Hitman 2

FAQ

Q: What average frame rate does this combo achieve at 1920x1080 with High settings in Hitman 2?

A: At 1080p High settings, the Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 produces an average of 75 FPS. This is a playable level for a stealth title, where consistent pacing matters more than extreme refresh rates.

Q: How does the RX 6600's average benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 19036, which is virtually identical to the NVIDIA Quadro K6000 at 19030, showing a delta of 0.0%. It sits just 0.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile, which scores 19049.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors tested?

A: The Core i5-12400 holds a 72nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 18683 places it within 0.9% of the Intel Core i3-14100F, which scores 18519.

Q: At which resolution does the frame rate drop below 30 FPS on Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 (4K) with Ultra settings, the average FPS falls to 19. This is the only tested configuration where the combo dips below 30 FPS, indicating a hard ceiling for maxed-out 4K play.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tested settings and resolutions?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 29, occurring at 4K Medium settings. The 1440p Medium preset shows a minimum of 54 FPS, while 1080p Medium shows a minimum of 84 FPS.

Q: How many total combos does this pairing rank among in Hitman 2?

A: This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2895th out of 3711 tested combos in the game. This places it in the lower portion of the database, reflecting the GPU's mid-range positioning.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process from TSMC. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. These specifications determine how much data the card can feed to the rendering pipeline in a dense stealth game like Hitman 2, where large crowd scenes and complex lighting can strain memory throughput.

The GPU's base clock sits at 1626 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz. The boost behavior is relevant here because Hitman 2's frame rate scales with GPU load across settings presets. At 1080p Low, the card reaches 132 FPS average, but at 1080p Ultra it drops to 55 FPS. This 77 FPS swing indicates that the RX 6600's shading units (1792) and texture units (112) are fully utilized as settings increase, with the boost clock working harder to maintain performance.

The card's pixel rate is 159.4 GPixel/s and texture rate is 279.0 GTexel/s. These figures matter for Hitman 2 because the game renders detailed environments with many surfaces; the texture rate determines how quickly the card can apply detailed materials, while the pixel rate handles final output resolution. The FP32 throughput of 8.928 TFLOPS provides the raw compute for the game's simulation and effects.

In benchmark terms, the RX 6600 scores an average of 19036 across all tests, placing it in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K6000, matches it almost exactly at 19030. The RTX 4050 Mobile sits just ahead at 19049, while the Tesla K20m trails at 19089, showing a -0.3% delta. This tight clustering means the RX 6600's gaming performance is well-understood relative to these peers.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for Hitman 2 at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the measured FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the combination of memory pressure and compute load pushes the average down to 19 FPS, suggesting the card's bandwidth and capacity limits are reached at that extreme.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a clear pattern of frame rate degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average FPS moves from 75 at 1080p to 48 at 1440p, then down to 26 at 4K. This represents a 35.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45.8% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become progressively more limiting at higher resolutions.

For Low settings, the scaling is steeper in absolute terms: 132 FPS at 1080p falls to 85 FPS at 1440p (a 35.6% reduction) and then to 45 FPS at 4K (a 47.1% reduction). The fact that Low settings still see a significant hit at 4K suggests that resolution itself, not just texture detail, is the primary bottleneck. The RX 6600's 159.4 GPixel/s pixel rate is simply insufficient for 4K at high frame rates.

Medium settings show a similar trajectory: 99 FPS at 1080p, 64 FPS at 1440p, and 34 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS values follow this trend as well, with 84 at 1080p, 54 at 1440p, and 29 at 4K. The 4K Medium minimum of 29 FPS is below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered acceptable for smooth gameplay, indicating that even moderate settings cannot sustain playable performance at that resolution.

Ultra settings exhibit the most severe scaling: 55 FPS at 1080p drops to 35 FPS at 1440p and then to 19 FPS at 4K. The 1440p Ultra result is borderline playable, but the 4K Ultra figure is effectively a slideshow. This pattern reveals that the limiting component is the GPU across all resolutions; the CPU's role becomes secondary once the pixel count rises.

The data suggests that 1080p is the sweet spot for this combo, with all settings presets staying above 55 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium remain above 60 FPS, while High sits at 48 FPS. At 4K, every preset falls below 45 FPS, confirming that the RX 6600 is not suited for 4K gaming in Hitman 2.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 132 FPS, which is the highest measured figure in the entire dataset. Medium settings average 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 and maximum of 114. High settings average 75 FPS, while Ultra drops to 55 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 77 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU's performance headroom is substantial at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decline noticeably. Low settings yield 85 FPS, Medium produces 64 FPS (minimum 54, maximum 73), High falls to 48 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 35 FPS. The 1440p Medium minimum of 54 FPS is still above the 30 FPS playability floor, but the Ultra preset at 35 FPS leaves little margin for frame time spikes.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal at best. Low settings average 45 FPS, which is technically playable but below the 60 FPS standard many players expect. Medium averages 34 FPS, with a minimum of 29 and maximum of 39. High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS. The 4K Medium minimum of 29 FPS is the only recorded minimum below 30 FPS in the dataset, indicating that even moderate settings at 4K can stutter.

The pattern across resolutions shows that settings have a more pronounced effect at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 77 FPS (a factor of 2.4x). At 1440p, the same comparison shows a 50 FPS difference (a factor of 2.4x). At 4K, the gap narrows to 26 FPS (a factor of 2.4x). This consistent ratio suggests the GPU scales predictably with settings regardless of resolution, but the absolute frame rates at 4K are too low for comfortable play.

