Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 pairing delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Hitman 2, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with higher settings. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets, with the combo ranking in the 1017th position out of 1795 tested combinations. This places it in the upper-middle tier of tested hardware, indicating a balanced but not top-tier pairing for this specific title. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities are evident in synthetic benchmarks, while the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM and Ada Lovelace architecture dictate the graphical ceiling observed in the measured results.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 1017th out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the 57th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5950X compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X scores 49062 on average, which is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i5-14600K (49166) and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i5-14600KF (49367). It is 0.7% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining a 60+ FPS average in Hitman 2 with this setup?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with Low settings delivers 113.1 FPS, and Medium settings provide 81.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, Low delivers 169.7 FPS, Medium 130.3 FPS, and High 99.7 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance drop occurs when moving from High to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 65.8 FPS on High to 44.3 FPS on Ultra, a decrease of 21.5 frames per second.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The measured results indicate 4K performance is limited; at 3840x2160, even Medium settings only achieve 44.6 FPS, while High drops to 34.8 FPS. Ultra falls to 21.8 FPS, suggesting the GPU is the bottleneck at this resolution.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 sits in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1017 out of 1795 places it in a crowded middle field. This is not a top-tier pairing for Hitman 2, but it is far from the bottom. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor; the Ryzen 9 5950X’s average benchmark score of 49062 puts it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600K, which scores 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 4345P, which scores 1.1% higher.

The GPU, however, is a different story. The RTX 4060’s percentile rank of 66 is significantly lower than the CPU’s. This imbalance is reflected in the game’s frame rates, which scale predictably with resolution and settings. The performance gap between the CPU and GPU means that the RTX 4060 is the primary determinant of the final frame rate. The combo’s mid-pack ranking is therefore a direct consequence of the GPU’s relative position in the hardware landscape, rather than any CPU-related deficiency.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is rated at 2460 MHz. These specifications explain the performance scaling observed across the measured settings. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 3840x2160, the higher memory demands of Ultra settings likely exceed the comfortable capacity, contributing to the significant frame rate drop.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s are the raw resources that determine its output. The data shows that at 1920x1080, the GPU is capable of 169.7 FPS on Low settings, but this falls to 74.8 FPS on Ultra. This 56% reduction in performance across the settings spectrum indicates that the RTX 4060 is sensitive to the increased shading and texture loads. At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations are stark; even the Low preset only manages 58.4 FPS, which is only slightly above the 60 FPS target, and High drops to 34.8 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth 60 FPS experience, the data points to Medium as the optimal preset for this combo. At 2560x1440, Medium delivers 81.7 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining higher visual fidelity than Low. At 1920x1080, Medium offers 130.3 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. High is also viable at 1080p with 99.7 FPS, but at 1440p it drops to 65.8 FPS, which is still playable but closer to the threshold.

Ultra settings are not recommended for this pairing. At 1440p, Ultra produces 44.3 FPS, which is below the ideal playable range. At 4K, Ultra is effectively unplayable at 21.8 FPS. For users prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, High at 1440p is the most demanding option that remains consistently above 60 FPS. The data suggests that Medium provides the best balance of performance and quality across the board.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 demonstrates its strength. The Low preset achieves 169.7 FPS, which is the highest average across all tested configurations. Medium yields 130.3 FPS, and High follows at 99.7 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 74.8 FPS, which is still a playable frame rate but represents a 44% reduction from Low. The scaling between Medium and High is a 31 FPS difference, while High to Ultra is a 25 FPS difference, showing diminishing returns as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but the gaps tighten. Low produces 113.1 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium delivers 81.7 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. High falls to 65.8 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. Ultra drops to 44.3 FPS, making it the first preset to fall below the playable threshold. The difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 68.8 FPS, highlighting the significant cost of higher quality settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low is the only preset that comes close to 60 FPS, with an average of 58.4 FPS. Medium drops to 44.6 FPS, and High falls to 34.8 FPS. Ultra is the worst performer, with an average of 21.8 FPS, which is below the threshold for a consistent gameplay experience. The performance degradation from Low to Ultra at 4K is 36.6 FPS, showing that this resolution is only viable for the lowest quality settings with this hardware.