Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 133.8 FPS average, which drops to 86.9 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 47.4 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 64.6% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the RTX 2060's rendering throughput is the primary constraint as pixel count grows.

The scaling behavior becomes more pronounced at higher quality presets. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 75.6 at 1080p to 48.6 at 1440p (a 35.7% drop), then to 24.6 at 4K (a 67.5% drop from 1080p). At Ultra settings, the progression is 55.3 → 36.7 → 18.3, with the 4K result being just 33.1% of the 1080p figure. The consistency of this pattern across all four settings presets strongly suggests that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth—336.0 GB/s on a 192-bit bus—are the limiting factors at higher resolutions.

The CPU's role in this scaling is minimal. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, provide ample headroom for Hitman 2's stealth gameplay logic, which is not particularly demanding on multi-threaded performance. The fact that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work per frame, the system achieves 133.8 FPS without hitting a CPU wall confirms that this pairing is well-balanced at lower resolutions but becomes increasingly GPU-limited as resolution climbs.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for smooth gameplay with this combo?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 75.6 FPS on High and 55.3 FPS on Ultra, both playable. At 2560x1440, High settings yield 48.6 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced stealth gameplay. 3840x2160 is only viable on Low (47.4 FPS) or Medium (31.7 FPS), with Ultra dropping to 18.3 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

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, both at 16351, by 1.7%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600GT CPU a bottleneck for this GPU in Hitman 2?

A: No. The CPU's average benchmark score of 20740 is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20680) and within 0% of the Intel Core i7-10700 (20746). Its single-thread performance (Geekbench single-core score of 2035) is more than sufficient for Hitman 2's frame pacing, as evidenced by the consistent FPS scaling pattern that tracks GPU load.

Q: What VRAM capacity does the RTX 2060 have, and is it sufficient for Hitman 2?

A: The GPU has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth. For Hitman 2, which was released in 2018, this capacity is adequate even at Ultra settings, as the measured FPS drops at 4K are more attributable to compute and fill rate limits than memory exhaustion.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 1448 out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-mid tier of all tested systems. This position reflects the RTX 2060's 58th percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 133.8 FPS, Medium produces 97.4 FPS, High produces 75.6 FPS, and Ultra produces 55.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 78.5 FPS, representing a 58.7% reduction in performance when moving to the highest quality preset.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 1448 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the 19th percentile of all configurations. This rank is primarily driven by the GPU's modest standing—the RTX 2060 sits at the 58th percentile among all GPUs—while the CPU performs relatively better at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The imbalance suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing.

In the context of the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 2060's average benchmark score of 16074 puts it within 1.8% of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15786, deltaPct 1.8) and within 0.5% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (15996, deltaPct 0.5). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and Pro 5700 (both 16351, deltaPct -1.7) by a narrow margin. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 2060 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The CPU's rivals show similarly tight clustering. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's average score of 20740 is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (20680) and within 0% of the Intel Core i7-10700 (20746). It lags the Intel Core i5-12490F (20794) by 0.3% and the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845) by 0.5%. This near-parity with several well-known CPUs suggests that the 5600GT provides no meaningful advantage or disadvantage in CPU-bound scenarios.

Given the rank of 1448 out of 1795, the combo is positioned in the lower quartile of tested systems for Hitman 2. This is consistent with the GPU's 58th percentile standing, as the game's performance scaling is dominated by GPU throughput rather than CPU capability. Users seeking higher rankings would need a more powerful GPU, as the CPU is unlikely to be the constraining factor in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080: At Low settings, the combo achieves 133.8 FPS average, which is the highest measured result across all resolutions and settings. Medium settings reduce this to 97.4 FPS, High settings to 75.6 FPS, and Ultra settings to 55.3 FPS. The step-down from Low to Medium is 36.4 FPS, from Medium to High is 21.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 20.3 FPS. This progressive decline indicates that each quality tier adds meaningful GPU workload.

2560x1440: Low settings produce 86.9 FPS, which is 64.9% of the 1080p Low result. Medium settings yield 63.7 FPS, High settings 48.6 FPS, and Ultra settings 36.7 FPS. The relative gaps between presets are compressed compared to 1080p: Low to Medium drops 23.2 FPS, Medium to High drops 15.1 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 11.9 FPS. This compression suggests that at 1440p, the GPU is beginning to saturate, reducing the differentiation between quality levels.

3840x2160: Low settings deliver 47.4 FPS, which is 35.4% of the 1080p Low result. Medium settings produce 31.7 FPS, High settings 24.6 FPS, and Ultra settings 18.3 FPS. The absolute differences between presets shrink further: Low to Medium drops 15.7 FPS, Medium to High drops 7.1 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 6.3 FPS. At 4K, all presets are below the 60 FPS threshold, with only Low settings approaching playability for action sequences.

The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where the combo can maintain 60+ FPS across all presets except Ultra, which hits 55.3 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS, and Ultra drops below 20 FPS, making it unsuitable for anything but static scenes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060's memory configuration is central to its performance in Hitman 2. With 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the GPU delivers 336.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This bandwidth is adequate for the game's texture streaming at 1080p and 1440p, but the measured FPS drops at 4K suggest that the memory subsystem becomes a bottleneck at higher pixel counts.

The GPU's clock speeds are modest by modern standards: a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The 12 nm Turing architecture, built on a 445 mm² die with 10,800 million transistors, provides 6.451 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. For Hitman 2, which was released in 2018, this compute level is sufficient for medium-to-high settings at 1080p, but the game's draw calls and shadow calculations at Ultra settings strain the GPU's 1920 shading units.

The RTX 2060's 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present but not utilized by Hitman 2, which does not feature ray tracing or DLSS. This means the GPU's raw rasterization performance—48 ROPs and 120 TMUs—is what determines the measured frame rates. The pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s align with the observed scaling: at 4K (3840x2160, approximately 8.3 million pixels), the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor, explaining why Ultra settings drop to 18.3 FPS.

The GPU's 58th percentile standing among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074, places it in the mid-range tier. Its nearest rivals—the RX 7600S, Pro 5600M, Pro 5700, and Pro W5500—are all within 1.8% of its score, indicating that the RTX 2060 is competitive with these cards but not dominant. In Hitman 2 specifically, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, High settings (75.6 FPS) provide the best balance of visual quality and smoothness, as Ultra settings (55.3 FPS) dip below the 60 FPS threshold that many players prefer for action sequences. For players who prioritize frame rate, Medium settings (97.4 FPS) offer a significant headroom while still maintaining good visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts to Medium settings (63.7 FPS), which is the only preset that combines acceptable visual quality with a frame rate above 60. High settings (48.6 FPS) are playable for Hitman 2's slower stealth gameplay, but may feel less responsive during chase sequences. Low settings (86.9 FPS) provide the smoothest experience but sacrifice visual detail that enhances the game's atmospheric environments.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that only Low settings (47.4 FPS) are viable for consistent playability. Medium settings (31.7 FPS) are borderline, suitable for screenshots or static observation but not for active gameplay. High (24.6 FPS) and Ultra (18.3 FPS) are effectively unplayable, with frame rates below 30 FPS that would cause noticeable stuttering and input lag.

For players who own a 1440p monitor, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 (63.7 FPS) offers the best overall experience, balancing visual quality with a frame rate that comfortably exceeds 60. For those on 1080p displays, High settings (75.6 FPS) are recommended as the default, with Ultra (55.3 FPS) reserved for players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate smoothness. The 4K resolution should be avoided for gameplay, as even Low settings (47.4 FPS) fall short of the 60 FPS target, and the visual improvements at 4K do not compensate for the reduced responsiveness.