Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + AMD Radeon RX 6600

This combo ranks 2,895th out of 3,711 tested combinations for Hitman 2, placing it in the lower-middle tier of systems evaluated for this title. The pairing of AMD's Zen 3-based Ryzen 5 5600 with the RDNA 2-based Radeon RX 6600 produces a balanced but modest performer, with the measured frame rates showing a system that can handle 1080p gaming comfortably but struggles at higher resolutions and maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2,895 out of 3,711 tested combinations places it near the 22nd percentile of all tested systems for Hitman 2. This is a below-median standing, reflecting the GPU's position in the broader hardware landscape. The Radeon RX 6600 sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600 achieves a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The gap between these percentile positions hints at the GPU being the more limiting factor in this pairing.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals, the RX 6600's average benchmark score of 19,036 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19,030, deltaPct 0.0) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19,049, deltaPct -0.1). The NVIDIA Tesla K20m (19,089, deltaPct -0.3) and NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18,954, deltaPct 0.4) also sit within a fraction of a percent. This clustering indicates that the RX 6600 delivers performance at a very specific tier, and the measured Hitman 2 results reflect that positioning.

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 5600's average benchmark score of 20,468 places it within 0.5% of several competitors: the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (20,454, deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (20,425, deltaPct 0.2), AMD EPYC 9454P (20,422, deltaPct 0.2), and AMD EPYC 7713 (20,363, deltaPct 0.5). The CPU's performance headroom relative to the GPU suggests that in Hitman 2, the processor is not the primary bottleneck.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 features 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, and it carries a 65 W TDP. The CPU includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth.

For Hitman 2, a stealth title with substantial AI and simulation workloads, the 6-core/12-thread configuration provides adequate parallel processing capability. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,309 and single-core score of 2,584 indicate strong per-thread performance, which matters for the game's main thread-heavy simulation logic. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 882 (single-thread) to 5,641 (16-thread) and 5,659 (max-thread), suggesting reasonable thread scaling but with diminishing returns beyond 8 threads.

The Ryzen 5 5600's PassMark multi-thread score of 21,541 and single-thread score of 3,256 confirm solid general-purpose performance. With a 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs, this processor sits above the midpoint in the overall CPU landscape. In Hitman 2, the CPU's capability is sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the high frame rates at lower settings, but the system's overall performance ceiling is constrained by the graphics card rather than the processor.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with 11,060 million transistors on a 237 mm² die. It features 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 28 ray tracing cores. The GPU's base clock is 1,626 MHz, with a boost clock of 2,491 MHz and a game clock of 2,044 MHz. Memory consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 8.928 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 17.86 TFLOPS of FP16 (2:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate is 279.0 GTexel/s. The card draws up to 132 W and requires a 300 W suggested PSU. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering the API requirements for Hitman 2.

The RX 6600's PassMark G3D score of 15,096 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,492 reflect its mid-range positioning. With a 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, it performs slightly below the CPU's relative standing. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Hitman 2, though the measured 4K results suggest the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources become strained at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 132 FPS, Medium settings achieve 99 FPS (with a minimum of 84 and maximum of 114 FPS), High settings reach 75 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 55 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 77 FPS swing, representing a 58% performance reduction from the lowest to highest quality preset.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease substantially. Low settings average 85 FPS, Medium settings average 64 FPS (ranging from 54 to 73 FPS), High settings average 48 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 35 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p reduces performance by approximately 36% at Low settings, 35% at Medium, 36% at High, and 36% at Ultra, showing a consistent resolution penalty across all quality levels.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles. Low settings average 45 FPS, Medium settings average 34 FPS (with a range of 29 to 39 FPS), High settings average 26 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to just 19 FPS. The 4K resolution imposes a severe burden on the RX 6600, with even Low settings failing to reach 60 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K costs roughly 47% of performance at Low settings, 47% at Medium, 46% at High, and 46% at Ultra.