The maximum FPS values are only recorded for Medium settings: 114 at 1080p, 73 at 1440p, and 39 at 4K. These maxima suggest that Medium settings allow the GPU to occasionally reach higher frame rates, likely in less demanding scenes, but the averages reflect sustained performance across the game's varied environments.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo is at 1920x1080 with High settings. The 75 FPS average provides smooth gameplay for a stealth title, where precise timing and awareness of NPC patterns are critical. High settings preserve enough visual detail to read the game's environments clearly, and the 75 FPS average offers headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

For players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, 1080p Low at 132 FPS is the best choice. This preset delivers the highest measured average FPS in the dataset, and the 132 FPS figure provides a significant buffer for demanding scenes. However, Low settings may reduce the visual clarity needed to spot distant guards or security cameras in Hitman 2's sprawling levels.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings offer the best balance. The 64 FPS average with a 54 FPS minimum keeps gameplay above the 30 FPS floor and close to the 60 FPS target. The 73 FPS maximum indicates that the combo can handle less intensive scenes without dropping below playability. High settings at 1440p, with a 48 FPS average, are acceptable but may feel less responsive during fast-paced sequences.

The 4K resolution is not recommended for this combo. Even Low settings at 45 FPS fall short of the 60 FPS standard, and Medium at 34 FPS approaches the 30 FPS boundary. Ultra at 4K, with a 19 FPS average, is unplayable. Players with 4K displays should drop to 1440p or lower to achieve a satisfactory experience.

For the best overall experience, 1080p High is the recommended preset. It combines a 75 FPS average with enough visual fidelity to appreciate Hitman 2's detailed environments. The 1440p Medium preset serves as a strong alternative for users with higher-resolution monitors, while 1080p Low is suitable for competitive play or systems with high refresh rate displays.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture chip has an 18 MB shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 per core. Its 65W TDP reflects a power-efficient design that still delivers strong single-threaded performance, which is relevant for Hitman 2's AI-driven stealth mechanics.

Benchmark data shows the CPU excels in multithreaded workloads: Cinebench R23 multicore scores 15989, while the single-core score is 2257. The Geekbench multicore result is 8564, with a single-core score of 1848. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 910 (single-thread) to 5890 (max threads), indicating that the CPU can leverage additional threads effectively.

In PassMark tests, the multithread score is 18747, with single-thread at 3456. The physics score of 1105 and floating-point math score of 45494 suggest strong computational throughput for game logic. The data compression score of 226908 and integer math score of 58366 further demonstrate the CPU's capacity for varied workloads.

However, the measured FPS in Hitman 2 does not appear to be CPU-limited. At 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work, the combo achieves 132 FPS. This is a high frame rate that would expose CPU bottlenecks if they existed, but the RX 6600 still manages to deliver well above 100 FPS. At higher resolutions and settings, the frame rates drop consistently with GPU load, indicating the CPU has sufficient headroom.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 72nd versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18683, places it in the upper-middle tier. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 7643, scores 18697 with a -0.1% delta, while the Intel Core i7-1355U scores 18730 (-0.3%). The Intel Core i3-14100F trails at 18519 (+0.9%), showing that the i5-12400 is competitively positioned.

For Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for the game's stealth AI and crowd simulations. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz provides responsive single-threaded performance for player actions, while the multithreaded capacity handles background simulation. The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in any of the tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 2895th out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the 22nd percentile of all combinations, meaning roughly 78% of tested combos perform better in this game. The ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning rather than any CPU deficiency.

The GPU's 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs contrasts with the combo's lower game-specific ranking. This discrepancy suggests that Hitman 2's performance characteristics favor GPUs with higher absolute throughput, and the RX 6600's 8.928 TFLOPS FP32 compute may be insufficient for the game's rendering demands at higher settings. The CPU's 72nd percentile ranking provides adequate support, but the combo's overall position is dragged down by GPU limitations.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RX 6600's average benchmark score of 19036 is nearly identical to the Quadro K6000 (19030), RTX 4050 Mobile (19049), and Tesla K20m (19089). These close scores suggest that the RX 6600's in-game performance would be similar to these GPUs in Hitman 2, all of which are mid-range or older workstation parts.

The combo's rank of 2895 out of 3711 indicates that while it is not among the top performers, it is also not at the very bottom. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p High, the 75 FPS average is playable, and at 1440p Medium, the 64 FPS average is acceptable. The 4K results, however, are poor, with the best 4K preset (Low) only achieving 45 FPS.

The CPU's nearest rivals show that it is well-matched to the GPU. The i5-12400's average benchmark score of 18683 is within 1% of the i3-14100F, EPYC 7643, i7-1355U, and Ryzen AI 5 330. This means swapping the CPU for any of these would likely produce similar Hitman 2 results, as the GPU remains the primary bottleneck. The combo's overall rank is therefore more indicative of GPU performance than CPU performance.

In summary, this combo ranks in the lower third of tested systems for Hitman 2, with the GPU capping performance at 1080p and 1440p. The CPU provides ample support, but the RX 6600's limitations are evident at 4K and at high settings. Players using this combo should target 1080p High or 1440p Medium for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate.