Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

This combination of AMD's Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA's RTX 4080 delivers strong performance in Hitman 2, though the data reveals an interesting scaling pattern across resolutions. The 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor paired with the Ada Lovelace flagship-class GPU produces playable frame rates at every quality setting tested, but the relationship between resolution and settings tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies in this stealth title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic drop as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which is typical for a GPU-bound title at higher pixel counts. At 1080p High settings, the combo averages 172 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 110 FPS, a 36% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls further to 58 FPS, which represents a 66% decline from the 1080p result. This steep scaling curve indicates that Hitman 2 becomes heavily GPU-limited as pixel count rises, with the RTX 4080's rendering throughput being the primary constraint at 4K.

The Low settings preset demonstrates even more aggressive scaling. At 1080p Low, the system pushes 302 FPS, which drops to 193 FPS at 1440p (36% lower) and 103 FPS at 4K (66% lower than 1080p). This consistent percentage drop across settings suggests the scaling is resolution-driven rather than settings-driven, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions regardless of quality level.

Medium settings show the same pattern with 227 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset follows suit: 126 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. Notably, the 1080p Ultra result of 126 FPS is actually higher than the 4K Medium result of 77 FPS, indicating that resolution has a larger impact on performance than quality settings in this game. The data suggests that players targeting 4K should expect roughly half the frame rate they would achieve at 1080p with identical settings, while 1440p offers a middle ground with approximately 60-65% of the 1080p performance.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 255th out of 3,711 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 7% of all tested systems. That percentile position reflects the balanced nature of this pairing — the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 4080 together deliver performance that outpaces the vast majority of alternatives, though it does not crack the top 250 combos.

The ranking is particularly meaningful when considering the GPU's position in the broader market. The RTX 4080 sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT achieves the 81st percentile among all CPUs. The combo's in-game rank of 255 out of 3,711 (roughly the 93rd percentile) slightly exceeds what you might expect from either component's individual standing, suggesting that this pairing works well together in Hitman 2 specifically.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a delta of 0%, the Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both at -0.3%, and the Ryzen 5 9600X at +0.6%. These extremely tight margins — all within 1% of each other — indicate that the 5800XT's processing power is competitive with modern laptop and desktop chips despite being based on the older Zen 3 architecture. For the GPU, the RTX 4080 SUPER is nearly identical at +0.1% delta, while the Radeon Pro W5700X sits 1.1% ahead and the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trails by 2.6%.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 brings substantial hardware to this game. With 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, the card has ample headroom for Hitman 2's environments, which feature dense crowds and detailed interiors. The 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores support the game's DirectX 12 rendering path, though the measured results show that even at 4K Ultra, the card maintains 43 FPS average — playable but not smooth by competitive standards.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable: a base clock of 2205 MHz boosting to 2505 MHz. These high clocks contribute to the card's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance, which directly translates to the frame rates observed. The pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s are what allow the card to handle 4K resolution, though the data shows that at 4K Ultra, the GPU is working near its limits.

The RTX 4080's PassMark G3D score of 34,457 and average benchmark score of 54,247 place it at the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are the RTX 4080 SUPER at +0.1%, the Radeon Pro W5700X at -1.1%, and the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at -2.6%. These small deltas confirm that the 4080 sits at a performance tier where small architectural differences matter more than raw specification gaps. In Hitman 2 specifically, the card's 16 GB VRAM is never a limiting factor — even at 4K Ultra, the game's texture requirements are well within this capacity.

FAQ

Q: Is the RTX 4080 sufficient for 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: At 4K High settings, the combo averages 58 FPS, which is playable for most users. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 43 FPS, which may feel less smooth. For consistent 60 FPS at 4K, Medium settings (77 FPS) or High settings with some adjustments would be necessary.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800XT compare to its closest rivals?

A: The 5800XT's average benchmark score of 29,879 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (0% delta) and the Ryzen 7 8845HS (-0.3% delta). The Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.6% ahead, while the Ryzen 7 7840HS matches the 8845HS at -0.3%. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

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

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 110 FPS average, which offers a strong balance of visual quality and smoothness. At 1080p, the system exceeds 172 FPS even on High settings, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. 4K requires dropping to Medium settings to maintain 77 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K?

A: Across all settings, the drop from 1080p to 4K is approximately 66% in average FPS. For example, High settings go from 172 FPS to 58 FPS, while Low goes from 302 FPS to 103 FPS. This consistent scaling indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K.

Q: Does the CPU hold back the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 302 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high frame rates. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 4.80 GHz boost clock provides strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3,359 Cinebench R23 single-core score.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 255th out of 3,711 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 7% of all systems. This is consistent with the RTX 4080's 86th percentile GPU ranking and the 5800XT's 81st percentile CPU ranking.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the experience. At 1080p, even Ultra settings deliver 126 FPS average, which is smooth on any monitor. The medium preset at 227 FPS is ideal for 240Hz displays, while Low at 302 FPS maximizes competitive frame rates. For most 1080p users, High at 172 FPS offers the best visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1440p, High settings at 110 FPS is the recommended choice for a balance of quality and performance. Medium at 145 FPS is better suited for high-refresh 1440p monitors, while Ultra at 81 FPS remains playable for those prioritizing visuals. The Low preset at 193 FPS is excessive for most displays but useful for competitive play.

At 4K, the choices become more constrained. High settings at 58 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, while Medium at 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS provides a more consistent experience. Ultra at 43 FPS should be reserved for screenshot purposes or slower-paced play. The data suggests 4K Medium is the sweet spot for this resolution, offering playable frame rates with acceptable visual quality. Given that 4K High only improves visuals modestly but costs 27% performance versus Medium, most users will prefer Medium at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz, this processor delivers strong single-thread and multi-thread performance for gaming. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die contribute to its efficiency, while the 105 W TDP keeps cooling requirements modest.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800XT scores 3,359 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 23,794 in multi-core, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3,535 and multithread score of 28,053. These figures place it at the 81st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29,879. The nearest rivals are all within 1% in average score, showing that the 5800XT remains competitive with newer processors.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is evident from the frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 302 FPS, which indicates the CPU can handle the game's AI and simulation workloads at very high frame rates. The 16 threads help with the game's background processing, while the high boost clock ensures snappy single-threaded performance. The 3DMark scores — 7683 for 16 threads and 959 for single-thread — confirm balanced performance across workloads. Given that the game's performance scales consistently with resolution, the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in this pairing, allowing the RTX 4080 to dictate performance at higher resolutions.