Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

Hitman 2 shows a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern with this AMD Ryzen 5 3600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combo, but the curve is steeper than many modern titles. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 112.5 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 74.1 FPS, a 34% reduction. Then 4K High falls to 39.3 FPS, which is another 47% cut from 1440p. That 4K result is the first sign of trouble — 39.3 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold most builders target, and it indicates the RTX 3070's 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard at 3840x2160.

The scaling across settings at each resolution tells a more complete story. At 1080p, the gap from Low (193.7 FPS) to Ultra (81.7 FPS) is 112 FPS — a 58% performance swing. At 1440p, Low runs 122.7 FPS while Ultra manages 50.6 FPS. At 4K, Low hits 67.3 FPS but Ultra collapses to 25.7 FPS. The 4K Ultra number is the worst measured result in the entire set, and it's less than half of the 4K Low score. This suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting component across all settings, but the Ultra preset adds enough shading and memory pressure to choke the card entirely.

The data indicates a clear break point. Between 1080p and 1440p, the combo loses roughly one-third of its performance at every preset. Between 1440p and 4K, the loss is more severe — 47% on High, 49% on Medium, 45% on Low, and 49% on Ultra. That consistency across settings points to raw pixel throughput as the bottleneck. The RTX 3070's 165.6 GPixel/s pixel rate and 317.4 GTexel/s texture rate are simply not enough to feed 3840x2160 at playable frame rates once quality settings rise. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU has enough headroom — the Ryzen 5 3600's six cores and twelve threads keep pace — but the GPU becomes the wall at 4K.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 3600 is a six-core, twelve-thread Zen 2 part with a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost. Its 32 MB shared L3 cache helps with Hitman 2's dense level geometry and AI routines. In synthetic tests, the chip scores 696 in 3dMark single-thread and 4605 in 16-thread — a 6.6x scaling factor that shows decent multi-thread headroom. Cinebench R23 results reinforce this: 2124 single-core, 15045 multi-core. Those numbers place the CPU in the 76th percentile against all CPUs, which is respectable for a 2019 part.

The question is whether the CPU ever holds back the RTX 3070 in Hitman 2. The data suggests it does not, at least not at the resolutions tested. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 193.7 FPS. That is an extremely high frame rate, and it implies the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical display refresh rates. If the Ryzen 5 3600 were a serious bottleneck, we would expect to see the 1080p Low and 1080p High numbers closer together, since the GPU would be waiting on the CPU. Instead, 1080p High drops to 112.5 FPS — a 42% reduction from Low — which indicates the GPU is doing meaningful work even at 1080p.

The Ryzen 5 3600's nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the Intel Core i5-11400 with a delta of -0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at +0.2%. All four nearest rivals are within 0.3% of each other, which means the 3600 is in a dead heat with its immediate competition. For Hitman 2, that means any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU. The CPU's 65W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it an easy drop-in for existing builds, but the benchmark results show it is not a differentiator in this game — the GPU does the heavy lifting.

How This Combo Ranks

The Ryzen 5 3600 + RTX 3070 combination ranks 825th out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. That places it in the 54th percentile of all CPU+GPU pairings tested — slightly above the median. This is a mid-pack result, and it's worth unpacking why. The GPU alone sits in the 72nd percentile against all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 76th percentile. Both components are above average individually, but the combo lands closer to the middle because Hitman 2's engine rewards balanced systems, and this pairing has a clear weak point at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's nearest rivals show how tight the competition is. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT trails by 0.9%, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti is 1% behind. The AMD FirePro S7150 is 0.6% ahead. None of these deltas exceed 1.1%, so the RTX 3070 is effectively in a three-way tie with those cards for average benchmark score. For gaming specifically, the RTX 3070's advantage in Hitman 2 comes from its modern architecture — Ampere with 5888 shading units and 46 RT cores — rather than a massive raw score lead.

