Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 reveals a steep performance curve as resolution climbs. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 195 FPS average. Dropping to 2560x1440 Low reduces that to 122.5 FPS, a 37% decrease. Moving further to 3840x2160 Low yields 65.4 FPS, which is 46% lower than the 1440p result and 66% below the 1080p baseline.

The pattern across all settings confirms that 4K is where this pairing starts to struggle. At 1080p High, the average is 114 FPS; at 1440p High it falls to 70.4 FPS; at 4K High it drops to 36.4 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K is proportionally larger than the gap between 1080p and 1440p, which indicates the RTX 3070's memory bandwidth and rasterization throughput become the limiting factor at higher pixel counts.

Ultra settings paint a similar picture. The 1080p Ultra average is 79.8 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p Ultra, the average falls to 52.2 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 28.9 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a stealth title where precise timing matters.

The scaling from Medium to High at 4K is worth noting: Medium produces 52.8 FPS, while High drops to 36.4 FPS. This 31% performance penalty from a single settings tier suggests that High at 4K crosses into marginal territory. Low at 4K (65.4 FPS) is the only playable 4K preset, and even that sits below the 1440p Medium result of 92.1 FPS.

The limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 16 threads and high boost clock keep the GPU fed, as evidenced by the large FPS headroom. At 4K, the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become the bottleneck, and the CPU's role diminishes. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for Low or Medium presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This is a 5000-series part on the AM4 socket, built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 4,150 million transistors. The CPU's cache layout includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3.

Benchmark results place this CPU in the 86th percentile of all tested processors. Its multi-threaded performance is strong: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 23,794, while single-core scores 3,359. The 3DMark 16-thread test yields 7,683, and the max-thread score is 7,680, showing consistent scaling across thread counts.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 195 FPS average demonstrates that the Ryzen 7 5800XT can push frame rates far beyond what the RTX 3070 can sustain at higher resolutions. The game's stealth mechanics involve complex AI routines and crowd simulations, which benefit from the 8-core/16-thread configuration.

The nearest rivals in CPU benchmark scores are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29,740 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the 5800XT is effectively tied. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS scores 29,856 (deltaPct -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29,868 (deltaPct -0.3%). The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 29,682 (deltaPct 0.3%). This grouping means the 5800XT's in-game performance is representative of a broad class of mid-range 8-core processors.

The single-thread performance is also relevant for Hitman 2, which relies on a main game thread for many simulation tasks. The Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1,410 and R15 single-core score of 338 indicate strong per-core performance. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz helps maintain high minimum frame rates in crowded scenes, though the measured data does not include min FPS values to confirm this directly.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 uses the GA104 chip on Samsung's 8 nm process, with 17,400 million transistors on a 392 mm² die. It features 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Base clock is 1500 MHz with a boost of 1725 MHz.

The GPU's benchmark standing is respectable but not elite. It sits in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 22,214 and an average benchmark score of 28,238. The nearest rivals show a mixed picture: the AMD FirePro S7150 scores 28,409 (deltaPct -0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT scores 27,985 (deltaPct 0.9%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 27,956 (deltaPct 1%), and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X scores 28,541 (deltaPct -1.1%). The RTX 3070 outperforms the RX 6600 XT and GTX 980 Ti by roughly 1%, while trailing the FirePro and R9 M295X by similar margins.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but 4K Ultra may push against this limit. The measured data shows a 55% drop from 1080p Ultra (79.8 FPS) to 4K Ultra (28.9 FPS), which is consistent with the GPU being the primary bottleneck at 4K.

The RTX 3070's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) means it can handle the game's modern rendering features, but Hitman 2 was released in 2018 and does not heavily utilize ray tracing. The 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present but not critical for this title. The GPU's pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s are the specifications that matter most for rasterized performance.

The 14 Gbps effective memory speed and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1440p High (70.4 FPS) but insufficient for 4K High (36.4 FPS). The data suggests that players targeting 4K should stick to Medium (52.8 FPS) or Low (65.4 FPS) presets.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p as the sweet spot. At High settings, 1440p delivers 70.4 FPS, while 1080p High hits 114 FPS and 4K High drops to 36.4 FPS. The 1440p Medium setting (92.1 FPS) offers a strong balance between visual quality and frame rate.

