Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a mid-pack performance profile in Hitman 2, ranking 1458th out of 1795 tested combinations. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 58th percentile, suggesting the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing. The Ryzen 5 5500's average benchmark score of 20875 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core i5-12500 (20897) and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20900), indicating near-parity with those rivals. The RTX 2060's average score of 16074 puts it 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996) but 1.7% behind both the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (each at 16351). These component-level standings inform the measured frame rates, which show a system capable of smooth play at lower settings but one that struggles to maintain playable performance at maximum quality presets.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 1458 out of 1795 combos, this pairing sits in the lower half of tested configurations for Hitman 2. The ranking reflects a GPU that, while competent at 1080p, lacks the headroom needed for demanding 4K workloads. The RTX 2060's percentile standing of 58 among all GPUs aligns with its measured performance: it delivers playable frame rates in most 1080p scenarios but falls behind in 4K Ultra. The Ryzen 5 5500's 79th percentile CPU ranking suggests the processor is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions; instead, the GPU's 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and 192-bit bus width constrain performance as resolution increases. Compared to nearby rivals, the RTX 2060's 0.5% lead over the RX 7600S and 1.7% deficit to the Radeon Pro 5700 translate into small but measurable differences in frame rates. The combo's overall ranking indicates that while this system handles Hitman 2 acceptably at 1080p Medium or High, it is not positioned for high-refresh-rate 1440p or 4K gaming.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear sweet spot at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, where the combo achieves 101.2 FPS average. This represents the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, offering more than double the frame rate of the Ultra preset (53.8 FPS) while maintaining a smoother experience than High (73.1 FPS). At 1080p Low, the system reaches 134.3 FPS, which is suitable for competitive play but sacrifices too much visual quality for a stealth game like Hitman 2. For players prioritizing visual detail over raw frame rate, 1080p High at 73.1 FPS remains viable, though it falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 4K High (26.7 FPS). The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as even at 1080p it drops to 53.8 FPS, and at 1440p it falls to 32.5 FPS. The data indicates that Medium at 1080p is the optimal configuration, providing a 60+ FPS experience without the severe performance penalties of higher presets.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K demonstrates classic GPU-bound scaling. At Low settings, moving from 1920x1080 (134.3 FPS) to 2560x1440 (87.1 FPS) results in a 35% reduction, while further scaling to 3840x2160 (44.5 FPS) cuts performance by another 49%. This steep decline indicates the RTX 2060's memory bandwidth (336.0 GB/s) and 6 GB capacity become increasingly inadequate as pixel count rises. The Medium preset shows similar behavior: 101.2 FPS at 1080p drops to 65.4 FPS at 1440p (35% reduction) and 35.8 FPS at 4K (another 45% reduction). The High preset follows the same pattern, with 73.1 FPS at 1080p falling to 46.3 FPS at 1440p and 26.7 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset is particularly revealing: 53.8 FPS at 1080p drops to 32.5 FPS at 1440p (40% reduction) and 17.4 FPS at 4K (another 46% reduction). These consistent scaling percentages—roughly 35% for each resolution step—confirm that the GPU is the limiting component throughout, with the Ryzen 5 5500 providing sufficient headroom even at 1080p Low where the CPU would need to feed 134.3 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 134.3 FPS on Low, 101.2 FPS on Medium, 73.1 FPS on High, and 53.8 FPS on Ultra. These figures show a clear performance hierarchy, with each preset step costing roughly 25-30% of the previous frame rate. The 1080p Low result of 134.3 FPS indicates the CPU can sustain high frame delivery when the GPU is not heavily taxed, while the Ultra result of 53.8 FPS shows the GPU's limits under maximum load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop to 87.1 FPS on Low, 65.4 FPS on Medium, 46.3 FPS on High, and 32.5 FPS on Ultra. At this resolution, only the Low and Medium presets maintain 60+ FPS, while High falls below the smooth-play threshold. The Ultra preset at 32.5 FPS is noticeably stutter-prone for a stealth title where precise timing matters.

At 3840x2160, the system produces 44.5 FPS on Low, 35.8 FPS on Medium, 26.7 FPS on High, and 17.4 FPS on Ultra. None of these settings achieve 60 FPS, and even the Low preset at 44.5 FPS feels sluggish. The 4K Ultra result of 17.4 FPS is effectively unplayable, confirming that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Hitman 2. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (27.1 FPS) is nearly identical to the gap at 1080p (80.5 FPS) when expressed as a percentage, reinforcing that the GPU's limitations scale consistently across resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows 1920x1080 with Medium settings delivers 101.2 FPS average, representing the best balance of performance and visual quality. This configuration offers more than double the frame rate of Ultra (53.8 FPS) while maintaining a smooth experience above 100 FPS.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: No. At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only achieves 44.5 FPS, while High drops to 26.7 FPS and Ultra falls to 17.4 FPS. None of the 4K settings reach the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset being effectively unplayable.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in this game?

A: The RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 16074 places it 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996) and 1.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15786). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 by 1.7% (both scoring 16351).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a bottleneck for the RTX 2060 in Hitman 2?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the primary limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 5500 ranks at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12500, scores within 0.1% (20897 vs 20875). The consistent frame rate drops across resolution scaling indicate GPU-bound performance.

Q: What is the difference in frame rate between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 87.1 FPS while Ultra drops to 32.5 FPS, representing a 54.6 FPS difference. This 63% reduction shows the substantial performance cost of maximum settings at this resolution.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at any 4K setting?

A: No. The highest 4K result is 44.5 FPS at Low settings, which is 15.5 FPS below the 60 FPS target. The 4K Medium produces 35.8 FPS, and High yields 26.7 FPS, all falling short of smooth playability.