Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 5800X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

This combination pairs AMD's 8-core Zen 3 processor with NVIDIA's flagship Blackwell GPU, producing a system that ranks in the 39th percentile of all 3,001 tested combos for Hitman 2. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets reveal a configuration that is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, yet the CPU still plays a meaningful role at lower presets and resolutions. The data set provides a clear picture of how this specific pairing behaves in a stealth title that rewards both high frame rates and consistent frame pacing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across every quality preset, with the most dramatic decline occurring at Low settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the system produces 305 FPS average, but at 3840x2160 Low, that figure falls to 124 FPS — a reduction of 181 FPS or roughly 59% of the 1080p performance. This steep scaling curve indicates that at 1080p Low, the CPU is likely the limiting factor, as the GPU has headroom to render far more frames than the processor can feed. The 4K Low result of 124 FPS still represents a highly playable experience, but the scaling pattern suggests the GPU is being exercised far more heavily at the higher resolution.

For Medium settings, the scaling is similarly pronounced. The 1080p Medium average of 274 FPS drops to 175 FPS at 1440p and then to 93 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 36%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 47%. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU that begins to hit memory bandwidth or compute limits as pixel count increases. The RTX 5090 D's 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth and 104.8 TFLOPS FP32 performance are being pushed progressively harder, yet the game remains playable even at 4K Medium.

High settings show a milder but still significant scaling pattern. The 1080p High average of 207 FPS falls to 132 FPS at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and then to 71 FPS at 4K (a 46% reduction from 1440p). The fact that 4K High still achieves 71 FPS indicates that this GPU can handle the game's highest common preset at 4K with reasonable fluidity, though not at the 144 Hz or higher refresh rates that the lower resolutions enable.

Ultra settings exhibit the most precipitous drop. At 1080p Ultra, the system averages 153 FPS, which falls to 98 FPS at 1440p and then to 52 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 52 FPS is the only measured configuration that dips below the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that this preset at 4K pushes the GPU to its limits in Hitman 2. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra represents a 47% performance loss, which aligns closely with the pixel count increase of 2.25x, indicating that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at these settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a combo rank of 39 out of 3,001 tested combinations in Hitman 2. This places the pairing in the top 1.3% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the high-end nature of both components. The rank reflects the overall capability of the system across the measured resolutions and settings, and the data shows that this combo is capable of delivering excellent frame rates in most scenarios.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 29,123 places it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29,093, 0.1% faster), the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (29,245, 0.4% slower), the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29,270, 0.5% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28,940, 0.6% faster). These deltas are all within 0.6% of each other, indicating that the 5800X sits in a tightly clustered performance band where no single rival holds a meaningful advantage. For Hitman 2 specifically, this CPU performance is more than sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings, as the measured FPS results demonstrate.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 77,712 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, though its nearest rivals are surprisingly modest: the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904, 1.1% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940, 1.6% slower), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396, 2.1% slower), and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605, 2.4% slower). These deltas are all within 2.4%, which is unusual for a flagship GPU and may reflect benchmark methodology or driver differences. In Hitman 2, the RTX 5090 D's actual gaming performance is far ahead of these rival scores, as evidenced by the 4K High result of 71 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB202 chip fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, with a transistor density of 122.9 million per mm². Clock speeds are specified at 2017 MHz base and 2407 MHz boost, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for the high-resolution rendering demands of Hitman 2.

The GPU's compute resources include 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs. The 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores support the game's DirectX 12 Ultimate features, though Hitman 2 primarily benefits from the raw rasterization performance. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s directly translate to the high frame rates observed at 1080p and 1440p. The FP32 throughput of 104.8 TFLOPS provides ample compute headroom for the game's physics and AI simulations.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role is most evident at 4K resolution, where the pixel count quadruples from 1080p. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (52 FPS) versus 1080p Ultra (153 FPS) shows a 66% reduction, which is larger than the pure pixel count increase would suggest. This indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute capacity become increasingly strained at higher resolutions, particularly with Ultra settings that likely enable more demanding shadow, texture, and post-processing effects. The 32 GB VRAM capacity is far beyond what Hitman 2 requires, so memory capacity is not a limiting factor; instead, the bottleneck lies in the GPU's shader and memory throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 305 FPS, which is the fastest measured result in the entire data set. Medium settings average 274 FPS, with a minimum of 233 FPS and maximum of 315 FPS, indicating tight frame pacing. High settings average 207 FPS, while Ultra settings average 153 FPS. These results show that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset remains well above 144 Hz, making this resolution ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU's workload. Low settings average 234 FPS, which is still exceptionally high. Medium settings average 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and maximum of 201 FPS. High settings average 132 FPS, while Ultra settings average 98 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 98 FPS is notable because it exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin, allowing for smooth gameplay on standard 60 Hz monitors and even on 100 Hz displays.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance drops to more moderate levels. Low settings average 124 FPS, Medium average 93 FPS (with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS), High average 71 FPS, and Ultra average 52 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below 60 FPS, which may require reducing settings or resolution for players who demand a locked 60 FPS experience. The 4K High result of 71 FPS provides a better balance, offering smooth gameplay while retaining most visual quality enhancements.