The 825th rank out of 1795 combos means there are roughly 970 combos that perform better in this game. Most of those will pair higher-tier CPUs with faster GPUs, or match similar GPUs with more powerful processors. But the rank also means this combo beats about 970 other pairings. For a 1080p or 1440p gamer, that is a solid position. The rank is dragged down almost entirely by the 4K results — at 1080p and 1440p, this combo sits comfortably in the upper tier of tested systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers playable frame rates across every preset. Low hits 193.7 FPS, Medium 148.3 FPS, High 112.5 FPS, and Ultra 81.7 FPS. Even the weakest 1080p result — Ultra at 81.7 FPS — clears the 60 FPS bar by a wide margin. The jump from Ultra to High is 30.8 FPS (a 38% improvement), while the jump from High to Medium is 35.8 FPS (a 32% improvement). The step from Medium to Low is 45.4 FPS (a 31% improvement). The scaling is remarkably consistent at 1080p, with each preset tier costing roughly one-third of the remaining headroom.

At 2560x1440, the picture changes. Low runs 122.7 FPS, Medium 91.5 FPS, High 74.1 FPS, and Ultra 50.6 FPS. The Ultra result dips below 60 FPS for the first time. The drop from Low to Medium is 31.2 FPS (25%), from Medium to High is 17.4 FPS (19%), and from High to Ultra is 23.5 FPS (32%). The High-to-Ultra step is the steepest, and it pushes the experience below the smoothness threshold. For 1440p gaming, High is the last preset that maintains a consistent 60+ FPS experience.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low produces 67.3 FPS, which is playable but not high-refresh territory. Medium drops to 52.8 FPS, High to 39.3 FPS, and Ultra to 25.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 14.5 FPS (22%), Medium to High is 13.5 FPS (26%), and High to Ultra is 13.6 FPS (35%). Every preset at 4K except Low fails to hit 60 FPS, and Ultra is effectively unplayable. The 4K Low result is the only data point that suggests this combo can handle 4K at all, and it does so by sacrificing most visual quality settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 60 FPS on a 1440p monitor?

A: Yes, but only up to High settings. The measured results show 1440p High at 74.1 FPS and 1440p Medium at 91.5 FPS. The 1440p Ultra preset drops to 50.6 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the RTX 3070 and Ryzen 5 3600 in Hitman 2?

A: Only at Low settings, where the combo achieves 67.3 FPS. Medium drops to 52.8 FPS, High to 39.3 FPS, and Ultra to 25.7 FPS. None of the higher presets reach playable frame rates.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in overall benchmark performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400 is 0.1% behind, the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is 0.2% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is 0.2% behind, and the AMD EPYC 9274F is 0.3% behind. All four are within a fraction of a percent of each other.

Q: What is the biggest FPS drop between settings at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, the drop from Low (193.7 FPS) to Ultra (81.7 FPS) is 112 FPS, a 58% reduction. This is the largest absolute FPS gap in the dataset.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data suggests no. The 1080p Low result of 193.7 FPS indicates the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical refresh rates. The 42% drop from Low to High at 1080p shows the GPU is still the limiting factor.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 825th out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the 54th percentile of all tested systems for this game.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset is the clear choice. The 81.7 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS target, and the visual quality boost from High to Ultra is worth the 30.8 FPS cost. If you have a 144Hz monitor, drop to High for 112.5 FPS or Medium for 148.3 FPS — both offer smooth high-refresh gameplay. The Low preset at 193.7 FPS is only useful for competitive play or extreme refresh rate displays.

For 1440p, High is the sweet spot. At 74.1 FPS, it clears the 60 FPS bar with headroom, and the visual quality is strong. Medium at 91.5 FPS is the better choice if you prioritize smoothness over fidelity, especially on 144Hz panels. Ultra at 50.6 FPS is borderline — it's playable but you'll notice stutter in crowded areas. Avoid it unless you're willing to accept sub-60 FPS. Low at 122.7 FPS is a valid competitive option, but the graphical hit is significant.

For 4K, the recommendation is simple: use Low settings. The 67.3 FPS result is the only playable 4K option in the dataset. Medium at 52.8 FPS is tolerable if you're not sensitive to frame pacing, but it's a marginal experience. High at 39.3 FPS and Ultra at 25.7 FPS are not recommended for actual gameplay — they're slideshows during action sequences. If 4K is your target, consider lowering the resolution to 1440p and running High, which delivers a far more consistent experience.

The data shows a clear pattern: this combo is built for 1080p and 1440p play, not 4K. The RTX 3070's 8 GB memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p High, but Hitman 2's 4K Ultra preset demands more than the card can deliver. Stick to 1440p High or 1080p Ultra, and you'll get the best balance of visual quality and frame rate from this pairing.