Hitman 2

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 sits at rank 1323 out of 3711 tested combinations for Hitman 2, placing it in the 64th percentile of all tested combos. This is a solidly mid-to-upper tier position, meaning this pairing outperforms the majority of systems in the database while not cracking the top tier of enthusiast configurations. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other, though the GPU's 57th percentile standing among all GPUs versus the CPU's 78th percentile suggests the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this duo.

The combo's position becomes clearer when examining the individual component standings. The Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26324 puts it nearly neck-and-neck with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274, only 0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (26402, 0.3% ahead), the Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212, 0.4% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, 0.5% ahead). This tight cluster means the CPU is performing exactly where expected for its class. Meanwhile, the RX 7600's average score of 15171 sits within 0.7% of its nearest rivals—the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, 0.2% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082, 0.6% behind), AMD Radeon 680M (15270, 0.7% ahead), and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti (15063, 0.7% behind). This GPU is firmly planted in the middle of the pack, which explains why the combo ranks where it does.

For Hitman 2 specifically, this combination delivers playable frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions, with the data showing the system handles 1080p and 1440p with ease while 4K requires setting compromises. The rank of 1323 out of 3711 indicates that roughly two-thirds of tested configurations deliver better or comparable performance, but this system clearly beats the bottom third of the database.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings preset delivers the best experience at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 194 FPS average, which is far beyond what any display needs, while High hits 112 FPS and Ultra reaches 90 FPS. The Medium preset offers 134 FPS average with a minimum of 114 FPS, making it an excellent balance for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. For most users at 1080p, High is the sweet spot—it delivers 112 FPS average, which is smooth on 100Hz+ displays while maintaining better visual fidelity than Medium's 134 FPS (though the latter's 114 FPS minimum ensures no dips below refresh rates).

Moving to 2560x1440, the picture shifts. Low preset produces 134 FPS average, which is excellent for fast-paced stealth action, while High delivers 78 FPS and Ultra drops to 62 FPS. Medium at 1440p provides 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 144Hz monitors—the 79 FPS floor keeps gameplay fluid even during crowded scenes. The 62 FPS Ultra result at this resolution is playable but not ideal for competitive play; High at 78 FPS is the better visual trade-off if you prefer higher fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the RX 7600 starts to struggle. Low preset yields 80 FPS average, which is surprisingly strong, but Medium drops to 55 FPS average (47 FPS minimum), High falls to 46 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 37 FPS. For 4K, Low is the only preset that maintains consistently smooth frame rates above 60 FPS. Medium at 55 FPS average is borderline acceptable for slower-paced stealth sections, but the 47 FPS minimum could cause noticeable stutter during action sequences. The recommendation is clear: play at 1080p or 1440p with High or Medium settings for the best balance of visuals and performance, or drop to Low at 4K if resolution is non-negotiable.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K in Hitman 2?

A: Only at Low settings, where the system achieves 80 FPS average. At Medium, the average drops to 55 FPS with a 47 FPS minimum, which falls short of a consistent 60 FPS experience. High and Ultra presets at 4K produce 46 FPS and 37 FPS averages respectively.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: Medium provides 93 FPS average with a 79 FPS minimum, making it the safest choice for smooth gameplay on 144Hz displays. High delivers 78 FPS average, which is also viable, while Ultra at 62 FPS may dip below comfortable thresholds during intense scenes.

Q: How does the RX 7600's VRAM capacity affect Hitman 2 performance?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured results show the card handles High and Ultra settings at 1080p (112 FPS and 90 FPS respectively) without issue, but 4K Ultra drops to 37 FPS, indicating VRAM or bandwidth constraints at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the CPU's role in this game's performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. Its single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 999, Geekbench single-core 2521) is strong for a game like Hitman 2, which relies heavily on single-core performance for AI and physics calculations.

