Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, indicating a clear GPU-bound scenario at higher settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 174.2 FPS, which collapses by roughly 66% to 58.6 FPS at 4K with the same settings. This dramatic reduction demonstrates that the RTX 4060's rendering throughput becomes the limiting factor long before the CPU's capabilities are exhausted.

The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings tiers. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 100.7 to 62.6, a 38% reduction. The jump from 1440p to 4K at High settings is even more punishing, falling from 62.6 to 33.9 FPS. The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling: 71.4 FPS at 1080p, 47.1 at 1440p, and just 24.7 at 4K. This progressive degradation with each resolution step confirms that pixel throughput, not geometry or AI calculations, dominates the performance envelope.

What is particularly telling is the relationship between resolution scaling and settings complexity. At 1080p Low, the frame rate of 174.2 FPS suggests the system has substantial headroom, but this headroom evaporates at 4K where even Low settings can only muster 58.6 FPS. The data indicates that Hitman 2's rendering load scales nearly linearly with pixel count, with the RTX 4060's 8 GB GDDR6 memory buffer and 128-bit bus becoming progressively more strained. The 4K Ultra result of 24.7 FPS is barely playable, while 4K Medium at 45.9 FPS offers a marginal experience. The takeaway is unambiguous: this combination is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower presets or titles with lighter rendering demands.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 sits at the center of this performance story, and its specifications directly explain the measured results. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 3072 shading units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a bottleneck at 4K. The 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores provide modern feature support, yet Hitman 2's traditional rendering pipeline does not heavily leverage these specialized units.

The GPU's benchmark profile places it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600M, scores 23321, representing a 0.6% delta. The GTX 780 Ti, a much older card, scores 23338, which is 0.7% higher, indicating that raw compute performance is not the differentiator here. The Intel Arc B580 trails by 0.7% with a score of 23021, while the AMD Radeon 760M sits 0.8% behind at 22999. These tight margins suggest the RTX 4060 is competitively positioned in its class, but the measured game FPS reveals that Hitman 2's specific demands—particularly memory bandwidth and fill rate—expose its limitations more than synthetic benchmarks suggest.

The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are respectable for the segment, yet the 4K results tell a sobering story. At 4K Ultra, the 24.7 FPS average indicates the GPU is overwhelmed by the combination of high-resolution pixel shading and complex effects. The FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS is adequate for 1080p Ultra at 71.4 FPS, but the scaling to 4K reveals that raw compute is not the sole constraint; memory bandwidth and ROP throughput play equally critical roles. The 48 ROPs are a modest count, and at 4K Ultra, they become the primary bottleneck, limiting pixel output to levels that cannot sustain playable frame rates.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p provides the most comfortable experience, with Ultra settings achieving 71.4 FPS and High reaching 100.7 FPS. At 1440p, High settings deliver 62.6 FPS, which is playable, but 4K is only viable at Low settings with 58.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 scores 23181 on average benchmarks, which is 0.6% below the AMD Radeon RX 6600M's 23321 and 0.7% below the GTX 780 Ti's 23338. It outperforms the Intel Arc B580 by 0.7% and the AMD Radeon 760M by 0.8%.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4060?

A: The CPU's multi-threaded benchmark score of 22992 in Cinebench R23 and its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest it is not the limiting factor in Hitman 2. The FPS scaling with resolution points to GPU constraints, not CPU limitations.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 80.4. This represents a solid middle ground between the 110.6 FPS at Low and the 47.1 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo holds the 1014th position out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the overall distribution. This rank reflects its balanced but not exceptional performance profile.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the RTX 4060?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for optimizing the Hitman 2 experience with this hardware. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 71.4 FPS, which is smooth for a stealth game, and the High preset at 100.7 FPS offers excellent fluidity with minimal visual compromise. The Medium preset at 129.3 FPS is unnecessary for most players, while Low at 174.2 FPS sacrifices too much visual fidelity for marginal gains. For 1080p users, High is the recommended setting as it balances visual quality with a comfortable frame rate margin.

At 1440p, the decision becomes more nuanced. The High preset achieves 62.6 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action sequences. The Medium preset at 80.4 FPS provides a better experience, maintaining smoothness while retaining most visual features. The Ultra preset at 47.1 FPS dips below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less desirable. Low at 110.6 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the visual downgrade is substantial. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, offering the best balance of performance and fidelity.

The 4K landscape is more constrained. The Low preset at 58.6 FPS is the only setting that approaches playability, while Medium at 45.9 FPS is borderline and High at 33.9 FPS is too sluggish. The Ultra preset at 24.7 FPS is effectively unplayable. For 4K users, Low is the only viable option, and even then, the experience is marginal. The data suggests that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant compromises, and players prioritizing visual quality should consider 1440p Medium or High instead of pushing to 4K at reduced settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds the 1014th position out of 1795 tested configurations in Hitman 2, placing it in the 56th percentile of all combos. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balance between a capable CPU and a mid-range GPU. The CPU's individual standing is stronger, with an 83rd percentile rank among all processors, while the GPU's 66th percentile rank drags the overall combo down. This disparity indicates that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component in this pairing.

The rank of 1014 out of 1795 suggests that while this combo is not a top-tier performer, it is also far from the bottom. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra of 71.4 FPS demonstrates that the system can handle demanding settings at mainstream resolutions. However, the 4K results reveal why the combo does not rank higher: the inability to maintain playable frame rates at high resolutions with high settings is a significant drawback. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, and its rank reflects that specialization.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete FPS dataset covers three resolutions and four settings tiers, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 174.2 FPS, Medium reaches 129.3 FPS, High hits 100.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 71.4 FPS. These figures show a smooth progression with each settings tier reducing performance by roughly 20-30%, which is typical for a well-optimized game.

At 2560x1440, the scaling continues but with more pronounced reductions. Low delivers 110.6 FPS, Medium produces 80.4 FPS, High reaches 62.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 47.1 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 63.5 FPS, compared to 102.8 FPS at 1080p, indicating that the GPU's limitations become more apparent as resolution increases. The 3840x2160 results are the most telling: Low achieves 58.6 FPS, Medium drops to 45.9 FPS, High falls to 33.9 FPS, and Ultra manages only 24.7 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is less than half the 1080p Ultra figure, highlighting the GPU's struggle with pixel throughput.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 provides the computational foundation for this combo, and its specifications indicate it is more than capable of feeding the RTX 4060 in Hitman 2. This 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series operates at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.10 GHz, built on the Zen 4 architecture using a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth ensure that data delivery to the GPU is not a bottleneck.

The CPU's benchmark results reinforce this assessment. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22992 and single-core score of 3246 place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26617. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, scores 26574, a mere 0.2% difference, while the Intel Core i9-12900HK scores 26672, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i9-11900K and AMD EPYC 8024P both trail by 0.3% and 0.2% respectively, indicating the Ryzen 5 7600 is squarely in a competitive performance band.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is to maintain consistent frame pacing and handle game logic, AI, and physics calculations. The measured FPS at 1080p Low of 174.2 FPS demonstrates that the CPU can sustain high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor. Even at 1080p Ultra with 71.4 FPS, the CPU has ample headroom. The fact that FPS scales downward with resolution, rather than with settings complexity, confirms that this game is GPU-bound in this configuration. The Ryzen 5 7600's 65W TDP and efficient Zen 4 architecture provide a stable platform, but in this pairing, the GPU's 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus are the true arbiters of performance, particularly at higher resolutions where the CPU's contribution becomes secondary.