Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Radeon RX 6600 pairing in Hitman 2 places in the lower half of tested configurations, landing at rank 1489 out of 1795 combos. This result is driven entirely by the GPU, which holds the system back at higher resolutions and quality settings. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p the combo delivers solid frame rates, but 4K Ultra is nearly unplayable. The CPU is a high-end part with 12 cores and 24 threads, but its power is largely irrelevant to Hitman 2's performance at 4K, where the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth become the decisive factors.

FAQ

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 7900X compare to its nearest rivals in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 50556, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, scores 50598, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT is 0.4% ahead, while the Intel Core i7-13850HX and i9-13980HX are 0.5% and 0.8% ahead, respectively.

Q: What is the GPU's performance ranking relative to other graphics cards?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 sits in the 69th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 25235. The AMD Radeon 890M is essentially tied with a 0% delta, and the RX 580 2048SP is 0.2% behind. The RX 6700M is 0.2% ahead, while the RTX 3060 Ti leads by 0.5%.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 77.1. This is a playable frame rate for a stealth game. For comparison, the same resolution with Low settings yields 131 FPS, and Medium produces 97.3 FPS.

Q: Is the combo capable of 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS drops to 27.1. With Ultra settings, it falls to 17 FPS, which is not a smooth experience. Only by dropping to Low settings at 4K does the system reach 44.8 FPS, which is borderline playable but still below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much does the GPU's VRAM capacity affect 4K performance?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 3840x2160, the difference between Low and High settings is 17.7 FPS (44.8 vs 27.1), and Ultra drops to 17 FPS. The data suggests that the memory subsystem is a limiting factor at 4K, as frame rates collapse when texture detail and asset loads increase.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in this game?

A: The combination of the Ryzen 9 7900X and RX 6600 ranks 1489 out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2. This places it in the bottom 17% of all pairings, indicating that while the CPU is high-end, the GPU prevents this combo from achieving a higher standing.

How This Combo Ranks

The data-driven rank of 1489 out of 1795 combos is a blunt verdict: this pairing is not competitive for Hitman 2 at high settings. The CPU is not the bottleneck, as the Ryzen 9 7900X sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 50556. Its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i9-13980HX, are within 0.8% of its score, showing that the processor is on par with top-tier mobile and desktop chips. The GPU, however, ranks in the 69th percentile, and its performance deficit relative to the CPU is stark. In a game like Hitman 2, which scales with GPU load, the RX 6600 becomes the limiting factor, dragging the combo's overall rank down. The 1489th position out of 1795 suggests that most other tested combinations either pair a stronger GPU with a similar CPU or use a more balanced setup.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6600's role in this combo is to render Hitman 2's detailed environments, and the data shows it struggles under heavy load. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is modest for 4K gaming. Its base clock is 1626 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. These clocks are competitive for a mid-range card, but the memory bandwidth is the key constraint. At 3840x2160, the average FPS at High settings is 27.1, and Ultra drops to 17. This is a 37% reduction from High to Ultra, indicating that the GPU's shading units (1792) and texture units (112) are overwhelmed by the increased detail. The GPU's 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms that it is a middle-tier part, and in Hitman 2, it cannot sustain 60 FPS at 1440p with Ultra settings (33 FPS). The 8 GB VRAM is likely insufficient for the game's large texture assets at 4K, as evidenced by the steep drop from Low (44.8 FPS) to Medium (35 FPS) to High (27.1 FPS).

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the combo's capabilities across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system performs admirably: Low settings yield 131 FPS, Medium 97.3 FPS, High 77.1 FPS, and Ultra 53.1 FPS. This shows a linear scaling where each step down in quality yields roughly a 20-30 FPS improvement. At 2560x1440, the numbers drop significantly: Low is 82.3 FPS, Medium 62.7 FPS, High 47.9 FPS, and Ultra 33 FPS. The 1440p Ultra result is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU is starting to struggle. At 3840x2160, the results are poor: Low 44.8 FPS, Medium 35 FPS, High 27.1 FPS, and Ultra 17 FPS. The 4K Ultra score is the worst in the dataset, and even Low settings at 4K cannot reach 60 FPS. The FPS drop from 1080p High (77.1) to 1440p High (47.9) is a 38% reduction, and from 1440p High to 4K High (27.1) is another 43% reduction. This exponential decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a high-end desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its base clock is 4.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, and it has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 43695 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6168 in single-core, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-13980HX, are within 0.8% of its average score, showing that the CPU is not a weak link. In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is to handle game logic and AI, which the 12 cores handle with ease. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (131 FPS) is likely near the CPU's limit, but the game is not CPU-bound at higher resolutions. The CPU's 24 threads and high clock speeds ensure that frame pacing remains stable, but the GPU's inability to keep up at 4K means the CPU's power is wasted. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is also sufficient for the game, as DDR5 support and dual-channel configuration provide ample throughput.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset (77.1 FPS) offers a good balance of visual fidelity and performance, while Ultra (53.1 FPS) is still playable but may introduce stutter on less capable displays. For a smoother experience, Medium (97.3 FPS) is a strong choice. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset (62.7 FPS) is the sweet spot, as High (47.9 FPS) dips below 60 FPS, and Ultra (33 FPS) is not recommended. At 3840x2160, the data shows that even Low (44.8 FPS) cannot reach 60 FPS, so the best experience is Low settings for playable frame rates. The Ultra preset at 4K (17 FPS) is not viable. The data suggests that the combo is best used at 1080p with High or Medium settings, or 1440p with Medium settings, to maintain a stable frame rate above 60 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a GPU-bound system. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 77.1 at 1920x1080, to 47.9 at 2560x1440, to 27.1 at 3840x2160. This represents a 65% reduction in FPS from 1080p to 4K, which is a typical pattern for a GPU with limited bandwidth and VRAM. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 38%, and the 1440p to 4K drop is 43%, showing that the GPU's performance degrades at an increasing rate as resolution rises. At Low settings, the scaling is similar: 131 (1080p), 82.3 (1440p), and 44.8 (4K), a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This consistent percentage drop across settings confirms that the limiting component is the GPU. The CPU's high single-thread score (6168 in Cinebench R23) and 12 cores ensure that it is not a bottleneck at any resolution, but the RX 6600's 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K. The data clearly shows that the combo is optimized for 1080p gaming, with 1440p being a stretch and 4K requiring the lowest quality settings to remain playable.