Hitman 2

# FAQ

Q: What is the overall position of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combo in Hitman 2?

A: This combination ranks 1837th out of 3001 tested combos in the database for Hitman 2. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the performance distribution, indicating that while it can run the game, many other configurations deliver higher frame rates.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206) and 0.6% higher than the Intel Xeon 634 (52974). It sits 0.3% below the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469) and 0.6% below the Intel Core i7-14700F (53620). These are extremely tight margins, suggesting near-parity in raw compute.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21035, which is 1.6% above the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713) but 0.6% below the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153) and 1.0% below the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237). It also trails the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379) by 1.6%. The GPU sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, indicating mid-range positioning.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination yields the highest average FPS?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 152 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. For a more balanced experience, Medium settings at 1920x1080 produce 114 FPS, while High settings at the same resolution deliver 86 FPS.

Q: Is the game playable at 4K with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 22 (Ultra) to 52 (Low). The Medium preset yields 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS. For smooth 4K gameplay, Low settings are required, as High and Ultra fall below 30 FPS averages.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X scores 29300 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2016.5 in single-core. This represents a strong multi-threaded capability, given its 12 cores and 24 threads, though the game's performance is more dependent on the GPU at lower resolutions.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) built on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration is designed for high-throughput workloads, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29300 and Geekbench multi-core score of 19267.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less burdened. At 1080p, the difference between Low (152 FPS) and Ultra (64 FPS) settings is 88 FPS, which is a larger gap than at 4K (52 vs 22 FPS). This suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data at 1080p, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases.

The 7900X's single-thread performance is also relevant. Its Geekbench single-core score of 2617 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2016.5 indicate strong per-core performance, which is beneficial for game logic and physics calculations. In Hitman 2's stealth scenarios, where AI behavior and crowd simulations are common, this single-thread strength helps maintain consistent frame pacing.

However, the data shows that the CPU's synthetic benchmark position (91st percentile among all CPUs) does not translate into top-tier gaming performance when paired with the RTX 5050. The combo rank of 1837 out of 3001 suggests that the GPU holds back the system in this title, as the CPU is far more powerful relative to its peers than the GPU is relative to its own.

The CPU's 24 threads and high boost clock of 5.60 GHz provide ample headroom for background tasks and streaming, but for Hitman 2 specifically, the frame rates are largely determined by the graphics settings and resolution rather than CPU compute. At 1440p, the average FPS ranges from 97 (Low) to 41 (Ultra), which shows a 56 FPS spread — again pointing to GPU-bound behavior at higher settings.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture (chip GB207) using a 5 nm process. It features 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 20 RT cores, and 80 tensor cores. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz, and memory runs at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective).

In Hitman 2, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p across all settings, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 22. This is likely due to both memory capacity and bandwidth limitations, as the 128-bit bus may struggle with high-resolution textures. The GPU's FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS is modest for modern standards, and its PassMark G3D score of 17326 places it at the 66th percentile.

The RTX 5050's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713 score, 1.6% slower) and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379 score, 1.6% faster). These tight margins indicate that the RTX 5050 is positioned in a crowded mid-range segment. In Hitman 2, this translates to playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires significant settings reductions.

At 1080p, the GPU delivers 152 FPS on Low, 114 FPS on Medium, 86 FPS on High, and 64 FPS on Ultra. These numbers suggest that the GPU has enough headroom for high refresh-rate monitors at lower settings, but Ultra settings at 1080p bring it down to a more standard 60 FPS experience. At 1440p, the same pattern holds: 97 FPS (Low), 73 FPS (Medium), 55 FPS (High), and 41 FPS (Ultra).

The 4K results are more concerning. Even at Low settings, the average FPS is 52, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings yield 39 FPS with a minimum of 33 FPS, indicating noticeable stuttering in crowded scenes. High and Ultra settings drop to 29 and 22 FPS respectively, making them essentially unplayable for most users.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s is a limiting factor at 4K, where texture data demands are significantly higher. The 8 GB VRAM may also cause texture pop-in or reduced draw distances at Ultra settings, though the measured FPS data does not include specific VRAM usage metrics.

# Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset (114 FPS average, 97 FPS minimum) offers the best balance between visual quality and performance. It provides a 32.6% higher average FPS than High (86 FPS) while maintaining a minimum FPS above 60. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, Low settings (152 FPS) are viable, but the visual compromise may not be worth it for a stealth game where environmental detail matters.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset (73 FPS average, 62 FPS minimum) is the recommended choice. It keeps the minimum FPS above 60, ensuring smooth gameplay in most scenarios. High settings (55 FPS) are acceptable for slower-paced exploration but may dip below 60 FPS during action sequences. Low settings (97 FPS) are overkill for most monitors, and Ultra (41 FPS) sacrifices too much smoothness for marginal visual gains.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset (52 FPS average) is the only option that approaches playability. Medium settings (39 FPS average, 33 FPS minimum) may be tolerable for turn-based or slow strategies, but Hitman 2's stealth mechanics require responsive controls. High (29 FPS) and Ultra (22 FPS) are not recommended for gameplay, as the frame rates fall well below the 30 FPS minimum for interactive experiences.

For users with variable refresh rate monitors, the Medium preset at 1440p provides the best balance of visual fidelity and frame time consistency, as evidenced by the 62-84 FPS range. At 1080p, High settings (86 FPS) are a reasonable middle ground if the user prefers texture quality over raw speed.

# How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1837th out of 3001 tested combinations in Hitman 2. This places it in the 61st percentile of all tested combos, meaning 61% of configurations perform better in this specific game.

This ranking is notably lower than the individual component percentiles would suggest. The CPU sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 66th percentile. The discrepancy indicates that the GPU is the bottleneck in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

Comparing to the CPU's nearest rivals, the 7900X's performance is nearly identical to the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.2% faster) and the Intel Xeon 634 (0.6% faster), but slightly behind the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% slower) and Intel Core i7-14700F (0.6% slower). These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU choice is unlikely to be the deciding factor in Hitman 2.

For the GPU, the RTX 5050's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, is 1.6% slower in synthetic benchmarks, yet the RTX 5050 still struggles at 4K. This suggests that the GPU's architecture and driver optimizations for Hitman 2 may be suboptimal, as the game was released in 2018 and may not fully utilize Blackwell 2.0 features.

The combo rank of 1837 indicates that users seeking higher frame rates in Hitman 2 should consider a more powerful GPU, while the CPU provides ample compute headroom. The data shows that even at 1080p Ultra, the system achieves only 64 FPS, which is below what many mid-range GPUs from the same era could deliver.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) across three resolutions. Below is the complete breakdown:

1920x1080:

• Low: 152 FPS average
• Medium: 114 FPS average, 97 FPS minimum, 131 FPS maximum
• High: 86 FPS average
• Ultra: 64 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 97 FPS average
• Medium: 73 FPS average, 62 FPS minimum, 84 FPS maximum
• High: 55 FPS average
• Ultra: 41 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 52 FPS average
• Medium: 39 FPS average, 33 FPS minimum, 45 FPS maximum
• High: 29 FPS average
• Ultra: 22 FPS average

The Medium preset at each resolution is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the range is 97-131 FPS, which is a 34 FPS spread. At 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 62-84 FPS (22 FPS spread). At 4K Medium, the range is 33-45 FPS (12 FPS spread). This tightening of the range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU becomes more consistently utilized, but overall performance suffers.

The FPS scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution is consistent: approximately a 58% reduction from Low to Ultra at 1080p (from 152 to 64 FPS), 58% at 1440p (from 97 to 41 FPS), and 58% at 4K (from 52 to 22 FPS). This uniformity indicates that the settings presets have a predictable impact on GPU load, with Ultra roughly doubling the render workload compared to Low.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the limiting component. At Low settings, the average FPS decreases from 152 (1080p) to 97 (1440p) to 52 (4K). This represents a 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46% drop from 1440p to 4K. From 1080p to 4K, the total reduction is 66%.

At Medium settings, the progression is 114 FPS (1080p) to 73 FPS (1440p) to 39 FPS (4K), which is a 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K is 66%.

At High settings, the numbers are 86 FPS (1080p) to 55 FPS (1440p) to 29 FPS (4K). This is a 36% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47% drop from 1440p to 4K, totaling 66%.

At Ultra settings, the progression is 64 FPS (1080p) to 41 FPS (1440p) to 22 FPS (4K), with the same 36% and 47% drops, totaling 66%.

The consistent 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K across all settings suggests that the scaling is resolution-bound rather than settings-bound. Since 4K has 4 times the pixel count of 1080p, a perfectly scaling GPU would see a 75% FPS reduction. The actual 66% reduction indicates that the GPU is not fully pixel-bound, meaning the CPU is providing some limitation at 1080p but becomes less relevant at 4K.

The ratio of FPS at 1080p to 4K is approximately 2.9:1 at Low (152/52), 2.9:1 at Medium (114/39), 3.0:1 at High (86/29), and 2.9:1 at Ultra (64/22). This near-constant ratio implies that the bottleneck shifts from CPU at 1080p to GPU at 4K, but the GPU's performance scaling is sub-linear. A more powerful GPU with higher memory bandwidth would likely show a larger FPS difference between 1080p and 4K, as the RTX 5050's 320.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a constraint at higher resolutions.

The data indicates that the RTX 5050 is the primary limiting factor in this combo. The CPU's strong synthetic scores (91st percentile) do not translate to proportional gaming performance because the GPU cannot keep up with the CPU's output at lower resolutions. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the FPS drops to levels that suggest memory bandwidth saturation rather than compute limitations.