Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Hitman 2, with the measured data showing this pairing ranks 2018th out of 3711 tested combos in the game. The 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor with a 3.80 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost clock provides ample headroom for the stealth title, while the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth handle the game's environments effectively. This combo demonstrates a clear progression from playable at 4K Low to excellent at 1080p High, with the data indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X brings eight physical cores and sixteen threads to Hitman 2, a configuration that leverages the game's ability to distribute workload across multiple threads. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, this processor delivers strong single-thread performance for AI calculations and game logic. The 3DMark single-thread score of 943 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1574.5 indicate robust per-core capability, which matters for Hitman 2's stealth mechanics that rely on NPC awareness and crowd simulation.

The 32 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide the data throughput needed for large open sandbox levels. Multi-threaded performance is equally solid, as evidenced by Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15476 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11036. The PassMark multithread score of 27732 and 3DMark max-threads score of 7578 confirm that the CPU can handle simultaneous background tasks while maintaining frame pacing.

The processor's 7 nm TSMC process node with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die contributes to efficient operation, though the 105 W TDP means adequate cooling is necessary. In the context of Hitman 2 benchmarks, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less taxed. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 171 FPS average, which suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly enough to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The CPU benchmarks place it at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (0.1% ahead), Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (0.4% behind), and Intel Core i5-13500HX (0.5% behind).

For a stealth game where frame consistency matters for precise timing, the Ryzen 7 5800X's combination of high single-thread performance and sufficient multi-thread capability creates a balanced foundation. The Zen 3 architecture with its 19% IPC improvement over previous generations (implied by benchmark scores) ensures that Hitman 2's simulation-heavy scenes don't cause stutter. Data shows the processor maintains 3DMark 16-thread score of 7586 and 2-thread score of 1846, indicating that even lightly threaded workloads benefit from the high boost clocks.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The data shows 1080p provides the most comfortable experience, with High settings achieving 97 FPS average and Low settings hitting 171 FPS average. At 1440p, High settings still deliver a smooth 62 FPS average, while 4K High drops to 33 FPS average.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 places it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Radeon HD 7790 with a score of 17666 (0.2% ahead), followed by the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% behind) and AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% behind).

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the RTX 4060?

A: Based on the measured FPS data, the CPU appears sufficient at 1080p where Low settings yield 171 FPS average. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15476, suggests it can keep pace with the GPU across most settings.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at Medium settings?

A: The measured data includes min/max FPS only for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, frames range from 109 to 148 with a 129 average. At 1440p Medium, the range is 70 to 95 with an 82 average. At 4K Medium, frames range from 37 to 50 with a 44 average.

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

A: The combo ranks 2018th out of 3711 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the 46th percentile (calculated from rank position). This mid-pack ranking reflects the balance between the 8-core CPU and the mid-range GPU.

Q: Can this combo handle Ultra settings?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 72, which is playable. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 46 FPS average, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 24 FPS average, making 4K Ultra impractical for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the GPU emerging as the primary constraint. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 97 at 1080p to 62 at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and then to 33 at 4K (a 66% reduction from 1080p). This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly taxed at higher resolutions where pixel fill rates demand more from the GPU's 48 ROPs and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate.

Low settings show a similar scaling pattern: 171 FPS at 1080p falls to 110 FPS at 1440p (36% drop) and 58 FPS at 4K (66% drop from 1080p). The consistent proportional reductions across settings suggest that the GPU's compute throughput, measured at 15.11 TFLOPS FP32, is the limiting factor rather than the CPU. The Ryzen 7 5800X's high single-thread performance (943 3DMark single-thread score) and 16 threads provide sufficient headroom even at 1080p where CPU overhead is typically highest.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p represents a 78% increase in pixel count, yet FPS drops by only 36% at High settings, indicating some headroom remains in the GPU's texture units (96 TMUs) and shading units (3072). However, the jump from 1440p to 4K quadruples the pixel count (from 3.7M to 8.3M pixels), and FPS drops by 47% at High settings (62 to 33), showing the GPU hitting its memory bandwidth ceiling. The 128-bit memory bus width and 8 GB capacity struggle with 4K textures, explaining why Ultra settings at 4K produce only 24 FPS average.

