Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a solid, if not spectacular, Hitman 2 experience. The data shows a combination that is clearly capable of high refresh rate gaming at 1080p, but one that requires careful settings management to remain fluid at higher resolutions. The benchmark results paint a picture of a system that is well-balanced for 1080p, yet becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution climbs, with the Ultra preset serving as the breaking point.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and steep decline in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High settings preset, the average frame rate drops from 84.6 FPS at 1080p to 54.7 FPS at 1440p, a significant 35% reduction. Moving to 4K at the same High preset yields just 30.8 FPS, which is less than half the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is the classic signature of a GPU-bound workload; the RTX 2060 SUPER's rendering pipeline is being saturated by the increasing pixel count.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly punishing, with a 44% drop in average FPS at High settings. This indicates that the 8 GB of VRAM and the 256-bit memory bus are sufficient for 1440p, but the sheer volume of pixels at 4K overwhelms the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth. The data suggests that for a consistent 60+ FPS experience, 1080p is the native resolution for this combo, while 1440p is viable but requires dropping from the High preset. At 4K, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates, suggesting the GPU is the definitive limiting component at that resolution, not the CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of tested hardware combinations for Hitman 2, this pairing of the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 2060 SUPER lands in the middle of the pack. The comboRankInGame data places it at rank 1278 out of 1795 tested combinations. This means it outperforms roughly 29% of all tested systems, a respectable position for a mid-range pairing. This rank reflects a balanced system that will handle the game well but won't top any charts.

The ranking suggests that while the CPU and GPU are well-matched for this title, there are many more powerful combinations that will deliver higher absolute frame rates. The components are not at the extreme high-end, but they are also far from the bottom. This position in the rankings is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows excellent 1080p performance but diminishing returns at higher resolutions. It is a solid, dependable performer that sits comfortably in the mid-range tier of the database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. For Hitman 2, a stealth game that often involves complex AI routines and physics calculations, the multi-threaded capabilities of this CPU are likely a boon. The data shows its 3dmark_16_threads score of 5641, which is nearly identical to its max_threads score of 5659, indicating the 12 threads are efficiently utilized. This suggests the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU in most scenarios.

However, the measured FPS data reveals that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this system. The massive frame rate drop from 147 FPS at 1080p Low to 21 FPS at 4K Ultra is a clear indicator of GPU limitation. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 882 and cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 2584, ensures it can handle the game's main simulation thread without holding back the graphics card. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with game data access. In this context, the Ryzen 5 5600 acts as a reliable foundation, providing enough processing power to ensure the RTX 2060 SUPER is the deciding factor in performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a clear matrix of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally capable. The Low preset achieves a very high 147 FPS, which jumps to 109.2 FPS at Medium and 84.6 FPS at High. Even the demanding Ultra preset manages a playable 58.5 FPS. This range shows that at 1080p, the combo can easily drive high-refresh-rate monitors with most presets, and only the Ultra settings dip below the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance becomes more moderate. The Low preset delivers a smooth 90.5 FPS, while Medium and High yield 70.6 FPS and 54.7 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset drops significantly to 38.4 FPS, which is not ideal for a smooth experience. At this resolution, the GPU's workload increases substantially, and the system transitions from being CPU-bound at 1080p to clearly GPU-bound. The 4K results are the most demanding, with the Low preset achieving 48.3 FPS, which is the only playable option at that resolution. Medium and High drop to 34.4 FPS and 30.8 FPS, while Ultra becomes nearly unplayable at 21 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the powerhouse of this pairing, and its capabilities are directly reflected in the measured FPS. With a boost clock of 1650 MHz, 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, and a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, it is a capable 1440p card. The data shows its strong performance at 1080p, but its limitations become apparent at higher resolutions and settings. The passmark_g3d score of 16462 and its 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs confirm it is a solid mid-range performer.

The GPU's role as the primary bottleneck is undeniable. The 4K Ultra result of 21 FPS is not a CPU limitation but a direct consequence of the GPU's shader and memory throughput being insufficient for the workload. The 8 GB VRAM is likely a contributing factor, as higher resolutions and texture quality presets demand more memory. The data suggests that the RTX 2060 SUPER is best utilized at 1080p with High settings or 1440p with Medium settings. Pushing it to 4K or to the Ultra preset at any resolution results in a significant performance penalty, highlighting its architectural limits in this modern title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience depends entirely on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the High preset offers the best balance, delivering 84.6 FPS. This ensures a smooth, high-quality experience. While the Low preset hits 147 FPS, the visual fidelity loss is likely not worth the frame rate increase for most players. The Medium preset at 109.2 FPS is also a strong choice for competitive play, but High offers a more visually immersive experience without sacrificing fluidity.

For 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the clear sweet spot, achieving 70.6 FPS. This provides a playable and responsive experience that is a significant step up in visual quality from Low. The High preset at 54.7 FPS is also viable if you prefer visual quality over maximum smoothness, but it is right on the edge of the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 38.4 FPS is not recommended for a good experience. For 3840x2160, the only acceptable option is the Low preset, which yields 48.3 FPS. Any other preset will result in an unplayable frame rate. In summary, the data recommends High at 1080p, Medium at 1440p, and Low at 4K for the best playable experience with this specific hardware combination.