Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing delivers a highly capable Hitman 2 experience, with benchmark results showing a clear hierarchy across resolutions and presets. The data reveals that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it consistently exceeds 60 FPS on high settings, while 4K remains challenging at higher quality presets. Analysis of the measured frames indicates a system where the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU’s modern architecture create a balanced partnership, though the scaling patterns hint at specific bottlenecks under different loads.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo, and at what settings?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 171 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is followed closely by 129 FPS at Medium settings and 97 FPS at High settings for the same resolution.

Q: How does the combo perform at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo delivers a 62 FPS average. This makes the resolution playable, though notably lower than the 97 FPS average seen at 1920x1080 with the same High preset.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware in Hitman 2?

A: At 3840x2160, the results are mixed. The Low preset achieves a 58 FPS average, and Medium reaches 44 FPS, but High drops to 33 FPS and Ultra falls to 24 FPS. This suggests 4K is only playable at lower settings.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank among tested systems in this game?

A: The combo ranks 2018 out of 3711 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the database. This indicates it outperforms a majority of systems tested with this title.

Q: How does the CPU’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has an average benchmark score of 27896, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887, 0% delta), and it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i9-10900K (27872). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 by 0.1% (27932).

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset at 1920x1080?

A: For the Medium preset at 1920x1080, the minimum FPS is 109, with a maximum of 148 and an average of 129. This shows a stable frame time range with no severe dips.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The data indicates that its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a defining feature, though the benchmark results for this game do not isolate its effect. In synthetic tests, the CPU scores 14317 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1452 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 11765 and a single-core score of 2017. These figures suggest robust performance for both multi-threaded and lightly-threaded workloads, which is relevant for a stealth title like Hitman 2 that simulates complex AI and physics.

The CPU’s percentile rank among all CPUs is 80, meaning it outperforms 80% of tested processors. Its average benchmark score of 27896 places it in a tight cluster with rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (27887) and Intel Core i9-10900K (27872), with deltas of 0% and 0.1% respectively. This tight grouping suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5800X3D offers performance nearly identical to these alternatives, despite architectural differences. The 3D V-Cache technology, which is not explicitly listed in the cache fields but is implied by the "X3D" naming and the large 96 MB L3, appears to be a key differentiator in gaming, though the measured FPS data for Hitman 2 shows the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo hits 171 FPS, which is likely near the engine’s frame rate ceiling or the point where the CPU becomes the primary constraint. The data shows that as resolution increases, the FPS drops proportionally more, indicating that the GPU takes over as the bottleneck. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game’s background simulation, ensuring that frame pacing remains consistent, as seen in the Medium preset’s 109 FPS minimum at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Hitman 2, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds the rank of 2018 out of 3711 combos. This places it in the 54th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 54% of the configurations tested with this game. This is a solid mid-pack result, indicating that while the combo is not at the top tier, it provides a competitive experience for most users.

The rank suggests that the combination is well-balanced, as neither component is dramatically underpowered relative to the other. For context, the GPU’s average benchmark score is 17639, with a percentile rank of 61 among all GPUs, while the CPU’s average score is 27896 with a percentile of 80. The fact that the combo ranks lower than either component’s individual percentile suggests that Hitman 2 is not purely CPU or GPU bound, but rather requires a synergistic balance. In comparison to other combos in the database, a rank of 2018 means there are 1693 combos that perform better, but also 1693 that perform worse, which shows this is a typical mid-range gaming setup.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking: at 1080p High, the combo delivers 97 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 24 FPS, which is below playable standards. The spread of results across settings and resolutions illustrates that the combo’s rank is an average of highly variable performance, dependent on the specific demands of the scene and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong results: Low settings achieve a 171 FPS average, Medium reaches 129 FPS (with a minimum of 109 and maximum of 148), High hits 97 FPS, and Ultra drops to 72 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, even the Ultra preset maintains a playable frame rate, though the jump from High to Ultra costs 25 FPS, which is a significant 25.8% reduction.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings still deliver a high 110 FPS average, but Medium drops to 82 FPS (with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 95), High falls to 62 FPS, and Ultra reaches 46 FPS. The 1440p High result of 62 FPS is right at the edge of smooth gameplay, while Ultra is borderline playable. The minimum FPS of 70 for Medium at this resolution indicates that the combo can maintain a consistent frame rate without major hitches.

