Hitman 2

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G compare to its nearest CPU rivals in overall benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 21,088, which places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i3-1220P (21,066) and 0.1% behind the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (21,112). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (21,133) by 0.2% and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (21,174) by 0.4%, showing these processors perform nearly identically in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of tested cards. Its average benchmark score of 77,712 is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) and 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940).

Q: How does this CPU+GPU combo rank among all tested combinations in Hitman 2?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D ranks 64th out of 3,001 tested combos, placing it in the top 2.1% of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What is the best resolution for achieving high frame rates with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 281 FPS average. For 1440p gaming, Low settings deliver 234 FPS average, while 4K at Low settings still produces a playable 124 FPS average. The data shows this combo can handle high refresh rates at lower resolutions.

Q: Which settings preset provides the smoothest experience with the highest minimum frame rates?

A: The Medium preset provides the only measured minimum FPS values across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 215 FPS with a maximum of 291 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the minimum drops to 149 FPS and maximum reaches 201 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 79 FPS and maximum is 107 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does this GPU have and what type is it?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s. This is substantial for Hitman 2, which is a 2018 title with no indication of needing such large memory allocations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process node. Its base clock runs at 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and the memory operates at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The GPU contains 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 raster operation processors, along with 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores. This hardware configuration produces a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 104.8 TFLOPS.

The GPU's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 512-bit interface provides 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. For Hitman 2, a stealth game from 2018, this memory capacity is far beyond what the game would require. The high bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and level loading are never bottlenecks, even at 4K Ultra settings. The measured results confirm this: at 3840x2160 Ultra, the combo still manages 52 FPS average, which is the lowest result across all tested settings but demonstrates the GPU's capability to handle maximum detail at 4K.

The RTX 5090 D's performance percentile of 92 means it outperforms 92% of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78940 score, 1.6% higher) and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79605 score, 2.4% higher). The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 44,065 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 376,915 indicate strong real-world rendering capability.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the GPU's role becomes evident when comparing settings presets at the same resolution. At 2560x1440, moving from Ultra (98 FPS) to High (132 FPS) yields a 34.7% improvement, while dropping to Medium (175 FPS) adds another 32.6% over High. The jump from Medium to Low (234 FPS) provides a 33.7% increase. This scaling pattern shows the GPU has headroom at lower settings, with the CPU becoming more relevant as frame rates climb.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename. It operates on the AM4 socket with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, drawing 65 W TDP. The processor is built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. Its cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 dual-channel with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and the CPU connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5600G scores 10,551 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,409 in single-core. Geekbench results show 8,428 multi-core and 1,801 single-core. PassMark multi-thread score is 19,717 with a single-thread score of 3,177. The processor's overall average benchmark score of 21,088 places it in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rivals clustered extremely close: the Intel Core i3-1220P (21,066, 0.1% faster), Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (21,112, 0.1% slower), AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (21,133, 0.2% slower), and Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (21,174, 0.4% slower). This tight grouping indicates the 5600G delivers performance consistent with modern mid-range processors.

For Hitman 2, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are adequate for the game's stealth AI and level simulation. The 16 MB L3 cache helps maintain responsive gameplay when moving through crowded environments. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for game logic and physics calculations. The measured frame rates show that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 281 FPS average, indicating the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output at lower settings where the workload is more CPU-bound.

However, the CPU's performance ceiling becomes apparent at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 52 FPS, which is more likely GPU-limited given the extreme pixel count. The 5600G's DDR4 memory support and PCIe Gen 3 interface are older standards compared to the GPU's PCIe 5.0 connection, but for this game, the measured results show no obvious bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D achieves a combo rank of 64 out of 3,001 tested combinations in Hitman 2. This places the configuration in the top 2.1% of all tested combos, a strong position that reflects the GPU's high-end capability compensating for the CPU's mid-range standing.

The CPU's 74th percentile ranking among all processors contrasts sharply with the GPU's 92nd percentile. This gap suggests the combo's ranking is primarily driven by GPU performance. In Hitman 2, which is not particularly CPU-intensive by modern standards, the 5600G's 6-core/12-thread configuration proves sufficient to avoid limiting the RTX 5090 D in most scenarios.

