Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 pairing in Hitman 2 produces a starkly CPU-bound experience at lower resolutions, but the GPU quickly becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases. This combination ranks at 3388 out of 3711 tested combos, placing it in the lower percentile of system configurations for this title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration, offering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7400F scores 21765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3072 in single-core, with a Passmark multithread score of 25645 and a single-thread score of 3689.

For Hitman 2, a stealth game released in November 2018, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game's AI, physics, and scene management. The single-core performance is particularly relevant, as the game's engine relies heavily on a few primary threads for simulation and draw-call processing. The Ryzen 5 7400F's strong single-thread capabilities, reflected in its 3072 Cinebench R23 single-core score, help maintain frame pacing when the GPU is not the bottleneck. The processor's percentile ranking versus all CPUs is 83, meaning it outperforms most processors in general compute tasks. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i5-14600T at 0.1% higher, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 0.2% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 0.2% lower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 0.3% higher. These are all close scores, indicating the 7400F's compute level is solidly mid-to-upper tier.

In this specific game, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the FPS delta between resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 77 FPS average, which is the highest recorded value across all settings and resolutions. This suggests the CPU is capable of driving the game engine to a playable frame rate, but the GPU is already being pushed. The data indicates that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7400F has enough headroom to feed frames to the RX 580, but the GPU's limits prevent higher performance. The CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration is not a limiting factor here; the game does not appear to scale beyond a few threads, and the 7400F's per-core performance is more than adequate.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 580 is an end-of-life GPU based on the Polaris 20 chip, using GCN 4.0 architecture on a 14 nm process from GlobalFoundries. It has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock is 1257 MHz with a boost clock of 1340 MHz, and memory runs at 2000 MHz (8 Gbps effective). It has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The pixel rate is 42.88 GPixel/s, texture rate is 193.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 6.175 TFLOPS. The TDP is 185 W with a suggested PSU of 450 W. The card supports DirectX 12 (12_0), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3.

In synthetic tests, the RX 580 scores 8813 in Passmark G3D and 3488 in GPU compute, with a Metal score of 45235 in Geekbench. Its percentile versus all GPUs is 53, placing it near the median of all graphics cards. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile at 0.1% higher, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER at 0.4% higher, the AMD Radeon 740M at 0.5% lower, and the AMD FirePro W5100 at 0.6% lower. These deltas are tiny, showing that the RX 580's raw compute is comparable to those cards, though its age and lack of modern features are not captured in raw scores.

For Hitman 2, the RX 580's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient even at 4K Ultra, where the game's texture memory demands are met without spillover. The GPU's GCN architecture has aged, and the 1340 MHz boost clock is modest by modern standards. The FP32 throughput of 6.175 TFLOPS is the key metric here; Hitman 2's rendering workload is heavily shader-bound, and the RX 580's compute limits are exposed at higher resolutions. The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, FPS drops proportionally faster than the pixel count increase, indicating the GPU is the limiting component at 1440p and 4K)Skip.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 77 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 49 FPS, a 36% decrease. At 4K Low, the average falls to 26 FPS, a 66% decrease from 1080p. This is a steep drop that cannot be explained by pixel count alone; 4K has 4x the pixels of 1080p, but the FPS only drops to one-third of the 1080p value. This indicates the GPU's fill rate and shader throughput are overwhelmed.

For Medium settings, the pattern is similar: 1080p Medium averages 58 FPS, 1440p Medium averages 37 FPS (down 36%), and 4K Medium averages 20 FPS (down 66% from 1080p). The High settings show 44 FPS at 1080p, 28 FPS at 1440p (down 36%), and 15 FPS at 4K (down 66%). Ultra settings yield 32 FPS at 1080p, 21 FPS at 1440p (down 34%), and 11 FPS at 4K (down 66%). The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings strongly suggests the limiting component is the GPU. The CPU's workload does not change much with resolution; the frame rate scales inversely with the pixel count and shader complexity, which is the GPU's domain.

