Hitman 2

Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 presents a clear performance profile across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that is well-balanced, but the optimal experience depends heavily on your display's native resolution. The combination ranks 1034 out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems benchmarked for this title. This pairing leverages the 5700X3D's large 96 MB shared L3 cache and the RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory to deliver smooth stealth-action gameplay, though 4K Ultra remains out of reach.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset is the best choice for visual fidelity, delivering an average of 73.7 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the measured 96.7 FPS at High settings shows there is headroom if you prefer maximum frame rates. The data indicates that at 1920x1080, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU, as even the most demanding preset stays comfortably playable.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts to the High preset. The benchmark results show an average of 62.1 FPS, which is the sweet spot for this resolution. Dropping to Medium yields 80.1 FPS, but the visual sacrifice is often not worth the extra frames when High already clears the 60 FPS mark. The Ultra preset at 46.3 FPS is borderline, and for a game that rewards precision, maintaining a higher frame rate is more practical than pushing for maximum shadows and reflections.

For 4K, the data suggests that High settings are not viable for a consistent experience, with an average of just 33.5 FPS. The Medium preset at 42.6 FPS is still below the ideal target. The Low preset at 57.1 FPS is the only settings level that approaches playability at this resolution, but it compromises the game's visual atmosphere. For a dedicated 4K display, this combo will require reducing internal resolution or accepting a lower preset, as the RTX 4060's 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at this pixel count.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 5700X3D's average benchmark score is 24673, which places it 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1360P and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D. It trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 by 0.6%, showing a very tight grouping among these processors.

Q: What is the performance gap between the RTX 4060 and the Intel Arc B580?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average GPU benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580's score of 23021. This indicates the two cards are virtually identical in overall compute performance.

Q: Can this system handle Hitman 2 at 1440p with maximum settings?

A: The benchmark results show an average of 46.3 FPS at 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset. While this is playable, it is below the 60 FPS threshold that most players prefer. The High preset at 62.1 FPS is a better target for a smoother experience.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for this game?

A: The RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus. In Hitman 2, the measured FPS drops from 96.7 at 1080p High to 33.5 at 4K High, indicating that the memory bandwidth and capacity become a bottleneck as resolution increases.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Hitman 2?

A: The combination ranks 1034 out of 1795 total tested combos. This places it in the 58th percentile of all systems, meaning it outperforms more than half of the tested configurations but is not in the top tier.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 172.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 73.7 FPS. This represents a 99 FPS difference, showing that the Ultra preset is roughly 57% slower than Low settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the primary driver of frame rate changes across resolutions in Hitman 2. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K. The GPU's boost clock of 2460 MHz and 3072 shading units deliver strong raw throughput, as evidenced by the jump from 96.7 FPS at 1080p High to 62.1 FPS at 1440p High.

The RTX 4060's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present, though Hitman 2's rendering does not heavily stress ray tracing. The card's performance percentile of 66 places it above the median GPU, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, is 0.6% slower in average benchmark scores. The GTX 780 Ti, a much older card, scores 0.7% higher, which highlights how far GPU architecture has come in efficiency.

The data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The average FPS at 4K High is 33.5, which is a 65% reduction from 1080p High. This is a classic sign of the GPU running out of memory bandwidth and pixel throughput, as the CPU is less stressed at higher resolutions. The RTX 4060's 48 ROPs and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are simply not enough to fill 3840x2160 pixels at high quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 1034 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places the system in the upper-middle range, suggesting it is a capable gaming setup but not a top-tier performer. The CPU's percentile of 82 versus all CPUs is notably higher than the GPU's percentile of 66 versus all GPUs, indicating that the processor has more headroom relative to its peers than the graphics card.

The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1360P, scores 0.2% lower on average, while the GPU's closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 0.6% lower. This balance means the combo's ranking is likely constrained by the GPU's performance ceiling in this specific title. The 5700X3D's 3D V-Cache, which provides 96 MB of shared L3 cache, helps maintain high minimum frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, but Hitman 2's engine scales primarily with GPU fill rate at higher resolutions.

At 1080p, where the CPU matters more, the combo delivers 172.7 FPS on Low settings, showing that the 5700X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads can push frame rates very high. The drop to 73.7 FPS at Ultra settings is entirely GPU-driven. This suggests that if you were to pair this CPU with a stronger GPU, the ranking would improve significantly, but as configured, the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor for overall position.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 96.7 FPS at 1920x1080, to 62.1 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 33.5 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K, which is a typical curve for a mid-range GPU.

The Low preset shows a similar trend: 172.7 FPS at 1080p, 112.2 FPS at 1440p, and 57.1 FPS at 4K. The fact that even Low settings cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K indicates that the GPU's raw pixel throughput is insufficient for 4K gaming, regardless of visual complexity. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s is simply not enough for 8.3 million pixels at acceptable frame rates.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is more gentle, with High settings dropping from 96.7 to 62.1 FPS, a 36% reduction. This is consistent with the increase in pixel count from 2.07 million to 3.69 million, which is a 78% increase. The fact that FPS does not drop proportionally suggests that there is some CPU headroom at 1080p that helps mask the GPU load. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the CPU's performance is less relevant when the GPU is struggling to fill frames.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 172.7 FPS average
• Medium: 130.1 FPS average
• High: 96.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 73.7 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 112.2 FPS average
• Medium: 80.1 FPS average
• High: 62.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 46.3 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 57.1 FPS average
• Medium: 42.6 FPS average
• High: 33.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 26.1 FPS average

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy where Low settings offer roughly double the frame rate of Ultra at each resolution. At 1080p, all presets are playable, with even Ultra exceeding 70 FPS. At 1440p, High remains the recommended preset, as it is the highest quality setting that maintains over 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings approach playability, and even then, the 57.1 FPS average is below the ideal 60 FPS target.

The gap between Medium and High settings is relatively consistent across resolutions, with High being roughly 25-30% slower than Medium. The gap between High and Ultra is larger, with Ultra being approximately 24% slower at 1080p and 22% slower at 1440p. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces disproportionately expensive effects that tax the GPU more than the visual benefit justifies.