Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a capable but uneven experience in Hitman 2, with performance heavily dependent on the selected resolution and quality preset. The combo ranks 1817th out of 3001 tested configurations in this title, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database, though the measured frame rates reveal a system that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming comfortably at most settings while struggling at 4K Ultra.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with an average of 153 FPS at Low settings and 87 FPS at High. At 2560x1440, the system still delivers playable results, averaging 98 FPS on Low and 55 FPS on High, but 3840x2160 drops to 30 FPS on High, which is borderline for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 8945HX scores 76,212 on average across all benchmark tests, placing it 0.1% above the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (76,155) and 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (75,779). It trails the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX by 0.4%.

Q: What is the GPU's synthetic benchmark ranking?

A: The RTX 4060 holds an average benchmark score of 17,639, which places it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs tested. It is 0.3% faster than the AMD Radeon 780M (17,588), 0.5% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17,551), and 0.7% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17,509), while sitting 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17,666).

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance of quality and performance at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 provides an average of 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 132 FPS. This delivers smooth gameplay while maintaining visual quality above Low, and it represents a substantial improvement over Ultra, which averages only 64 FPS.

Q: How does the frame rate scale when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 87 at 1920x1080 to 55 at 2560x1440 and finally to 30 at 3840x2160. This represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 45% reduction from 1440p to 4K, showing significant performance degradation at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the limiting factor in this game?

A: The frame rate scaling across resolutions suggests the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 153 FPS, indicating strong CPU throughput, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 22 FPS, which points to the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth being insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a 16-core, 32-thread mobile processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process node. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz can boost up to 5.40 GHz, and it carries 64 MB of L3 cache alongside 1 MB of L2 per core. The chip is part of the Dragon Range codename family and was released on 2025-04-22, making it a recent addition to the mobile lineup.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,713 and a single-core score of 6,030. The Cinebench R20 results show 17,939 multi-core and 2,532 single-core, while the older R15 test yields 4,305 multi-core and 607 single-core. PassMark tests reinforce this profile with a multi-thread score of 51,405, a single-thread score of 3,907, and a physics score of 2,168.

The CPU's 95th percentile ranking among all tested CPUs indicates it sits near the top of the performance spectrum. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX at 76,155 (0.1% behind), the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P at 76,492 (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX at 76,513 (0.4% ahead). The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores 75,779, which is 0.6% behind.

For Hitman 2, the CPU's high single-thread performance matters most, as the game's stealth gameplay relies on AI calculations and physics simulations that benefit from strong per-core throughput. The 5.40 GHz boost clock helps maintain high frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, such as the 1080p Low setting where the system achieves 153 FPS. The 32 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and future titles that scale across many cores, though Hitman 2 does not appear to be heavily multithreaded based on the performance pattern.

The processor's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s over dual-channel DDR5 and its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 28 lanes ensure the CPU can feed data to the GPU without creating a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The 64 MB L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads that exhibit data locality, reducing the need to access main memory frequently.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD107 chip, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 3,072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and its memory runs at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective speed.

Memory capacity is 8 GB of GDDR6 across a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This configuration provides sufficient bandwidth for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the measured frame rates drop significantly. The GPU's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s indicate solid rasterization capability for a mid-range mobile part.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4060 achieves a PassMark G3D score of 19,545 and a GPU compute score of 9,213. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 2,302, while Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores are 95,057 and 48,643 respectively. DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 PassMark scores come in at 175 and 76, respectively, with DirectX 9 at 236 and DirectX 10 at 103.

The GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the mid-range tier, and its nearest rivals in benchmark score are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17,666 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17,588 (0.3% behind), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17,551 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 at 17,509 (0.7% behind). These comparisons show the RTX 4060 performing in a narrow band around these older and integrated parts in raw compute terms.

For Hitman 2, the GPU's role becomes increasingly important as resolution and settings increase. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 153 FPS, suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding frames quickly. At 4K Ultra, however, the average drops to 22 FPS, indicating the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot handle the texture and geometry demands at that resolution. The 128-bit memory bus is a particular constraint, as higher resolutions require more data to be moved between VRAM and the GPU cores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 achieves a rank of 1817 out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the 60th percentile of all configurations in the database. This ranking reflects the overall performance across all measured resolutions and settings, and it indicates that while the CPU is top-tier, the GPU holds the combo back from higher positions.

