Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Hitman 2, but 4K Ultra is not playable. The data shows a clear sweet spot at 1440p Medium, where the combo achieves a smooth 86.3 FPS, balancing visual fidelity and performance. For maximum fluidity, 1080p Low hits 182.8 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, causing frame rates to dip below 75 FPS at 1080p and to an unplayable 27.4 FPS at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows show that the Medium preset is the optimal choice for most users. At 1440p, it delivers 86.3 FPS, which is a 24% improvement over High’s 65.7 FPS while still offering a substantial visual upgrade over Low’s 114.6 FPS. This makes Medium the best balance for a 60Hz+ experience at a high resolution.

At 1080p, the High preset is also viable, achieving 101.9 FPS. This is a strong result, but the jump from High to Medium at this resolution is a 32 FPS gain (from 101.9 to 133.9 FPS), suggesting that the GPU has headroom. For competitive play or 144Hz panels, Low is the definitive choice, as it pushes the average to 182.8 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended for any resolution in this data set, as it consistently produces the lowest frame rates, including a sub-60 FPS result at 1440p (51.8 FPS). The data indicates that Ultra is a stress test rather than a playable configuration for this hardware combination.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock is listed at 2497 MHz, with a base clock of 2280 MHz. These specifications directly influence the performance scaling observed in the benchmark results.

The frame rate deltas between presets highlight the GPU’s workload. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 108.1 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is the primary driver of performance when settings are increased. However, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM capacity appears to be a limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The 4K Ultra result of 27.4 FPS is particularly telling, as it suggests the VRAM capacity or memory bus width becomes a bottleneck, causing a dramatic performance collapse. The data shows the RTX 5060 is capable of high frame rates at lower settings, but it is not designed for maxed-out 4K gaming in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and consistent across all settings, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component in this configuration. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 182.8 FPS at 1080p to 114.6 FPS at 1440p, a 37% reduction. Scaling further to 4K Low yields 60.8 FPS, which is a 67% drop from the 1080p result.

This trend is amplified at higher settings. For Medium, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 47.6 FPS, and from 1440p to 4K it is 36.9 FPS. At Ultra, the decline is even more pronounced, with the 4K result of 27.4 FPS being only 37% of the 1080p score of 74.7 FPS. This pattern indicates that while the CPU is strong enough to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, the pixel and shading workload at 4K overwhelms the RTX 5060. The 1440p results are the highest resolution where the combo remains comfortably playable, with all presets except Ultra exceeding 51 FPS.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p is the optimal resolution. At Medium settings, the combo achieves 86.3 FPS, and even at High it maintains 65.7 FPS, both of which are playable. The 4K results are generally too low for smooth gameplay, with the best 4K score being 60.8 FPS at Low settings.

*Q: Can this system run Hitman 2 at 4K?*

A: Only at the Low preset. The measured data shows 60.8 FPS at 4K Low, which is borderline playable. At Medium, the frame rate drops to 49.4 FPS, and at Ultra it falls to 27.4 FPS, making those configurations not viable for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the RTX 5060’s VRAM affect performance?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory. The benchmark results suggest this capacity is a limiting factor at 4K Ultra, where the frame rate collapses to 27.4 FPS, likely due to memory constraints or bandwidth saturation.

Q: Is the High preset better than Medium at 1080p?

A: High delivers 101.9 FPS at 1080p, which is a good result. However, Medium achieves 133.9 FPS, a 32 FPS advantage. The data suggests that Medium is the better choice for performance, while High is acceptable for those prioritizing visual quality.

Q: What is the CPU’s role in these results?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The high frame rates at 1080p Low (182.8 FPS) indicate that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower settings, as it can feed the GPU effectively.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 898 out of 1795 tested combinations. This places it in the middle of the pack, which is consistent with its performance being strong at lower resolutions but weak at 4K Ultra.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is a Zen 5 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz and base clock of 3.80 GHz are key to its performance. The CPU’s benchmark scores, such as 31588 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4459 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, indicate substantial processing power.

In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is to maintain high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The 1080p Low result of 182.8 FPS is strong evidence that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU’s output. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9824 and single-thread score of 1280 further support this, showing robust multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo, as the frame rates scale primarily with settings and resolution, which are GPU-bound tasks. The 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs also confirms that this processor is well above average.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results show a clear hierarchy of settings. Low settings produce an average of 182.8 FPS, which is the highest score in the entire data set. Medium settings deliver 133.9 FPS, High settings achieve 101.9 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 74.7 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 108.1 FPS, highlighting the significant impact of the graphics preset.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings remain fluid at 114.6 FPS, while Medium settings provide 86.3 FPS. High settings are still playable at 65.7 FPS, but Ultra falls to 51.8 FPS, which is below the ideal 60 FPS threshold. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 68.2 FPS, and at Ultra it is 22.9 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the results are mostly sub-optimal. Low settings are the only configuration that reaches a playable level, with an average of 60.8 FPS. Medium settings produce 49.4 FPS, High settings drop to 35 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 27.4 FPS. The data shows that 4K is only viable with the lowest visual settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank in Hitman 2 is 898 out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the 50th percentile of all tested systems. This mid-pack ranking is reflective of its performance profile: it excels at 1080p and 1440p with mid-to-high settings, but it struggles at 4K Ultra, which likely drags down its overall standing.

The CPU’s individual ranking is strong, sitting at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36029. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-14500HX, which has a score of 35940, a delta of 0.2%. The GPU, however, is ranked at the 73rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 30109. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which has a score of 30097, a delta of 0%. This combination of a high-performing CPU and a mid-range GPU explains why the system is a strong performer at lower resolutions but falls behind in demanding 4K scenarios. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p or smooth 1440p gaming, rather than for maxed-out 4K experiences.