Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a decisive performance profile in Hitman 2, demonstrating that even a mid-range Zen 2 processor can sustain high frame rates when paired with a flagship-tier GPU. The measured data shows this combination ranks 700th out of 3,711 tested combos, placing it in the top 19% of all configurations. This ranking reflects a system where the RTX 4070 SUPER drives the experience, with the 6-core/12-thread CPU providing sufficient throughput to avoid major bottlenecks at most settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combo achieves in Hitman 2?

A: The highest recorded average is 234 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, the Ultra preset yields 110 FPS, while Medium and High produce 197 FPS and 149 FPS, respectively.

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

A: The combination ranks 700th out of 3,711 total tested combos, which places it within the top 19% of all systems benchmarked for Hitman 2.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Ryzen 5 4600G and its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17,507. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17,482, making the 4600G 0.1% faster. The Intel Core 7 150U scores 17,395, which is 0.6% slower.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate observed across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average is 37 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset. This is the only configuration in the dataset that falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER have enough VRAM for Hitman 2 at 4K?

A: The GPU comes with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Benchmark results show playable frame rates at 4K on High (51 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS), indicating the memory capacity is sufficient for this game's demands at those settings.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 13,593 in multi-core and 1,919 in single-core. The multi-core score is roughly 7 times higher, reflecting the benefit of 6 cores and 12 threads, though Hitman 2's frame rates suggest the game relies more on the GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, running at 21 Gbps effective on a 192-bit bus, delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory subsystem is critical for Hitman 2, a game that scales resolution demands significantly. The GPU's 7,168 shading units and 80 ROPs, combined with a boost clock of 2475 MHz, provide the raw compute power necessary for the high frame rates observed.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which Hitman 2 can utilize for advanced rendering features. The GPU's 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are present, though Hitman 2's traditional rasterization workload benefits more from the 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s are substantial, enabling the card to handle the game's detailed environments at 4K resolution.

Data shows the RTX 4070 SUPER ranks in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43,223. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43,262, making the 4070 SUPER just 0.1% slower. This performance class explains why the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the CPU's influence diminishes. The memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s proves adequate for the game's texture streaming at 4K, as evidenced by the playable 51 FPS average on High settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear resolution scaling trends. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 234 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops the average to 168 FPS, a 28% reduction. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 90 FPS, representing a 62% decrease from the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count increases, though even at 4K the frame rates remain smooth on lower presets.

When examining the High preset across resolutions, the trend continues: 149 FPS at 1080p, 95 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K. The 1440p result is 36% lower than 1080p, while the 4K result is 66% lower than 1440p. This non-linear scaling suggests that at 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading capacity become limiting factors, whereas at 1080p, the system has ample headroom, potentially allowing the CPU to become a more significant contributor.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data set with min and max frame rates. At 1080p, the average is 197 FPS with a range of 168 to 227 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 126 FPS (range 107 to 145), and at 4K, it falls to 67 FPS (range 57 to 77). The consistency of the min-to-max spread across resolutions—roughly 30% variance—indicates stable frame pacing, with the 4K result showing the tightest absolute range, suggesting the GPU is consistently near its limit at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the performance hierarchy across presets is clear. The Low preset delivers 234 FPS average, the highest of any configuration. Medium follows at 197 FPS, with a minimum of 168 and maximum of 227 FPS. High drops to 149 FPS, and Ultra settles at 110 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 16% reduction, while High to Ultra is a 26% reduction, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant additional load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show expected scaling. Low produces 168 FPS, Medium 126 FPS (min 107, max 145), High 95 FPS, and Ultra 70 FPS. The relative differences between presets are consistent with 1080p, with Ultra being 42% slower than Low. At this resolution, all presets remain above 60 FPS, making 1440p a viable option for high-refresh-rate monitors even on the most demanding settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Low runs at 90 FPS, Medium at 67 FPS (min 57, max 77), High at 51 FPS, and Ultra at 37 FPS. The Medium preset is the only 4K configuration with recorded min/max data, showing a 20 FPS spread. The High preset's 51 FPS average is just below the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra falls well below it, suggesting that 4K gaming requires settings tuning to maintain smoothness. The 90 FPS Low result indicates that even at 4K, the GPU has enough power to deliver high frame rates when visual fidelity is reduced.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 110 FPS is the clear choice for users with high-refresh-rate displays, as it provides the best visual quality while staying well above 60 FPS. Those prioritizing maximum smoothness can opt for Medium at 197 FPS, which still offers substantial detail over Low. The High preset at 149 FPS represents a balanced middle ground, though the data suggests that for this game, the jump from High to Ultra costs 26% performance while providing diminishing returns.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset at 70 FPS is the optimal choice for most users, as it remains smooth while delivering the full visual experience. The Medium preset at 126 FPS is recommended for competitive play or 144Hz displays, offering a 44% performance boost over Ultra. The High preset at 95 FPS is a reasonable compromise, though the data indicates that Ultra's 70 FPS is still sufficiently high to justify its visual benefits.

For 4K, the Medium preset at 67 FPS is the best experience per the measured rows, balancing visual quality with smoothness. The Low preset at 90 FPS is suitable for users who prioritize frame rate above all else, while High at 51 FPS and Ultra at 37 FPS fall below the 60 FPS target and are not recommended for a consistent experience. The min FPS of 57 on Medium suggests occasional dips, but the overall average remains playable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides the processing foundation for this combo. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz boosts to 4.20 GHz, and the CPU's Zen 2 architecture, built on a 7 nm process, delivers solid single-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 1,919 in single-core and 13,593 in multi-core, ranking in the 71st percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are modest compared to the GPU's resources. However, the measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings (234 FPS), the CPU can keep pace with the RTX 4070 SUPER. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS, which is more indicative of GPU load than CPU capability.

The CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% faster) and Intel Core 7 150U (0.6% slower), have similar average scores, suggesting that the 4600G is well-positioned in its performance class. For Hitman 2, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the data shows it does this effectively without introducing major bottlenecks, even at the highest frame rates observed.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 700 out of 3,711 tested combinations places this system in the 81st percentile of all configurations tested for Hitman 2. This ranking is primarily driven by the RTX 4070 SUPER, which sits in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU's 71st percentile ranking is comparatively lower. The gap between the GPU's high percentile and the CPU's more modest percentile indicates that the system is GPU-limited in most scenarios.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 SUPER's performance is nearly identical to the Quadro M6000 24 GB (-0.1%) and RTX 5050 Mobile (-0.1%), while being 1% slower than the RTX 4090 Mobile. This suggests that in Hitman 2, the 4070 SUPER delivers performance comparable to workstation-class and higher-end mobile GPUs. For the CPU, the rivalry data shows a tight cluster, with the 4600G sitting between the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (0.1% faster) and Ryzen 3 8300GE (0.6% slower).

The overall ranking of 700th indicates that while this combo is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard, it outperforms the vast majority of tested systems. The combination of a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU proves effective for this game, as the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient to avoid severe bottlenecks, allowing the RTX 4070 SUPER to deliver frame rates that are competitive with much more expensive CPU-GPU pairings. This ranking reflects a well-balanced system for Hitman 2, where GPU prowess is the primary determinant of success.