Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a robust Hitman 2 experience across all tested resolutions, with the combination ranking in the 255th position out of 3,711 tested combos. The data shows a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gameplay while remaining playable at 4K, though the Ultra preset at 4K dips below 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest measured average is 302 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 227 FPS at the same resolution with Medium settings.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 75,779, which is 0.1% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 (75,738) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D (75,716). It also leads the AMD EPYC 8224P (75,582) by 0.3% and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (75,488) by 0.4%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 54,247 places it 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828) leads it by 1.1%.

Q: At which resolution does the combo fail to maintain 60 FPS on the High preset?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average frame rate drops to 58 FPS. This is the only resolution tested where the High preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Medium compared to 4K Medium?

A: At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 227 FPS, while at 3840x2160 Medium it drops to 77 FPS. This represents a 150 FPS difference, or roughly three times the frame rate at the lower resolution.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its multithreaded performance is particularly strong, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42,018 and a Geekbench multicore score of 26,736.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D brings 16 cores and 32 threads to this pairing, running on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) with a 4 nm process. Its base clock of 4.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.70 GHz provide substantial single-thread headroom, which matters for Hitman 2's game logic and AI systems. The CPU's 128 MB of L3 cache is particularly relevant for a stealth game where repeated traversal through mission areas benefits from cached map data.

The benchmark data supports the CPU's strength in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. The 3DMark single-thread score of 1,292 and Cinebench R15 single-core score of 350 indicate strong per-core performance, while the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42,018 shows the 16 cores scale effectively. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggests it is unlikely to be the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the delta between resolution scaling tells us about CPU headroom. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 302 FPS average, which is a very high frame rate that demands strong single-thread performance. The fact that the CPU can feed the RTX 4080 to this level at 1080p indicates the processor is not bottlenecking at lower resolutions. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 2,549 and 4-thread score of 4,963 reinforce that the CPU handles the lightly-threaded workloads typical of game simulation with ample margin.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock of 2505 MHz and 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance position it as a high-end part, reflected in its 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The GPU's memory configuration is particularly relevant for Hitman 2 at high resolutions. The 16 GB VRAM capacity ensures that even at 4K Ultra settings, texture data and geometry buffers remain resident in VRAM without spilling to system memory. The 256-bit memory bus with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient throughput for the game's large open-ended levels, which feature complex geometry and numerous interactive objects.

The measured FPS data shows the GPU becoming the primary constraint as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 302 FPS, but at 4K Low that drops to 103 FPS — a 199 FPS reduction. This pattern is consistent with GPU-bound scaling: at 1080p, the CPU can feed frames fast enough to saturate the GPU's output, but at 4K, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor. The RTX 4080's 280.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate directly influence how many pixels can be shaded per frame at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a rank of 255 out of 3,711 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the top 7% of all combinations tested, indicating a well-balanced pairing that performs strongly in this title.

The CPU's 95th percentile ranking and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking combine to produce a system that sits comfortably above the median combo. The rank of 255 suggests that while there are faster combinations (primarily those with higher-tier GPUs), this pairing is substantially ahead of the vast majority of tested systems. The data shows no obvious pairing imbalance: neither component dramatically drags down the overall result.

In practical terms, the combo's rank means it outperforms roughly 3,456 other tested combinations. The nearest CPU rivals (AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D) have nearly identical average scores with 0.1% deltas, indicating that the 9950X3D's advantage is small in synthetic benchmarks but the X3D variant's cache may provide gaming-specific benefits not captured in those averages.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is classic GPU-bound behavior. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average drops from 172 FPS to 110 FPS — a 36% reduction. From 1440p to 3840x2160 at High, it falls from 110 FPS to 58 FPS, another 47% reduction.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 302 FPS at 1080p, 193 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 103 FPS at 4K (47% drop from 1440p). This consistent ~36-47% reduction per resolution step indicates the GPU's rendering throughput is the primary constraint, as the CPU's performance headroom remains constant regardless of resolution.

The Medium preset tells a similar story: 227 FPS at 1080p, 145 FPS at 1440p, and 77 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset, which places the heaviest load on both components, shows 126 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. The fact that 1080p Ultra still achieves 126 FPS suggests the CPU can handle the game's simulation at high frame rates, while the GPU becomes the bottleneck at higher resolutions.

The Limiting component analysis points clearly to the GPU as the scaling constraint. At 1080p, the CPU provides enough throughput to reach 302 FPS at Low settings, which is a ceiling that likely approaches the CPU's maximum frame output. As resolution increases, the GPU's pixel and texture processing requirements grow, and the frame rate drops accordingly, confirming the RTX 4080 as the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 302 FPS. Medium settings average 227 FPS with a minimum of 193 FPS and maximum of 261 FPS. High settings average 172 FPS. Ultra settings average 126 FPS. All of these results are well above the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p a resolution where every preset is playable with significant headroom.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 193 FPS. Medium settings average 145 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS and maximum of 167 FPS. High settings average 110 FPS. Ultra settings average 81 FPS. Even the lowest measured minimum (123 FPS at Medium) is comfortably above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay across all presets at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU begins to show its limits. Low settings average 103 FPS. Medium settings average 77 FPS with a minimum of 66 FPS and maximum of 89 FPS. High settings average 58 FPS. Ultra settings average 43 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 66 FPS just clears the 60 FPS threshold, but High and Ultra presets fall below it, indicating that 4K requires settings adjustments for fluid gameplay.

The frame time consistency, where measured, shows reasonable behavior. At 1080p Medium, the 193-261 FPS range represents a standard deviation that keeps frame pacing stable. At 1440p Medium, the 123-167 FPS range shows similar consistency. At 4K Medium, the 66-89 FPS range indicates that while the average is acceptable, the minimum can dip close to the 60 FPS boundary.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver average frame rates above 120 FPS, so players can choose Ultra settings for maximum visual fidelity while still maintaining 126 FPS average — well above any competitive threshold. The Medium preset's 227 FPS average is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors (240 Hz or higher), while Low's 302 FPS pushes beyond even the most demanding display requirements.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings with an 81 FPS average provide an excellent balance of visual quality and smoothness, suitable for 75 Hz or 100 Hz displays. High settings at 110 FPS average offer a safer margin for 120 Hz displays, while Medium at 145 FPS is the choice for competitive play on 144 Hz panels. The data indicates that Ultra at 1440p remains fully playable, so there is little reason to drop below High unless targeting very high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the recommendations shift toward lower presets. Medium settings are the highest preset that maintains an average above 60 FPS (77 FPS), with a minimum of 66 FPS that just clears the threshold. High settings average 58 FPS, which may be acceptable for players who prioritize visual quality over absolute smoothness, but the data suggests Medium is the safer choice for consistent gameplay. Ultra settings at 43 FPS average are not recommended for action-heavy sequences, as the frame rate drops below the playable threshold.

The overall pattern supports a simple rule: use Medium at 4K, Ultra or High at 1440p, and any preset at 1080p depending on refresh rate. The 4K Medium preset delivers 77 FPS average, which is 79% higher than 4K Ultra's 43 FPS, making it the clear choice for 4K gaming on this combo. Conversely, at 1440p, the difference between Ultra (81 FPS) and Medium (145 FPS) is substantial, but both are playable, so the choice comes down to whether visual fidelity or frame rate headroom is preferred.