Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a distinctive performance profile in Hitman 2, one that shifts its bottleneck character dramatically as resolution changes. This combination ranks 883rd out of 3001 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all systems evaluated for this title. The benchmark data reveals a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p play but struggles to maintain fluid frame rates at 4K Ultra, suggesting a clear division of labor between the processor and graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K tells a compelling story about where the performance ceiling lies. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 223 FPS, which drops to 143 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 76 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 66% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, but the magnitude of the drops deserves closer inspection.

When examining the High preset, the scaling becomes even more pronounced. The system produces 126 FPS at 1080p, 81 FPS at 1440p, and 43 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop of 36% is steeper than the 1440p-to-4K drop of 47%, indicating that the GPU is increasingly becoming the limiting factor as pixel count rises. The fact that 4K High produces only 43 FPS suggests that the RX 9070's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain smooth gameplay at this resolution with higher fidelity settings.

The Medium preset data reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, Medium yields 167 FPS with a minimum of 142 FPS, while at 1440p it drops to 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS. The minimum frame rates at 4K Medium (48 FPS) suggest occasional dips below the average, which could manifest as noticeable stutter in a stealth game where precise timing matters. The gap between the 1080p and 1440p results (36% reduction) is smaller than the gap between 1440p and 4K (47% reduction), which points to a nonlinear scaling curve typical of memory bandwidth limitations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 883 out of 3001 places this system in the 70.6th percentile of all tested combinations for Hitman 2. This is a strong result, but it is not exceptional. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 83, while the GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 69, suggesting that the processor is comparatively stronger than the graphics card within this pairing. This discrepancy hints that the RX 9070 may be the component holding back the overall ranking, particularly at higher resolutions.

The nearest rival data for the CPU shows it performing within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-14600T, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, with the Ryzen 5 7400F scoring 32750 on average compared to 32707 for the i5-14600T and 32662 for the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. This clustering indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in this game, as the processor headroom is sufficient to feed the GPU at most settings. The GPU rivals tell a different story, with the RX 9070 scoring 23877 on average compared to 23736 for the GTX TITAN Z and 24170 for the RTX 2080 SUPER, showing a tight competitive band.

The 4K Ultra result of 32 FPS is particularly telling for the overall ranking. This falls below the 30 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for playable frame rates, and it drags down the combo's average performance across all tested configurations. At 1080p, the system's 223 FPS Low and 126 FPS High results are competitive with far more expensive combinations, but the 4K Ultra deficit prevents the combo from climbing higher in the rankings.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7400F brings six cores and twelve threads to the pairing, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache, which is substantial for a mid-range desktop processor. The 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node from TSMC suggest efficient power delivery, though these characteristics are not directly reflected in the frame rate data.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's benchmark results indicate strong multi-threaded capability. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21765 and the Passmark multithread score of 25645 suggest that the processor can handle the game's AI and simulation workloads without becoming a bottleneck. The single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3689, which matters for games that rely heavily on a single primary thread.

The measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 223 FPS, which is well above what most displays can show, indicating that the CPU can push frame rates far beyond the GPU's capability at lower resolutions. However, the 1080p Ultra result of 93 FPS versus the 1080p Low result of 223 FPS shows a 58% reduction purely from settings changes, which is a GPU-driven effect. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all processors further confirms that it is not the weak link in this system.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide spread of results depending on the preset. Low settings produce 223 FPS average, Medium produces 167 FPS with a minimum of 142 FPS and maximum of 192 FPS, High produces 126 FPS, and Ultra produces 93 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent degradation, with each step up in settings reducing performance by roughly 25-30%. The Medium preset's minimum of 142 FPS indicates that even during demanding scenes, the system stays well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers scale down proportionally. Low settings yield 143 FPS, Medium yields 107 FPS with a minimum of 91 FPS and maximum of 123 FPS, High yields 81 FPS, and Ultra yields 60 FPS. The Ultra result at 1440p is notable because it exactly hits the 60 FPS mark, which is typically the target for console-quality experiences. The Medium preset's minimum of 91 FPS suggests that this is a comfortable setting for high-refresh displays, as the frame rate rarely dips below the 90 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher presets. Low settings produce 76 FPS, Medium produces 57 FPS with a minimum of 48 FPS and maximum of 66 FPS, High produces 43 FPS, and Ultra produces 32 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K represents a 25% reduction, while the jump from Medium to High represents a 25% reduction, and from High to Ultra a 26% reduction. This consistent scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary constraint, as each settings increase directly impacts the pixel throughput.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where the system produces 76 FPS. At Medium settings, the average drops to 57 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh gaming with this system?