Settings Recommendations

For players using a 1080p display, the Ultra preset at 153 FPS average is the recommended choice, as it delivers the highest visual quality while still maintaining frame rates that exceed 144 Hz. The gap between Ultra (153 FPS) and High (207 FPS) is significant, but both are well above playable thresholds, so the visual fidelity of Ultra is worth the performance trade-off. The Medium preset at 274 FPS is only necessary for 240 Hz or higher refresh rate displays, where the extra frame rate headroom becomes more valuable than the visual enhancements of higher presets.

For 1440p displays, the Ultra preset at 98 FPS average is the best balance of visual quality and performance. This result comfortably exceeds 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience on most monitors. The High preset at 132 FPS is preferable for 144 Hz displays, as it delivers a frame rate that can keep up with the refresh rate. The Medium preset at 175 FPS is overkill for most 1440p monitors but would be suitable for 165 Hz or 180 Hz panels. The Low preset at 234 FPS is unnecessary, as the visual compromises would be noticeable without providing tangible benefits at typical 1440p refresh rates.

For 4K displays, the High preset at 71 FPS average is the recommended starting point, as it provides a smooth experience that exceeds 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 93 FPS is even better for players who prioritize frame rate over visual fidelity, and the 79 FPS minimum ensures that even the most demanding scenes remain fluid. The Ultra preset at 52 FPS is the only configuration that requires a compromise, and players who insist on Ultra settings at 4K may need to accept slightly lower frame rates or consider reducing resolution. The Low preset at 124 FPS is viable for competitive play, but the visual downgrade is substantial and likely unnecessary for a stealth game like Hitman 2.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on TSMC's 7 nm process node, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock is 3.80 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and the CPU has a 105 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, which is a potential limitation for a game that relies on asset streaming, but the large L3 cache helps mitigate this.

The CPU's benchmark scores show strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 scores are 15,476 multi-core and 1,574.5 single-core, while Geekbench scores are 11,036 multi-core and 2,032 single-core. The 3DMark scores scale from 943 single-thread to 7,586 for 16 threads, indicating good scaling across the 8-core/16-thread configuration. PassMark scores for integer math (94,969) and floating-point math (52,639) provide insight into the CPU's ability to handle game logic and physics calculations.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU has more headroom. At 1080p Low, the 305 FPS result suggests that the CPU is likely the primary bottleneck, as the GPU is capable of rendering far more frames than the processor can coordinate. The 5800X's 8 cores are sufficient for the game's threading model, but at such extreme frame rates, even the 4.70 GHz boost clock becomes a limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the CPU's influence diminishes, as the GPU's rendering workload dominates the total frame time.

The CPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all within 0.6% of its performance, which means the 5800X provides no meaningful advantage or disadvantage compared to similarly priced or positioned processors. For Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R15 single-core score of 265.5) is likely more relevant than its multi-thread score, as the game's core simulation logic may not scale perfectly across all 16 threads. The 32 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, which is beneficial for a game that loads many small assets during level transitions.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 provides the best balance, with Ultra settings averaging 98 FPS and High settings averaging 132 FPS. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, while 1080p, though faster, does not utilize the GPU's full potential.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM necessary for Hitman 2?

A: No, Hitman 2 does not require 32 GB of VRAM. The measured results show the system achieving high frame rates at all resolutions, but the GPU's memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this game. The 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth and 104.8 TFLOPS compute performance are more relevant to the observed results.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 39th out of 3,001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 1.3% of all systems. The GPU alone is in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 81st percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 4K with High settings?

A: The measured average is 71 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. This is the recommended 4K preset, as Ultra settings drop to 52 FPS while Medium settings only increase to 93 FPS.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the CPU likely limits performance, as the system reaches 305 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, with the CPU having ample headroom. At 1440p and 4K Medium/High, the balance is more even, with neither component dominating.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all configurations?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 79 FPS, which occurs at 4K Medium settings. This represents the worst-case frame pacing in the measured data, and it still exceeds 60 FPS, indicating consistent performance across all tested scenarios.