Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a compelling Hitman 2 experience, but the data reveals a clear performance hierarchy dictated by resolution and settings. At 1080p, this combo is exceptionally powerful, pushing frame rates well beyond high-refresh-rate displays. However, as resolution increases to 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck, and even the RTX 4080 SUPER struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at the highest presets. The benchmark results show a system that excels at high-refresh 1440p gaming but demands careful settings management for 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable and significant performance drop as resolution scales from 1080p to 4K. At the "High" preset, the average frame rate falls from 171 FPS at 1920x1080 to 109 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 58 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 36% performance decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both well-utilized, but the workload shifts heavily towards the GPU as pixel count increases.

The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, highlighting the immense pixel-pushing demands of 4K resolution. At the "Ultra" preset, the average FPS plummets from 126 at 1080p to 80 at 1440p, and then to a barely playable 43 FPS at 4K. This steep curve at 4K suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER, despite its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth, is the limiting component at this resolution. The data shows that the GPU's raw compute power, measured at 52.22 TFLOPS, is insufficient to maintain high frame rates with all settings maxed out at 4K.

The "Low" preset scaling tells a different story. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 301 FPS, which drops to 192 FPS at 1440p and 103 FPS at 4K. The performance gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, from a 58% difference at 1080p to a 58% difference at 4K, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions regardless of settings. The data strongly suggests that for 4K gameplay, the user must significantly reduce graphical fidelity to achieve playable frame rates, as even the High preset at 58 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly desired for smooth action.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 171 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most standard monitors and indicates a highly responsive experience.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming at Ultra settings?

A: No, the data shows an average of only 43 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings dropped from the measured 58 FPS at High. This is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay, suggesting the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: How does the Medium preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields an average of 144 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS and a maximum of 166 FPS. The High preset achieves 109 FPS, showing that Medium offers a 32% performance increase while likely sacrificing some visual quality.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 301 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 126 FPS. This represents a 139% performance gap, demonstrating the significant impact of graphical settings on frame rate at lower resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck, especially at higher resolutions. At 4K, the average FPS drops dramatically across all settings, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play with this combo?

A: For the highest frame rates, 1080p is the best choice. Even at Ultra settings, the combo averages 126 FPS, and at High settings it reaches 171 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and speed, 1440p at High settings offers 109 FPS, which is still suitable for fast-paced gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT plays a crucial role in Hitman 2, providing the processing power needed to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER at lower resolutions. With 8 cores and 16 threads, this CPU is well-equipped for the game's AI and physics calculations. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz ensure strong single-threaded performance, which is often critical for game logic. The CPU's benchmark scores support this, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359 and a multi-core score of 23794.

The data suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at 1080p, as the combo achieves 301 FPS at Low settings. This high frame rate indicates that the CPU can handle the game's workload without bottlenecking the GPU. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's performance is further validated by its 3DMark scores: 959 in single-thread, 1879 in 2-threads, and 7683 in 16-threads. These scores demonstrate a strong scaling across thread counts, which is beneficial for a game that may utilize multiple cores.

However, the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases. At 4K, the frame rates are significantly lower across all settings, confirming that the GPU is the primary constraint. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's position in the market is solid, with a percentile rank of 81 against all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, has a nearly identical average score of 29868, with a deltaPct of 0, indicating that the 5800XT is firmly placed in the upper mid-range tier of processors. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is another asset, providing fast access to frequently used data that can improve game performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings across different resolutions. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the most balanced choice, offering an average of 58 FPS. While this is just below the 60 FPS target, it is significantly better than the Ultra preset's 43 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K yields 77 FPS, making it the best option for a smooth experience, though it requires a visual quality compromise. The Low preset at 4K achieves 103 FPS, which is the only setting that provides a clearly fluid frame rate at this resolution.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 144 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS, ensuring that frame times remain consistent. The High preset at 109 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing visual fidelity, but the 24% performance increase from Medium makes it the recommended choice for most players. The Ultra preset at 80 FPS is playable, but the drop from Medium's 144 FPS to 80 FPS is substantial, suggesting that the visual gains may not justify the performance cost.

For 1080p, the Ultra preset is the best choice. It achieves 126 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and provides a highly detailed image. The High preset at 171 FPS is ideal for esports or high-refresh-rate monitors, but the Ultra preset offers the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness. The Medium preset at 226 FPS and Low at 301 FPS are only necessary for extreme refresh rate displays or if the user prioritizes maximum responsiveness over visual quality. The data clearly shows that the combo is overkill for 1080p, even at the highest settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 315th out of 3711 combos for Hitman 2. This places the combo in the top 8.5% of all tested systems, indicating a high level of performance. The rank confirms the strength of both components, though the data suggests that the GPU's power is slightly held back by the CPU in certain scenarios, or vice versa, depending on the resolution.

The GPU itself is a high-end part, ranking in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 54209 puts it in a tie with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which has a deltaPct of -0.1. This near-identical performance shows that the SUPER variant offers minimal gains over the standard 4080 in synthetic benchmarks. The CPU, ranking in the 81st percentile, is also a strong performer, with an average benchmark score of 29879. The combo's overall rank of 315 suggests that it is a well-matched pair, capable of delivering excellent performance in most gaming scenarios.

The relative performance of the components is important to note. The GPU's percentile rank is higher than the CPU's, which suggests that in a game like Hitman 2, the GPU is the more critical component for achieving high frame rates. This is consistent with the resolution scaling data, which shows the GPU becoming the bottleneck at 4K. The combo's rank of 315 out of 3711 is a strong result, placing it ahead of the vast majority of systems in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates measured for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 58 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 103 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 77 | 65 | 88 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 43 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 109 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 192 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 144 | 123 | 166 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 80 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 171 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 301 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 226 | 192 | 260 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 126 | - | - |

At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high. The Low preset's 301 FPS is the highest measured value, demonstrating the CPU's ability to push massive frame rates when the GPU is not heavily taxed. The Medium and High presets also provide excellent performance at 226 FPS and 171 FPS respectively. Even the Ultra preset, which typically has the most demanding effects, maintains a smooth 126 FPS.

Moving to 1440p, the performance remains strong. The Low preset drops to 192 FPS, while Medium and High achieve 144 FPS and 109 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 80 FPS, which is still playable but shows the increasing load on the GPU. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 123 shows good frame pacing, ensuring a consistent experience.

At 4K, the GPU's limitations become apparent. The Ultra preset drops to 43 FPS, which is not ideal for a smooth experience. The High preset manages 58 FPS, while Medium improves to 77 FPS. The Low preset achieves 103 FPS, making it the only 4K option that provides a frame rate above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a clear hierarchy: to play at 4K, users must choose between visual fidelity and performance, with Medium being the recommended balance of the two.