Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination produces a clear and predictable scaling pattern in Hitman 2, with performance dropping sharply as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate ranges from 70 FPS on Low settings down to 29 FPS on Ultra. Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings yield 45 FPS on Low and 19 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, the numbers fall further, with only 24 FPS on Low and 10 FPS on Ultra. The step from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 36% across settings, while the jump from 1440p to 4K cuts performance by nearly half again. This steep decline indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel throughput demand outstrips what the RX 570 can deliver.

The scaling pattern reveals a system where the graphics card is the primary bottleneck in Hitman 2. The RX 570's 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for 1080p gameplay but becomes strained as resolution increases. The GPU's base clock of 1168 MHz and boost clock of 1244 MHz are modest by modern standards, and the 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units are configured for 1080p-class workloads. The data shows that at 4K, even Low settings produce only 24 FPS, which is a 66% drop from the 70 FPS achieved at 1080p Low. This suggests that the memory bandwidth and fill rate are insufficient for the higher pixel counts, making the RX 570 the clear limiting component in this pairing.

The Ryzen 5 7400F, by contrast, has ample headroom for this game. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, the CPU's benchmark scores indicate strong single-thread and multi-thread capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072 place it well above what Hitman 2's engine requires at these frame rates. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 65 W TDP suggest efficient operation, but the bottleneck analysis points entirely to the GPU. At 1080p Low settings, the 70 FPS average is likely near the CPU's practical limit for this title, yet the GPU still has room to spare at that resolution. The evidence from the resolution scaling confirms that the GPU saturates first, with the CPU never becoming the constraining factor in any measured configuration.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression across resolutions is the most telling metric for this combination. At 1080p, the average frame rates are 70 FPS on Low, 52 FPS on Medium, 39 FPS on High, and 29 FPS on Ultra. These numbers show a smooth degradation as settings increase, with each preset step costing roughly 10-13 FPS. At 1440p, the same settings produce 45, 33, 25, and 19 FPS respectively, representing a consistent 35-40% reduction from 1080p. At 4K, the averages drop to 24, 18, 13, and 10 FPS for Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, which is a further 45-50% reduction from 1440p.

The scaling pattern indicates that the RX 570's rendering pipeline becomes progressively more strained as pixel count rises. The 4K Ultra result of 10 FPS is effectively unplayable, while even 4K Low at 24 FPS falls below acceptable thresholds for smooth gameplay. The 1440p results are marginal, with High at 25 FPS and Ultra at 19 FPS being unsuitable for action-oriented stealth gameplay. The 1080p results are the only viable options, with Medium at 52 FPS and High at 39 FPS offering playable experiences. The sharp drop between 1080p and 1440p suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and fill rate are the limiting factors, as the 224.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot keep pace with the increased pixel workload.

The data also shows that the scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution follows a similar curve, with roughly a 50-60% performance penalty for the highest settings. At 1080p, the drop from Low to Ultra is 41 FPS (70 to 29), while at 1440p it is 26 FPS (45 to 19), and at 4K it is 14 FPS (24 to 10). This consistent pattern indicates that the GPU's fixed resources are being taxed proportionally regardless of resolution, but the absolute frame rates become too low to be useful at 1440p and above. The limiting component is clearly the GPU, as the CPU's benchmark scores suggest it could handle significantly higher frame rates if the graphics card were not the constraint.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 570 operates with a 4 GB GDDR5 memory pool and a 256-bit memory interface, providing 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This configuration is characteristic of a mid-range graphics card from the Polaris generation, built on GCN 4.0 architecture using a 14 nm process. The GPU's 2048 shading units and 128 texture mapping units deliver a theoretical FP32 performance of 5.095 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 39.81 GPixel/s and texture rate of 159.2 GTexel/s. These specifications align with the measured results, where the card achieves playable frame rates only at 1080p.

The memory configuration plays a critical role in Hitman 2's performance. The 4 GB capacity is sufficient for 1080p textures but may cause stuttering or reduced quality at higher resolutions where texture data exceeds the available VRAM. The 224.0 GB/s bandwidth is the more significant constraint, as the game's environments with multiple characters, dynamic lighting, and detailed geometry require substantial memory throughput. The benchmark data supports this interpretation: at 4K, the frame rates drop to 10-24 FPS across settings, indicating that the memory subsystem cannot feed the GPU fast enough to maintain higher performance. The 1750 MHz memory clock (7 Gbps effective) is a fixed parameter that cannot be adjusted, so the only way to improve performance is to lower resolution or settings.

The GPU's boost clock of 1244 MHz and base clock of 1168 MHz are relatively low compared to modern graphics cards, but they are consistent with the Polaris 20 chip's design. The 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU indicate a power-efficient design for its era, but the actual performance ceiling is determined by the 5.095 TFLOPS compute capability. In Hitman 2, this translates to 70 FPS at 1080p Low, which is the highest measured result for this combination. The GPU's closest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M at 28874 (0.4% faster) and the AMD Radeon R9 M295X at 28580 (0.7% slower), but these comparisons are based on synthetic benchmarks rather than game-specific results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 2876 out of 3001 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 5% of all configurations. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's age and limited capabilities, as the CPU is a modern part with strong benchmark performance. The combo rank reflects the overall gaming experience across all tested resolutions and settings, and the data shows that this pairing is only suitable for 1080p gameplay with reduced settings.

