Hitman 2

# 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 built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, drawing a 65 W TDP from the AMD Socket AM5 platform. 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. Memory support extends to DDR5 via a dual-channel interface, delivering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The processor also supports ECC memory and features PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7400F demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 21765, while the single-core score reaches 3072. The Cinebench R20 results show 9141 multi-core and 1290 single-core, and Cinebench R15 shows 2193 multi-core and 309 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 25645 and a single-thread score of 3689. The processor's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 83, placing it in the upper tier of available processors.

For Hitman 2, the relationship between CPU capabilities and measured frame rates is evident when examining the resolution scaling patterns. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 235 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently without becoming a bottleneck. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is well-suited to Hitman 2's workload, which typically utilizes multiple threads for game logic, AI, and scene management. The high single-thread performance, reflected in the 3072 Cinebench R23 single-core score, helps maintain smooth frame pacing in scenarios where individual threads handle critical game systems.

The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the Intel Core i5-14600T with a deltaPct of 0.1, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 0.2, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at -0.2, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 0.3. These comparisons show the Ryzen 5 7400F sits within a narrow performance band relative to these competitors, with differences under 1% in all cases. This tight grouping suggests that in CPU-bound scenarios, Hitman 2 performance would be similar across these processors, though the 7400F's specific clock behavior and cache configuration may produce minor variations in frame times.

The boost clock of 4.70 GHz is particularly relevant for Hitman 2, as the game's stealth mechanics often involve complex scenes with many NPCs and dynamic lighting. Higher clock speeds reduce latency in single-threaded tasks, which can improve responsiveness during gameplay. The L3 cache of 32 MB shared across all cores provides ample space for frequently accessed game data, potentially reducing memory latency compared to processors with smaller caches.

# FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 133 FPS. This represents a strong performance level for smooth gameplay at standard high-definition resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, has an aggregate benchmark score that differs by only 0.1% deltaPct, indicating near-identical overall CPU performance.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest average FPS is 33, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the most demanding configuration tested, representing the maximum graphical load on the system.

Q: Does the combo achieve playable frame rates at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 60, with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69. This indicates playable performance at 4K when settings are adjusted to Medium, though High settings drop to 45 FPS average and Ultra falls to 33 FPS.

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3689. These scores indicate strong single-threaded capability, which benefits games like Hitman 2 that rely on individual core performance.

Q: How many threads does the CPU support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F supports 12 threads across its 6 cores, enabling simultaneous multi-threading for improved parallel workload handling in games and applications.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 235 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 150 FPS, a decrease of 85 FPS (approximately 36%). At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average further drops to 80 FPS, representing a 155 FPS reduction from 1080p (approximately 66%).

For High settings, the progression shows 133 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 45 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 48 FPS (36%), and from 1440p to 4K is 40 FPS (47%). The percentage decrease from 1080p to 4K is 66%, which aligns with the scaling seen at Low settings.

Medium settings exhibit a similar trend with 176 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings show 150 at 1080p, 96 at 1440p, and 51 at 4K, while maximum values are 203, 130, and 69 respectively. These ranges indicate that frame pacing remains consistent even as resolution increases, with the spread between minimum and maximum staying relatively proportional.

Ultra settings show the steepest relative decline: 98 FPS at 1080p, 63 FPS at 1440p, and 33 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35 FPS (36%), and from 1440p to 4K is 30 FPS (48%). The overall reduction from 1080p to 4K is 65 FPS (66%).

The consistent percentage drops across all settings when moving from 1080p to 1440p (approximately 36%) and from 1440p to 4K (approximately 47-48%) indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth provide the necessary throughput, but the pixel processing demands of 4K resolution (3840x2160, which represents over 8 million pixels) exceed what the GPU can sustain at higher settings. The CPU's role becomes less dominant as resolution increases, as the frame rate scaling closely tracks the pixel count increase rather than being constrained by processor throughput.

# Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings provides a basis for recommending an optimal configuration. At 1080p, all settings deliver playable frame rates: Low at 235 FPS, Medium at 176 FPS, High at 133 FPS, and Ultra at 98 FPS. For players with high refresh rate monitors, Medium or High settings would be appropriate, as they offer a balance between visual quality and frame rate. Ultra at 98 FPS remains viable for smooth gameplay, especially if the display supports adaptive sync.

At 1440p, the options narrow slightly. Low produces 150 FPS, Medium 113 FPS, High 85 FPS, and Ultra 63 FPS. Medium settings at 113 FPS provide the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, as the frame rate remains above 100 FPS for a fluid experience. High at 85 FPS is also acceptable for most players, while Ultra at 63 FPS may be preferable for those prioritizing image quality over frame rate.

