Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a robust Hitman 2 experience, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data indicates a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K Ultra remains a challenging target. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS to interpret the bottleneck dynamics and provide actionable settings guidance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 253 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops this to 162 FPS, a reduction of roughly 36%. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 86 FPS, which is a further 47% decrease from the 1440p result. This scaling suggests that at lower resolutions and settings, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as the frame rate is being limited by the processor's ability to feed the GPU.

The trend becomes more telling when examining higher settings. At 1080p High, the average is 143 FPS, while at 1440p High, it drops to 92 FPS (a 36% decrease). At 4K High, the average falls to 49 FPS, a 47% drop from 1440p. This scaling factor is nearly identical to the Low preset, indicating that even at High settings, the CPU is still a significant contributor to the performance ceiling at lower resolutions.

However, the bottleneck shifts decisively at Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the system produces 105 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, this drops to 67 FPS (a 36% decrease). At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 36 FPS, which is a 46% reduction from 1440p. The absolute frame rates at 4K Ultra suggest that the GPU is now the primary limiting factor. The RTX 5070, with its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being saturated by the demands of 4K Ultra, resulting in a sub-60 FPS experience. The data shows that while the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the definitive constraint at 4K, especially with the most demanding preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with the High preset is 92 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the Low preset compared to Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 253 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 105 FPS. This represents a 141% performance uplift for the Low preset.

Q: Can this combination maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes, but only with specific settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 86 FPS and the Medium preset averages 65 FPS. The High preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 49 FPS, and Ultra is even lower at 36 FPS.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset reports minimum FPS values of 161 at 1080p, 103 at 1440p, and 55 at 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: Given the extremely high frame rates (253 FPS), the CPU is likely the primary limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 5900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is being pushed to its limits to generate those frames, while the GPU is not fully utilized.

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

A: In Hitman 2, this specific combo ranks 794th out of 3711 tested combinations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For players with a 1080p 240Hz display, the Low preset at 253 FPS is the only way to fully utilize the monitor's refresh rate. However, the High preset at 143 FPS is still a very smooth experience for most players and offers a significant visual upgrade. The Ultra preset at 105 FPS is an excellent choice for those prioritizing visual fidelity while maintaining a high frame rate.

At 1440p, the High preset at 92 FPS strikes the best balance for a fluid experience on a 144Hz monitor. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is viable for those who prefer maximum quality, but the drop from 92 to 67 FPS is substantial. The Medium preset at 121 FPS is another strong option, providing a high frame rate with a moderate visual compromise.

The 4K resolution presents the biggest challenge. The data shows that the High preset at 49 FPS is not ideal for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 65 FPS is the recommended setting for a playable 4K experience, as it is the highest preset to maintain an average above 60 FPS. While the Low preset at 86 FPS is the most performant, the visual quality reduction may be too severe for a 4K display. The Ultra preset at 36 FPS is not recommended for general play due to its low frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The data places this combination at rank 794 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 21.4% of all configurations. This is a strong showing, indicating that the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 5070 are well-matched for this specific title. The CPU, however, has a higher percentile ranking overall at 87, compared to the GPU's 82. This suggests that the processor is capable of performing at a higher level relative to other CPUs than the graphics card is relative to other GPUs.

In the context of the overall benchmark database, the CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (0.3% higher average score), Intel Core Ultra 7 356H (0.4% higher), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 (0.4% higher), with the Intel Core i7-14650HX being only 0.5% lower. The GPU's nearest rivals are all AMD Radeon Pro cards, such as the Radeon Pro 580 (0.1% higher) and Radeon Pro WX 7100 (0.8% higher). This indicates that while the components are competitive, they are not at the absolute top of their respective performance tiers. The 794th rank out of 3711 combos reflects a solid, but not dominant, position for this pairing in this game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the primary driver for visual fidelity in this configuration. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 192-bit bus and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth, is a key factor in the 4K performance. The data shows that at 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, especially at higher settings. The jump from 65 FPS at Medium to 49 FPS at High, and then to 36 FPS at Ultra, demonstrates how the GPU's rendering workload scales with increasing quality settings.

The GPU's architecture, Blackwell 2.0, with its 6144 shading units and 80 ROPs, handles the game's rendering tasks effectively at 1080p and 1440p. At these resolutions, the GPU is not the limiting factor, as evidenced by the high frame rates. However, the 4K Ultra results, with an average of 36 FPS, show a clear performance wall. The data suggests that the RTX 5070 is a capable 1080p and 1440p card for Hitman 2, but its 12 GB frame buffer and compute power are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 29137 and its 82nd percentile ranking indicate a solid mid-to-high tier performer, but not a flagship-level solution for the most demanding resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a comprehensive breakdown of the measured average FPS data:

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Low: 253 FPS
• Medium: 189 FPS (Min: 161, Max: 218)
• High: 143 FPS
• Ultra: 105 FPS

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Low: 162 FPS
• Medium: 121 FPS (Min: 103, Max: 139)
• High: 92 FPS
• Ultra: 67 FPS

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Low: 86 FPS
• Medium: 65 FPS (Min: 55, Max: 74)
• High: 49 FPS
• Ultra: 36 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: at 1080p, the system is well above 100 FPS for all settings. At 1440p, the High and Ultra presets drop below 100 FPS, but remain playable. At 4K, only the Low and Medium presets are able to maintain an average above 60 FPS. The minimum FPS data for the Medium preset shows that even at 4K, the frame rate can dip to 55 FPS, which could result in minor stutters on some displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X serves as the computational backbone of this system. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it provides substantial multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16262. However, Hitman 2's performance at high frame rates is often dependent on single-core speed. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score is 1527, and its 3DMark single-thread score is 941. These figures indicate that the processor is capable of handling the game's logic and draw calls efficiently.

The evidence for CPU involvement in frame rate limits is most apparent at 1080p. The jump from 253 FPS at Low to 189 FPS at Medium, and further to 143 FPS at High, shows that the CPU can generate a high number of frames, but the GPU's workload increases with settings, pulling the frame rate down. However, the fact that 1080p Low achieves 253 FPS while 1080p Ultra achieves 105 FPS, a 58% reduction, is more indicative of the GPU's workload scaling. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 9075 and max-thread score of 10075 show it has the headroom to drive these frame rates. The data indicates the 5900X is a powerful partner that rarely acts as a bottleneck at standard resolutions, but its limitations are exposed at the extreme end of 1080p performance, where it caps the frame rate. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking and its proximity to rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H (0.3% difference) confirm its position as a high-end processor in this benchmark environment.