The data indicates that for this combo, 1080p and 1440p are the sweet spots where the CPU can feed frames efficiently and the GPU can render them without excessive strain. At 4K, the RTX 4060's 17 Gbps effective memory speed and 2125 MHz memory clock cannot compensate for the bandwidth limitations, making 4K gaming feasible only at Low settings (58 FPS average).

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 171 FPS, providing maximum frame rates for competitive play or high-refresh monitors. Medium settings average 129 FPS with a measured range of 109 to 148 FPS, showing consistent frame delivery. High settings average 97 FPS, offering a balanced visual-to-performance ratio suitable for most displays. Ultra settings drop to an average of 72 FPS, which remains smooth for the game's stealth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 110 FPS, still exceeding 100 FPS for a responsive experience. Medium settings average 82 FPS with a range of 70 to 95 FPS, maintaining playability with minor fluctuations. High settings average 62 FPS, approaching the threshold where frame pacing becomes noticeable for some players. Ultra settings average 46 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay in action sequences.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become apparent. Low settings average 58 FPS, providing acceptable performance for 4K displays. Medium settings average 44 FPS with a range of 37 to 50 FPS, showing significant frame time variance that could impact gameplay smoothness. High settings average 33 FPS, dipping into the territory where stealth games' precise timing becomes harder to execute. Ultra settings average 24 FPS, making 4K Ultra essentially unplayable for most users.

The Medium settings data provides the only complete min/max FPS information across all three resolutions. The 1080p range of 109-148 FPS shows a 39 FPS spread, while the 1440p range of 70-95 FPS shows a 25 FPS spread, and the 4K range of 37-50 FPS shows a 13 FPS spread. This narrowing range at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes more consistently bottlenecked, reducing frame time variance even as average FPS drops.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2018th out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it squarely in the middle of the performance distribution. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU sits at the 81st percentile among all processors while the GPU rests at the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. The CPU's higher relative standing suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (0.1% higher average score), Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (0.4% lower), Intel Core i5-13500HX (0.5% lower), and AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (0.6% higher). These marginal differences indicate that the Ryzen 7 5800X sits in a highly competitive performance tier where small clock and architecture variations produce sub-1% differences in average scores.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% higher score), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% lower), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% lower), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (0.7% lower). The RTX 4060's position among these older and integrated GPUs highlights its mid-range standing, though its architecture advantages (Ada Lovelace with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores) provide features not captured in raw benchmark scores.

The combo's 2018th rank out of 3711 places it just above the median, meaning roughly 54% of tested combos perform better while 46% perform worse. This mid-pack positioning aligns with the measured FPS data showing playable 1080p and 1440p performance but struggles at 4K Ultra. The ranking reflects that while the CPU could support a more powerful GPU, the RTX 4060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus limit the overall package to mainstream performance levels.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the best overall experience at 1920x1080, High settings provide the most balanced option with a 97 FPS average. This delivers smooth gameplay while maintaining visual quality above Medium (129 FPS) and far above Ultra (72 FPS). The 25 FPS difference between High and Ultra at 1080p is not worth the visual upgrade for most players, especially in a stealth game where frame consistency aids precision.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings offer the optimal balance with an 82 FPS average and a 70-95 FPS range. The step down to High (62 FPS average) represents a 24% performance drop that may introduce noticeable stutter on some displays. Low settings at 110 FPS are available for competitive play, but Medium provides the best visual-to-performance ratio for this resolution.

For 4K displays, Low settings at 58 FPS average are the only viable option for smooth gameplay. Medium averages 44 FPS with frame dips to 37 FPS, which falls below the 40 FPS threshold where most players perceive smoothness. High settings at 33 FPS and Ultra at 24 FPS are not recommended for active gameplay, though they could be used for screenshot purposes or slow exploration.

The data suggests that players prioritizing visual fidelity should choose 1080p Ultra (72 FPS average) over 1440p High (62 FPS average) or 4K Low (58 FPS average), as the 1080p Ultra provides more consistent performance with richer graphical features. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, 1080p Low at 171 FPS or 1440p Low at 110 FPS offer the smoothest experiences. The Medium setting at 1440p provides the best compromise for most users, delivering near-60 FPS performance with moderate visual quality.