Hitman 2

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 posts an average benchmark score of 77,740, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. It is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, and 2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX. However, the Intel Core i9-14900K edges it out by 1.7%, with a score of 79,097.

Q: What is the RTX 5050's standing relative to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5050 has an average benchmark score of 21,035, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. It is 1.6% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, but trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL by 0.6%, the AMD Radeon HD 8970M by 1%, and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile by 1.6%.

Q: Which resolution delivers the highest average frame rate for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The 1920x1080 Low setting delivers the highest average frame rate at 126 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 81 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it falls further to 43 FPS.

Q: What is the best average FPS achievable at 4K with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields the highest average at 43 FPS. The Medium preset averages 32 FPS, High averages 24 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in Hitman 2?

A: This CPU-GPU pairing ranks 2389 out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the lower third of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo at 1440p Medium?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 51, with a maximum of 70 and an average of 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the primary rendering engine in this pairing, and its characteristics directly shape Hitman 2's performance. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is a critical constraint at higher resolutions, as the frame buffer demands of 4K rendering can quickly approach the 8 GB capacity, which likely contributes to the sharp FPS drops seen at 3840x2160.

Clock speeds for the RTX 5050 are set at a base of 2317 MHz and a boost of 2572 MHz. The boost clock is the operative figure during sustained gaming loads, and the relatively modest gap between base and boost suggests consistent performance under load. The GPU's 2560 shading units, 80 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output units provide the compute foundation, while 20 ray tracing cores and 80 tensor cores support advanced effects and DLSS features, though Hitman 2's measured results here rely on standard rasterization.

The GPU's pixel rate of 82.30 GPixel/s and texture rate of 205.8 GTexel/s are theoretical ceilings that the measured FPS data never approaches in practice. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 126 FPS, but the GPU's 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the limiting factor as resolution scales up. The 130 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a power envelope typical of mainstream mobile GPUs, but the benchmark data shows the RTX 5050 cannot sustain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra, where it averages just 18 FPS.

The RTX 5050's 66th percentile standing among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,035, places it in the mid-range tier. This is reflected in the Hitman 2 results, where the GPU handles 1080p and 1440p competently but struggles at 4K. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but at 4K, the combination of higher memory usage and increased shader complexity overwhelms the GPU's capabilities, as evidenced by the sub-40 FPS averages at all 4K settings except Low.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming the dominant bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 126 FPS, which drops by 35.7% to 81 FPS at 1440p Low, and then by another 46.9% to 43 FPS at 4K Low. This scaling is steeper than what would be expected from pixel count alone, indicating that the RTX 5050's compute and memory bandwidth are insufficient for 4K workloads.

The High preset shows a similar trend: 71 FPS at 1080p, 46 FPS at 1440p (a 35.2% drop), and 24 FPS at 4K (a 47.8% drop from 1440p). The Medium preset follows suit, with 95 FPS at 1080p, 60 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, starting at 53 FPS at 1080p, dropping to 34 FPS at 1440p, and falling to 18 FPS at 4K.

These scaling figures suggest that the CPU, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with 16 cores and 32 threads, is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The CPU's strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,314 and Geekbench multi-core score of 20,992, ensures that it can feed the GPU adequately at 1080p. However, the GPU's 320.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput become the bottleneck as resolution increases, with the 4K results showing that the RTX 5050 is simply outmatched at that resolution.

The frame time consistency also degrades at higher resolutions. At 1440p Medium, the FPS range is 51 to 70, a spread of 19 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 27 to 37, a spread of just 10 FPS. This narrowing range at 4K indicates that the GPU is running at its maximum capacity, with less headroom for variance, whereas at 1440p, the system has more flexibility to deliver bursts of higher performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In Hitman 2, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 2389 out of 3001 tested combos. This places the pairing in the 79.6th percentile of all configurations, meaning roughly 80% of tested combos deliver better performance in this game. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning, as the CPU is clearly capable, but the RTX 5050's 66th percentile standing among all GPUs drags the overall combo down.

The gap between the CPU's and GPU's performance tiers is instructive. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score 1.6% higher than the Threadripper PRO 9945WX and 2% higher than the Ryzen 9 8945HX. In contrast, the RTX 5050 ranks in the 66th percentile of GPUs, with an average score 1.6% lower than the RTX A4000 Mobile. This imbalance means the CPU is often waiting on the GPU to complete rendering tasks, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's limitations are most pronounced.

The combo's rank of 2389 suggests that, for Hitman 2, the GPU is the primary determinant of overall performance. A stronger GPU paired with this CPU would likely yield a significantly higher rank, while a weaker CPU with the same GPU would show minimal change in this game's results. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the CPU can stretch its legs and the GPU can maintain respectable frame rates, but it falls behind in the 1440p and 4K segments where more powerful GPUs dominate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 126 FPS average — the highest frame rate recorded for this combo at any resolution or setting.
• Medium: 95 FPS average, with a range of 80 to 109 FPS.
• High: 71 FPS average.
• Ultra: 53 FPS average.

At 1080p, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all settings, with even Ultra exceeding 50 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 58% reduction in average FPS, which is substantial but expected given the increased graphical demands.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 81 FPS average.
• Medium: 60 FPS average, with a range of 51 to 70 FPS.
• High: 46 FPS average.
• Ultra: 34 FPS average.

At 1440p, the combo remains usable for most settings, but Ultra dips below 35 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a stealth title where precision matters. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 35.2% (High) to 36.5% (Ultra), showing consistent scaling across settings.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 43 FPS average.
• Medium: 32 FPS average, with a range of 27 to 37 FPS.
• High: 24 FPS average.
• Ultra: 18 FPS average.

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Only Low exceeds 40 FPS, and Ultra falls to 18 FPS, which is below the threshold for a responsive stealth experience. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep, with reductions ranging from 46.9% (Low) to 47.1% (Ultra), indicating the GPU is the hard bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo in Hitman 2 depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1080p, the High preset at 71 FPS offers the best balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The Medium preset at 95 FPS is also viable for players prioritizing frame rate, but High provides a more immersive experience without sacrificing playability. Ultra at 53 FPS is acceptable but may show occasional dips in demanding scenes, so High is the recommended sweet spot.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 60 FPS with a 51-70 FPS range is the recommended choice. This delivers a consistent 60 FPS average, which is the standard for smooth gameplay, while maintaining moderate visual quality. The High preset at 46 FPS is playable but may feel less fluid, and Ultra at 34 FPS is likely too inconsistent for a game that rewards precise timing and observation. Low at 81 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the visual downgrade is significant.

At 4K, the data suggests that this combo is not well-suited for the resolution. The Low preset at 43 FPS is the only setting that approaches playability, but even this falls short of the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 32 FPS and High at 24 FPS are below acceptable thresholds, and Ultra at 18 FPS is unplayable. For 4K, players would need to rely on upscaling technologies or accept significant compromises in visual quality.

Overall, the best experience across all resolutions is achieved by targeting 1080p High or 1440p Medium. The 1080p High preset delivers 71 FPS, which is smooth and visually appealing, while 1440p Medium at 60 FPS offers a higher resolution with acceptable frame rates. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, 1080p Low at 126 FPS or 1440p Low at 81 FPS are viable, but the visual trade-offs are substantial. The data clearly indicates that this combo is optimized for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a secondary option and 4K being outside its comfort zone.