Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 delivers a playable but uneven Hitman 2 experience, with the GPU acting as the decisive constraint at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the combo produces strong frame rates, but 4K pushes the RTX 2060 to its limits, resulting in sub-30 FPS averages at most settings. The data indicates a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p medium-to-high settings, while 4K remains firmly out of reach for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 132 FPS average, but this falls to 84 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 45 FPS at 4K Low. That represents a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, and the scaling pattern confirms the RTX 2060 is the limiting factor.

Looking at High settings, the drop is equally pronounced: 75 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and just 25 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs 36% of the frame rate, while moving from 1440p to 4K costs another 48%. This non-linear decline is typical of a GPU running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, as the RTX 2060's 6 GB GDDR6 buffer and 336.0 GB/s bandwidth become strained at higher resolutions.

The Ultra preset tells the most telling story. At 1080p Ultra, the system manages 55 FPS, which drops to 35 FPS at 1440p and collapses to 19 FPS at 4K. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is substantial: at 1080p, Ultra delivers 58% less performance than Low, while at 4K, Ultra delivers 58% less than Low as well. This consistency suggests that the settings scaling is largely resolution-independent, but the absolute frame rates at 4K are simply too low for acceptable gameplay.

The 4K Medium row provides the only min/max data at that resolution, showing a 29 FPS minimum and 39 FPS maximum with a 34 FPS average. This narrow band indicates that even the medium preset cannot stabilize the experience at 4K, with frame times likely causing noticeable stutter. The data strongly suggests that 4K is not a viable target for this combo, regardless of settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2360 out of 3001 tested combinations for Hitman 2, placing it in the lower third of all systems measured. This percentile position reflects the RTX 2060's age and tier, as the CPU is considerably stronger relative to its peers. The Ryzen 5 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 2060 sits in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, creating a significant imbalance.

The CPU's nearest rivals show how competitive the Ryzen 5 7400F is in isolation. It scores within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-14600T. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H edges it out by 0.2%. These negligible deltas indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo; any of these processors would likely produce similar Hitman 2 results when paired with the RTX 2060.

On the GPU side, the RTX 2060's nearest rivals reinforce its mid-range standing. It scores within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon 680M, within 0.6% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, and within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600. The matching performance with integrated graphics like the Radeon 680M is notable, though the RTX 2060's dedicated memory and drivers may offer advantages in sustained gaming workloads.

Given that the combo ranks in the 21st percentile (2360/3001), the data suggests that most other tested systems outperform this pairing in Hitman 2. This is not surprising given the GPU's 2019 vintage, but it does mean that users should temper expectations for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution play. The rank reflects a system that is capable at 1080p but struggles to compete with modern mid-range and high-end configurations.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gameplay, the data supports Medium as the optimal balance. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 99 FPS average with a minimum of 84 FPS and maximum of 114 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS for smooth play. High at 1080p offers 75 FPS, which remains playable but gives up 24 FPS compared to Medium. Ultra at 1080p drops to 55 FPS, which may be acceptable for some users but sacrifices significant performance for marginal visual gains.

At 1440p, Medium is the only preset that maintains a playable average. The 63 FPS average with a 54 FPS minimum and 73 FPS maximum keeps the experience mostly above 60 FPS, though the minimum dips suggest occasional hitches. High at 1440p drops to 48 FPS, which is borderline for action-oriented stealth gameplay, while Low at 84 FPS offers the smoothest experience but with reduced visual fidelity. Ultra at 1440p falls to 35 FPS, which is not recommended.

For 4K, the data offers no viable settings. Even Low at 4K only achieves 45 FPS, and Medium drops to 34 FPS with a 29 FPS minimum. Ultra at 4K manages just 19 FPS. The recommendation is clear: avoid 4K with this combo unless players are willing to accept significant compromises, and even then, Low is the only setting that approaches playability.

