Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combo lands at rank 1606 out of 3001 tested combinations for Hitman 2, placing it just above the median of all systems measured. This position is a direct reflection of the hardware pairing: the 5600F is a solid mid-range CPU that sits in the 85th percentile of all processors, while the RTX 4060 falls in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. The 1606 rank suggests that while this pairing isn't a top-tier performer, it comfortably outpaces a significant portion of the field, making it a balanced, mainstream setup for this stealth title. The data indicates that the system's overall standing is driven more by the GPU's modest percentile than the CPU's stronger relative showing.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1606 out of 3001 places it in the 53rd percentile of tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly half of all recorded configurations. This is a middling result for a game like Hitman 2, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The CPU, with an average benchmark score of 36945, is a strong contributor; its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores nearly identically at 36938 with a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is slightly ahead at 37018, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 and Intel Core i9-12900T are marginally behind at 37093 and 37112 respectively, all within a 0.5% delta. This cluster shows the 5600F is a very consistent performer, but it doesn't break away from its peers.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639, with its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scoring 17666 (deltaPct -0.2), and the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (deltaPct 0.3). These rival comparisons are numerically close, but they are ancient or integrated parts, underscoring that the RTX 4060's raw score is its own class, despite the percentile ranking. The gap between the CPU's 85th percentile and the GPU's 61st percentile is telling: the processor is capable of feeding more frames than the graphics card can render in many scenarios. In Hitman 2, this imbalance manifests as the GPU being the primary limiter at higher settings and resolutions, which is confirmed by the measured FPS data showing a steep drop as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1830 MHz, boosting to 2460 MHz, with memory clocked at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These specifications are adequate for Hitman 2 at 1080p and 1440p, but the 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a factor at 4K, where the game's textures and geometry demand more memory. The GPU's 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs provide a baseline for pixel throughput, and its 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the raw processing power that drives the frame rate.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role is clear when examining the 4K results. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 24, which is unplayable, while at High it only reaches 33 FPS. This is a stark contrast to the 1080p Ultra result of 72 FPS. The data suggests that the RTX 4060's memory bandwidth and VRAM size are insufficient for 4K Ultra in this game, as the frame rate collapses. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 19545, while not directly translatable to gaming, indicates a mid-range part. The 61st percentile ranking further reinforces that this is not a high-end card, and in Hitman 2, it struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with high visual fidelity, acting as the bottleneck in that scenario.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 171 FPS, which drops to 110 FPS at 1440p Low, and further to 58 FPS at 4K Low. This is a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. At Medium settings, the drop is from 129 FPS at 1080p to 82 FPS at 1440p and 44 FPS at 4K, a 66% reduction as well. The High preset follows suit: 97 FPS at 1080p, 62 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K, again a 66% decrease. This consistent ~66% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU is capable of handling the increased pixel count without changing its workload.

The scaling pattern reveals that the RTX 4060 is the primary constraint. At 1080p, the CPU has headroom, as evidenced by the high frame rates (171 FPS at Low). As resolution increases, the GPU's pixel processing and memory bandwidth become saturated, causing the frame rate to plummet. The fact that the percentage drop is nearly identical across all settings (Low, Medium, High) suggests that the resolution increase is the dominant factor, not the settings. For instance, at 4K, the difference between Low (58 FPS) and High (33 FPS) is 25 FPS, while at 1080p, the difference between Low (171 FPS) and High (97 FPS) is 74 FPS. This shows that at lower resolutions, the GPU has spare capacity to handle more complex settings, but at 4K, it is already maxed out, and any increase in settings has a disproportionate impact.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the best experience for this combo is at 1080p or 1440p with Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the system delivers 129 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 148 FPS, providing a smooth and responsive experience for a stealth game. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 72 FPS, which is still playable but not as fluid, and the jump from Medium to Ultra costs 57 FPS. At 1440p, Medium is again the sweet spot, with 82 FPS (min 70, max 95), which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. High at 1440p drops to 62 FPS, which is acceptable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes.

At 4K, the data shows that no settings preset provides a fully satisfactory experience. Low yields 58 FPS, which is borderline, but Medium drops to 44 FPS (min 37, max 50), and High falls to 33 FPS. The Ultra preset is unplayable at 24 FPS. For players prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, 4K Low is the only viable option, but it sacrifices the game's graphical quality. The recommendation is to stick with 1440p Medium for a balanced experience, as it offers 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS, ensuring no major drops during gameplay. This provides a stable frame rate that aligns with the GPU's capabilities, avoiding the severe performance penalty seen at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows a wide range of performance depending on settings. Low settings produce an average of 171 FPS, indicating the CPU and GPU are not stressed. Medium settings yield 129 FPS, with a minimum of 109 and a maximum of 148 FPS, showing a very playable range. High settings reduce the average to 97 FPS, and Ultra drops it further to 72 FPS. The data shows a linear degradation as settings increase, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 99 FPS. This resolution is clearly where the combo performs best, with even Ultra offering a frame rate above 60.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings average 110 FPS, which is still excellent. Medium settings average 82 FPS, with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 95 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High settings average 62 FPS, which is right at the playable threshold, and Ultra drops to 46 FPS, which is below the ideal for smooth gameplay. The step from Medium to High is a 20 FPS drop, while the step from High to Ultra is a 16 FPS drop, indicating that Ultra is particularly demanding. This resolution is a good middle ground, but the Ultra preset is not recommended.

At 3840x2160, the performance is severely constrained. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is the only preset that approaches playability. Medium settings average 44 FPS, with a minimum of 37 and maximum of 50 FPS, which will result in noticeable stuttering. High settings average 33 FPS, and Ultra averages 24 FPS, making them unplayable. The data reveals a clear pattern: the transition from 1440p to 4K at any given setting results in a roughly 45-50% reduction in frame rate, confirming that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute power are the limiting factors at this resolution. The 8 GB VRAM size is also a likely contributor, as the game's assets at 4K may exceed this capacity, causing additional performance degradation.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo for Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 1606 out of 3001 tested combinations for Hitman 2, placing it just above the median of all systems measured.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, scores 36938 (deltaPct 0), while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018 (deltaPct -0.2), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (deltaPct -0.4).

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable at 1080p, and at what settings?

A: The highest average FPS at 1080p is 171, achieved with Low settings. Medium settings deliver 129 FPS, High delivers 97 FPS, and Ultra delivers 72 FPS.

Q: Is this system capable of running Hitman 2 at 4K with acceptable performance?

A: The data indicates that at 4K, only Low settings provide a playable average FPS of 58. Medium settings drop to 44 FPS, High to 33 FPS, and Ultra to 24 FPS, all of which are below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 70, with an average of 82 and a maximum of 95.

Q: How does the GPU's percentile ranking compare to its nearest rival in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639 and sits in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666 (deltaPct -0.2), while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (deltaPct 0.3).