The rank of 2876 out of 3001 means that only 125 combinations perform worse than this setup in Hitman 2. This places the combination in the lower percentile of the database, indicating that most other tested configurations achieve higher average frame rates. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 74, which suggests it performs better than 74% of all graphics cards in synthetic benchmarks, but this does not translate to competitive gaming performance in this specific title. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 83, showing that the processor is well above average, yet the overall combo rank suffers due to the GPU bottleneck.

The ranking data highlights a significant mismatch between the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The Ryzen 5 7400F's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 places it in the top tier of desktop processors, while the RX 570's 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 880 reflects its entry-level positioning. This imbalance means that the CPU is underutilized in most gaming scenarios, as the GPU cannot keep up with the processor's output. For Hitman 2 specifically, the combo rank demonstrates that the GPU is the primary determinant of performance, and users seeking better results would need to upgrade the graphics card rather than the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the measured average frame rates are 70 FPS on Low settings, 52 FPS on Medium, 39 FPS on High, and 29 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 44 FPS and maximum of 60 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but generally stable performance. The Low setting at 70 FPS is the highest result across all configurations, while Ultra at 29 FPS approaches the lower boundary of playability. These numbers suggest that 1080p Medium or High are the most reasonable choices for this combination, offering a balance between visual quality and smoothness.

At 2560x1440 resolution, the average frame rates are 45 FPS on Low, 33 FPS on Medium, 25 FPS on High, and 19 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 28 FPS and maximum of 38 FPS, which is a tighter range than the 1080p results but still below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The 1440p Low setting at 45 FPS is the only configuration that approaches playability, while High and Ultra at 25 and 19 FPS respectively are too low for a stealth game that requires precise timing. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, with an average reduction of roughly 35%.

At 3840x2160 resolution, the average frame rates are 24 FPS on Low, 18 FPS on Medium, 13 FPS on High, and 10 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 15 FPS and maximum of 20 FPS, which shows that even the lowest settings cannot maintain a playable frame rate at 4K. The 4K results are uniformly poor, with the highest being 24 FPS on Low, which is still below the 30 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for acceptable gameplay. These numbers confirm that 4K is not a viable resolution for this GPU in Hitman 2, regardless of settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU's benchmark scores are robust, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The PassMark multi-thread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 further demonstrate its capability. These specifications indicate that the CPU is more than sufficient for Hitman 2, which is a game that typically relies on single-thread performance for game logic and AI.

The CPU's role in this combination is to feed the GPU with rendering commands and handle game simulation tasks. With 6 cores and 12 threads, the processor has enough headroom to manage Hitman 2's AI, physics, and scripting without becoming a bottleneck. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps reduce memory latency, and the DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that data can be transferred quickly between the CPU and system memory. However, the measured frame rates at all resolutions are limited by the GPU, not the CPU, as evidenced by the consistent performance drops when increasing resolution.

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i5-14600T with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H with a delta of -0.2%, indicating that the 7400F is closely matched with these processors. In Hitman 2, the CPU's performance is sufficient to maintain the maximum frame rates measured, which are all below 70 FPS. This means that the CPU is never the limiting factor in this combination, and any performance upgrade would need to come from a more powerful GPU rather than a faster processor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rates provide clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1080p, the Medium preset at 52 FPS offers the best balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, with a minimum of 44 FPS ensuring that most scenes remain playable. The High preset at 39 FPS is also viable, though the lower average may result in occasional dips below 30 FPS in demanding scenes. The Low preset at 70 FPS provides the smoothest experience but sacrifices visual quality, making it suitable for competitive play or systems where frame rate is prioritized over appearance.

At 1440p, the Low preset at 45 FPS is the only setting that approaches playability, but even this falls short of the 60 FPS target for a smooth experience. The Medium preset at 33 FPS is borderline, with a minimum of 28 FPS that may cause noticeable stuttering. The High and Ultra presets at 25 and 19 FPS respectively are not recommended, as they fall well below acceptable thresholds for a stealth game where precise timing is essential. For 1440p gaming, users should consider lowering the resolution to 1080p or upgrading the GPU.

At 4K, none of the settings provide a playable experience, with the highest result being 24 FPS on Low. The Medium preset at 18 FPS and Ultra at 10 FPS are unusable for any gameplay. The data indicates that this combination is not suitable for 4K gaming in Hitman 2, and users should stick to 1080p or possibly 1440p with the lowest settings. For the best overall experience, the recommended configuration is 1080p with Medium settings, which provides 52 FPS average and 44 FPS minimum, offering a good balance of visual quality and performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combination?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 70 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. The next highest is 52 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings.

Q: Is this combination suitable for 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate is 24 FPS on Low settings, with Ultra producing only 10 FPS. None of the 4K configurations reach the 30 FPS threshold for acceptable gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T at 32707 and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697. It is 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812.

Q: What is the minimum frame rate recorded for the Medium settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum frame rate is 44 FPS and the maximum is 60 FPS, giving an average of 52 FPS.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 570 has an average benchmark score of 28766, which is 0.4% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6800M at 28874 and 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 470 at 28996. It is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon R9 M295X at 28580.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for Hitman 2?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 570 ranks 2876 out of 3001 tested combos, placing it in the lower 5% of all configurations for this game.