Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT reveals a predictable, yet telling, scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo delivers 85.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 57.5 FPS, a reduction of roughly 33%. The jump to 4K at High settings further compresses performance to 31.5 FPS, which is about 45% lower than the 1440p result. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, which is a classic sign that the GPU is becoming the dominant constraint at higher resolutions.

The pattern becomes even more pronounced when examining the Low settings preset. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 148.1 FPS. At 1440p Low, it falls to 93.6 FPS, and at 4K Low, it bottoms out at 51.1 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is roughly 65%, which is substantial. This large delta suggests that even when graphical fidelity is minimized, the sheer number of pixels at 4K overwhelms the GPU's throughput capabilities. The data implies that the RX 7600 XT, with its 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the limiting factor in these high-resolution scenarios, rather than the CPU.

Interestingly, the scaling between Medium and Ultra settings at each resolution shows a similar trend. At 1440p, the system scores 71.8 FPS on Medium and 37.4 FPS on Ultra. At 4K, those numbers drop to 41.6 FPS and 19.6 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset at 4K produces a barely playable frame rate, indicating that this combination is not suited for maximum fidelity at that resolution. The data strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary bottleneck; the CPU's role becomes less relevant as resolution climbs, since the workload shifts almost entirely to the graphics card. The measured results show a clear hierarchy: 1080p is fluid, 1440p is playable with adjustments, and 4K is only viable at lower presets.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

Within the benchmark database, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 5 7600 and RX 7600 XT holds a combo rank of 1189 out of 1795 tested combinations for Hitman 2. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, which is a noteworthy data point given the individual components' standings. The CPU itself sits at the 83rd percentile against all CPUs in the database, while the GPU is at the 63rd percentile against all GPUs. The disparity between these percentile scores and the combo's overall rank suggests that the game's engine may not be fully leveraging the CPU's strengths, or that the GPU is holding the system back more than its individual percentile would suggest.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the data shows a tight cluster. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D scores nearly identically, with a delta of 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score of 26617. The Intel Core i9-12900HK is also extremely close, sitting at -0.2% delta, while the AMD EPYC 8024P and Intel Core i9-11900K are both within 0.3% of the 7600's score. This indicates that the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class; it is neither a standout nor a laggard in synthetic tests. However, the in-game rank of 1189 suggests that Hitman 2's specific workload does not translate perfectly from these synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a similar story of close competition. The RX 7600 XT's average benchmark score of 20146 is only 0.3% higher than the RX 460 and 1.9% higher than the RTX 2060 SUPER. It trails the RX 7600 by 0.6% and the RTX 3070 Mobile by 1.9%. This puts the RX 7600 XT in a crowded performance envelope, where minor architectural differences can shift which card leads in a given title. The combo's rank of 1189 out of 1795 implies that many systems with lower-ranked individual parts might outperform this pairing in Hitman 2, potentially due to better optimization or different memory configurations. The data suggests that while each component is solid on its own, their combined performance in this specific game is merely average, not exceptional.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The memory clock is listed at 2250 MHz, with an effective speed of 18 Gbps. For a game like Hitman 2, which was released in 2018, the 16 GB capacity is more than sufficient for texture storage and geometry data at any resolution. However, the narrow 128-bit bus is a potential bottleneck, as it limits the amount of data that can be moved to and from the GPU cores per cycle. This is a likely contributor to the significant FPS drops observed at 4K, where memory bandwidth demands increase exponentially.

The GPU's clock speeds are relatively high, with a base clock of 1980 MHz, a game clock of 2470 MHz, and a boost clock of 2755 MHz. The shading units (2048) and texture mapping units (128) are moderate for this class, and the pixel rate is 176.3 GPixel/s. These specifications suggest a card designed for high-frequency operation at lower resolutions, which aligns with the measured results. At 1080p, the card can push frame rates well above 100 FPS on Medium settings (112.2 FPS), but at 4K, the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become insufficient to maintain high performance.

The measured data shows a clear correlation between settings and FPS that reflects the GPU's architecture. At 1440p, the difference between Low (93.6 FPS) and Ultra (37.4 FPS) is a 60% reduction, highlighting how the GPU's compute units are stressed by advanced effects. The card's FP32 performance is 22.57 TFLOPS, which is respectable, but the 128-bit memory interface appears to throttle performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K Ultra (19.6 FPS). The data implies that the RX 7600 XT is best utilized as a 1080p or light 1440p card for this game, with its 16 GB VRAM serving as a future-proofing measure rather than a performance enhancer at high resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Based on the measured FPS, 1080p is the most fluid. At High settings, it delivers 85.3 FPS, and at Medium it reaches 112.2 FPS, making it the only resolution where all presets except Ultra (60.8 FPS) remain comfortably above 60 FPS.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score is 26617, which is nearly identical to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D (0.2% higher) and the Intel Core i9-12900HK (-0.2% lower). It is also within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 8024P and Intel Core i9-11900K.

