Hitman 2

This page analyzes the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in Hitman 2. The data covers four quality presets across three resolutions, providing a clear picture of where this combination excels and where it runs out of headroom.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep cost for moving up in resolution. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 170.6 FPS average. Stepping up to 1440p drops that to 110 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 62.1 FPS. That is a 36% loss from 1080p to 1440p, and another 44% loss from 1440p to 4K. This scaling pattern is typical of a system where the GPU becomes the primary limiter as pixel count rises.

The High preset tells a similar story but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the average is 98.4 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 63.9 FPS, and at 4K High, it lands at 30.8 FPS. The gap between Low and High settings narrows as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound operation. At 1080p, the difference between Low and High is 72.2 FPS; at 4K, that difference shrinks to 31.3 FPS.

Ultra settings reveal the true ceiling of this pairing. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 73.1 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 44.7 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it bottoms out at 24.5 FPS. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is not a viable target for this combo, as even the average dips below 30 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra at 4K costs 6.3 FPS, showing that the GPU is already saturated at that resolution.

The limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 3600 with 6 cores and 12 threads likely keeps pace with the RTX 4060, as the FPS differences between presets are large and consistent. At 4K, the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are the clear bottlenecks, as even Low settings only reach 62.1 FPS. The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this pairing, offering a balance between visual quality and frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this CPU-GPU combination ranks 1031 out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2. That places it in the lower-middle portion of the field, which is consistent with the measured FPS numbers. The RTX 4060 itself sits at the 66th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 3600 sits at the 76th percentile among all CPUs. Neither component is top-tier, and the pairing reflects that.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 4060 scores 23181 on average. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23321, a 0.6% difference, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 23338, a 0.7% difference. These are effectively tied. The Intel Arc B580 is 0.7% behind, and the AMD Radeon 760M is 0.8% behind. In Hitman 2, this means the RTX 4060 is competing with mid-range parts from previous generations, and the ranking reflects that.

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 3600 scores 18129 on average. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 18150, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is 0.2% ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is 0.2% behind. The AMD EPYC 9274F is 0.3% behind. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo's ranking.

The combo rank of 1031 out of 1795 suggests that many faster combinations exist, but it also means this setup outperforms a significant portion of the database. The data shows that the bottleneck in Hitman 2 is the GPU, particularly at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo's rank would likely be higher if isolated, but the overall rank is dragged down by the 4K results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience for most users is the High preset at 1440p, delivering 63.9 FPS average. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the visual quality is strong. Pushing to Ultra at 1440p drops the average to 44.7 FPS, which is a noticeable step down in fluidity for a modest visual gain.

For 1080p users, High at 98.4 FPS is the clear choice. It offers a high refresh rate experience without sacrificing much visual fidelity. Medium at 126.7 FPS is also viable for competitive play, but the jump from Medium to High is only 28.3 FPS, while the visual improvement is substantial. Ultra at 1080p is playable at 73.1 FPS, but the cost in frame rate is steep compared to High.

At 4K, the data is less forgiving. Low settings at 62.1 FPS is the only preset that reaches a playable average. Medium drops to 45.8 FPS, and High falls to 30.8 FPS. Ultra is not recommended at 4K, as the 24.5 FPS average is below the threshold for acceptable gameplay. If 4K is a requirement, Low settings are the only option, and even then, the experience is marginal.

The data suggests a tiered approach. For 1080p and 1440p, High is the best balance of quality and performance. For 4K, Low is the only playable option, and users should consider lowering resolution to 1440p for a better experience. Medium is a compromise at 1440p (82.8 FPS) and 1080p (126.7 FPS), but it does not offer the same visual polish as High.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 60 FPS on High settings?

A: Yes, at 1440p High, the average is 63.9 FPS. At 1080p High, it is 98.4 FPS. At 4K High, it falls to 30.8 FPS, so 60 FPS is only achievable at 1440p and below.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. High settings deliver 63.9 FPS, and Medium delivers 82.8 FPS. At 1080p, the frame rates are higher, but the visual detail is lower. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 62.1 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K, the FPS drops sharply across all presets, indicating the GPU is saturated. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are less of a factor at this resolution.

Q: How does this combo compare to similar hardware?

A: The combo ranks 1031 out of 1795 tested. The GPU is within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti, while the CPU is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600.

Q: Is Ultra settings viable at any resolution?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average is 73.1 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 44.7 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it is 24.5 FPS. Only 1080p Ultra is recommended.

Q: Does the CPU limit performance at 1080p?

A: The data shows large FPS gaps between presets at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is still the primary driver. The CPU's single-thread score of 696 and multi-thread score of 4605 in 3DMark indicate it is not a top-tier part, but the FPS scaling suggests it keeps up at this resolution.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD107 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. The base clock is 1830 MHz, with a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The memory is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This is a modest memory configuration by modern standards, and it shows in the 4K results.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role is dominant. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 24.5, which is below playable. Dropping to Low settings at 4K raises the average to 62.1 FPS, showing that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but they struggle at 4K.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is solid for a mid-range card, but the 8 GB memory capacity is a constraint. At 1080p and 1440p, the data shows strong performance, with 170.6 FPS at 1080p Low and 110 FPS at 1440p Low. The GPU's 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects its position as a solid mid-range part, but not a high-end one.

The boost clock of 2460 MHz is relatively high, and the 17 Gbps effective memory speed helps at lower resolutions. However, the 128-bit bus width is a disadvantage at 4K, where memory bandwidth becomes critical. The data confirms this: the FPS drop from 1440p to 4K is steep across all presets, indicating the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 3000 series, based on the Zen 2 architecture (codename Matisse). It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The CPU has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel mode, with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is secondary but not negligible. At 1080p, the FPS differences between presets are large, suggesting the GPU is the main driver. However, the CPU's 76th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it is a capable part. The 3DMark single-thread score of 696 and multi-thread score of 4605 show balanced performance.

The CPU has a TDP of 65 W, making it efficient, and it supports PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes. The 7 nm process and 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die are impressive for the time. In this game, the CPU does not appear to be a limiting factor at any resolution, as the FPS scaling with settings is consistent.

The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, is 0.1% faster in average score, which is negligible. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is 0.2% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is 0.2% slower. These differences are within the margin of error for gaming. The CPU's 12 threads are sufficient for Hitman 2's stealth gameplay, which is not heavily multithreaded.

The data shows that the CPU can feed the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the high FPS at Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's role diminishes further. For this game, the Ryzen 5 3600 is a solid match for the RTX 4060, providing enough processing power without holding back the GPU in most scenarios.