Hitman 2

Hitman 2 is a stealth title from 2018 that scales predictably across resolutions and presets with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. The data shows a combo that delivers playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K Ultra. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus, is the primary constraint in this pairing, while the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 5800X provides ample headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. The data shows average FPS ranging from 60.5 at Ultra to 141.7 at Low, meaning all presets are playable. At 2560x1440, results are still good, but the High preset drops to 52.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39.2 FPS. 3840x2160 is only viable on Low, hitting 50.3 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 27606, placing it 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 5800. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core i7-13700H by 0.4%, and the Intel Core i5-12600KF by 0.8%. This means performance is effectively tied with these processors in general compute tasks.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER sufficient for 1440p gaming?

A: Yes, for this game. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields an average of 70.2 FPS, and High yields 52.2 FPS. Low settings hit 95.8 FPS. Only Ultra dips below 40 FPS, so a moderate preset is required for smooth 1440p gameplay.

Q: What is the single-threaded performance of the CPU?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X scores 943 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3327 in Cinebench R23 single-core. This strong single-thread performance is typical for the Zen 3 architecture and is relevant for games like Hitman 2 that rely on a few heavily loaded threads.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and does it matter here?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. In Hitman 2, the biggest VRAM demand comes at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 20.9. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is a key factor in the frame rate drops seen when moving from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking?

A: This specific pairing of CPU and GPU ranks 1260 out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2. This places it in the lower half of all tested configurations, which aligns with the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and operates with a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is a critical spec for Hitman 2. The game’s environments are dense with objects and lighting effects, and this bandwidth directly influences how quickly textures and geometry can be streamed to the renderer.

Benchmark results show the GPU's overall capability: it scores 16462 in Passmark G3D and 2011 in 3DMark Steel Nomad. Its average benchmark score is 19774, placing it just 0.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN and 0.5% below the RTX 2070. In practice, this means the 2060 SUPER is a competent mid-range card, but its performance ceiling is visible in the measured FPS data.

At 1920x1080, the GPU is the limiting factor only at the Ultra preset, where it produces 60.5 FPS. Dropping to High yields 84.2 FPS, and Low settings push it to 141.7 FPS, showing that the card has significant headroom when pixel count is reduced. At 2560x1440, the GPU's workload increases noticeably; the Ultra preset falls to 39.2 FPS, and High drops to 52.2 FPS. The 4K data reinforces this trend: at 3840x2160, even Medium settings only manage 38.3 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 20.9 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s assets, but the raw shading power of 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 is the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal experience balances visual fidelity with frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset is the best choice. It delivers an average of 84.2 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play, while still offering a significant visual upgrade over Medium (106.9 FPS) and Low (141.7 FPS). The Ultra preset at 60.5 FPS is playable but leaves little margin for drops in busy scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended target. It produces an average of 70.2 FPS, providing a smooth experience without the visual compromise of Low (95.8 FPS). The High preset at 52.2 FPS is playable but may feel less fluid on high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra at 39.2 FPS is not recommended for a consistent experience.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only viable option, yielding an average of 50.3 FPS. Medium (38.3 FPS) and High (30.4 FPS) are below the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra (20.9 FPS) is not suitable for gameplay. Users with 4K displays should prioritize frame rate over graphical detail with this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance spread is wide. Low settings produce 141.7 FPS. Medium settings reduce this to 106.9 FPS, a 34.8 FPS drop. High settings yield 84.2 FPS, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 60.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a total reduction of 81.2 FPS, indicating that the GPU is heavily taxed by the game’s highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the numbers shift downward. Low settings average 95.8 FPS. Medium settings deliver 70.2 FPS. High settings drop to 52.2 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 39.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 56.6 FPS, demonstrating that the resolution increase has a compounding effect on the GPU’s workload.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are the lowest. Low settings average 50.3 FPS. Medium settings achieve 38.3 FPS. High settings manage 30.4 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 20.9 FPS. The scaling here is more linear, with each preset step costing roughly 9-10 FPS, reflecting the GPU hitting its bandwidth and compute limits.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1260 out of 1795 combos for Hitman 2. This places it in the 30th percentile of all tested systems, which is consistent with the GPU’s individual ranking. The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5800X is in the 84th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU’s high ranking relative to the GPU suggests that the processor is not the limiting factor in this game. The combo’s low overall rank is driven by the GPU’s mid-range position. The measured frame rates confirm this: at 1080p, the GPU is able to reach high frame rates, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU’s performance ceiling is reached well before the CPU’s potential is exhausted. This is a classic case of a balanced 1080p system that can be pushed into 1440p with settings adjustments.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, plus a 32 MB L3 cache. This configuration is well-suited for Hitman 2, which is known to utilize multiple threads for AI, physics, and world simulation.

Benchmark data shows the CPU’s strength. In Cinebench R23, it scores 23571 multi-core and 3327 single-core. Its Passmark multithread score is 27732, and its 3dmark_16_threads score is 7586. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 27606, which places it 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and roughly 0.4% below the Intel Core i7-13700H and AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE. This indicates that the 5800X is a top-tier performer for its generation.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck in most scenarios. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo hits 141.7 FPS, which is a high frame rate that still leaves CPU headroom. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1846 and 3dmark_4_threads score of 3543 suggest that the CPU can handle the game’s primary threads efficiently. The 4,150 million transistors on a 7 nm process node contribute to its power efficiency and thermal performance, making it a reliable choice for gaming workloads. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking versus all CPUs reinforces that it provides a strong foundation, but the final frame rate is dictated by the GPU’s capabilities.