At 4K, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low settings achieve 80 FPS, Medium 60 FPS, High 45 FPS, and Ultra 33 FPS. Medium settings at 60 FPS represent the sweet spot for 4K gaming, as they deliver a consistent 60 FPS target with a minimum of 51 FPS. High settings at 45 FPS may cause noticeable stutter on standard 60 Hz displays, while Ultra at 33 FPS is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Low settings at 80 FPS offer higher frame rates but at a significant visual quality cost.

Across all resolutions, Medium settings provide the most balanced experience. The measured data shows Medium consistently delivering frame rates that are approximately 75% of Low settings performance while offering substantially better visual quality than Low. For users with variable refresh rate displays, High settings at 1080p (133 FPS) or 1440p (85 FPS) may be preferable, as the higher visual fidelity compensates for the lower frame rates within the adaptive sync range.

# How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti achieves a combo rank of 773 out of 3001 tested combinations in Hitman 2. This places the system in the top 25.8% of all tested combos, indicating above-average overall performance for this game.

The rank of 773 suggests that while this combination is capable, there are 772 other CPU-GPU pairings that deliver higher frame rates in Hitman 2. This positioning reflects the balance between the CPU's strong single-thread performance and the GPU's substantial rendering power. The RTX 3080 Ti's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 83, while the Ryzen 5 7400F also holds a percentile of 83 against all CPUs, suggesting both components are similarly well-matched in their respective tiers.

The GPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 with a deltaPct of 0.8, the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB at -1.2, the NVIDIA Tesla M40 at -1.7, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 at 2.0. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 3080 Ti's performance is closely clustered with several other GPUs, though the RTX 5070 holds a 2% advantage in synthetic benchmarks.

The combo's rank of 773 out of 3001 suggests that users seeking higher performance in Hitman 2 would need to consider more powerful GPU options or CPUs with higher single-thread performance. However, the measured frame rates demonstrate that this combination delivers playable performance across all tested resolutions and settings, with the exception of 4K Ultra where the average drops to 33 FPS.

# Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 235 FPS
• Medium: Average 176 FPS, minimum 150 FPS, maximum 203 FPS
• High: Average 133 FPS
• Ultra: Average 98 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 150 FPS
• Medium: Average 113 FPS, minimum 96 FPS, maximum 130 FPS
• High: Average 85 FPS
• Ultra: Average 63 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 80 FPS
• Medium: Average 60 FPS, minimum 51 FPS, maximum 69 FPS
• High: Average 45 FPS
• Ultra: Average 33 FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern where each settings tier reduces average FPS by approximately 25-30% relative to the tier below it. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces FPS by 59 (25%), Medium to High by 43 (24%), and High to Ultra by 35 (26%). At 1440p, the reductions are 37 (25%), 28 (25%), and 22 (26%). At 4K, the reductions are 20 (25%), 15 (25%), and 12 (27%).

The minimum FPS values at Medium settings provide insight into frame consistency. At 1080p, the minimum of 150 FPS is 85% of the average, indicating good frame pacing. At 1440p, the minimum of 96 FPS is 85% of the average, and at 4K, the minimum of 51 FPS is 85% of the average. This consistent ratio suggests that the system maintains stable frame delivery without significant drops or hitches across all resolutions.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process. The GA102 chip contains 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. The GPU operates with a base clock of 1365 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is accessed via a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s.

The GPU's compute resources include 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster operation units. Ray tracing is handled by 80 dedicated RT cores, while 320 tensor cores accelerate AI workloads. The pixel rate is 186.5 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 532.8 GTexel/s. Floating point performance reaches 34.10 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 operations.

The RTX 3080 Ti's memory configuration is particularly relevant to Hitman 2's performance at high resolutions. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's textures and scene data at 4K resolution, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at Medium settings (60 FPS average). The 912.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and memory transfers do not become bottlenecks, allowing the GPU to maintain consistent performance across different scene complexities.

The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking against all GPUs places it in the upper tier of available graphics cards. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, has a deltaPct of 0.8, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 shows a 2.0 deltaPct advantage in aggregate benchmark scores. This positioning suggests the RTX 3080 Ti remains competitive despite being from an earlier generation.

At 1080p, the GPU's performance is likely not the limiting factor, as the CPU can push frame rates above 200 FPS at Low settings. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the GPU's rendering capabilities become the dominant constraint. The consistent 25-27% FPS reduction per settings tier at each resolution indicates that the GPU is handling the increased pixel workload without encountering memory or bandwidth limitations. The 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS average demonstrates the upper boundary of the GPU's capability in this game, where the combination of high resolution and maximum settings exceeds what the hardware can sustain at playable frame rates.