Q: Can this system handle 4K in Hitman 2?

A: Yes, but only on lower presets. The measured 4K Low average is 65.4 FPS, and 4K Medium is 52.8 FPS. 4K High (36.4 FPS) and 4K Ultra (28.9 FPS) fall below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered minimum for playable performance.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29,774, putting it in the 86th percentile. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, scores 29,740 (0.1% delta). The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H scores 29,868 (-0.3% delta), meaning the 5800XT is statistically tied with all four listed rivals.

Q: How does the GPU compare to the RX 6600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28,238, while the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT scores 27,985. This represents a 0.9% advantage for the RTX 3070. In practical terms, the two GPUs perform nearly identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Hitman 2?

A: The measured data does not include VRAM usage, but the FPS results suggest 8 GB is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p across all settings. At 4K Ultra, the 28.9 FPS average indicates the GPU is overwhelmed, though this could be due to compute or bandwidth limits rather than VRAM capacity alone.

Q: What is the ranking of this combo among tested configurations?

A: This CPU+GPU pairing ranks 838th out of 1,795 tested combos for Hitman 2. This places it in the upper half of all configurations, consistent with a mid-range 2020 GPU paired with a 2024 CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 838 out of 1,795 tested configurations places this pairing in the 53rd percentile of all combos tested for Hitman 2. This is a middle-of-the-pack result, which makes sense given the component mix: the Ryzen 7 5800XT is a strong CPU (86th percentile among all CPUs), but the RTX 3070 is a more modest GPU (72nd percentile among all GPUs).

The ranking reflects the GPU's relative weakness at high resolutions. The CPU's 86th percentile standing means it is unlikely to bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios, but the GPU's 72nd percentile limits overall performance. The 838th rank out of 1,795 suggests that roughly half of tested combos outperform this pairing in Hitman 2, which aligns with the RTX 3070 being a previous-generation mid-range card.

The gap between the CPU and GPU percentiles is notable. A CPU in the 86th percentile paired with a GPU in the 72nd percentile creates an imbalance where the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. This is confirmed by the resolution scaling data: at 1080p, the combo produces high frame rates (195 FPS on Low), but at 4K, the performance drops to levels that suggest GPU saturation.

For context, the GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores are all within 1.1% of the RTX 3070's average score. This means the combo's ranking would not change significantly if the GPU were swapped for an RX 6600 XT or GTX 980 Ti. The ranking is also influenced by the CPU, which is effectively tied with its nearest rivals in benchmark scores.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, but the best experience depends on the player's preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. The Ultra preset delivers 79.8 FPS, which is smooth for a stealth game. High at 114 FPS is the better choice for players with 144Hz monitors, as the difference between High and Ultra may not justify the 30% FPS loss.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation is High settings at 70.4 FPS, or Medium at 92.1 FPS for players who prioritize frame rate. The Ultra preset at 52.2 FPS is playable but represents a significant drop from High. Low at 122.5 FPS is unnecessary unless the player has a high refresh rate display and wants maximum responsiveness.

At 3840x2160, the options are constrained. Low at 65.4 FPS is the only preset that delivers a solid 60+ FPS experience. Medium at 52.8 FPS is acceptable for players who want better visuals and can tolerate slightly lower frame rates. High (36.4 FPS) and Ultra (28.9 FPS) are not recommended for consistent gameplay, as the frame rates dip below what is comfortable for a stealth title where timing and precision matter.

The best overall experience across all resolutions is 1440p High at 70.4 FPS. This preset balances visual quality with performance, and the frame rate is high enough for smooth gameplay while maintaining the game's atmospheric lighting and shadow details. For players with 1080p displays, High at 114 FPS is the recommended setting, as it provides excellent performance without the visual compromises of Low or Medium. For 4K displays, Low is the only preset that maintains acceptable frame rates, though Medium is a viable alternative for those who accept lower performance for improved visuals.