Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti combination produces a highly variable experience in Hitman 2, with performance dictated almost entirely by the graphics settings and resolution selected. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but one that struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum visual fidelity. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizing the CPU and GPU roles, scaling behavior, and the final ranking of this combo.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, built on TSMC's 7 nm process node. In synthetic benchmarks, this processor demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability, scoring 23,794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9,993 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-thread performance is also robust, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,359 and a 3DMark single-thread score of 959.

For Hitman 2, a stealth title that relies on simulating NPC routines and complex AI interactions, the CPU's thread management is critical. The 16 threads provided by the 5800XT are sufficient to handle the game's simulation overhead, particularly in crowded environments. The processor's high boost clock of 4.80 GHz ensures that the game's primary thread, which handles the majority of gameplay logic, can execute instructions quickly. In the measured results, the CPU's influence is most apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU is not the primary bottleneck. The gap between the 1080p Low setting (143.3 FPS) and 1080p High (84.2 FPS) shows that the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at high rates; the limiting factor shifts to the GPU as settings increase. The processor's 32 MB of L3 cache is also beneficial for holding the game's frequently accessed AI and physics data, reducing the need to access slower main memory.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the primary driver of graphical performance, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU is based on the Ampere architecture with a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz. It contains 4,864 shading units and 80 ROPs, which are directly responsible for pixel fill rate and final image output. The GPU's benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 20,349 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,626, place it in the 69th percentile of all GPUs, indicating mid-range to upper-mid-range performance.

The RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB VRAM capacity is a significant factor in Hitman 2, as the game's detailed textures and high-resolution assets can consume memory rapidly. At 4K Ultra settings, the GPU is the clear limiting component, as the average frame rate drops to 21.5 FPS. This is not a CPU limitation; the processor is capable of far higher frame rates as shown by the 143.3 FPS result at 1080p Low. The GPU's compute power, rated at 16.20 TFLOPS FP32, and its texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s are heavily taxed by the game's shadow rendering, lighting effects, and draw calls at higher resolutions. The data indicates that while the GPU can deliver smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, its performance collapses at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings, where the 8 GB VRAM buffer and the GPU's processing throughput are overwhelmed.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a distinct pattern of performance scaling across resolutions, which clearly identifies the bottleneck component. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 143.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 95 FPS, a 33.7% reduction. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 48.6 FPS, a further 48.8% reduction from 1440p. This steep decline with resolution indicates that the GPU is the primary performance limiter, as the CPU's workload does not scale with resolution in the same manner.

The Ultra settings results show a more dramatic collapse. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 58.6 FPS. This falls to 41.9 FPS at 1440p Ultra, a 28.5% drop, and then plummets to 21.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 48.7% drop from 1440p. The data shows that the RTX 3060 Ti cannot sustain playable frame rates at 4K in this game, regardless of the settings. The difference between 4K Low (48.6 FPS) and 4K Ultra (21.5 FPS) is 55.8%, which is a more significant performance penalty than the resolution scaling alone, confirming that the GPU's compute and memory subsystems are saturated at high resolutions. The CPU, in contrast, shows its strength by being able to push 143.3 FPS at 1080p Low, meaning it is not the limiting factor in any of the tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

In the combined database of tested hardware configurations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti holds a rank of 1,229 out of 1,795 total combos for Hitman 2. This places it in the 31.5th percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it is a below-average performer in this specific title when compared to the full spectrum of hardware combinations.

This ranking is lower than what the individual component benchmarks might suggest. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 86, and the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 69, which would typically suggest a mid-to-high-tier pairing. However, the game's results demonstrate that the combination falls short of expectations. The RTX 3060 Ti's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6600 and the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, have very similar average benchmark scores, with delta percentages of -0.5% and -0.7% respectively. This indicates that the GPU's performance level is common, but the specific demands of Hitman 2 at high resolutions expose its limitations. The combo's rank of 1,229 suggests that many other configurations with similar or slightly better GPUs outperform it, likely due to the game's heavy reliance on GPU memory bandwidth and fill rate, which are not the RTX 3060 Ti's strongest attributes. The data shows a system that is capable for many titles but is positioned poorly for the high-resolution, high-settings demands of Hitman 2.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a complete picture of performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably. With Low settings, it achieves an average of 143.3 FPS, offering a highly responsive experience. Medium settings reduce this to 109.6 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings produce 84.2 FPS, which is smooth and playable. Ultra settings, however, drop the average to 58.6 FPS, which is close to the 60 FPS target but suggests that the GPU is starting to struggle with the additional visual effects.

At 2560x1440, performance becomes more moderate. Low settings yield an average of 95 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium settings drop to 70.5 FPS, providing a good balance of visual quality and fluidity. High settings produce 54 FPS, which is playable but shows the GPU's limitations. Ultra settings bring the average down to 41.9 FPS, which is a significant compromise for the increased resolution.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3060 Ti is clearly out of its depth. Low settings produce 48.6 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Medium settings drop to 40.2 FPS, and High settings fall to 27.8 FPS, which is below the generally accepted playability threshold. Ultra settings are nearly unplayable at an average of 21.5 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: the system is capable of excellent performance at 1080p, good performance at 1440p with adjusted settings, but fails to deliver a smooth experience at 4K, particularly with higher settings. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a 66.1% performance loss, while the scaling from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra shows a 63.3% loss, highlighting the GPU as the definitive bottleneck in this configuration.