A: At 1080p, the system achieves 126 FPS at High settings and 167 FPS at Medium, making it suitable for 144Hz displays. At 1440p, High settings produce 81 FPS, which is adequate for 60-75Hz displays but not for high-refresh panels.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707), 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697), and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, which is 0.2% ahead of the 7400F.

Q: What is the minimum FPS at 4K Medium, and is it consistent?

A: The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 48 FPS, with a maximum of 66 FPS and an average of 57 FPS. This indicates that the frame rate varies by roughly 18 FPS, which could be noticeable in gameplay.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 1080p Ultra?

A: The 1080p Ultra result of 93 FPS, compared to 223 FPS at 1080p Low, shows a 58% reduction from settings alone, indicating the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU's strong single-thread score of 3072 in Cinebench R23 suggests it has ample headroom.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 883rd out of 3001 total combos, placing it in the upper third. This is a solid result, but the 4K Ultra performance of 32 FPS likely prevents it from ranking higher.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The 167 FPS average with a 142 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay on high-refresh displays, and the 25 FPS gap between the minimum and maximum suggests consistent frame pacing. High settings at 1080p produce 126 FPS, which is still excellent, but the additional visual fidelity comes at a 25% performance cost. Ultra at 1080p drops to 93 FPS, which is playable but may not justify the visual improvement over High.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. The 107 FPS average with a 91 FPS minimum provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, and the 123 FPS maximum indicates that the system can handle less demanding scenes with ease. High settings at 1440p produce 81 FPS, which is acceptable for 60Hz displays but may cause noticeable frame drops on higher refresh panels. Ultra at 1440p exactly hits 60 FPS, but the lack of headroom means any demanding scene could push it below that mark.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option for smooth gameplay. The 76 FPS average provides a 16 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, which is sufficient for most scenarios. Medium at 4K produces 57 FPS, which is borderline, and the 48 FPS minimum could result in stutter during intense moments. High and Ultra at 4K are not recommended, as the 43 FPS and 32 FPS averages, respectively, fall well below playable thresholds. The 16 GB of VRAM on the RX 9070 is not the constraint here; rather, the GPU's compute throughput and memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s appear to be the limiting factors at this resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with a Navi 48 chip, featuring 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operation units. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1330 MHz, a game clock of 2070 MHz, and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with memory running at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective). The 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial for a mid-range graphics card.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution increases. The 4K results show a clear GPU bottleneck, with the system unable to maintain 60 FPS at any preset above Low. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 25381 and its 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate that it is a capable performer, but it falls short of the top-tier cards that can handle 4K Ultra in this game. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (23736, 0.6% behind), the AMD Radeon RX 6800S (24063, 0.8% ahead), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (23628, 1.1% behind), all of which cluster within 1.2% of the RX 9070's average score.

The 32 FPS result at 4K Ultra is particularly revealing. This is only 26% of the 223 FPS achieved at 1080p Low, indicating that the GPU's performance scales poorly with the 3.7x increase in pixel count from 1080p to 4K. The GPU's FP32 compute of 36.13 TFLOPS and its pixel rate of 322.6 GPixel/s suggest that it has the raw power for 4K, but the memory bandwidth of 644.6 GB/s may be the limiting factor when rendering high-resolution textures and effects. The texture rate of 564.5 GTexel/s is also relevant, as Hitman 2's detailed environments require substantial texture sampling at higher resolutions. The data suggests that the RX 9070 is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates, rather than 4K gaming, where it struggles to maintain playable performance at higher settings.