The Medium settings rows are the only ones with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, providing insight into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the 84-114 FPS range shows a 30 FPS spread, while at 1440p Medium the spread is 19 FPS (54-73), and at 4K Medium it narrows to 10 FPS (29-39). This tightening of the frame range at higher resolutions suggests the GPU becomes the consistent limiter, reducing variance as it approaches its throughput ceiling.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 60 FPS on 1080p Ultra settings?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 55 FPS, which falls short of the 60 FPS target. High settings at 75 FPS do exceed 60 FPS, so dropping from Ultra to High is necessary for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1080p.

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system achieves consistently high frame rates. At 1440p, only Low settings (85 FPS) and Medium settings (64 FPS) reach 60 FPS or above, while at 4K, even Low settings (45 FPS) fail to hit 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 6600 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RX 6600's average benchmark score of 19,036 is within 0.4% of the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 (19,030, deltaPct 0.0), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile (19,049, deltaPct -0.1), NVIDIA Tesla K20m (19,089, deltaPct -0.3), and NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation (18,954, deltaPct 0.4). These are effectively performance peers.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The GPU acts as the primary limiter in Hitman 2. The CPU's 74th percentile ranking and strong single-thread score of 3,256 in PassMark indicate ample headroom, while the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking and the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions point to the graphics card as the bottleneck.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the average is 99 FPS with a range of 84 to 114 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 64 FPS with a range of 54 to 73 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 34 FPS with a range of 29 to 39 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame times at higher resolutions?

A: The measured data shows narrowing FPS ranges as resolution increases. At 1080p Medium, the spread is 30 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 19 FPS; at 4K Medium, it is 10 FPS. This indicates more consistent frame delivery at 4K, though at the cost of much lower average FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60 FPS target at 1920x1080, High settings (75 FPS average) provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, with a comfortable margin above the threshold. Ultra settings at 55 FPS fall slightly short of 60 FPS, making High the optimal choice for smooth gameplay. Medium settings (99 FPS) offer a significant performance buffer and would be preferable for competitive play or if frame rate drops matter more than visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings (64 FPS average) are the only option that maintains 60 FPS, though with a minimum of 54 FPS that may occasionally dip below target. Low settings (85 FPS) provide a safer margin for consistent 60 FPS gameplay but sacrifice visual quality. High settings (48 FPS) and Ultra (35 FPS) fall below acceptable smoothness thresholds for most players.

At 3840x2160, none of the presets achieve 60 FPS. Low settings (45 FPS) are the highest playable option, with Medium (34 FPS) borderline for 30 FPS gaming. High (26 FPS) and Ultra (19 FPS) are not recommended for active gameplay. For 4K, users should either accept Low settings or consider reducing resolution to 1440p for a better experience.

The data suggests the High preset at 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo in Hitman 2, delivering 75 FPS average while maintaining substantial visual quality improvements over Medium. Players prioritizing frame rate consistency should choose Medium at 1080p (99 FPS, 84 FPS minimum) or 1440p (64 FPS, 54 FPS minimum).

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is remarkably uniform across all settings, with reductions of 35-36%. This consistency indicates the GPU is handling the increased pixel count in a linear fashion, with the RX 6600's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8.928 TFLOPS compute becoming proportionally more strained.

The transition from 1440p to 4K produces even steeper declines of 46-47% across all presets. This nonlinear acceleration in performance loss points to the GPU hitting memory bandwidth and fill rate limits at 4K. The 128-bit memory bus and 8 GB VRAM capacity are simply insufficient for the 8.3 million pixels at 3840x2160, particularly with Hitman 2's detailed environments and lighting effects.

Comparing the resolution scaling to the GPU's benchmark position, the RX 6600's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs aligns with its 1080p performance. At 1080p Low (132 FPS) and Medium (99 FPS), the system demonstrates solid capability. However, the 4K results (19-45 FPS across settings) reveal that this GPU is not designed for ultra-high-resolution gaming, with even Low settings at 4K (45 FPS) performing worse than Ultra at 1080p (55 FPS).

The CPU's role in resolution scaling is minimal, as the Ryzen 5 5600's strong single-thread performance (PassMark 3,256) ensures it can maintain frame delivery regardless of resolution. The consistent percentage drops across all settings further confirm that the GPU is the sole scaling bottleneck. Users targeting higher resolutions would need a more powerful GPU, while the CPU would remain adequate for the task.