Hitman 2

Hitman 2, a stealth title from 2018, responds predictably but not uniformly to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination. The measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher quality presets, yet sufficiently CPU-capable to push very high frame rates at lower settings. The data shows a clear hierarchy of performance scaling, where the cost of visual fidelity rises sharply as resolution increases, making the choice of settings a critical determinant of the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and illustrates where the bottleneck lies. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 153 at 1920x1080 to 97 at 2560x1440, a reduction of 56 FPS, and then to 53.8 at 3840x2160, a further drop of 43.2 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, a classic sign of GPU limitation. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth are being taxed more severely as resolution climbs, with the 4K High result dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.

The pattern is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The average FPS at 1080p is 113.1, which drops to 69.2 at 1440p and then plummets to 39.4 at 4K. This 73.7 FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at Ultra shows that the highest preset is disproportionately demanding at higher resolutions. Conversely, at Low settings, the scaling is less brutal: 265.2 FPS at 1080p, 168.9 at 1440p, and 92.5 at 4K. The fact that 4K Low still delivers nearly double the frame rate of 4K Ultra confirms that the GPU’s compute and memory resources are the limiting factor, not the CPU. The data suggests that for a smooth 4K experience, the user must compromise on settings, while at 1080p, the combination has headroom to spare even on the most demanding presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides a robust foundation for Hitman 2. Its boost clock of 4.80 GHz and single-thread score of 3359 in Cinebench R23 indicate strong per-core performance, which is relevant for a game that often relies on a few primary threads for game logic and AI. The multi-threaded score of 23794 in the same test shows that the processor can handle background tasks and any additional engine threads without becoming a constraint.

The data’s frame rate scaling suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 265.2 FPS, a figure that is far beyond what most displays can show, indicating that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to saturate it at lower resolutions. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 113.1 FPS result is strong, and the drop to 92.5 FPS at 4K Low is more attributable to the GPU’s pixel throughput than to any CPU limitation. The 5800XT’s 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are adequate for the game’s asset streaming needs. The processor’s performance relative to its peers, sitting in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, reinforces that it is a high-tier part that will not hold back the RTX 4070 SUPER in this title. The nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, show nearly identical average scores, with deltas of -0.3%, meaning the 5800XT is effectively on par with those mobile parts in synthetic tests, but its desktop-oriented design ensures consistent sustained performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its characteristics directly explain the measured results. With 7168 shading units, a boost clock of 2475 MHz, and a 192-bit memory bus, the card’s raw throughput is substantial. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is a key factor; at 4K Ultra, the game’s high-resolution textures and effects are likely consuming a significant portion of this capacity, contributing to the 39.4 FPS average. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is sufficient for 1440p High, where the card delivers 97 FPS, but the 4K High result of 53.8 FPS suggests that the card’s memory subsystem and shader array are working near their limits.

The GPU’s performance percentile of 84 places it above the majority of graphics cards, and its average benchmark score of 42576 is closely matched by rivals like the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which has a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, with a delta of -0.3%. This indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is positioned in a competitive tier. In Hitman 2, its role is clear: it defines the ceiling for frame rates at each resolution and settings combination. The transition from Medium to High at 1440p costs 31.3 FPS (from 128.3 to 97), and from High to Ultra costs another 27.8 FPS (from 97 to 69.2). These steep drops highlight how the GPU’s compute units and memory bandwidth are the deciding factor in visual quality trade-offs.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER achieves a rank of 305 out of 1795 combos for Hitman 2. This places it in the top 17% of all tested systems, a strong result that reflects the balance between the two components. The rank is a holistic measure of the combo’s performance across all tested scenarios, and the data shows that it is not a top-tier combination, but rather a very capable high-midrange setup.

The rank of 305 indicates that there are many faster combinations, likely featuring more powerful GPUs such as the RTX 4090 or newer flagship cards. However, the combination’s performance is consistent with its component parts’ individual percentiles. The CPU’s 86th percentile and the GPU’s 84th percentile suggest that the combo should perform in the upper echelon, but not at the very top. The measured FPS data supports this, as the system cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, which would be a requirement for a top-tier ranking. The 305th position out of 1795 is a solid standing, indicating that this setup will handle Hitman 2 well at most resolutions and settings, with the exception of the most demanding 4K Ultra scenario.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 265.2 FPS, while Medium yields 196.5 FPS. High settings reduce the average to 153 FPS, and Ultra brings it down to 113.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 152.1 FPS, showing that even at 1080p, the Ultra preset imposes a significant performance cost.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 168.9 FPS at Low, 128.3 FPS at Medium, 97 FPS at High, and 69.2 FPS at Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable, with the High preset losing 56 FPS and the Ultra preset losing 43.9 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result of 69.2 FPS is still playable on a high-refresh-rate monitor, but it shows the limits of the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes the primary concern. Low settings average 92.5 FPS, which is acceptable, while Medium drops to 70.9 FPS. High settings fall to 53.8 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 39.4 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming is only viable at Low or Medium settings for a smooth experience, as the High and Ultra presets fall below the 60 FPS threshold. The difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low is 172.7 FPS, a stark illustration of the pixel-count penalty.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and display refresh rate. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 153 FPS offers an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, easily driving high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 113.1 FPS is also viable, providing maximum fidelity without dropping below 100 FPS.

For 1440p, the High preset at 97 FPS is the recommended choice for a smooth experience on a 144Hz monitor, as it maintains a high average while offering good visual detail. The Medium preset at 128.3 FPS is another option for those prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 69.2 FPS is acceptable for 60Hz displays but may feel less fluid on higher-refresh-rate panels.

For 4K, the data strongly suggests using the Low preset, which averages 92.5 FPS, to maintain a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 70.9 FPS is also playable, but the High and Ultra presets, with averages of 53.8 and 39.4 FPS respectively, are not recommended for action-heavy stealth gameplay where responsiveness is important. The analysis shows that this combination is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it offers a wide range of settings with high performance, whereas 4K requires significant compromises on visual quality to achieve playable frame rates.