Hitman 2

Hitman 2 is a stealth game that launched in November 2018, and the benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 reveal a configuration that is firmly GPU-limited at higher resolutions but shows strong CPU headroom at 1080p. The data indicates this combo ranks 1635th out of 3001 tested combinations, placing it in the 54th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for this title. The measured frames per second (FPS) across three resolutions and four quality presets tell a consistent story: the RTX 5070 is the primary bottleneck at 4K, while the Ryzen AI Max+ 395's substantial multi-threaded performance becomes more relevant as resolution drops and frame rates climb.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread mobile processor based on the Zen 5 architecture (Strix Halo codename), built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 64 MB shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core. Its 55 W TDP and quad-channel LPDDR5X memory support with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are notable for a mobile part, but in Hitman 2, the game's engine does not heavily tax this processor at lower settings.

Benchmark results show the CPU's average benchmark score is 77740, which places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (average score 76513, 1.6% behind) and the Intel Core i9-14900K (average score 79097, 1.7% ahead). The Ryzen AI Max+ 395's Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 35314, while its single-core score is 2044, and Geekbench results show 20992 multi-core and 2464 single-core. This strong single-thread performance matters for Hitman 2's AI and physics calculations, but the game's frame rate is not limited by the CPU in most measured scenarios.

At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 169 FPS, which is the highest measured result across the entire dataset. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. However, the fact that 1080p Ultra yields only 70 FPS—a 59% drop from Low—indicates that the GPU, not the CPU, is the limiting factor once graphical effects increase. The CPU's 95th percentile ranking and its Passmark multi-thread score of 54934 confirm it is not the bottleneck in this pairing; even at 1080p Low, the 169 FPS result is likely still constrained by the GPU's pixel throughput rather than processor limits.

The processor's 16 cores and 32 threads are largely underutilized in Hitman 2, a game that primarily relies on a few threads for game logic. Its Passmark physics score of 3481 and integer math score of 200665 are strong, but these capabilities do not translate to proportionally higher frame rates in this title. The data shows that scaling from 1080p Low (169 FPS) to 1440p Low (108 FPS) and then to 4K Low (57 FPS) follows a pattern consistent with GPU-bound rendering: each resolution increase roughly halves the pixel count's inverse, and the FPS drops accordingly. The CPU's role is to maintain a high enough frame rate ceiling that the GPU can work at its full potential, and with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, it does so without issue.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a GeForce 50-series card based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture (chip GB205), manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The card has 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, along with 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance is 30.87 TFLOPS.

In the database, the RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 40377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are notably weaker: the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (average score 40318, 0.1% behind) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (average score 40063, 0.8% behind). The RTX 5070's Passmark G3D score is 29137, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5077. Despite its modern architecture and high bandwidth, the data shows that in Hitman 2, this GPU struggles at 4K Ultra, producing only 24 FPS average.

The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for Hitman 2's textures at all settings, as the game is from 2018 and does not require massive memory pools. However, the GPU's rendering throughput becomes the clear bottleneck at 4K. At 3840x2160, the RTX 5070 manages only 33 FPS on High and 24 FPS on Ultra, which are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The card's 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs are likely the limiting factors at high pixel counts, as the texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s are not enough to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking relative to all GPUs suggests it is a mid-to-upper tier card, but Hitman 2's 4K Ultra preset pushes it beyond its comfort zone.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data across resolutions provides clear evidence of GPU-limited scaling. At Low settings, the frame rate drops from 169 FPS at 1080p to 108 FPS at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and then to 57 FPS at 4K (a 47% further reduction). This scaling closely mirrors the pixel count increase: 1440p has 1.78 times the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p. The fact that FPS drops by 36% and 47% respectively, rather than the inverse of pixel ratios (44% and 56% expected), indicates that the GPU is not perfectly saturated at 1080p Low.

At High settings, the pattern is similar but with lower absolute numbers: 96 FPS at 1080p, 61 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 33 FPS at 4K (46% drop). The consistent ~36% drop from 1080p to 1440p across Low, High, and Medium settings suggests that the GPU's fill rate is the primary constraint. The Medium preset shows 127 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 43 FPS at 4K (47% drop), with minimum FPS values of 108, 69, and 37 respectively. These minimums are all within 15-20% of the averages, indicating stable frame pacing without severe stutters.