The data also shows that at 1080p, the system is not fully GPU-bound. The difference between Low (77 FPS) and Ultra (32 FPS) is 45 FPS, which is a 58% reduction. This is a larger delta than what would be seen if the GPU were the sole bottleneck, as the settings change increases GPU load. The CPU is still capable of pushing beyond these numbers, as evidenced by the 77 FPS at Low. However, at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the hard limit, and the settings scale becomes less impactful in absolute terms. For example, at 4K, the difference between Low (26 FPS) and Ultra (11 FPS) is only 15 FPS absolute, but it is a 58% reduction in relative terms. The key takeaway is that this combo is balanced for 1080p gaming, but the RX 580's age limits any higher resolution ambition.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo achieves in Hitman 2?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 77 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration that exceeds 60 FPS.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 26 FPS at Low settings to 11 FPS at Ultra settings, with Medium at 20 FPS and High at 15 FPS. All of these are below playable thresholds for a fast-paced stealth game.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, scores 32812, which is 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores 32697 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662 (0.3% lower). These are all within a 0.5% margin.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking versus all GPUs, and what does it imply?

A: The RX 580 ranks at the 53rd percentile, meaning it outperforms 53% of all GPUs in the database. This places it near the median, which is consistent with its performance in Hitman 2, where it delivers playable frame rates only at 1080p.

Q: At which settings and resolution does the combo achieve 60 FPS or higher?

A: Only at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where it averages 77 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 58 FPS, which is below 60 FPS. No other resolution or settings combination reaches 60 FPS.

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

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 44. At 1440p High, the average is 28 FPS, a 36% drop. This indicates that the GPU's bandwidth and pixel throughput are the limiting factors, as the CPU's load does not increase significantly with resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and AMD Radeon RX 580 ranks 3388 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the 8.7th percentile of all tested system configurations, meaning it outperforms only about 8.7% of combos in this game. This low ranking is primarily due to the RX 580's age and compute limitations, as the CPU is a modern, high-performing part. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 83, while the GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 53yard. The combo's ranking is dragged down by the GPU's inability to handle the game's shader workload at higher resolutions.

Comparing to the nearest rival combos is not possible directly from the data, but the individual component rankings give context. The CPU is in the top 17% of all processors, while the GPU is just above the median. In Hitman 2, which is a moderately demanding title for its era, the GPU's 6.175 TFLOPS of compute is insufficient for high frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The combo's rank of 3388 out of 3711 suggests that most other tested configurations include more modern GPUs or higher-tier cards. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where the CPU's power is mostly wasted because the GPU is the bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Hitman 2 is as follows, organized by resolution and settings:

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: 77 FPS average
• Medium: 58 FPS average, with a minimum of 49 FPS and maximum of 67 FPS
• High: 44 FPS average
• Ultra: 32 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: 49 FPS average
• Medium: 37 FPS average, with a minimum of 31 FPS and maximum of 43 FPS
• High: 28 FPS average
• Ultra: 21 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: 26 FPS average
• Medium: 20 FPS average, with a minimum of 17 FPS and maximum of 23 FPS
• High: 15 FPS average
• Ultra: 11 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern across all settings. At 1080p, the system can achieve playable frame rates at Low and Medium settings, with 77 FPS and 58 FPS respectively. High settings at 44 FPS are borderline, and Ultra at 32 FPS is marginally playable but not smooth. At 1440p, all settings are below 50 FPS, with Low at 49 FPS being the only near-playable option. At 4K, all settings are below 30 FPS, making this resolution unusable for this game. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings show that frame dips are present: 49 FPS at 1080p, 31 FPS at 1440p, and 17 FPS at 4K. These dips indicate that the game can stutter in heavy scenes, which is typical for a GPU that is running at its limits. Overall, the measured data confirms that this combo is a 1080p-only solution for Hitman 2, and even then, only with settings reduced to Medium or below for a consistent experience.