Compared to other combos in the database, this configuration outperforms 2,937 other tested pairings. The ranking indicates that while the CPU is not a top-tier part, the GPU's massive memory bandwidth and shading power boost the overall experience. The measured FPS data supports this: even at 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 52 FPS, which is playable, and at 1440p High it reaches 132 FPS, well above typical refresh rates.

The combination's strength lies in its versatility. At 1080p, it can push beyond 280 FPS on Low settings, making it suitable for competitive play with high refresh rate monitors. At 1440p, it maintains above 98 FPS even on Ultra settings. At 4K, it drops below 60 FPS only on Ultra, with Medium providing 93 FPS and Low hitting 124 FPS. This range of performance across resolutions makes the combo adaptable to different display configurations.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the Medium preset offers the most consistent experience across all resolutions. This is the only preset where minimum FPS values are recorded, indicating stable frame pacing. At 1920x1080 Medium, the combo delivers 253 FPS average with a minimum of 215 FPS and maximum of 291 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay on high refresh rate displays. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS, still sufficient for 144 Hz monitors. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average drops to 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS, which is acceptable for 60 Hz displays.

For players prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the Ultra preset is viable at 1080p (153 FPS) and 1440p (98 FPS), but at 4K it drops to 52 FPS, which may feel sluggish for a stealth game requiring precise timing. The High preset provides a middle ground: 207 FPS at 1080p, 132 FPS at 1440p, and 71 FPS at 4K. The Low preset maximizes frame rates (281 FPS at 1080p, 234 FPS at 1440p, 124 FPS at 4K) but sacrifices visual detail.

The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo in Hitman 2. It provides the only measured minimum FPS values, indicating the engine and hardware combination handle this preset most predictably. At 1440p Medium, the 149 FPS minimum ensures no drops below 144 Hz, while at 4K Medium, the 79 FPS minimum stays above 60 FPS. For those with variable refresh rate monitors, Medium at 1440p offers the best combination of smoothness and visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the combo shows a clear scaling pattern across settings. Low settings produce 281 FPS average, which is the highest measured result in this configuration. Medium settings drop to 253 FPS average with a minimum of 215 FPS and maximum of 291 FPS. High settings yield 207 FPS average, and Ultra settings produce 153 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 45.6% decrease in average frame rate, with each step down in settings providing meaningful gains.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the performance hierarchy remains consistent but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings deliver 234 FPS average, Medium settings produce 175 FPS average with a minimum of 149 FPS and maximum of 201 FPS, High settings achieve 132 FPS average, and Ultra settings result in 98 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 58.1%, showing that resolution scaling affects the higher presets more significantly.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the combo's performance drops substantially. Low settings still manage 124 FPS average, Medium settings produce 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS, High settings yield 71 FPS average, and Ultra settings fall to 52 FPS average. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 58.1%, matching the pattern seen at 1440p.

The data reveals consistent scaling behavior: Medium settings always provide the only measured minimum FPS values, and the gap between consecutive settings remains proportionally similar across resolutions. At 1080p, the jump from Ultra to High is 35.3%, from High to Medium is 22.2%, and from Medium to Low is 11.1%. At 1440p, these jumps are 34.7%, 32.6%, and 33.7% respectively. At 4K, the jumps are 36.5%, 31.0%, and 33.3%. This consistency suggests the game's rendering engine scales predictably with settings changes regardless of resolution.

The maximum FPS values are only available for Medium settings across all resolutions: 291 at 1080p, 201 at 1440p, and 107 at 4K. These maximums indicate that even at Medium settings, the combo has headroom for occasional frame spikes, which is beneficial for maintaining smooth gameplay during intense stealth sequences. The minimum FPS values at Medium (215 at 1080p, 149 at 1440p, 79 at 4K) show that frame drops are relatively controlled, with the 4K minimum still above 60 FPS.