Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a benchmark profile in Hitman 2 that is defined by extreme resolution scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo produces a Low preset average of 301.9 FPS, which drops to 204.2 FPS at 2560x1440 and 110.3 FPS at 3840x2160. This indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions; the data shows a clear transition to GPU-bound behavior as resolution increases. The measured results place this configuration at rank 94 out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the top 5.2% of all pairings in the database for this title.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with the High preset provides 115.1 FPS average, which is a balanced point. At 3840x2160, the High preset yields 61.9 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 44.9 FPS. The 1920x1080 results exceed 136 FPS on all presets, with the Ultra preset reaching 136 FPS.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 3840x2160?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K averages 44.9 FPS, which is 17 FPS lower than the High preset’s 61.9 FPS at the same resolution. The delta represents a 27.4% performance reduction for the higher visual fidelity, based on the measured average FPS values.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1920x1080?

A: The evidence suggests minimal CPU limitation. The Low preset at 1920x1080 reaches 301.9 FPS, and the Medium preset achieves 240.9 FPS. These high frame rates indicate the Ryzen 7 5800X’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 5080 at this resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 2560x1440?

A: The Low preset averages 204.2 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 86.2 FPS. This represents a 118 FPS gap, or a 57.8% reduction from Low to Ultra, showing the significant impact of preset selection on performance at this resolution.

Q: Does the combo rank highly among all tested systems?

A: Yes, the combo ranks 94th out of 1795 tested configurations. This percentile placement, combined with the GPU’s 89th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 84th percentile, confirms this is a top-tier pairing for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 5080’s average benchmark score influence gaming performance?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 59188, with a Passmark G3D score of 36565. These synthetic numbers correlate with the high measured frame rates, particularly the 181.7 FPS average at 1080p High and the 115.1 FPS at 1440p High.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings based on target frame rates. For 3840x2160, the High preset is the only viable option for smooth gameplay, delivering 61.9 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution drops to 44.9 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for most monitors. The Medium preset offers 80.6 FPS at 4K, but the High preset provides a better balance of visual quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset yields 115.1 FPS, which is ideal for high refresh rate displays. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 86.2 FPS, still well above 60 FPS and suitable for those prioritizing visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 157.1 FPS is excessive for most 144Hz monitors, making High the recommended choice.

For 1920x1080, all presets exceed 136 FPS, with the Ultra preset hitting 136 FPS and High reaching 181.7 FPS. The data suggests using the Ultra preset at 1080p since even the most demanding settings maintain a playable frame rate. The Low preset at 301.9 FPS is only useful for competitive play where maximum frame rates are prioritized over visuals.

The optimal experience across all resolutions is the High preset. It delivers 61.9 FPS at 4K, 115.1 FPS at 1440p, and 181.7 FPS at 1080p. This preset avoids the steep performance penalty of Ultra while providing significantly better visuals than Medium or Low. For users with 144Hz monitors, the 1440p High setting is the sweet spot, balancing the 115.1 FPS average with the visual improvements over Medium.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, built on a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU’s benchmark results show strong multithreaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23571 and a single-core score of 3327. The Passmark multithread score of 27732 and single-thread score of 3445 confirm balanced capabilities.

In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is evident in the scaling between resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rate differences between presets are large: Low hits 301.9 FPS, Medium 240.9 FPS, High 181.7 FPS, and Ultra 136 FPS. This 165.9 FPS spread indicates the CPU can push high frame rates when GPU load is low. At 2560x1440, the spread narrows to 118 FPS (204.2 Low vs 86.2 Ultra), suggesting the GPU begins to take over. At 3840x2160, the spread is only 65.4 FPS (110.3 Low vs 44.9 Ultra), confirming a GPU-bound scenario.

The 3DMark scores reinforce this analysis. The 16-thread score of 7586 and 8-thread score of 6035 show robust scaling, while the single-thread score of 943 indicates strong per-core performance. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27606, places it just 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600KF. This competitive positioning means the 5800X does not bottleneck the RTX 5080 in this title, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU dominates workload.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 94th out of 1795 tested configurations in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 5.2% of all pairings. This ranking is influenced by both components’ strengths. The GPU’s 89th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 59188, is the primary driver. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking supports the GPU without becoming a limiting factor.

Compared to the nearest rival GPUs, the RTX 5080 shows a mixed picture. It is 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M in average score, but 1.9% behind the Intel Arc Pro A60. The deltaPct values indicate the 5080 sits in a competitive cluster, yet its measured FPS in Hitman 2 demonstrates practical superiority. The 4K High result of 61.9 FPS and 1440p High of 115.1 FPS are strong indicators of real-world performance.

The CPU’s nearest rivals show similar clustering. The 5800X is 0.3% ahead of the Ryzen 7 5800 and 0.4% behind the Ryzen 5 8500GE. These small deltas suggest the CPU choice has minimal impact on overall combo ranking, as long as the processor can maintain adequate frame delivery. The rank of 94 out of 1795 reflects the GPU’s dominance in this pairing, with the CPU providing sufficient support.

The high ranking is particularly notable given the game’s 2018 release date. The data shows the combination still delivers excellent performance years later, with the 4K Ultra preset at 44.9 FPS being the only setting that falls below 60 FPS. This indicates the combo is future-proofed for this title, with headroom for higher refresh rates at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2617 MHz, and the memory runs at 1875 MHz (30 Gbps effective). The GPU has 10752 shading units and 84 RT cores, with a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s.

In Hitman 2, the GPU’s performance is clearly resolution-dependent. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 shows the most significant preset impact: Low hits 110.3 FPS, Medium 80.6 FPS, High 61.9 FPS, and Ultra 44.9 FPS. This 65.4 FPS range demonstrates the GPU’s workload scaling with visual complexity. At 2560x1440, the range is 118 FPS (204.2 Low to 86.2 Ultra), and at 1920x1080 it expands to 165.9 FPS (301.9 Low to 136 Ultra).

The GPU’s benchmark scores corroborate these results. The Passmark G3D score of 36565 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for Hitman 2’s engine. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 264461 and Vulkan score of 257942 show compute capabilities that support the game’s rendering features.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is ample for this title, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra preset maintaining 44.9 FPS without memory-related stutters. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures texture streaming is not a bottleneck. The GPU’s 89th percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 59188, places it ahead of 89% of all GPUs, and its nearest rival deltas (1.6% ahead of Intel Arc A570M, 2.5% ahead of Intel Arc A580) show it leads its immediate competition.

The RTX 5080’s 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 879.3 GTexel/s texture rate provide the computational headroom needed for the High preset at 4K, which achieves 61.9 FPS. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary performance determinant in this combo, with the CPU providing adequate support across all tested resolutions and presets.