Hitman 2

The data for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 reveals a compelling balance between a modern mid-range GPU and a previous-generation CPU. The measured FPS across resolutions and settings shows a system that is highly capable at standard gaming resolutions but begins to strain at the extreme end of the spectrum. This analysis breaks down the performance metrics to understand where the bottleneck lies and what settings provide the optimal experience.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is sharp and clearly indicates a transition from a CPU-bound scenario to a GPU-bound one. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 173.9 FPS. This high framerate suggests the CPU is doing the heavy lifting, as the GPU is not yet saturated. However, the escalation in resolution quickly shifts the burden. When moving to 1440p, the same Low preset yields 109.5 FPS, a significant reduction. The trend accelerates at 4K, where the Low preset manages 57.4 FPS.

This pattern is consistent across all quality presets. For instance, on High settings, the average framerate drops from 99.6 FPS at 1080p to 63.2 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 34 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly brutal, with framerates nearly halving. This is a classic sign that the RTX 4060's 8 GB of VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are becoming limiting factors at the higher pixel count. The data implies that while the Ryzen 5 2600 can push high framerates at 1080p, the resolution scaling is almost entirely dictated by the GPU's capabilities. The game becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution increases, with the CPU's role diminishing in importance.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth and visually rich experience, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for this hardware combination. At 1080p, Medium delivers a very playable 128.1 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over the 73.6 FPS seen on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is also significant, improving from 173.9 FPS to 128.1 FPS, but this comes with a much better visual quality. At 1440p, the Medium preset maintains a solid 82.5 FPS, which is still excellent for a stealth game. This makes Medium the best option for users with 1440p monitors.

Pushing to Ultra at any resolution comes with a steep cost. At 1440p, Ultra produces 43.5 FPS, which is noticeably less fluid and may be distracting in a game that relies on precise timing and movement. At 4K, Ultra drops to a near-unplayable 25.8 FPS. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is too demanding for this GPU at all resolutions tested. High settings at 1440p offer a middle ground at 63.2 FPS, but Medium provides a more comfortable margin for frame rate consistency. Therefore, for the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, Medium is the recommended preset, especially for 1440p gaming.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the clear performance driver in this pairing, but its role is nuanced by its memory configuration. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The measured results show that this configuration is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results reveal its limitations. The framerate collapse at 4K, even on Low settings (57.4 FPS), suggests that memory bandwidth and capacity are being stretched thin.

The GPU's clock speeds are high, with a base of 1830 MHz and a boost of 2460 MHz. This allows it to perform well when it is not bottlenecked by memory. The FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS indicates a strong compute capability, which is reflected in the solid 1080p and 1440p scores. The GPU's benchmark percentile is 66, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all GPUs. The data shows that the RTX 4060 is a capable 1080p and 1440p card, but its 8 GB frame buffer is a limiting factor for 4K Ultra settings, where it manages only 25.8 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (57.4 FPS vs. 25.8 FPS) highlights the massive impact of texture and shading demands on the memory subsystem.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 2600 and RTX 4060 ranks 1035 out of 1795 combos. This places it in the lower half of all tested systems, which is an interesting finding given the solid framerates at mainstream resolutions. The ranking suggests that while the combo performs well in this specific game, other combinations with more powerful CPUs or GPUs achieve higher average scores across a broader range of benchmarks.

This rank is likely influenced by the CPU. The Ryzen 5 2600 is an older part, and while it holds its own in Hitman 2, it may drag down the overall score in more CPU-intensive titles. The combo's rank indicates that there are many setups that can outperform it, but the data also shows it is not at the very bottom. For a user with a 1080p or 1440p monitor, the experience will be positive, even if the absolute rank is not in the top percentile. The combo's performance in this game is more competitive than its global rank might suggest, illustrating that game-specific testing is crucial for understanding real-world performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a supporting role in this configuration. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz are modest by modern standards, but its performance in this game is adequate. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186, show it is a competent processor. However, its single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1579, is where it lags behind newer chips. This is relevant for Hitman 2, which can be sensitive to single-threaded performance.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The large framerate drops from 1440p to 4K are clearly GPU-related. However, at 1080p with Low settings, the 173.9 FPS result suggests the CPU is reaching its limit in feeding the GPU. The CPU's percentile rank of 77 is respectable, but its nearest rivals include newer laptop and desktop chips, indicating it is an older design. In this game, the Ryzen 5 2600 provides enough performance to avoid being a major limiting factor until the GPU is fully saturated, which happens at 4K. For 1080p and 1440p gaming, the CPU is sufficient, but the data implies that a stronger CPU would not yield significant gains at 4K, where the GPU is the clear bottleneck.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p and 1440p are the most viable resolutions. At 1440p with Medium settings, the combo achieves 82.5 FPS, which is smooth and playable. 4K performance is poor, with even Low settings only reaching 57.4 FPS.

Q: Is the Ultra preset usable with this hardware?

A: No, the Ultra preset is not recommended. At 1080p it produces 73.6 FPS, but at 1440p it drops to 43.5 FPS and at 4K it falls to 25.8 FPS. The framerate is too inconsistent for a good experience.

Q: How does this combo's performance compare to the RTX 4060's closest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 23181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, has an average score of 23321, which is 0.6% higher. The Intel Arc B580 is 0.7% lower with a score of 23021. These differences are minor.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 2600 bottleneck the RTX 4060?

A: The data suggests the CPU is a limiting factor at 1080p on Low settings, where the framerate is very high (173.9 FPS). However, at higher resolutions like 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, as evidenced by the massive framerate drops.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 109.5 FPS, while the High preset achieves 63.2 FPS. This is a 46.3 FPS difference, indicating that the High preset significantly increases the graphical load on the GPU.

Q: How much faster is the game at 1080p compared to 4K on High settings?

A: On High settings, the game runs at 99.6 FPS at 1080p and only 34 FPS at 4K. This means 1080p is approximately 65.6 FPS faster, or nearly three times the framerate of 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

This section provides the exact average FPS for every tested configuration.

1920x1080:

• Low: 173.9 FPS
• Medium: 128.1 FPS
• High: 99.6 FPS
• Ultra: 73.6 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 109.5 FPS
• Medium: 82.5 FPS
• High: 63.2 FPS
• Ultra: 43.5 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 57.4 FPS
• Medium: 42 FPS
• High: 34 FPS
• Ultra: 25.8 FPS