Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the AMD Radeon RX 570 delivers a strictly low-end experience in Hitman 2, ranking 3544th out of 3711 tested combos. This places the pairing in the bottom percentile of all systems benchmarked for this title, indicating that it is not suitable for modern high-refresh or high-fidelity gameplay. The benchmark results confirm a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card, with performance dropping to nearly unplayable levels at higher resolutions and quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3711 total combinations tested in Hitman 2, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks at 3544. That places it in the 96th percentile of the slowest systems, a clear signal that this is not a competitive configuration for this title. The low ranking is overwhelmingly driven by the RX 570, a GPU that is now end-of-life. The GPU's average benchmark score of 28766 places it at the 74th percentile of all GPUs, but its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 470, which is only 0.8% faster, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 8000, which is 1.2% faster. The RX 570 is effectively at the lower edge of performance in its own tier, and in a modern title like Hitman 2, that translates directly to a bottom-decile combo ranking.

The combo rank is not a reflection of the CPU, which is a modern 8-core, 16-thread part. The Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 Vermeer chip with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3359 in single-core, sitting at the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which scores an average of 29868 (a 0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, which scores 29713 (a 0.6% delta). The CPU is clearly not the limiting factor in this combo. Instead, the RX 570's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory and Polaris 20 chip are the binding constraints.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 is a GCN 4.0 architecture GPU built on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The chip runs at a base clock of 1168 MHz and a boost clock of 1244 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (7 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus. This configuration provides a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, which is modest by modern standards. The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR6, a capacity that is simply insufficient for Hitman 2's high-resolution textures and complex scenes.

The GPU's measured scores show a clear pattern of performance collapse as resolution and settings increase. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 880, and in Geekbench Vulkan it scores 42752. These are low numbers for a discrete GPU, and they are reflected in the game's measured FPS. At 1080p High, it averages only 39 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to a nearly unplayable 10 FPS. The GPU's percentile of 74th shows it is a modest performer, but the 4K Ultra score of 10 FPS is a stark indication that this GPU is not designed for high-end gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling pattern is stark and tells a clear story about the limiting component. At 1080p, the RX 570 delivers playable frame rates at lower settings. At Low, it averages 70 FPS, and at Medium, 52 FPS. These are acceptable for a 60Hz display. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's limitations become severe. At 2560x1440, Low settings drop to 45 FPS, and High settings fall to 25 FPS. At 4K, the situation becomes nearly unplayable: Low settings average 24 FPS, Medium 18 FPS, High 13 FPS, and Ultra just 10 FPS.

This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU's 4 GB memory buffer and its 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the demands of 4K. The performance drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low is a 46 FPS reduction, a 65% decrease. This is a massive penalty that clearly shows the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU, a Ryzen 7 5800XT, is likely idle or underutilized in these scenarios, as its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 indicates robust processing capability, but the GPU is unable to feed it. The benchmark results indicate a system that can handle 1080p gaming but struggles at 1440p and is completely out of its depth at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS, the best experience is found at 1080p Medium. This setting averages 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS. This is the only preset at 1080p that offers a stable 60 FPS experience, and it is the recommended balance. At 1080p High, the average drops to 39 FPS, which is below 60 FPS and may cause stutters in demanding scenes. The Low preset achieves 70 FPS, but sacrifices visual quality. Therefore, 1080p Medium is the optimal choice for a balance of performance and fidelity.

At 1440p, the RX 570 is not viable for consistent gameplay. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 33 FPS (minimum 28 FPS, maximum 38 FPS), which is playable but below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 1440p averages 45 FPS, which is better but still not ideal. The High and Ultra presets at 1440p are too demanding, with averages of 25 and 19 FPS, respectively. For a pleasant experience, 1080p Medium is the recommendation, with a note that 1440p is only playable at Low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals that the RX 570 is a 1080p card that can handle the game at Medium settings, but it is heavily taxed by higher resolutions and quality levels. At 1920x1080, the average FPS is 39 for High, 70 for Low, 52 for Medium, and 29 for Ultra. The minimum FPS for Medium is 44 FPS, and the maximum is 60 FPS. At 2560x1440, the scores are 25 FPS for High, 45 FPS for Low, 33 FPS for Medium (min 28, max 38), and 19 FPS for Ultra. At 3840x2160, the scores drop to 13 FPS for High, 24 FPS for Low, 18 FPS for Medium (min 15, max 20), and 10 FPS for Ultra.

The 1080p Medium score of 52 FPS is the most playable. The 1080p Low score of 70 FPS is the highest of any setting, but it comes at the cost of visual quality. The 4K scores are all below 25 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not capable of running Hitman 2 at 4K. The 1440p scores, while better than 4K, are still below the 60 FPS target for most settings. The data suggests that a 1080p Medium or Low setup is the only viable option for this GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings for the RX 570 in Hitman 2?

A: The best experience is at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, which delivers an average of 52 FPS (minimum 44 FPS, maximum 60 FPS). This is the only setting that provides a playable frame rate without requiring the lowest visual preset.

Q: Can the RX 570 handle 1440p in Hitman 2?

A: The RX 570 can run 1440p, but only at Low settings, which averages 45 FPS. Higher settings at 1440p result in averages below 35 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to the RX 570 in terms of bottleneck?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT is a high-end CPU with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794, while the RX 570 is a mid-range GPU with an average score of 28766. The GPU is the bottleneck, as its 4 GB of GDDR6 memory and 224 GB/s bandwidth limit performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K for the RX 570?

A: At 1080p Low, the average is 70 FPS. At 4K Low, it drops to 24 FPS, a 65% reduction. The GPU is not capable of 4K in Hitman 2.

Q: Is the RX 570 a good GPU for 1080p gaming in general?

A: For 1080p, the RX 570 is adequate for Medium settings, providing an average of 52 FPS. For 1080p Low, it averages 70 FPS, but for High and Ultra, the averages fall to 39 and 29 FPS, respectively.

Q: What is the average FPS for the combo at 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS is 29. This is below the 60 FPS target and indicates that Ultra settings are not viable for this GPU.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a powerful 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 5000 series, with an L3 cache of 32 MB and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its computing power is far beyond what the RX 570 can leverage in Hitman 2. In 3DMark 16-thread tests, the CPU scores 7683, and in Cinebench R23 multi-core, it hits 23794. This data indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The RX's 4 GB of VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are the constraints.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which scores 29868 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, which scores 29713 (0.6% delta). In Hitman 2, the CPU can easily feed the GPU, but the GPU cannot deliver high frame rates because of its limited memory. The CPU's role in this combo is to provide a strong foundation, but the GPU's limitations cap the overall performance. At 1080p, the CPU is not stressed, and the frame rate is entirely determined by the GPU. The combination is unbalanced, as the CPU's capabilities are wasted by the GPU's inability to render at high settings.