Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 presents a study in contrast: a Zen 2 APU designed for mainstream efficiency driving a flagship Blackwell GPU. In Hitman 2, this combination produces playable frame rates across all tested settings, but the data clearly indicates where the bottleneck lies. The RTX 5090 is a top-tier GPU, yet the 4600G's six Zen 2 cores limit how much of that performance is usable, especially at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS to explain what is happening, how the combo ranks, and what settings deliver the best experience.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic CPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 235.2 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 143.7 FPS. This 91.5 FPS gap is entirely due to the GPU working harder at Ultra settings, but the CPU is still the limiting factor at 1080p Low. The fact that 1080p Low (235.2 FPS) is only 35.1% faster than 4K Low (121.5 FPS) shows that the CPU cannot feed the RTX 5090 enough frames to fully utilize its power at lower resolutions.

Moving to 1440p, the scaling becomes more linear. At High settings, 1440p delivers 126.9 FPS, which is 66.7% of the 1080p High score of 190.2 FPS. This is a significant drop, indicating the GPU is now taking on more work. At Ultra, the 1440p score of 94.6 FPS is 65.8% of the 1080p Ultra score, showing a similar trend. However, at Medium settings, the 1440p score of 166.4 FPS is 79.2% of the 1080p Medium score of 210.1 FPS, suggesting that at medium load, the CPU and GPU are more balanced.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The 4K Ultra score of 50.1 FPS is only 34.9% of the 1080p Ultra score, and 4K High at 67.5 FPS is just 35.5% of the 1080p High score. This massive drop is due to the RTX 5090's rendering load quadrupling from 1080p to 4K. The data shows that 4K is where the GPU is fully saturated; the CPU's limitations are masked by the sheer pixel count. The 4K Low score of 121.5 FPS compared to 1080p Low at 235.2 FPS confirms that even at low settings, the resolution scaling is steep, but the CPU still prevents the GPU from reaching its maximum potential.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is a monstrous GPU, and its role in Hitman 2 is to provide massive headroom. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, it has a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This memory configuration is overkill for Hitman 2, but it ensures that VRAM is never a limiting factor, even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its power: it sits in the 94th percentile of all GPUs and has an average benchmark score of 84306. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, scores 84241, a delta of 0.1%, showing that this specific card is at the top of the stack.

The clocks are also notable. The base clock is 2017 MHz, boosting to 2407 MHz. These high clocks, combined with 21760 shading units, allow the GPU to process complex scenes quickly. In this game, the RTX 5090 is never the bottleneck at 1080p; it is the CPU. At 4K, the GPU's raw compute power is what keeps frame rates playable. The 4K Ultra score of 50.1 FPS confirms its strength, as many GPUs would struggle to break 30 FPS at that setting. The GPU's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is what drives the high frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The data shows that the RTX 5090 is capable of far more than this CPU can deliver, especially at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested combinations, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 4600G and RTX 5090 ranks 102nd out of 1795 combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the top 5.7% of all tested systems, which is impressive, but it is not a top-tier ranking. The rank is held back by the CPU. The RTX 5090 is in the 94th percentile of GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 4600G is in the 75th percentile of CPUs. This mismatch means the combo is not performing to the GPU's full potential.

To put the CPU in perspective, its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (avg score 17482, delta 0%), the Intel Core i5-12450H (avg score 17475, delta 0.1%), and the Intel Core i3-14100T (avg score 17636, delta -0.8%). The 4600G's average benchmark score is 17489, which is essentially tied with these chips. This shows that the CPU is a mid-pack performer. The combo rank of 102 reflects that while the GPU is top-tier, the CPU is not, and the overall system performance in Hitman 2 is solid but not exceptional. A stronger CPU would likely push this combo much higher in the rankings.

FAQ

Q: Is the RTX 5090's 32 GB VRAM necessary for Hitman 2?

A: No. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the game runs at 50.1 FPS, but the 32 GB VRAM provides massive headroom. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s is far more than needed, meaning the game will never be VRAM-limited with this card.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: According to the data, 1440p High is a sweet spot, delivering 126.9 FPS. This is well above 60 FPS and offers a significant visual upgrade over 1080p. 4K is playable, but the frame rates drop below 70 FPS at High settings.

Q: Why is the 1080p Low score not much higher than 1440p Low?

A: The 1080p Low score is 235.2 FPS, while 1440p Low is 199.5 FPS. The difference is 35.7 FPS, which is relatively small. This indicates the CPU is the limiting factor at lower resolutions; the GPU is not being fully utilized at 1080p.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to its parts' individual performance?

A: The combo ranks 102nd out of 1795. The GPU is in the 94th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 75th percentile. The combo rank is lower than the GPU's percentile would suggest because the CPU holds back the system.

Q: Should I use the Ultra preset for the best experience?

A: No. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the game runs at 50.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth play. At 1440p Ultra, it runs at 94.6 FPS, which is better, but the High preset offers a better balance of visual quality and performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G a good match for the RTX 5090 in this game?

A: The data suggests it is not an ideal match. The CPU is the bottleneck at 1080p, capping scores at 235.2 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is the limit, but the CPU still prevents the GPU from reaching its full potential at lower resolutions. A faster CPU would yield higher frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Renoir. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. With 8 MB of shared L3 cache, it is a capable mainstream chip, but it is not designed to be a high-end gaming CPU. In Hitman 2, its role is to feed the RTX 5090 with draw calls and game logic. The data shows this is where the bottleneck lies.

At 1080p, the CPU is clearly the limiting factor. The 1080p Low score of 235.2 FPS is lower than what the RTX 5090 is capable of. The CPU's benchmark scores support this. In Cinebench R23, it scores 13593 multi-core and 1919 single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 6093 multi-core and 1575 single-core. These are solid numbers for a 65W TDP chip, but they are not exceptional. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score is 2653, which is a key metric for gaming. The data shows that the 4600G's single-thread performance is what holds back the high frame rates at 1080p.

As resolution increases, the CPU's load decreases. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, but the CPU still has to keep up with the game's simulation. The 4K Low score of 121.5 FPS shows that even at low settings, the CPU can only push so many frames. The 4600G's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Hitman 2, but they are not enough to fully saturate the RTX 5090. In contrast, the GPU's rivals are much faster; for example, the Intel Core i5-12450H has a higher average score (17475 vs 17489, delta 0.1%) despite being a mobile chip, showing that the 4600G is not a top-tier gaming CPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings to use. For a 60 FPS target, the Ultra preset is only viable at 1440p, where it delivers 94.6 FPS. At 4K, Ultra drops to 50.1 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p High, the combo achieves 190.2 FPS, at 1440p High it achieves 126.9 FPS, and at 4K High it achieves 67.5 FPS. All of these are above 60 FPS, making High the recommended preset for a smooth experience.

For competitive or high-refresh-rate play, the Medium preset is the best choice. At 1080p Medium, the game runs at 210.1 FPS, and at 1440p Medium, it runs at 166.4 FPS. This provides a significant boost over High while still offering acceptable visuals. The Low preset is only necessary for extreme frame rates, but it is not recommended for a game like Hitman 2, which relies on visual detail for stealth gameplay. The data shows that 4K High is the highest resolution and quality combination that maintains a 60+ FPS average. For those with high-refresh monitors, 1440p High is the sweet spot, offering a 126.9 FPS average with good visual fidelity.