Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a performance profile in Hitman 2 that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphical preset. The measured frame rates show a clear transition from a CPU-bound scenario at 1080p to a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, with the RTX 5060’s 8 GB of VRAM and clock speeds playing a decisive role in the upper tiers of settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals how the workload shifts between components. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 181.9 at 1080p to 116.1 at 1440p, then to 62.1 at 4K. This represents a 36% reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p and a further 47% reduction when moving from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is relatively linear, suggesting that at Low settings, the GPU is the primary limiter even at 1080p, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames.

At High settings, the progression is 103 FPS at 1080p, 65.6 at 1440p, and 36.8 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36%, nearly identical to the Low settings scaling, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is 44%. This steeper decline at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU’s compute resources are being saturated more quickly as the pixel count increases. The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling: 77.2 FPS at 1080p, 47.1 at 1440p, and 25.8 at 4K. The 39% drop from 1080p to 1440p and 45% drop from 1440p to 4K highlight that Ultra settings impose a heavy burden on the RTX 5060, particularly at 4K where the frame rate falls below 30 FPS.

The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is still contributing significantly to frame delivery, especially at Low and Medium settings where the FPS exceeds 137. At 4K, the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 25.8 FPS, which is less than half of the 1080p Ultra result. The scaling pattern indicates that Hitman 2’s engine scales well with GPU resources, but the RTX 5060’s 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus begin to constrain performance as resolution and settings rise.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz. The memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 28 Gbps effective on GDDR7 modules. The 8 GB VRAM is paired with a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specifications directly influence the measured results in Hitman 2. The GPU’s 3840 shading units and 120 texture mapping units provide the raw throughput needed for the game’s rendering, but the memory subsystem appears to be a limiting factor at higher settings.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS of 25.8 indicates that the GPU is struggling to maintain playable frame rates. The 8 GB VRAM is likely being exceeded at this combination, causing the GPU to rely on slower memory spillover. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is substantial, but Hitman 2’s high-resolution textures can saturate it. In contrast, at 1080p Low, the same GPU achieves 181.9 FPS, showing that the core architecture is capable of high throughput when memory pressure is low. The pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results show a clear ceiling.

The RTX 5060’s benchmark scores provide context: a Passmark G3D score of 20891 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 120785. These place the GPU in the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT with a delta of 0%, indicating near-identical average scores, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile with a delta of 0.6%. This suggests that the RTX 5060’s performance in Hitman 2 is comparable to these products, though the measured FPS data shows that its 8 GB VRAM is a tangible constraint at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 880th out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the middle of the distribution, which is consistent with the measured FPS results. The combo’s rank reflects a balance between the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU’s mid-range capabilities. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359, which positions it in the 86th percentile among all CPUs. However, the RTX 5060’s 73rd percentile GPU score moderates the overall combo ranking.

When compared to other tested combinations, this pairing is neither a top-tier performer nor a weak one. The rank of 880 out of 1795 suggests that many other combos achieve higher frame rates in Hitman 2, likely those with more powerful GPUs. The CPU’s headroom is evident in the 1080p Low result of 181.9 FPS, but the GPU prevents the combo from climbing higher in the rankings. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates without hitting the GPU’s memory ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 delivers 181.9 FPS on Low, 137.1 FPS on Medium, 103 FPS on High, and 77.2 FPS on Ultra. The progression shows a consistent 25-30 FPS drop between each preset tier, which is typical for a game that scales settings across multiple rendering features. The 1080p Low result is particularly strong, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The 1080p Ultra result of 77.2 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution fully playable at all settings.

At 2560x1440, the results are 116.1 FPS on Low, 90 FPS on Medium, 65.6 FPS on High, and 47.1 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Low result is nearly double the 4K High result, showing that resolution has a more significant impact than settings at this level. The 1440p High result of 65.6 FPS is playable, but the Ultra preset drops to 47.1 FPS, which may be noticeable for users with high-refresh-rate monitors. The 1440p Medium result of 90 FPS is a sweet spot, providing smooth gameplay without the visual compromises of Low settings.

At 3840x2160, the results are 62.1 FPS on Low, 44.7 FPS on Medium, 36.8 FPS on High, and 25.8 FPS on Ultra. The 4K Low result is just above the 60 FPS threshold, while the Medium preset falls below it. The 4K Ultra result of 25.8 FPS is barely playable and represents the worst-case scenario for this combo. The data clearly shows that 4K gaming is only viable at Low settings with this GPU, and even then, the frame rate is marginal.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 77.2 FPS is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. The High preset at 103 FPS is also excellent for users prioritizing higher refresh rates, but Ultra offers a more complete visual experience without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 65.6 FPS is the recommended setting. It delivers a solid frame rate that is close to the 60 FPS target while preserving most of the game’s visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 90 FPS is an alternative for users who prefer smoother motion over visual detail, but the High preset strikes the best balance. The Ultra preset at 47.1 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive in fast-paced stealth sequences.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 62.1 FPS is the only setting that achieves a playable frame rate. The Medium preset at 44.7 FPS is borderline, but the Low preset ensures consistent performance. The High and Ultra presets should be avoided at 4K, as they drop below 40 FPS and 30 FPS respectively. For the best overall experience, users should target 1440p with the High preset, which delivers 65.6 FPS and provides a good compromise between visual quality and performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It has a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, yielding a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the combo achieves 181.9 FPS. This high frame rate suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution and settings combination.

The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its capability: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. These scores place it in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong performance in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS with a delta of -0.3%, showing that the 5800XT is competitive with other high-end processors.

In Hitman 2, the CPU’s 16 threads are more than sufficient for the game’s engine, which typically scales well with multi-core processors. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (181.9) and 1080p Medium (137.1) indicate that the CPU can feed the GPU at high rates. However, as resolution increases, the CPU’s influence diminishes, and the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The data shows that the Ryzen 7 5800XT provides a solid foundation for this combo, but it is the RTX 5060 that ultimately determines the frame rates at higher resolutions.