Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D form a pairing defined by a stark contrast in generational capability. The data for Hitman 2 shows a configuration where the CPU, a 6-core/12-thread Zen 2 part based on the Renoir architecture, operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its 8 MB of shared L3 cache is a modest allocation for a modern gaming workload. In contrast, the GPU is a Blackwell 2.0 giant, the RTX 5090 D, with a boost clock of 2407 MHz. This pairing places the Ryzen 5 4600G in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, suggesting a potential imbalance where the processor may be the limiting factor in certain scenarios.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 4600G’s role in Hitman 2 is to feed the massive RTX 5090 D with draw calls and game logic. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it has enough parallelism for most modern titles, but its architectural lineage and cache configuration are critical. The CPU’s benchmark results show a significant gap between single-threaded and multi-threaded performance: a 3dmark_single_thread score of 726 and a 3dmark_max_threads score of 4889. This indicates that while the processor can utilize its full core count, its per-core strength is a limiting factor for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster. The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482) and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core 7 150U (17395). However, it falls 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614) and 0.8% behind the Intel Core i3-14100T (17648). These deltaPct values are marginal, suggesting that in pure CPU compute, the 4600G is not decisively better or worse than its immediate competitors. This is relevant because in a game like Hitman 2, which can be sensitive to CPU performance, these small differences could manifest as slight FPS variations at lower resolutions.

The boost clock of 4.20 GHz is the maximum the chip can achieve, but sustained all-core loads may cause it to settle lower. The 65 W TDP is a modest power envelope, indicating that the chip is not designed for extreme sustained performance. The CPU’s memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s with dual-channel DDR4 support is another potential bottleneck; the RTX 5090 D can process frames far faster than this CPU can marshal the game’s data. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 4863 versus the 3dmark_8_threads score of 4138 shows that scaling beyond 8 threads yields a diminishing return of about 17.5%, indicating that Hitman 2 may not fully utilize all 12 threads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the undisputed performance leader in this pairing. Its role is to render the high-resolution visuals of Hitman 2, and its specifications are formidable. The GPU is equipped with 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This immense memory pool is more than sufficient for Hitman 2 at any resolution, ensuring that texture streaming and asset loading are not constraints. The boost clock of 2407 MHz, combined with 21760 shading units, gives the card a theoretical FP32 performance of 104.8 TFLOPS.

The GPU’s benchmark data reinforces its top-tier status. Its passmark_g3d score of 44065 is a strong indicator of raw rasterization performance. When compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5090 D’s average benchmark score is 77712. It is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76904) but trails the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940) by 1.6%, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79396) by 2.1%, and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605) by 2.4%. It is crucial to note that these rivals are a mix of mobile and data-center parts, and the deltaPct values are small. In a gaming context, the RTX 5090 D’s architecture, with its 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, is designed for workloads far beyond what Hitman 2, a 2018 title, can throw at it.

The GPU’s specifications, such as the 1,636.8 GTexel/s texture rate and 423.6 GPixel/s pixel rate, suggest that it is never the bottleneck in this test. The measured FPS data confirms this hypothesis. At 1080p Low, the GPU produces 234 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum output. The GPU is so powerful that it is essentially waiting for the CPU to provide more work. The 32 GB VRAM allocation is a future-proofing feature, but for this specific game, it is entirely overkill, as Hitman 2’s asset sizes do not require anywhere near that capacity.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals the shifting bottleneck. At 1080p, the CPU is the primary limiter. The transition from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a drop from 234 FPS to 153 FPS, a 34.6% decrease. This indicates that as settings increase, the GPU begins to take on more work, but the absolute FPS numbers are still high enough to suggest the CPU is holding back the GPU from its full potential. The 1080p High setting (190 FPS) and 1080p Medium (211 FPS) show a clear progression, but the CPU’s single-thread performance is likely the ceiling.