The overall recommendation is to prioritize 1080p Medium for the best combination of frame rate and visual quality, with 1440p Medium as a secondary option for users with higher-resolution displays who can tolerate occasional dips below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full settings range was measured. Low produces 132 FPS average, Medium produces 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and maximum of 114 FPS, High produces 75 FPS, and Ultra produces 55 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a steady decline, with each step up in settings costing roughly 20-25% of the previous frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the scaling continues. Low achieves 84 FPS, Medium achieves 63 FPS with a 54 FPS minimum and 73 FPS maximum, High achieves 48 FPS, and Ultra achieves 35 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is significant: Low loses 48 FPS, Medium loses 36 FPS, High loses 27 FPS, and Ultra loses 20 FPS. The absolute losses shrink as settings increase, suggesting that the GPU is already saturated at higher presets.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal. Low achieves 45 FPS, Medium achieves 34 FPS with a 29 FPS minimum and 39 FPS maximum, High achieves 25 FPS, and Ultra achieves 19 FPS. The 4K Medium row is the only one with min/max data, and the 10 FPS spread between minimum and maximum indicates inconsistent frame pacing. The gap between 1440p and 4K is steepest at Low settings (39 FPS lost) and narrowest at Ultra (16 FPS lost), reflecting the GPU's diminishing ability to cope with increasing pixel counts.

The data shows that the combo can exceed 100 FPS only at 1080p Low and Medium, and can exceed 60 FPS at 1080p High, 1440p Low, and 1440p Medium. Every other configuration falls below 60 FPS, with 4K configurations all below 45 FPS.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 plays the dominant role in determining Hitman 2 performance in this combo, and its specifications explain the observed results. The GPU features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. At 4K, this memory capacity and bandwidth become constraints, as the game's textures and frame buffers exceed what the GPU can efficiently manage.

The RTX 2060's clock speeds are modest by modern standards: a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1680 MHz. These clocks, combined with 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs, produce a pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 6.451 TFLOPS is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but insufficient for 4K in a demanding title like Hitman 2.

The GPU's 160 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU are consistent with its mid-range positioning, and its PCIe 3.0 x16 interface is not a bottleneck at these performance levels. The DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with modern rendering features, but the hardware lacks the raw power to leverage them at high resolutions. The 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present but largely irrelevant for Hitman 2, which does not heavily utilize ray tracing.

The RTX 2060's benchmark scores reinforce its tier: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242, a PassMark G3D score of 14111, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 65846. These numbers place it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals include the GTX 580 (0% delta), Radeon 680M (0.1% delta), RTX 3050 OEM (0.6% delta), and RX 7600 (0.8% delta). The fact that it trades blows with the RX 7600 in aggregate benchmarks, yet the combo rank is low, suggests that Hitman 2 specifically stresses the RTX 2060's weaknesses.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The data shows 1080p is the strongest resolution, with Medium settings delivering 99 FPS average and a 84 FPS minimum. 1440p Medium is also playable at 63 FPS average, but 4K should be avoided entirely, as even Low only reaches 45 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K at any settings?

A: No. The measured data shows the best 4K result is 45 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 34 FPS, High at 25 FPS, and Ultra at 19 FPS. None of these configurations provide a smooth experience, and the 4K Medium minimum of 29 FPS indicates significant frame drops.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F scores within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-14600T. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% faster. These negligible differences mean the CPU is not a differentiating factor in this combo.

Q: Is the RTX 2060 the bottleneck?

A: Yes. The GPU's 58th percentile ranking versus the CPU's 83rd percentile, combined with the steep FPS drops from 1080p to 4K, clearly identifies the RTX 2060 as the limiting component. The CPU has ample headroom, as evidenced by its close scores to much newer processors.

Q: What settings should I use for 1440p gaming?

A: The data recommends Medium at 1440p, which averages 63 FPS with a 54 FPS minimum and 73 FPS maximum. Low at 1440p achieves 84 FPS for smoother play, while High drops to 48 FPS and Ultra falls to 35 FPS, both of which are less desirable.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 2360 out of 3001 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 21% of systems for Hitman 2. This low rank is primarily due to the GPU's age and tier, as the GPU's nearest rivals include the GTX 580 and Radeon 680M, both of which are older or lower-end parts.