The Ultra preset shows a slightly different scaling: 70 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 24 FPS at 4K (47% drop). The 4K Ultra result of 24 FPS is particularly telling—it is below the 30 FPS console standard and indicates that the RTX 5070 cannot handle Hitman 2's maximum settings at 4K. The resolution scaling analysis points unequivocally to the GPU as the limiting component at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p, the high frame rates (96-169 FPS) suggest the CPU has enough headroom to push beyond 200 FPS if the GPU were faster.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The dataset provides average FPS for all 12 resolution/settings combinations, with minimum and maximum FPS values only for Medium presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low averages 169 FPS, Medium averages 127 FPS (min 108, max 146), High averages 96 FPS, and Ultra averages 70 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 99 FPS, showing that graphical settings have a massive impact at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 108 FPS is still above the 96 FPS High average, indicating that even the lowest frame dip at Medium is faster than the average at High.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low averages 108 FPS, Medium averages 81 FPS (min 69, max 93), High averages 61 FPS, and Ultra averages 45 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings: Low drops by 61 FPS, Medium by 46 FPS, High by 35 FPS, and Ultra by 25 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a minimum of 69 FPS, which is still playable, but the High preset at 61 FPS average leaves little margin for dips.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low averages 57 FPS, Medium averages 43 FPS (min 37, max 50), High averages 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves an average above 60 FPS, and it does so by a narrow margin of 3 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 37 FPS is below the 40 FPS threshold many players consider minimum for acceptable motion. The Ultra preset at 24 FPS is effectively unplayable for a stealth game that requires precise timing. The data shows that no setting at 4K provides a consistently smooth experience above 60 FPS, with the closest being Low at 57 FPS average.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the only resolution where all presets achieve at least 70 FPS average. At 1440p, only Low (108 FPS) and Medium (81 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while at 4K, only Low (57 FPS) comes close to 60 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Hitman 2 at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 4K, the Low preset averages 57 FPS, which is marginally below 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS, and High averages 33 FPS. For smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 4K, the data suggests no preset achieves it, as even Low falls 3 FPS short.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rivals in overall GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 40377, which is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318) and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870) by 1.2%.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Hitman 2?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at all resolutions above 1080p. At 1080p Low, the 169 FPS result shows CPU headroom, but the consistent FPS drops from 1080p to 1440p (36% for all presets) and 1440p to 4K (47% for all presets) align with pixel count scaling, confirming GPU constraints.

Q: What is the frame time stability like at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the minimum FPS values are 108 at 1080p, 69 at 1440p, and 37 at 4K, with corresponding maximums of 146, 93, and 50. The spread between minimum and maximum is 38 FPS at 1080p, 24 FPS at 1440p, and 13 FPS at 4K, indicating tighter frame pacing at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 rank among all CPUs?

A: The CPU ranks in the 95th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 77740. It is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513) and the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492), but 1.7% behind the Intel Core i9-14900K (79097).

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 96 FPS average is the best balance, as it provides a smooth experience well above 60 FPS while offering better visual fidelity than Medium (127 FPS) or Low (169 FPS). The Ultra preset at 70 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, but High offers a more comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 81 FPS average (min 69 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it delivers smooth gameplay while maintaining decent visual quality. The High preset at 61 FPS average is borderline—it is above 60 FPS but leaves no headroom for dips, and the data's lack of minimum FPS values for High makes it riskier. The Low preset at 108 FPS is excessively fast for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality. Ultra at 45 FPS is below the smoothness threshold and should be avoided.

At 4K, the data is less encouraging. The Low preset at 57 FPS average is the only option approaching playable frame rates, but it is still 3 FPS below 60. The Medium preset at 43 FPS (min 37 FPS) is playable for slower-paced stealth gameplay but will feel less responsive during action sequences. For the best experience at 4K, players should use the Low preset and accept the visual downgrade, or alternatively reduce the resolution to 1440p and use Medium for a better overall experience. The Ultra preset at 24 FPS is not recommended under any circumstances, as the frame rate is too low for Hitman 2's timing-sensitive mechanics.

The overall best experience across all resolutions is 1080p High at 96 FPS average, which balances visual quality with a high, stable frame rate. For players with 1440p displays, Medium at 81 FPS provides the smoothest experience without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold, and for 4K displays, Low at 57 FPS is the only viable option, though players may prefer to lower the resolution for a better frame rate.