Hitman 3 — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
Technical analysis last updated
Hitman 3 provides a refined experience across PlayStation hardware. On PS5, the game targets an 1800p resolution at a virtually locked 60fps, supplemented by PC ultra textures, 8x anisotropic filtering, and sub-10-second loading times. PS4 Pro is an anomaly among last-gen systems by offering a 1080p performance mode targeting 60fps alongside a 1440p30 option. Base PS4 runs capped at 30fps. PS5 is easily the recommended way to play due to higher image clarity, fluid performance, and drastically reduced load times.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Hitman 3 on PS5 delivers a pristine 1800p presentation at a near-flawless 60fps. Visual enhancements include PC ultra-level textures, 8x anisotropic filtering, and screen-space reflections. Fast SSD loading under ten seconds significantly improves quality of life when replaying missions.
Standard Mode
PS5UnverifiedOutputs at 1800p with ultra textures and 8x anisotropic filtering.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
A side-by-side comparison requires verified graphics-mode data on both PS5 and PS5 Pro. It appears here as soon as both versions are analysed.
Known issues
A minor stutter during the intro cutscene for the legacy Miami mission from Hitman 2 causes framerates to drop to near 40fps.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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- UnverifiedDigital Foundry analysis of Hitman 3 covering PS5, PS4 Pro, and base PS4 performance, image quality, and Glacier engine updates.Digital Foundry2021-01-21
Digital Foundry evaluates Hitman 3 across generations, highlighting Glacier engine upgrades such as screen-space reflections, enhanced water and rain effects, and retrofitted visual improvements across legacy trilogy maps. PS5 delivers a native 1800p presentation at a near-locked 60fps with fast SSD load times, while PS4 Pro uniquely offers a 1080p60 mode alongside 1440p30.
Open source - UnverifiedHitman 3 runs at a locked 60fps at 1800p on PlayStation 5 with high-quality textures and fast loading times. PS4 Pro offers a unique 1080p60 mode, while the base PS4 targets 30fps.Digital Foundry2021-01-20
Digital Foundry evaluates Hitman 3 across next-gen consoles, noting a shift to a fixed 60fps target on PS5 with an 1800p output resolution, high texture settings, and excellent frame-rate stability.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Hitman 3 run at on PS5?
On PS5, Hitman 3 offers 1 graphics mode: Standard Mode targets 60 FPS at 1800p.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Hitman 3?
Hitman 3 scores 74/100 on PS5. The PSFoundry Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.
Patch history
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We only log updates with a documented effect on graphics modes, resolution, frame rate or visual features. None have been verified for this title yet.
The players' verdict
Recent player impressions of how the game runs on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
We publish player impressions from Reddit, ResetEra and specialist forums only when they discuss how the game actually runs. They never affect the PSFoundry Score.
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