At 3840x2160, the results are more constrained. Low settings achieve a 58 FPS average, which is playable, but Medium drops to 44 FPS (with a minimum of 37 and maximum of 50), High falls to 33 FPS, and Ultra reaches 24 FPS. The data shows that 4K gaming is only viable with the Low preset, as anything higher results in sub-60 FPS averages. The minimum FPS of 37 at Medium 4K suggests that there are moments where frame rates dip significantly, potentially affecting the stealth gameplay that requires precise timing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its boost clock is 2460 MHz, and it is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 3072 shading units. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 17639, with a percentile rank of 61 among all GPUs. This places it in the mid-to-upper range of graphics cards, though its nearest rivals are notably weaker, such as the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% delta).

In Hitman 2, the GPU’s role becomes more prominent as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU appears to be the primary driver, as evidenced by the high FPS even at Low settings (171 FPS). However, at 4K, the GPU’s limitations become apparent. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s may become a constraint, contributing to the steep FPS drop from 58 at Low to 24 at Ultra.

The data shows that the GPU is the bottleneck at higher resolutions and settings. For example, at 1440p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 64 FPS (from 110 to 46), which is a 58% reduction. This is a more pronounced drop than at 1080p, where the same settings change results in a 99 FPS reduction (from 171 to 72), or a 58% reduction as well, but from a higher starting point. The 4K results show a 34 FPS drop from Low to Ultra (from 58 to 24), which is also a 58% reduction, indicating a consistent scaling pattern tied to GPU load.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset is the best balance, delivering a 97 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium’s 129 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 72 FPS, is also playable, but the 25 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual improvements. For users prioritizing frame rate, the Medium preset at 129 FPS is an excellent choice, with a minimum FPS of 109 ensuring smooth performance.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, as it delivers a 62 FPS average, which is just above the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset, at 82 FPS, offers more headroom for demanding scenes, but the visual quality reduction may be noticeable. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience, as it falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 110 FPS is viable for competitive play, but it sacrifices visual fidelity.

For 3840x2160, the only playable option is the Low preset, which achieves a 58 FPS average. The Medium preset at 44 FPS is borderline, but the minimum FPS of 37 suggests that frame pacing may be inconsistent. The High preset at 33 FPS and Ultra at 24 FPS are not recommended for a playable stealth experience. Given these results, the best overall experience is at 1080p with High settings, offering a high frame rate with good visual quality.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important insights into the system’s bottleneck. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 97 at 1920x1080 to 62 at 2560x1440, a 36% reduction, and then to 33 at 3840x2160, a further 47% reduction from 1440p. This progressive decline indicates that the GPU is becoming increasingly stressed as pixel count rises. The data suggests that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

In contrast, at Low settings, the FPS drops from 171 at 1080p to 110 at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and then to 58 at 4K (a 47% reduction from 1440p). This similar scaling pattern across settings implies that the bottleneck is resolution-driven rather than setting-driven. The CPU’s role appears to be more significant at 1080p Low, where the 171 FPS result suggests the frame rate is near the CPU’s limit, but as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

The 4K results are particularly telling: at 24 FPS on Ultra, the combo is clearly GPU-bound, as the CPU’s 80th percentile performance is unlikely to be the limiting factor. The scaling from 58 FPS at Low to 24 FPS at Ultra at 4K represents a 58% reduction, which is a larger percentage drop than at 1080p or 1440p, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth is insufficient for high-quality 4K rendering. This suggests that for 4K gaming, a more powerful GPU with higher memory bandwidth would be necessary, while the CPU’s performance remains adequate for this title.