Q: Can this system handle high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1080p, the Low preset reaches 194 FPS, Medium hits 134 FPS, and High achieves 112 FPS. Even Ultra maintains 90 FPS, meaning the system can drive 144Hz monitors at Medium or High settings, and 120Hz displays at Ultra.

Q: How does this combo compare to its closest rival configurations?

A: The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, scores 0.3% higher on average benchmarks, while the GPU's closest competitor, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, scores 0.2% higher. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, as evidenced by the combo's rank among tested Hitman 2 systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance across all presets. Low settings produce 194 FPS average, representing the highest frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings yield 134 FPS average with a minimum of 114 FPS and maximum of 154 FPS, showing consistent frame pacing. High settings achieve 112 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 90 FPS average. The gap between Low and Ultra is 104 FPS, indicating that visual fidelity has a substantial impact on performance at this resolution, but even the most demanding preset remains well above 60 FPS.

The 2560x1440 results show a predictable scaling pattern. Low settings deliver 134 FPS average, exactly matching the 1080p Medium result—this suggests the GPU is the limiting factor above 1080p, as the CPU can maintain higher frame rates. Medium settings produce 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 107 FPS, representing a 41 FPS drop from Low. High settings reach 78 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 62 FPS average. The step from Medium to High (15 FPS) is larger than from High to Ultra (16 FPS), indicating diminishing returns on visual quality at the upper end.

At 3840x2160, the RX 7600's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become apparent bottlenecks. Low settings achieve 80 FPS average, which is impressive for 4K given the GPU's mid-range positioning. Medium settings drop to 55 FPS average with a 47 FPS minimum and 64 FPS maximum—the wide spread between minimum and maximum suggests scene complexity significantly affects performance. High settings produce 46 FPS average, while Ultra brings the system to 37 FPS average. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra shows a 53 FPS loss, highlighting that this combination is not designed for 4K gaming at high presets.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, provides the graphical horsepower for this configuration. Its boost clock of 2655 MHz and game clock of 2250 MHz are relatively high for a mid-range card, helping it achieve 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which the measured results show is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes a limiting factor at 4K.

The GPU's 57th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 15171, places it just below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM (15199, 0.2% higher) and just above the AMD Radeon Pro 560X (15082, 0.6% lower). In Hitman 2, this translates to the observed performance where 1080p Ultra maintains 90 FPS and 1440p Ultra holds 62 FPS. The card's 32 ray accelerators (RT cores) are present but play minimal role in Hitman 2, which does not heavily utilize ray tracing.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity shows its limits at 4K Ultra, where the 37 FPS average suggests the card is both bandwidth-constrained and possibly running into memory capacity issues with high-resolution textures. The memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) and 128-bit bus width are modest by modern standards, explaining why 4K performance drops disproportionately compared to 1440p. The card's 64 ROPs and 128 TMUs handle pixel and texture throughput adequately for the game's stealth environments, which feature dense crowds and complex lighting.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600, based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process, serves as the processing foundation for this combo. Its 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz provide strong single-threaded performance, which is critical for Hitman 2's simulation-heavy gameplay. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852 indicate excellent per-core performance that keeps the game's AI, physics, and scripting running smoothly.

The CPU's 78th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 26324, places it in a tight cluster with its nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274, 0.2% behind), AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS (26402, 0.3% ahead), Intel Core i9-11900KF (26212, 0.4% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, 0.5% ahead). This grouping shows the 7600 delivers performance comparable to both mobile and older desktop flagships, making it a capable partner for the RX 7600.

The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die contribute to the CPU's responsiveness. The 5.10 GHz boost clock is particularly beneficial for Hitman 2, which tends to favor fewer, faster cores over many slower ones. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 194 FPS, and at 1440p Low it reaches 134 FPS—both results indicate the CPU can feed frames well beyond what the GPU can render at higher settings. The CPU's 3DMark 2-thread score of 1938 and 4-thread score of 3686 show strong multi-threading scaling, though the game likely uses only a handful of threads for core simulation tasks.