Hitman 2

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination sits at rank 1467 out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, but the raw ranking undersells what this pairing can deliver at practical settings. The CPU holds its own in synthetic workloads, with an average benchmark score of 18129 and a percentile ranking of 76 against all processors. It sits within 0.3% of rivals like the Intel Core i5-11400 and AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, and it essentially trades blows with the older AMD Ryzen 5 1600. This means the processor is not the bottleneck in most scenarios.

The GPU, meanwhile, shows a more modest standing. The RTX 2060 posts an average benchmark score of 16074 and lands in the 58th percentile against all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, which is 0.5% faster, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, which is 1.8% slower. The delta between these cards is small enough that in real gameplay the differences are negligible. What matters more is how the pairing behaves under Hitman 2's specific engine demands. At 1080p Ultra, the combo delivers 55.3 FPS, which is playable but not smooth. Drop to High settings at the same resolution and the frame rate jumps to 74.8 FPS, a 35% improvement that crosses the threshold for comfortable play. The data suggests this combo ranks low primarily because of the GPU's age, but the CPU has enough headroom to keep up with more modern graphics cards if an upgrade path is considered.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 holding back the RTX 2060 in Hitman 2?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score of 18129 places it in the 76th percentile, and it is within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-11400. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 134.2 FPS, which indicates the processor can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p gaming?

A: Yes, with settings adjustments. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average FPS is 65.8, which is smooth for most players. High settings drop that to 46.1 FPS, still playable but with more noticeable dips. Low settings at 1440p push the average to 84.4 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 60 FPS target at 1080p?

A: Medium settings deliver 99.3 FPS on average, while High settings deliver 74.8 FPS. Both exceed 60 FPS, but High offers better visual fidelity with only a 24.5 FPS penalty compared to Medium. Ultra is the only preset that falls below 60 FPS at 55.3 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU is 0.5% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 7600S and 1.7% slower than both the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Radeon Pro 5700. It is 1.8% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro W5500. These differences are within run-to-run variance.

Q: Does the combo scale well from 1080p to 1440p?

A: At High settings, the frame rate drops from 74.8 FPS at 1080p to 46.1 FPS at 1440p, a 38% reduction. At Medium settings, the drop is from 99.3 FPS to 65.8 FPS, a 34% reduction. The scaling is consistent and indicates the GPU is the primary limiter.

Q: Is this combo suitable for a 4K display?

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 45.7 FPS. Medium drops to 34.8 FPS, High to 24.6 FPS, and Ultra to 18.1 FPS. For 4K, a stronger GPU is required to maintain playable frame rates at higher presets.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 carries 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. That memory configuration is sufficient for Hitman 2 at 1080p and 1440p, where the game's asset streaming stays within the 6 GB frame buffer. The GPU's base clock runs at 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz, and it has 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. The 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present, but Hitman 2 does not leverage ray tracing or DLSS in the measured data, so those features do not influence the results.

The GPU's compute capabilities are modest by modern standards, with FP32 performance rated at 6.451 TFLOPS and a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s. In Hitman 2, the GPU's role becomes evident when comparing frame rates across settings. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra costs 78.9 FPS on average, from 134.2 FPS down to 55.3 FPS. That is a 59% reduction, showing how heavily the game's visual effects tax the Turing architecture. The same pattern appears at 1440p, where Ultra drops to 32.8 FPS, a 61% reduction from Low's 84.4 FPS. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor at higher presets, as the CPU has the headroom to push well beyond 100 FPS in less demanding scenes.

The GPU's 58th percentile ranking among all tested cards means it sits slightly above the median. Its nearest rivals, all within 1.8% of its score, confirm that the RTX 2060 is a competent mid-range card from its era. The 12 nm TU106 chip, fabricated by TSMC with 10,800 million transistors, runs at a 160 W TDP and requires a 450 W power supply. The dual-slot cooler with a single 8-pin connector is standard for this class. For Hitman 2 specifically, the GPU's 6 GB VRAM is adequate, but players should avoid Ultra presets at 1440p and above, as the frame rate drops below 33 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance depending on the preset. Low settings produce an average of 134.2 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium settings reduce that to 99.3 FPS, still excellent for competitive play. High settings bring the average down to 74.8 FPS, a comfortable figure for most titles, while Ultra drops to 55.3 FPS, which is borderline for fast-paced action. The 78.9 FPS spread between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates that Hitman 2's settings scale heavily with GPU load.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but require careful settings selection. Low settings average 84.4 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. Medium settings deliver 65.8 FPS, a good balance between visuals and performance. High settings drop to 46.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable for a stealth game. Ultra falls to 32.8 FPS, which is not recommended for consistent gameplay. The 1440p results show a 51.6 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings average 45.7 FPS, which is marginally playable. Medium drops to 34.8 FPS, High to 24.6 FPS, and Ultra to 18.1 FPS. None of the 4K presets reach 60 FPS, and only Low approaches the threshold for acceptable play. The 27.6 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is smaller in absolute terms but represents a 60% reduction.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 134.2 at 1080p to 84.4 at 1440p (a 37% reduction) and then to 45.7 at 4K (a 46% further reduction). The 1440p to 4K drop is steeper, which is typical for a card with 6 GB of VRAM and 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory bandwidth becomes a constraint at 4K, where the higher resolution demands more data throughput.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 99.3 FPS at 1080p, 65.8 FPS at 1440p (a 34% drop), and 34.8 FPS at 4K (a 47% further drop). The consistent pattern indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at every resolution. The CPU's performance headroom, evidenced by its 76th percentile ranking, means it is not holding back the system even at 1080p Low where the GPU is producing 134.2 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would plateau across resolutions, but they do not.

The scaling behavior suggests that players with a 1080p or 1440p monitor will get the most out of this combo. At 4K, the GPU's 6 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus are insufficient for high-quality settings. The 18.1 FPS at 4K Ultra is a clear indication that the RTX 2060 is out of its depth at that resolution. For anyone considering a 4K display, the data shows this combo should be paired with a more powerful GPU.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1080p display, High settings at 74.8 FPS offer the best balance of visual quality and performance. Medium settings at 99.3 FPS are smoother, but the visual fidelity loss is noticeable in a game like Hitman 2, which relies on detailed environments and lighting. Ultra at 55.3 FPS is too close to the 60 FPS threshold to be reliable, especially in crowded scenes. Low settings at 134.2 FPS are unnecessary unless the player has a 144 Hz monitor and prioritizes frame rate over everything else.

For a 1440p display, Medium settings at 65.8 FPS are the recommended choice. This preset stays above 60 FPS while retaining enough detail to appreciate the game's art direction. High settings at 46.1 FPS are playable but will feel less responsive, particularly during stealth sequences where quick reactions matter. Low settings at 84.4 FPS provide the smoothest experience but sacrifice too much visual quality. Ultra at 32.8 FPS is not recommended.

For a 4K display, the only viable option is Low settings at 45.7 FPS. Medium at 34.8 FPS and High at 24.6 FPS are not playable for sustained sessions. Ultra at 18.1 FPS is effectively a slideshow. If 4K is the target resolution, this combo should be paired with a more capable GPU. The RTX 2060's 6 GB VRAM is a limiting factor at 4K, and even Low settings push the memory subsystem hard. The data shows that this combo is best utilized at 1080p High or 1440p Medium, where it delivers a balance of frame rate and visual fidelity that matches the hardware's capabilities.