Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 delivers the smoothest experience across all settings, with average FPS ranging from 97 at Ultra to 233 at Low. At 2560x1440, averages span 62 to 149 FPS, while 3840x2160 ranges from 33 to 79 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has an average benchmark score of 27507. It sits essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535, -0.1% delta) and Intel Core i5-12600K (27578, -0.3% delta). The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G trails slightly at 27382, putting it 0.5% behind the Ultra 5.

Q: Does the RTX 5080 outperform its closest GPU competitors?

A: The RTX 5080 posts an average benchmark score of 56083, placing it 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757) and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher.

Q: Which settings preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance?

A: Medium settings deliver the most consistent frame pacing, as it is the only preset with reported minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1920x1080 Medium averages 175 FPS, at 2560x1440 Medium averages 112 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Medium averages 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1026 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 27.6% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 5080 features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory clocks run at 1875 MHz with 30 Gbps effective speed.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing for Hitman 2. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, this GPU packs 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die. Its 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs give it substantial raw throughput. The card operates at a 2295 MHz base clock and boosts to 2617 MHz, with a pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s.

Memory bandwidth is a critical factor for Hitman 2's large, detailed environments. The 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth from 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus ensures texture streaming and asset loading do not bottleneck frame delivery. This is particularly relevant at higher resolutions where the game's draw distances and crowd densities demand rapid data access.

The GPU's FP32 compute throughput of 56.28 TFLOPS (with FP16 at a 1:1 ratio of 56.28 TFLOPS) provides ample headroom for the game's physics and AI calculations. The 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores are present but Hitman 2's traditional rasterization pipeline does not heavily leverage them, meaning the card's conventional shading performance carries most of the workload.

The measured FPS data confirms the GPU scales predictably with resolution. At 1920x1080 High, the combo reaches 132 FPS average; at 2560x1440 High, it drops to 84 FPS; at 3840x2160 High, it falls to 45 FPS. This scaling pattern—roughly halving performance when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings—is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 5080's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects its position as a high-end part, though the benchmark data shows it trades closely with several AMD alternatives.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined score of this Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and RTX 5080 pairing places it at rank 1026 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2. This position in the top 27.6% indicates a strong configuration, though not an elite one. The ranking reflects the CPU's mid-range status (79th percentile among all CPUs) paired with the GPU's high-end status (87th percentile among all GPUs).

The CPU's average benchmark score of 27507 puts it within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-12600K (27578) and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (27578), and within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535). These are desktop-class processors, yet the mobile Ultra 5 125H matches their aggregate performance. However, the CPU's nearest rivals in the GPU space show the RTX 5080's positioning: the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE outperforms it by 2.2%, while the AMD Radeon 8060S and RX 6750 GRE 12 GB trail by 0.6% and 0.7% respectively.

The rank of 1026 out of 3711 suggests that while this combo is capable, many other configurations—likely those pairing high-end desktop CPUs with top-tier GPUs—achieve better results in Hitman 2. The game's stealth mechanics and crowd AI can be CPU-sensitive, and the Ultra 5 125H's mobile pedigree may limit performance in CPU-bound scenarios despite its 14 cores and 18 threads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5080 and Ultra 5 125H produce playable but constrained results. Low settings yield an average of 79 FPS, Medium averages 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 68, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 33 FPS. The Medium preset is the only 4K configuration with recorded frame pacing data, suggesting tighter performance consistency at that setting. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K—46 FPS—shows how heavily the Ultra preset taxes the GPU.

At 2560x1440, performance becomes more comfortable. Low settings deliver an average of 149 FPS, Medium averages 112 FPS with a range of 95 to 128 FPS, High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 62 FPS. The 1440p results show a smoother scaling curve than 4K, with each settings tier costing roughly 20-25% performance. This resolution appears to be the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors when using High settings or below.

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its full potential. Low settings hit an average of 233 FPS, Medium averages 175 FPS with a range of 148 to 201 FPS, High averages 132 FPS, and Ultra averages 97 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p remains above 90 FPS, making this resolution suitable for competitive play or maximum visual fidelity without compromise. The 1080p Medium preset's minimum of 148 FPS indicates no noticeable dips below high-refresh thresholds.

The progression across resolutions reveals the GPU's bandwidth and compute limits. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently; at 1440p, the balance shifts toward GPU-bound; at 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck. The RTX 5080's 960.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p High, but 4K Ultra exceeds its comfortable envelope, resulting in 33 FPS average.

Settings Recommendations

For 3840x2160 displays, the Medium preset offers the best experience. At 60 FPS average with a 51 FPS minimum, it maintains playability while providing better visual quality than Low (79 FPS). High at 45 FPS and Ultra at 33 FPS fall below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider smooth for this stealth title. The Medium preset's published minimum and maximum values (51-68 FPS) indicate acceptable frame pacing without severe hitches.

For 2560x1440, High settings at 84 FPS provide an excellent balance, but Medium at 112 FPS is the safer choice for variable scenes. The 95 FPS minimum at Medium ensures the frame rate rarely dips below high-refresh territory. Ultra at 62 FPS is viable for players prioritizing visual fidelity, though the lack of min/max data means frame pacing is unverified. Low at 149 FPS is overkill for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality.

For 1920x1080, Ultra at 97 FPS is fully playable and delivers the complete visual experience. High at 132 FPS offers headroom for competitive play, while Medium at 175 FPS with a 148 FPS minimum suits high-refresh-rate panels. Low at 233 FPS is excessive unless targeting 240 Hz displays. The 1080p Medium preset's recorded range of 148-201 FPS confirms consistent delivery without frame drops.

The overall recommendation is Medium settings across all resolutions, as it is the only preset with complete minimum and maximum data at every resolution. This consistency suggests the developers tuned Medium to maintain stable frame pacing. For 1080p users, Ultra is a reasonable upgrade; for 1440p users, High works if the display supports adaptive sync; for 4K users, Medium is the maximum playable setting.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H provides the processing foundation for this combo. This Meteor Lake architecture chip (7 nm process, Intel BGA 2049 socket) features 14 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its 28 W TDP classifies it as a mobile part, though its benchmark scores rival desktop processors from prior generations.

The cache hierarchy consists of 112 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports the game's AI routines and level streaming. Hitman 2's sandbox levels contain numerous NPCs with individual behavior trees; the 18 threads allow the CPU to distribute these workloads across its hybrid core layout. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth from dual-channel DDR5 support (with capacity depending on motherboard) feeds both CPU and GPU data requests.

Benchmark results show the CPU's strengths. Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12804.5 and single-core score of 1647.5 demonstrate balanced performance. Passmark multithread score of 21100 and single-thread score of 3399 confirm this balance. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it above the median but below enthusiast parts.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role becomes apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080 Low, the 233 FPS average suggests the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. However, the 1080p Ultra result of 97 FPS—only 20 FPS higher than the 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS at roughly one-quarter the pixel count—indicates the CPU may limit performance in CPU-intensive scenes even when the GPU has headroom.

The nearest rivals provide context: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 (27535 average score) and Intel Core i5-12600K (27578) are within 0.3% of the Ultra 5 125H's 27507 average. These desktop chips typically offer higher sustained clocks, but the mobile Ultra 5's 18 threads help it stay competitive. For Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU's performance is adequate for 60+ FPS gameplay at most settings, though the data suggests the GPU is the primary driver of frame rate at 4K.