Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 182nd out of 1,795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 10% of all configurations. Measured frame rates range from 48.2 FPS at 4K Ultra to 198.3 FPS at 1080p Low, with the GPU clearly dominating at higher resolutions while the CPU holds its own at 1080p. This combination delivers playable performance across all settings, though the 4K Ultra preset falls below 60 FPS.

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

The Ryzen 5 2600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. Its benchmark scores—Cinebench R23 multi-core 11,186 and single-core 1,579—place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,616. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core i5-1345U scores 19,691 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 19,508 (0.6% lower), the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19,740 (0.6% higher), and the Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19,485 (0.7% lower). This means the 2600 is effectively on par with those parts, within a single percentage point.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p. At that resolution, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 198.3 FPS versus 142.7 FPS—a 55.6 FPS gap. That spread is smaller than at 4K, where Low yields 117 FPS and Ultra drops to 48.2 FPS, a 68.8 FPS difference. The larger settings impact at 4K indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution climbs. At 1080p, the CPU's 12 threads and 3.90 GHz boost are sufficient to drive frame rates above 140 FPS even on Ultra, but the ceiling appears to be around 200 FPS on Low, suggesting the CPU may be limiting the GPU's full potential at that resolution. The processor's 16 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s are modest by modern standards, yet the measured results show no severe stutter or frame collapse, only a gradual scaling with settings.

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

The RTX 4090 is a flagship GPU with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2520 MHz, and it packs 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, and 176 ROPs. The GPU's average benchmark score is 66,473, placing it in the 91st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are professional cards: the NVIDIA Tesla T4 scores 66,733 (0.4% higher), the Tesla P40 scores 66,127 (0.5% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 67,097 (0.9% higher), and the Quadro P6000 scores 67,320 (1.3% higher). The 4090 is thus within 1.3% of those parts, though its gaming-oriented architecture and massive memory pool are far beyond what Hitman 2 requires.

The GPU's dominance is clear at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 48.2 FPS, which is surprisingly low for a card with 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s. Even at 4K High, the average is 63.3 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests the game's engine is not fully utilizing the GPU's raw power, or that the CPU is holding it back at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU is never the limiting factor—even Ultra produces 142.7 FPS, and Low reaches 198.3 FPS. The 24 GB VRAM is far more than Hitman 2 needs, and the 1.01 TB/s bandwidth ensures no memory-related bottlenecks. The GPU's high pixel rate (443.5 GPixel/s) and texture rate are more than sufficient for the game's geometry and effects, yet the 4K Ultra result indicates that the game's rendering pipeline is the constraint, not the hardware.

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

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear pattern. At Low settings, the drop from 1080p (198.3 FPS) to 1440p (170.4 FPS) is 27.9 FPS (14%), and from 1440p to 4K (117 FPS) is 53.4 FPS (31%). At Medium, the drops are 29.1 FPS (16%) and 64.8 FPS (43%). At High, they are 37 FPS (23%) and 61.6 FPS (49%). At Ultra, the drops are 52.4 FPS (37%) and 42.1 FPS (47%). The percentage loss from 1080p to 4K grows with each settings tier: Low loses 41%, Medium 52%, High 61%, and Ultra 66%. This steepening curve indicates that as settings increase, the GPU becomes progressively more stressed, confirming that the RTX 4090 is the primary limiter at 4K.

At 1080p, the scaling is flatter—the difference between Low and Ultra is only 28% (198.3 to 142.7 FPS), while at 4K the same settings gap is 59% (117 to 48.2 FPS). This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is able to keep up with the GPU's output, but the GPU's headroom is not fully exploited because the game's engine or the CPU's single-thread performance caps the frame rate. The 2600's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 1,579 is modest, and Hitman 2 likely relies on a few heavily threaded tasks. The data shows that the combo is GPU-bound at 4K and CPU-bound at 1080p, with 1440p representing a balanced middle ground where both components contribute.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in Hitman 2?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 + RTX 4090 ranks 182nd out of 1,795 combos, placing it in the top 10.1% of all tested configurations.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded at 1080p?

A: At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 198.3 FPS. The lowest 1080p result is 142.7 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600's average benchmark score of 19,616 is within 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-10700F (19,485) and within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (19,508). It is 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-1345U (19,691) and 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i5-11600KF (19,740).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4090 is in the 91st percentile, with an average benchmark score of 66,473. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla T4, scores 66,733 (0.4% higher).

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 48.2 FPS. The next lower preset, High, yields 63.3 FPS.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 had a launch MSRP of $199.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 182 out of 1,795 places it in the 90th percentile of all tested combinations. This is a strong result, but it is not at the very top, which is expected given the CPU's age and the game's engine characteristics. The RTX 4090 is a top-tier GPU (91st percentile), while the Ryzen 5 2600 sits at the 77th percentile. The combination's rank suggests that the CPU is not a severe bottleneck, but it does prevent the GPU from reaching its absolute maximum potential in this title. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (142.7) and 1440p Ultra (90.3) are both well above playable thresholds, and even 4K High (63.3) is smooth. The rank reflects a balanced system that delivers high frame rates across most settings, with the only sub-60 FPS result occurring at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. At 1080p, all four settings exceed 140 FPS, so Ultra is the clear choice—it delivers 142.7 FPS, which is more than enough for high-refresh monitors. At 1440p, Ultra still provides 90.3 FPS, making it the best option for smooth gameplay; High (124.9 FPS) and Medium (150.8 FPS) are also viable if higher frame rates are preferred. At 4K, the situation changes: Ultra drops to 48.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. High yields 63.3 FPS, just above 60, while Medium (86 FPS) and Low (117 FPS) offer more headroom. For a 60 FPS target at 4K, High is the highest preset that meets that goal. For 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is recommended for the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

|------------|----------|-------------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 63.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 117 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 86 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 48.2 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 124.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 170.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 150.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 90.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 161.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 198.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 179.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 142.7 |

The data shows a consistent pattern: frame rates scale inversely with resolution and settings, with the largest absolute drop occurring from 1440p to 4K at High and Ultra. The 1080p results are all above 140 FPS, confirming that the CPU is not a limiting factor at that resolution. The 4K results, particularly Ultra at 48.2 FPS, highlight the GPU's workload and the game's demanding nature at high settings.