Looking at the synthetic benchmarks, the CPU's 95th percentile ranking and the GPU's 61st percentile ranking create a significant performance disparity. The processor is capable of far more than the graphics card can deliver, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. This explains why the combo ranks in the lower-middle range despite having a very strong CPU.

The measured frame rates show that the combo performs best at 1080p, where it can push above 100 FPS on Low and Medium settings. At 1440p, it remains playable but with reduced headroom, and at 4K, only the Low preset achieves an acceptable average of 52 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of just 22 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a stealth title where precision matters.

Compared to other combos in the database, this system's ranking suggests it is not optimized for 4K gaming in Hitman 2. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are likely the primary factors limiting performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU's capabilities are underutilized in this scenario. At 1080p and 1440p, however, the combo delivers respectable results that should satisfy most players.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 115 FPS with a minimum of 97 FPS and maximum of 132 FPS, making it the optimal choice for smooth gameplay with balanced visual quality. The High preset at 87 FPS is also acceptable, while Ultra drops to 64 FPS, which may be preferable for players who prioritize visuals over frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset maintains an average of 73 FPS with a minimum of 62 FPS and maximum of 84 FPS, providing a playable experience with reasonable quality. The High preset at 55 FPS is marginal for fast-paced gameplay but workable for stealth sections, while Low at 98 FPS offers the best performance if frame rate is the priority. Ultra at 41 FPS is likely too low for comfortable play.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets provide an ideal experience. The Low preset averages 52 FPS, which is the only playable option, while Medium drops to 39 FPS and High falls to 30 FPS. Ultra at 22 FPS is not recommended under any circumstances. For 4K gaming, players should use Low settings and accept reduced visual quality to maintain a reasonable frame rate.

The Medium preset at 1080p offers the best balance of frame rate and visual fidelity across all tested configurations, with the 97 FPS minimum ensuring no significant dips during action sequences. Players with high-refresh-rate monitors may prefer Low at 153 FPS, while those with 60 Hz displays can comfortably use High at 87 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces the following results across settings: Low averages 153 FPS, Medium averages 115 FPS with a range of 97 to 132 FPS, High averages 87 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decrease in frame rate, with Ultra delivering only 42% of the Low preset's performance.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop noticeably: Low averages 98 FPS, Medium averages 73 FPS with a range of 62 to 84 FPS, High averages 55 FPS, and Ultra averages 41 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows compared to 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls significantly: Low averages 52 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS with a range of 33 to 45 FPS, High averages 30 FPS, and Ultra averages 22 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution produces frame rates that are below minimum playability standards, while even Low struggles to maintain 60 FPS.

The Medium preset at each resolution provides the only complete data set with minimum and maximum values. At 1080p, the 97 FPS minimum ensures smooth performance, while at 1440p the 62 FPS minimum is adequate but less comfortable. At 4K, the 33 FPS minimum indicates significant frame pacing issues that could affect gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important characteristics about the limiting component in this system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 87 at 1920x1080 to 55 at 2560x1440, a 37% reduction, and then to 30 at 3840x2160, a further 45% reduction. The total decrease from 1080p to 4K is 65%, which is substantial and indicates the GPU is the primary constraint.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern is similar but less severe. The average drops from 153 at 1080p to 98 at 1440p (36% reduction) and then to 52 at 4K (47% reduction), for a total decrease of 66%. This consistency across settings suggests that resolution scaling is predominantly GPU-limited, as the CPU's performance does not change with resolution.

The Medium preset shows a slightly different pattern, with averages of 115 at 1080p, 73 at 1440p (37% reduction), and 39 at 4K (47% reduction). The minimum FPS values follow a similar trend: 97 at 1080p, 62 at 1440p, and 33 at 4K. This indicates that even at Medium settings, the GPU cannot maintain acceptable frame rates at 4K.

The data suggests that the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are the primary limiting factors at higher resolutions. The 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for the data throughput required at 4K, and the VRAM capacity may be exceeded by the texture requirements of Hitman 2 at Ultra settings. The CPU, by contrast, shows no signs of being a bottleneck, as evidenced by the high frame rates achievable at 1080p Low (153 FPS) and the CPU's strong synthetic benchmark scores.

Players targeting 4K should use the Low preset to achieve a playable 52 FPS average, but for the best experience, 1080p with Medium or High settings is recommended. The combo's sweet spot lies at 1440p Medium, where 73 FPS average with a 62 FPS minimum provides smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual quality.