then gradually becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The Medium preset shows a similar pattern: 259.9 FPS at 1080p, 166.1 FPS at 1440p, and 89.8 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop here is 36.1%, notably steeper than the Low preset's 23.2% decline. This suggests that as settings increase, the GPU begins to matter more even at 1440p, though the CPU still constrains absolute headroom.

High settings tell an interesting story. The 1080p result of 199.4 FPS drops to 128 FPS at 1440p, a 35.8% reduction, then to 66.1 FPS at 4K, a 48.4% further decline. The 4K figure is particularly telling: it is less than half of the 1440p number, indicating that at this resolution the RTX 5090 is fully engaged, while the Ryzen 7 5700G's eight Zen 3 cores are no longer the primary limiter.

Ultra settings produce the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the combo still manages 147.1 FPS, but this falls to 90.4 FPS at 1440p and just 51.1 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop of 38.6% and the 1440p to 4K drop of 43.5% are relatively uniform, suggesting that Ultra settings keep both CPU and GPU under sustained load across all resolutions.

The data indicates that at 1080p with Low and Medium presets, the Ryzen 7 5700G's single-thread performance — which scores 899 in 3DMark single-thread and 2930 in Cinebench R23 single-core — prevents the RTX 5090 from reaching its full potential. The GPU, which ranks in the 94th percentile among all GPUs, is capable of far higher frame rates. By 4K, however, the rendering load becomes so heavy that the CPU's limitations are largely masked, and the scaling behavior aligns with what one would expect from a GPU-bound scenario.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance for optimizing the experience with this hardware combination. For 4K displays, the High preset at 66.1 FPS represents the best balance of visual fidelity and playability. The Ultra preset at 51.1 FPS is technically playable but dips below the smoothness threshold that most gamers prefer, while Medium at 89.8 FPS sacrifices significant visual quality for a frame rate gain that may not be necessary. Low at 120.4 FPS is excessive for a stealth game where reaction time is less critical than in competitive shooters.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 128 FPS, which is excellent for a 144Hz monitor. Ultra at 90.4 FPS is also viable, particularly for players who prioritize image quality over maximum refresh rate. The Medium preset at 166.1 FPS offers headroom for high-refresh displays, but the visual downgrade from High is noticeable. Low at 225 FPS is overkill for most displays and unnecessarily reduces graphical quality.

For 1080p, the situation is more nuanced because the CPU bottleneck becomes prominent. High at 199.4 FPS is the recommended choice; it provides a smooth experience on 144Hz or even 240Hz monitors while maintaining good visual quality. Ultra at 147.1 FPS is also worth considering, as it remains above 144 FPS. Medium at 259.9 FPS and Low at 292.9 FPS are both far beyond what most displays can show, and the visual compromises are not justified by the marginal frame rate gains.

The overall recommendation is to favor High settings across all resolutions unless the user has a very high refresh rate display and prefers competitive settings. The gap between High and Ultra is substantial — roughly 30 FPS at 1080p, 37.6 FPS at 1440p, and 15 FPS at 4K — while the visual difference in Hitman 2's detailed environments is often subtle. Medium settings are best reserved for users who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the data shows that High offers the best compromise.

FAQ

Q: Is this combination capable of 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: Yes, but with caveats. The High preset achieves 66.1 FPS at 3840x2160, which is playable. Ultra drops to 51.1 FPS, and Medium reaches 89.8 FPS. For a locked 60 FPS experience, High is the appropriate choice.

Q: Why does the frame rate at 1080p with Low settings seem disproportionately high?

A: The 292.9 FPS result reflects the RTX 5090's enormous rendering capability being partially constrained by the Ryzen 7 5700G. The GPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 899 indicates it is the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

Q: How does the CPU bottleneck manifest across resolutions?

A: At 1080p, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 145.8 FPS range (292.9 to 147.1), suggesting the CPU limits performance at lower settings. At 4K, the range narrows to 69.3 FPS (120.4 to 51.1), indicating the GPU becomes the dominant constraint.

Q: Should I use Ultra settings with this hardware?

A: At 1080p, Ultra at 147.1 FPS is viable. At 1440p, Ultra at 90.4 FPS is acceptable. At 4K, Ultra at 51.1 FPS may feel less smooth. The High preset consistently offers a better frame rate with modest visual trade-offs.

Q: What is the best preset for a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 1440p, High at 128 FPS and Medium at 166.1 FPS both meet the 144Hz threshold. At 1080p, High at 199.4 FPS, Medium at 259.9 FPS, and Ultra at 147.1 FPS all exceed 144 FPS. For 4K, no preset reaches 144 FPS; High at 66.1 FPS is the closest.

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

A: The combination ranks 27th out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the top 1.5% of all configurations in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a clear progression across settings. Low delivers 292.9 FPS, Medium reaches 259.9 FPS, High achieves 199.4 FPS, and Ultra produces 147.1 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is relatively small at 33 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is more pronounced at 60.5 FPS. The High to Ultra transition costs another 52.3 FPS, making Ultra the most expensive setting in relative terms.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected decline from 1080p. Low hits 225 FPS, Medium manages 166.1 FPS, High delivers 128 FPS, and Ultra settles at 90.4 FPS. The Delta between Low and Ultra is 134.6 FPS, which is a smaller absolute range than at 1080p but a similar proportional difference. Notably, the Medium preset at 1440p (166.1 FPS) is still higher than the High preset at 1080p (199.4 FPS), underscoring how resolution affects the balance.

At 3840x2160, the results are more moderate. Low achieves 120.4 FPS, Medium reaches 89.8 FPS, High delivers 66.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 51.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 69.3 FPS spread, and every setting step reduces performance by roughly 20-25 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 51.1 FPS is the lowest measured figure in the entire dataset, but it remains above 50 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced stealth gameplay.

Comparing across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 292.9 FPS is more than double the 4K Low result of 120.4 FPS, a 172.5 FPS difference. The 1080p Ultra result of 147.1 FPS is nearly triple the 4K Ultra result of 51.1 FPS. This demonstrates that the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are sufficient to handle 4K, but the rendering workload at that resolution inevitably reduces frame rates regardless of the GPU's capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 27th out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the 98.5th percentile of all configurations. This is an exceptionally strong showing, though it is importantly the ranking reflects the entire combo's performance, and the CPU is likely holding the GPU back from an even higher position.

The CPU itself ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25,626. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (average score 25,706, delta of -0.3%), the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,532, delta of 0.4%), the Intel Core 5 210H (25,490, delta of 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25,485, delta of 0.6%). These deltas are all within one percentage point, indicating that the 5700G sits in a tightly clustered performance band.

The GPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 84,306. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D (84,241, delta of 0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (84,171, delta of 0.2%), the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 (83,209, delta of 1.3%), and the NVIDIA CMP 40HX (85,637, delta of -1.6%). The RTX 5090's score is closely matched by its immediate rivals, but it sits comfortably ahead of the broader GPU field.

The combo's 27th place ranking out of 1795 is impressive, but the measured FPS data suggests that the ranking could be higher with a more powerful CPU. The fact that 1080p Low produces 292.9 FPS while 4K Low produces 120.4 FPS highlights the GPU's capability; the CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,629 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,755 are solid for a 65W TDP processor, but they do create a ceiling at lower resolutions. In Hitman 2 specifically, the combination delivers strong performance across all settings, and the 27th rank reflects a configuration that is well-suited to high-refresh 1440p gaming and capable 4K play.