Hitman 2

# AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + AMD Radeon RX 6600 in Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 delivers a mid-table performance profile in Hitman 2, ranking 1453rd out of 1795 tested combinations. This places the combo in the lower-middle tier of the database, with the CPU ranking in the 83rd percentile among all processors and the GPU in the 69th percentile among all graphics cards. The combination of a Zen 4 desktop processor with a RDNA 2.0 mainstream GPU produces playable frame rates at 1080p across most settings, but the system struggles to maintain smooth performance at higher resolutions, particularly when graphical demands escalate. Benchmark results indicate that this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming, with some headroom at 1440p for less demanding presets. The data shows a clear performance ceiling imposed by the GPU as resolution increases, while the CPU's strong single-threaded and multi-threaded capabilities are sufficient to keep up with the game's demands at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1453 out of 1795 tested combinations places it in the 19th percentile of all tested pairings in Hitman 2. This is a modest showing, reflecting the GPU's position as the performance bottleneck in most scenarios. The CPU, however, is a different story: the Ryzen 5 7600 sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26617. This places it nearly identical to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 26574 with a delta of just 0.2%. The Intel Core i9-12900HK trails by 0.2% with a score of 26672, while the AMD EPYC 8024P is 0.2% behind at 26555, and the Intel Core i9-11900K sits 0.3% behind at 26546. These margins are negligible, indicating that the Ryzen 5 7600's processing power is competitive with some of the best gaming CPUs from previous generations.

The GPU's standing is less impressive. The Radeon RX 6600 has an average benchmark score of 25235, placing it in the 69th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon 890M with a score of 25246 and a delta of 0%, while the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP trails by 0.2% at 25287, and the AMD Radeon RX 6700M leads by 0.2% at 25180. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is 0.5% ahead at 25120. These close scores highlight that the RX 6600 is a competent mainstream GPU, but it lacks the raw throughput needed to push Hitman 2 to high frame rates at 4K or with Ultra settings. The performance delta between the CPU and GPU percentiles (83rd vs. 69th) underscores an imbalance: the processor has more headroom than the graphics card can exploit in this title.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with average FPS ranging from 56.2 at Ultra settings to 133.2 at Low settings. At 2560x1440, frame rates drop to between 35.2 and 85.9, while 3840x2160 produces between 18 and 45.2 depending on settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26617 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (26574, 0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i9-12900HK (26672, 0.2% behind), and the AMD EPYC 8024P (26555, 0.2% ahead). This indicates performance parity with these processors in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, benchmark results indicate that at 3840x2160, the RX 6600 produces only 18 FPS at Ultra settings and 26.9 FPS at High settings. Even at Low settings, the frame rate is just 45.2, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What settings should be used for 60 FPS gameplay at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 85.9 FPS, while Medium drops to 65.8 FPS. High settings yield 48.1 FPS, which falls short of 60 FPS. Therefore, Medium or Low is required for a consistent 60 FPS experience at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 76.2 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience, though not as high as the 96.5 FPS seen at Medium or the 133.2 FPS at Low.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 achieves a 3dmark single-thread score of 999, a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1363, and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3246. These figures indicate strong single-threaded performance, which is beneficial for games that rely on a few fast cores.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, confirming that the GPU is the limiting component in this pairing. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 133.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low, the frame rate falls to 85.9 FPS, a reduction of 35.5%. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average is 45.2 FPS, which is 66.1% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, placing increasing strain on the graphics card's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus.

The impact of resolution is even more pronounced at higher settings. At Ultra, the frame rate drops from 56.2 FPS at 1080p to 35.2 FPS at 1440p (a 37.4% reduction), and then to 18 FPS at 4K (a 68% reduction from 1080p). This suggests that the RX 6600's 8.928 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are insufficient for 4K gaming, even at lower presets. The game's stealth genre, which often involves dense environments and complex lighting, appears to be particularly demanding at high resolutions.

The fact that the CPU's performance percentile (83rd) is significantly higher than the GPU's (69th) reinforces the conclusion that the graphics card is the bottleneck. At 1080p, where the CPU has more influence, the combo delivers respectable frame rates across all settings, with the Low preset exceeding 130 FPS. As resolution climbs, the GPU's limitations become increasingly apparent, with the frame rate dropping below 30 FPS at 4K Ultra and below 50 FPS at 4K Low. This pattern is consistent with a system where the CPU has ample headroom but the GPU cannot keep pace with the increased pixel workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 133.2 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium settings produce 96.5 FPS, High settings yield 76.2 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 56.2 FPS. This range shows that the system can handle 1080p gaming comfortably across all presets, with even the most demanding Ultra preset remaining playable.

At 2560x1440, performance declines noticeably. Low settings average 85.9 FPS, which remains smooth, while Medium drops to 65.8 FPS. High settings fall to 48.1 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 35.2 FPS. This indicates that 1440p is viable only at Low or Medium settings for a consistent experience above 60 FPS. The drop from High to Ultra at this resolution is 26.8% (from 48.1 to 35.2), suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional graphical features place a significant load on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all settings. Low settings average 45.2 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. Medium settings drop to 31.8 FPS, High settings fall to 26.9 FPS, and Ultra settings average just 18 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming is not a feasible option for this combo, even with the lowest settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 60.2% (from 45.2 to 18), highlighting the substantial performance cost of the Ultra preset. The data shows that the RX 6600's 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are insufficient for the demands of Hitman 2 at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration, combined with the 5 nm process node from TSMC, provides strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, as evidenced by its benchmark scores.

In synthetic tests, the Ryzen 5 7600 achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22992 and a single-core score of 3246. Its 3dmark scores include 999 for single-thread, 1938 for 2-thread, 3686 for 4-thread, 5508 for 8-thread, and 6499 for 16-thread. These results show good scaling across thread counts, with the 16-thread score being only 0.1% higher than the max-thread score of 6503. This indicates that the CPU's 12 threads are fully utilized in multi-threaded workloads.

For Hitman 2, the CPU's single-thread performance is particularly relevant, as the game's stealth mechanics and AI-driven crowd simulations can be sensitive to processor speed. The strong single-core scores (999 in 3dmark, 1363 in Cinebench R20, and 3246 in Cinebench R23) suggest that the Ryzen 5 7600 can handle the game's per-core demands without bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking, with an average benchmark score of 26617, places it in the same performance tier as the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which is known for its gaming capabilities.

However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU's performance headroom allows the RX 6600 to reach 133.2 FPS at Low settings, indicating that the processor is not holding back the graphics card. At 1440p and 4K, the frame rate drops are consistent with GPU-bound behavior, where the CPU's role diminishes. The CPU's 12 threads and 32 MB of L3 cache provide ample resources for Hitman 2's multi-threaded aspects, but the game's visual fidelity at higher resolutions is ultimately constrained by the GPU. Benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen 5 7600 is a capable partner for the RX 6600 in this title, though the pairing's overall performance is defined by the graphics card's mid-range capabilities.