Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 lands at rank 1371 out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places the combination in the 54th percentile of all tested hardware pairings, meaning it outperforms a slim majority of configurations while sitting firmly in the middle of the overall distribution. The ranking reflects a system that is balanced enough to handle the game’s demands without excelling at any single resolution or settings tier. The data suggests this combo is a dependable mid-pack performer, neither a top-tier contender nor a weak link, with results that scale predictably across the tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s position at 1371 of 3001 tested pairings indicates a solid, if unspectacular, standing. In percentile terms, this configuration beats roughly 54% of all recorded combinations, which is a meaningful marker for users seeking a baseline experience. The ranking is driven by the interaction between the CPU and GPU, where the Ryzen 9 5950X’s high core count and the RX 7700’s mid-range rasterization capabilities produce consistent, playable frame rates at lower resolutions. However, the combo does not break into the upper echelons, as the GPU’s average benchmark score of 15852 places it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU’s average score of 51947 puts it in the 91st percentile. This asymmetry—a top-tier CPU paired with a mid-tier GPU—means the ranking is largely constrained by graphics performance, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

Relative to other tested combos, the data shows that this pairing is competitive with systems featuring similar GPU-class hardware. The RX 7700’s nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X (with a delta of -0.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (delta -1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (delta 1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (delta -1.7%). These small percentage differences in average GPU scores indicate that the RX 7700 is closely matched with these alternatives, and the combo ranking reflects that parity. The CPU’s nearest rivals—such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (delta -0.2%) and the Intel Core i9-13900F (delta 0.4%)—show similar performance, reinforcing that the processor is not a limiting factor in this pairing.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 brings 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s. This is a substantial amount of VRAM for Hitman 2, a game that is not particularly memory-hungry at the tested settings, so capacity is unlikely to be a constraint. The GPU’s clocks are specified with a base of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. These clock speeds drive the card’s compute capabilities, which include 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units. The pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s indicate a card that can handle texture-heavy scenes well, but the FP32 performance of 25.18 TFLOPS suggests it is not a high-end compute monster.

In Hitman 2, the GPU’s role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1080p, the card delivers high average frame rates across all settings—103 FPS on High, 182 FPS on Low, 136 FPS on Medium, and 76 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution, and the CPU is likely contributing to the upper end of performance. Moving to 1440p, the averages drop to 66 FPS on High, 116 FPS on Low, 87 FPS on Medium, and 49 FPS on Ultra, indicating a clear scaling curve where the GPU’s fill rate and bandwidth begin to matter more. At 4K, the card struggles with the highest settings, producing only 26 FPS on Ultra and 35 FPS on High, while Low yields 62 FPS and Medium 46 FPS. The data shows that the RX 7700’s performance in this game is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but 4K Ultra is beyond its capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that points to the GPU as the limiting component at higher resolutions. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS drops by roughly 36-38% across all settings. For example, on High settings, the average falls from 103 FPS at 1080p to 66 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of about 35.9%. On Medium, the drop is from 136 FPS to 87 FPS, a 36% decrease, and on Low, it goes from 182 FPS to 116 FPS, a 36.3% reduction. This consistent scaling indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder as pixel count increases, but the CPU still has enough headroom to keep up.

The transition from 1440p to 4K is more severe, with average FPS dropping by approximately 47-49% on most settings. High settings fall from 66 FPS to 35 FPS (a 47% drop), Medium from 87 FPS to 46 FPS (a 47.1% drop), and Low from 116 FPS to 62 FPS (a 46.6% drop). The Ultra setting sees the largest relative decline, from 49 FPS to 26 FPS, a 46.9% decrease. This sharper decline at 4K is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, where the RX 7700’s memory bandwidth and compute throughput cannot keep pace with the increased pixel workload. The data suggests that users targeting 4K should stick to Low or Medium settings, as the card cannot maintain playable frame rates at High or Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows strong performance across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 182 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium settings produce 136 FPS with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS, indicating smooth gameplay with minimal dips. High settings average 103 FPS, while Ultra drops to 76 FPS. These numbers reveal that at 1080p, the CPU is not a bottleneck, and the GPU is delivering consistent frame rates that are more than sufficient for competitive or casual play.

At 2560x1440, the averages decrease noticeably but remain playable. Low settings hit 116 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS with a range of 74 to 100 FPS, High drops to 66 FPS, and Ultra falls to 49 FPS. The minimum FPS values for Medium (74 FPS) suggest that even in demanding scenes, the system maintains a stable experience. However, the Ultra preset at 49 FPS approaches the lower limit of what most users would consider smooth, and the data indicates that High settings are a better balance for 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal for higher presets. Low settings average 62 FPS, which is acceptable, but Medium drops to 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 53 FPS. High settings average 35 FPS, and Ultra averages just 26 FPS. These results clearly show that 4K is not a strong suit for this combo, and users would need to sacrifice visual quality significantly to achieve playable frame rates. The data supports that 1080p and 1440p are the intended resolutions for this hardware configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its large L3 cache of 64 MB and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample resources for gaming workloads. In Hitman 2, which is not heavily multi-threaded compared to modern titles, the CPU’s single-thread performance is more relevant than its core count. The 3DMark single-thread score of 944 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1614 indicate strong per-core performance, which is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings.

The CPU’s benchmarks show that it is far more capable than the GPU in this pairing. Its average benchmark score of 51947 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, and it outperforms its nearest rivals by small margins—for instance, it is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900F. This means the CPU is not the limiting factor in Hitman 2, as evidenced by the fact that frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, a pattern typical of GPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 182 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data, but the GPU’s rasterization limits are still the primary constraint. The data implies that users would see little benefit from upgrading the CPU for this game, as the RX 7700 is the component that determines overall performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 103 FPS, which is smooth and visually pleasing, but the Ultra preset at 76 FPS is still highly playable and offers the best visual fidelity. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset at 136 FPS provides a good balance, though Low at 182 FPS is the choice for maximum frame rates. The data suggests that at 1080p, Ultra is the best experience for most users, as the 76 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, the High preset at 66 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers a solid balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 49 FPS is borderline, and the Medium preset at 87 FPS is a strong alternative for those who prioritize frame rates over visual details. Low at 116 FPS is overkill for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality. For 4K, the Low preset at 62 FPS is the only playable option, while Medium at 46 FPS may be acceptable for some, but High and Ultra are not recommended due to sub-30 FPS averages. Overall, the data indicates that High settings at 1440p or Ultra at 1080p provide the best experience for this hardware combination.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 1371 out of 3001 tested combinations, placing it in the 54th percentile of all tested pairings.

Q: What is the RX 7700’s VRAM capacity and bus width?

A: The RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s.

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

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 66 FPS.

Q: Is this system better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming?

A: The data shows strong performance at 1080p (up to 182 FPS on Low) and 1440p (up to 116 FPS on Low), but 4K performance is weak, with the Ultra preset averaging only 26 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU’s core and thread count?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has 16 cores and 32 threads, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The RX 7700 has an average benchmark score of 15852, which is 1.7% lower than the RTX 3060 Ti’s score of 16129.