Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination delivers a playable but demanding experience in Hitman 2, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The data shows a steep decline in frame rates as resolution increases, moving from a smooth 1080p experience to a borderline unplayable 4K presentation.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a pronounced resolution scaling curve that is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 84.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops this to 53.3 FPS, a reduction of 31.2 FPS. The jump to 4K is even more severe, with the average falling to 26.5 FPS. This pattern indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor, as the CPU's headroom becomes irrelevant once pixel count increases.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings represents a 68.6% reduction in average frame rate. This is a substantial drop that suggests the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the 1080p average of 146.8 FPS drops to 94.9 FPS at 1440p and 46.3 FPS at 4K. Even at the lowest settings, the 4K result remains below 60 FPS, reinforcing that the GPU cannot handle the pixel throughput required at 3840x2160.

The settings scaling at each resolution also tells a clear story. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 88.1 FPS (146.8 vs 58.7). At 4K, that same settings spread narrows to 23.2 FPS (46.3 vs 23.1). This compression of performance at higher resolutions is a classic sign of GPU limitation — when the GPU is already maxed out on pixel fill, reducing quality settings yields diminishing returns. The data suggests that for 4K play, even Low settings cannot provide a consistent 60 FPS experience, while 1080p Ultra remains comfortably playable at 58.7 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process at TSMC. Its boost clock of 1650 MHz and base clock of 1470 MHz are modest by modern standards, but the card's 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs provide the raw throughput needed for Hitman 2's crowd and lighting effects. The GPU's FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is directly relevant to the game's simulation load, which scales heavily with on-screen NPCs and dynamic shadows.

The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is a critical specification for Hitman 2, which features large, densely populated sandbox levels. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 23.1 suggests the frame buffer and texture streaming requirements exceed what the GPU can efficiently manage. The 14 Gbps effective memory speed is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results indicate a bandwidth bottleneck that cannot be overcome by the CPU's capabilities.

The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 19774, positions it as a mid-range part. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, scores 19680 with a deltaPct of 0.5, meaning the 2060 SUPER is essentially on par with that card. The RTX 2060 SUPER trails the GTX TITAN by 0.3% in average score, showing that raw compute performance is similar to older flagship cards. However, the 2060 SUPER benefits from newer architectural features like 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores, though these are not directly leveraged by Hitman 2's standard rendering path.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 4K with acceptable performance?*

A: The data shows 4K average FPS ranging from 23.1 at Ultra settings to 46.3 at Low settings. Only the Low preset approaches playability, and it still falls short of a consistent 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination?

A: At 1080p, the combo delivers 84.5 FPS at High and 58.7 FPS at Ultra, making it the only resolution where all settings presets remain above 50 FPS. The 1440p results are playable at Medium (69.2 FPS) and High (53.3 FPS), but Low is required to exceed 90 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774, which is 0.3% higher than the GTX TITAN (19706) and 0.5% higher than the RTX 2070 (19680). The performance delta is minimal, indicating these cards are near-identical in raw compute.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The resolution scaling data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 146.8 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed frames well beyond what the GPU can render at higher resolutions. The 4K results show the GPU struggling to maintain even 50 FPS at Low.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce 94.9 FPS while Ultra produces 39.8 FPS, a difference of 55.1 FPS. This large spread indicates that graphical fidelity has a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Q: Does the CPU's multi-threading performance influence the game's results?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3359 in single-core, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its 16 threads are more than sufficient for Hitman 2, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low. The GPU becomes the constraint before CPU performance is exhausted.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with RTX 2060 SUPER combination holds a rank of 1283 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the 71st percentile of all combinations tested, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it outperforms a majority of systems in this specific game. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range position — the RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is notably stronger at 86th percentile.

The disparity between CPU and GPU percentiles explains the combo's mid-pack ranking. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with an average benchmark score of 29774, is far more capable than what the RTX 2060 SUPER can utilize in a GPU-bound title like Hitman 2. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (avgScore 29856, deltaPct -0.3), show that the 5800XT is effectively at parity with other high-end processors. This means the combo's rank is almost entirely determined by GPU performance, which is near the GTX TITAN and RTX 2070 in synthetic scores but lacks the headroom for high-resolution gaming.

The rank of 1283 suggests that most of the 512 combos ranked above this one feature faster GPUs, likely with more VRAM or higher memory bandwidth. The data indicates that upgrading the GPU while keeping the CPU would yield significant improvements in Hitman 2, as the CPU has ample headroom to support faster graphics cards. Conversely, the current combo is well-balanced for 1080p gaming, where the GPU can maintain high frame rates without being overtaxed.

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 its strongest results: 146.8 FPS at Low, 107.1 FPS at Medium, 84.5 FPS at High, and 58.7 FPS at Ultra. These figures show that 1080p is the sweet spot, with every preset exceeding 50 FPS and Low settings providing a high-refresh-rate experience.

At 2560x1440, performance drops significantly but remains playable at most settings. Low settings yield 94.9 FPS, Medium produces 69.2 FPS, and High maintains 53.3 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 39.8 FPS, which is below the smooth threshold for action-heavy sequences. The 1440p results show a clear trade-off between visual quality and frame rate, with Medium offering the best balance at 69.2 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 46.3 FPS, Medium drops to 37.2 FPS, High falls to 26.5 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 23.1 FPS. None of these results approach 60 FPS, and even the Low preset may feel stuttery during crowded scenes. The 4K data confirms that this combo is not suitable for 4K gaming in Hitman 2, regardless of settings. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent halving of performance at each resolution step, underscoring the GPU's bandwidth and fill-rate limitations at high pixel counts.