Moving to 1440p, the GPU starts to become more relevant. The 1440p Low setting produces 202 FPS, an 86% scaling from 1080p Low’s 234 FPS. This is a significant drop, indicating that the GPU is now doing more work per frame. The 1440p Ultra setting yields 98 FPS, which is 36% lower than 1080p Ultra’s 153 FPS. This shows a more pronounced GPU load, but the CPU is still a factor.

At 4K (3840x2160), the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The 4K Low setting produces 124 FPS, which is 53% of the 1080p Low result. The 4K Ultra setting drops to 52 FPS, a 66% reduction from 1080p Ultra. This scaling behavior is classic for a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 5090 D’s raw power is being taxed by the pixel count, and the CPU has enough headroom to keep up. The data indicates that at 4K, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the determining factors, not the CPU’s processing power. The 4K Medium setting (93 FPS) and 4K High (71 FPS) show a steep curve, reinforcing that the GPU is the limiting component at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 162nd out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the top 5.4% of all configurations. While this is a strong ranking, it is not in the top tier. The data suggests that the CPU is the weak link in this pairing, preventing the combo from achieving a higher rank. The GPU’s 92nd percentile performance is dragged down by the CPU’s 71st percentile performance.

The ranking of 162 implies that there are 161 other combinations that produce higher average FPS in this game. This is likely due to those combos featuring more powerful CPUs that can better feed the RTX 5090 D, particularly at lower resolutions. The combo’s ranking confirms the GPU’s brute force, but it also highlights a potential inefficiency. A user with a higher-end CPU could expect significantly higher FPS at 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU bottleneck would be alleviated. The data shows that this combo is a case of a high-end GPU being paired with a mid-range CPU, resulting in a rank that is high but not representative of the GPU’s true potential.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to use with this CPU/GPU combo?

A: The data shows the most balanced performance at 2560x1440. At this resolution, the 1440p High setting yields 132 FPS, and the 1440p Ultra setting yields 98 FPS. The GPU is sufficiently loaded to provide high frame rates, while the CPU is not completely overwhelmed.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Hitman 2?

A: The bottleneck shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as evidenced by the high FPS and the relatively small performance difference between Low and Ultra. At 4K, the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck, with FPS dropping to 52 at Ultra.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its immediate rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 4600G has an average benchmark score of 17507. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core 7 150U. It is 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and 0.8% behind the Intel Core i3-14100T.

Q: What is the maximum FPS observed in the data?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 234, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The highest minimum FPS recorded is 179, also at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: Does the game use the CPU’s multi-threading capabilities?

A: The CPU’s 3dmark_16_threads score is 4863, which is only 17.5% higher than the 3dmark_8_threads score of 4138. This suggests that scaling beyond 8 threads provides diminishing returns, indicating the game does not heavily utilize all 12 threads.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 D’s performance compare to the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712, which is 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT’s score of 78940.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|:--------- |:------- |:------ |:------ |:------ |

| 3840x2160 | High | 71 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 124 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 93 | 79 | 107 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 52 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 132 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 202 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 175 | 149 | 201 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 98 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 190 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 234 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 211 | 179 | 242 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 153 | - | - |

Settings Recommendations

The data provides a clear picture for optimizing the experience. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates at 1080p, the Low preset (234 FPS) offers the highest average, but the Medium preset (211 FPS) provides a better balance of visual quality and performance, with a minimum FPS of 179. The Ultra preset at 1080p (153 FPS) is a valid choice for those who want the best visuals, as it still maintains a high average.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (175 FPS) is the sweet spot, delivering a high average with a solid minimum of 149 FPS. The High preset (132 FPS) is also excellent for a more visually demanding experience. The Ultra preset (98 FPS) is playable but begins to approach the lower end of high-refresh-rate territory.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. The Low preset (124 FPS) is the only setting that achieves a consistently high frame rate. The Medium preset (93 FPS) is playable, with a minimum of 79 FPS, but the High (71 FPS) and Ultra (52 FPS) presets are more suited for 60 FPS displays. The data suggests that for the best overall experience, users should play at 1440p with Medium or High settings to leverage the GPU’s power without being excessively limited by the CPU.