Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 show a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 180.4 FPS average, which drops to 117.3 FPS at 1440p and further to 61.3 FPS at 4K. This represents a 34.9% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 47.7% reduction from 1440p to 4K at Low settings.

The pattern becomes more pronounced at higher quality presets. With Ultra settings, the frame rate falls from 76.7 FPS at 1080p to 51.9 FPS at 1440p, then to 25.7 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-4K drop at Ultra is 66.5%, compared to 66.0% at Low, indicating that the scaling penalty is fairly consistent across settings but the absolute numbers reveal where the bottleneck shifts.

At 1080p High, the system produces 102.7 FPS, suggesting the CPU can keep the GPU well-fed at this resolution. However, at 4K High, the average falls to 34.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that at 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 5060 is the primary limiting factor at higher presets, while at 4K, the combination of GPU load and memory bandwidth constraints becomes critical.

The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 103.7 FPS (from 180.4 down to 76.7), while at 4K the same settings gap is only 35.6 FPS (from 61.3 down to 25.7). This compression at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is saturated more quickly at 4K, leaving less headroom for quality adjustments. The Ryzen 5 3600's six cores and 12 threads appear sufficient to avoid major CPU bottlenecks even at 1080p, where frame rates exceed 170 FPS at Low settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the benchmark database, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 883rd out of 1,795 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the 49.2nd percentile. This middle-of-the-pack position reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is dramatically over- or under-powered for this particular title.

The CPU itself sits in the 76th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 18,129. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-11400, scores 18,150, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Ryzen 5 3600 is virtually tied with that chip. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 18,101 (0.2% ahead of the 3600), while the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 18,158 (-0.2% relative), all within a razor-thin margin. Even the AMD EPYC 9274F at 18,189 is only 0.3% ahead, showing that the 3600's compute performance is tightly clustered with several very different processors.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5060 holds the 73rd percentile with an average benchmark score of 30,109. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, scores 30,097 — a delta of 0%, making them effectively identical in aggregate benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX 570 scores 30,158 (-0.2%), the NVIDIA Tesla M60 scores 29,969 (0.5% behind the 5060), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile scores 29,928 (0.6% behind). This grouping suggests the 5060's performance profile is well-understood and consistent with its class.

The combo rank of 883 out of 1,795 means roughly half of all tested pairings outperform it in Hitman 2, while the other half trail. Given that Hitman 2 is a 2018 title with moderate hardware demands, this position indicates the pairing delivers competent but not exceptional performance — the data shows ample headroom at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with quality settings enabled.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 operates with a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz, paired with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus. Memory bandwidth measures 448.0 GB/s, which becomes a relevant factor at 4K where the frame rate at High settings (34.8 FPS) is nearly half of the 1440p result (64.6 FPS). The 8 GB capacity is sufficient for Hitman 2's requirements at the tested settings, as the game dates from 2018 and does not demand the large frame buffers seen in more recent titles.

The GPU's 3,840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output processors contribute to a pixel rate of 119.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 299.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 19.18 TFLOPS provides the raw compute headroom for the game's stealth mechanics and crowd simulations. At 1080p, these specifications translate to 102.7 FPS at High settings, indicating the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution — the CPU can feed frames fast enough.

However, at 4K Ultra, the average of 25.7 FPS reveals the GPU's limitations when pushing four times the pixels of 1080p. The RTX 5060's position relative to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (0% delta in average score) suggests that users with either card would see nearly identical performance in this game. The GPU's 73rd percentile ranking versus all GPUs, combined with the 8 GB frame buffer, means that 4K gaming at high presets will require compromises, while 1080p and 1440p are more comfortable operating ranges.

The 145 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate this is a mainstream power envelope, and the PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides ample bandwidth for the game's data streaming. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) is a defining characteristic of the GDDR7 implementation, though Hitman 2's engine does not appear to push memory bandwidth to its limits at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports a clear hierarchy of playable configurations. At 1080p, every preset delivers frame rates above 60 FPS, with Low at 180.4, Medium at 136.5, High at 102.7, and even Ultra at 76.7. For users targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, 1080p Ultra is viable, and those with 144 Hz displays can comfortably use High settings while still exceeding 100 FPS.

At 1440p, the choice narrows. Low settings produce 117.3 FPS, Medium achieves 89.2, and High delivers 64.6 — all above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 51.9 FPS, which falls short of smooth gameplay for many users. The data suggests that 1440p High is the sweet spot for this resolution, balancing visual quality with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 4K, only Low settings (61.3 FPS) clear the 60 FPS bar. Medium falls to 46.2, High to 34.8, and Ultra to 25.7. Users with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or consider dropping to 1440p for a significantly better experience. The 4K Low result is playable but represents a substantial visual compromise relative to what the game can produce at lower resolutions.

The most balanced overall recommendation based on measured frames is 1440p High, which offers 64.6 FPS — just above the 60 FPS target — while maintaining the majority of visual effects. For users prioritizing frame rate over image quality, 1080p Medium at 136.5 FPS provides a large margin for competitive play. The Ultra preset at any resolution above 1080p is difficult to justify given the frame rate penalties observed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the settings ladder shows consistent scaling: Low produces 180.4 FPS, Medium 136.5, High 102.7, and Ultra 76.7. The step from Low to Medium costs 43.9 FPS, from Medium to High costs 33.8, and from High to Ultra costs 26.0. Each quality tier reduces performance by a progressively smaller absolute amount, indicating diminishing returns on the highest presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings yield 117.3 FPS at Low, 89.2 at Medium, 64.6 at High, and 51.9 at Ultra. The 1080p-to-1440p penalty ranges from 34.9% at Low (180.4 to 117.3) to 32.3% at Ultra (76.7 to 51.9). This relatively uniform reduction suggests the GPU scales predictably with pixel count until it approaches its limits.

At 3840x2160, the results are 61.3 FPS at Low, 46.2 at Medium, 34.8 at High, and 25.7 at Ultra. The 1440p-to-4K penalty is steeper: 47.7% at Low (117.3 to 61.3), 48.2% at Medium (89.2 to 46.2), 46.1% at High (64.6 to 34.8), and 50.5% at Ultra (51.9 to 25.7). The larger percentage drops at 4K indicate that the GPU is hitting memory bandwidth or compute saturation points beyond what the lower resolutions reveal.

The full 1080p-to-4K comparison shows Low dropping from 180.4 to 61.3 (a 66.0% reduction), Medium from 136.5 to 46.2 (66.2%), High from 102.7 to 34.8 (66.1%), and Ultra from 76.7 to 25.7 (66.5%). The consistency across settings — all around 66% — points to resolution being the dominant factor in performance scaling, with settings having a secondary effect.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: Only at Low settings, where the measured average is 61.3 FPS. Medium drops to 46.2, High to 34.8, and Ultra to 25.7, all below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best 1440p setting for this hardware?

A: High settings deliver 64.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra falls to 51.9 FPS, so High offers the best balance of quality and smoothness at 1440p.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest GPU rival?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has an average score of 30,097 versus the RTX 5060's 30,109, a delta of 0%. They are effectively tied in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 3600 a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 180.4 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU sufficiently at lower resolutions. The CPU's average benchmark score of 18,129 places it in the 76th percentile, so it is not a limiting factor in this title.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p Ultra?

A: The measured average is 76.7 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS and suitable for most displays. For higher refresh rates, Medium at 136.5 FPS or High at 102.7 FPS are better options.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 883rd out of 1,795 combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the middle of the database. The CPU sits at the 76th percentile and the GPU at the 73rd percentile individually.