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, the data indicates this. At 4K Low, the FPS drops to 51.1, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 19.6. The steep decline from 1080p to 4K, paired with the GPU's 128-bit memory bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, strongly suggests the RX 7600 XT is the limiting component.

Q: What is the GPU's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The RX 7600 XT has an average benchmark score of 20146 and sits at the 63rd percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the RX 7600, is only 0.6% faster, while the RTX 2060 SUPER is 1.9% slower.

Q: How does the combo rank against other tested systems?

A: This combo ranks 1189 out of 1795 tested combinations for Hitman 2, placing it in the lower third of all tested systems, despite the CPU being at the 83rd percentile and the GPU at the 63rd percentile.

Q: What is the difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset achieves 93.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 37.4 FPS. This represents a 60% reduction in performance, showing the significant impact of graphical settings on this combination.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured data for Hitman 2 provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware combination. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 85.3 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset is even more fluid at 112.2 FPS, but the visual gains from High over Medium are typically noticeable in a stealth game where ambient details matter. Given that High at 1080p is already 42% faster than the Ultra preset (60.8 FPS), the High preset appears to be the optimal choice for a consistent experience at this resolution.

For users targeting 1440p, the data suggests that High is the maximum viable preset, yielding 57.5 FPS. While this is slightly below 60 FPS, it is acceptable for a game like Hitman 2 where precise timing is less critical than in competitive shooters. The Medium preset at 1440p (71.8 FPS) provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, making it the safer recommendation for those who prioritize frame rate stability. The Ultra preset at 1440p (37.4 FPS) is too demanding and should be avoided, as it falls below the playable threshold.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset is the only one that approaches playability, with 51.1 FPS. The Medium preset (41.6 FPS) and High preset (31.5 FPS) are below the ideal smoothness threshold, and Ultra (19.6 FPS) is unplayable. Therefore, for 4K gaming, the recommendation is to stick with Low settings or consider dropping to 1440p for a better experience. The data shows a clear pattern: this combo is best served by High at 1080p or Medium at 1440p, with lower presets reserved for higher resolutions. The measured rows indicate that the High preset at 1080p offers the best compromise between visual fidelity and performance, delivering 85.3 FPS without sacrificing too much graphical detail.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. It features a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. In Hitman 2, a game that is not heavily multithreaded, the CPU's high single-core performance is crucial. The 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3246 indicate strong per-core capability, which should theoretically translate to good performance in games that rely on a few fast threads.

The CPU's benchmark scores show a balanced profile. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 22992, while the single-core score is 3246, resulting in a ratio that suggests good scaling across cores. The Passmark multithread score of 27058 and single-thread score of 3910 further confirm this. However, the combo's rank of 1189 out of 1795 implies that the CPU's potential is not fully realized in this game. The data suggests that at lower resolutions like 1080p, where frame rates are high (up to 148.1 FPS at Low), the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU adequately. But at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, making the CPU's performance less relevant.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are all within 0.3% of its average score of 26617, showing that it is on par with older high-end chips like the Core i9-11900K. This parity is interesting because the 7600 has a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz) and newer architecture, but the data shows no significant advantage in synthetic tests. For Hitman 2 specifically, the measured FPS at 1080p High (85.3 FPS) versus 4K High (31.5 FPS) suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution; rather, the GPU's inability to process pixels fast enough is what caps performance. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for this game's engine, which likely uses fewer than 8 threads effectively.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 148.1 FPS
• Medium: 112.2 FPS
• High: 85.3 FPS
• Ultra: 60.8 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 93.6 FPS
• Medium: 71.8 FPS
• High: 57.5 FPS
• Ultra: 37.4 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 51.1 FPS
• Medium: 41.6 FPS
• High: 31.5 FPS
• Ultra: 19.6 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern across all resolutions: each step up in settings (from Low to Medium to High to Ultra) results in a significant FPS drop. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 87.3 FPS, a 59% reduction. At 1440p, the difference is 56.2 FPS, a 60% reduction. At 4K, the difference is 31.5 FPS, a 62% reduction. This consistency indicates that the settings presets scale similarly regardless of resolution, with Ultra being uniformly punishing.

The resolution scaling also follows a clear trend. At Low settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by 54.5 (148.1 to 93.6), and from 1440p to 4K reduces it by 42.5 (93.6 to 51.1). At High settings, the drops are 27.8 (85.3 to 57.5) and 26.0 (57.5 to 31.5), respectively. The absolute FPS drops are smaller at higher resolutions, but the percentage drops remain substantial. The 4K Ultra result of 19.6 FPS is the lowest measured value, confirming that this combo is not designed for maximum fidelity at 4K. The data provides a complete picture: this system excels at 1080p, is adequate at 1440p with lower presets, and struggles at 4K except on Low settings.