Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable but variable experience in Hitman 2, with performance heavily dependent on resolution and quality settings. The data shows a system where the 12-core CPU provides ample headroom, while the 6 GB GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases. This combination ranks 1483rd out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. This CPU sits in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, indicating strong overall processing power. Its benchmark scores are substantial: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33150 and a single-core score of 4680, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 11877 and single-core score of 2202.

In Hitman 2, a stealth title that involves complex AI routines and physics calculations, the CPU’s multi-threaded capacity is relevant. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 9075 and max-thread score of 10075 suggest that the processor can handle the game’s background simulation tasks without bottlenecking. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 941 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3469, is also robust, which matters for the game’s primary game logic thread.

The Ryzen 9 5900X’s nearest rivals in the CPU benchmark database include the AMD EPYC 4245P, which scores 39383 (a 0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13700, which scores 39857 (a -1% delta). The Ryzen 9 5900X’s average benchmark score is 39453, placing it in a tight competitive cluster. For Hitman 2, the data indicates that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 130.2 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions. The CPU’s 64 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s provide sufficient bandwidth for the game’s data streaming needs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU built on a 12 nm process, featuring 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. It has a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The GPU is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its FP32 performance is 6.451 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s.

The GPU holds a 58th percentile ranking against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (score 15996, 0.5% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (score 16351, -1.7% delta). In Hitman 2, the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM becomes a critical factor at higher settings and resolutions. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 52.5, while at 4K Ultra it falls to 21.5 FPS.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 6 GB capacity appears insufficient for 4K Ultra settings, where the frame rate becomes unplayable. The RTX 2060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for Hitman 2’s rendering features, but the data suggests that the GPU’s raw compute power and memory constraints limit performance at higher resolutions. The Passmark DirectX 12 score of 53 and DirectX 11 score of 110 indicate that the GPU is more efficient in older API workloads.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the system averages 75.7 FPS at 1920x1080, 50.7 FPS at 2560x1440, and 25.4 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 33% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 50% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all quality settings.

At Low settings, the FPS figures are 130.2 at 1080p, 86.8 at 1440p, and 46.4 at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is a 64% reduction, which is less severe than the 66% reduction at High settings. This suggests that the GPU becomes more of a bottleneck as resolution increases, regardless of settings. The data indicates that the RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors at 4K, as the CPU is capable of maintaining higher frame rates at lower resolutions.

The drop from 1080p Medium (96.6 FPS) to 1440p Medium (61.7 FPS) is a 36% reduction, while the drop from 1440p Medium to 4K Medium (31.4 FPS) is a 49% reduction. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become the primary constraints. The data shows that the system is CPU-bound at 1080p Low, where it achieves 130.2 FPS, but becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution and settings increase.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1483rd out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places the system in the 82.6th percentile of all combos, meaning that roughly 82% of tested configurations perform better in this game. The ranking reflects the GPU’s mid-range performance relative to the CPU’s high-end capabilities.

The data indicates a significant imbalance: the CPU is in the 90th percentile, while the GPU is in the 58th percentile. This suggests that the RTX 2060 is the primary bottleneck in most scenarios, especially at higher resolutions. The combo rank is influenced by this disparity, as the GPU’s 6 GB VRAM and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth limit the system’s ability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p and 4K.

In comparison to other combos, this pairing is positioned below configurations that pair the Ryzen 9 5900X with higher-tier GPUs. The rank of 1483 indicates that while the CPU is capable of driving high frame rates, the GPU prevents the system from achieving top-tier performance in Hitman 2. The system’s best performance is at 1080p Low, where it achieves 130.2 FPS, but this falls to 52.5 FPS at 1080p Ultra, showing a clear GPU limitation.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best performance this combo achieves in Hitman 2?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 130.2 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The system achieves 96.6 FPS at 1080p Medium and 75.7 FPS at 1080p High.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 5900X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 39453. Its rival, the AMD EPYC 4245P, scores 39383 (0.2% higher), while the Intel Core i7-13700 scores 39857 (1% higher). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS scores 39747, which is 0.7% lower.

*Q: Is the RTX 2060 sufficient for 4K gaming in Hitman 2?*

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the system averages 25.4 FPS on High settings and 21.5 FPS on Ultra settings. These frame rates are below playable thresholds, indicating the GPU is not sufficient for 4K at higher quality settings.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At High settings, the system averages 75.7 FPS at 1920x1080 and 50.7 FPS at 2560x1440. This represents a 33% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 rank against other GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060 is in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16074. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, scores 15996, which is 0.5% lower.

*Q: Is the system CPU-bound or GPU-bound in Hitman 2?*

A: The data indicates the system is GPU-bound at resolutions above 1080p. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 130.2 FPS, suggesting CPU headroom. However, at 4K High, the frame rate drops to 25.4 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting component.