Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Hitman 2. The data shows a clear progression from smooth high-refresh gameplay at 1080p to a borderline playable state at 4K, with the GPU acting as the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. This combo ranks in the 46th percentile of all tested combinations, indicating a mid-pack performance tier that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 97 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 62 FPS, a reduction of 36%. The jump to 4K High further reduces performance to 33 FPS, which is a 66% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower pixel counts.

The scaling trend is consistent across all settings presets. On Medium settings, the combo delivers 129 FPS at 1080p, 82 FPS at 1440p, and 44 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result includes a minimum FPS of 37 and a maximum of 50, showing noticeable frame time variance. On Low settings, the performance is 171 FPS at 1080p, 110 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K. Even at the lowest preset, the 4K result falls below the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory interface are insufficient for smooth 4K gaming in this title.

The Ultra preset demonstrates the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 72 FPS, which drops to 46 FPS at 1440p and a stutter-prone 24 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration in the entire dataset that falls below 30 FPS, making it effectively unplayable. The performance delta from 1080p to 4K on Ultra is a 67% reduction, highlighting that the highest settings place an extreme load on the GPU's shader units and memory subsystem.

How This Combo Ranks

In the global database of tested CPU-GPU combinations, this pairing ranks 1606 out of 3001 combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the 46.5th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly 46% of all tested systems while being beaten by the remaining 53%. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the hardware's specifications: the Ryzen 5 7400F is a capable mid-range CPU, and the RTX 4060 is an entry-level 40-series GPU designed for 1080p gaming.

The combo's ranking is more impressive when considering the CPU's standalone performance. The Ryzen 5 7400F achieves an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core i5-14600T with an average score of 32707 (0.1% slower), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32697 (0.2% slower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (0.2% faster). This indicates the CPU is punching slightly above its weight class, but the GPU holds the combo back from a higher overall ranking.

The GPU's standalone performance is more modest. The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 at 17666 (0.2% faster), the AMD Radeon 780M at 17588 (0.3% slower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 (0.5% slower). This means the GPU is performing as expected for its tier, and the combo's overall ranking is a direct reflection of the GPU's mid-range positioning.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD107 chip on a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, with memory running at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is paired with a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

These specifications directly correlate with the observed performance in Hitman 2. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but the 4K Ultra results indicate memory pressure. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are adequate for the game's environments at lower resolutions, but they become strained at 4K. The GPU's FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS is the theoretical peak, and the measured FPS data suggests the card is operating near its fillrate limits at 4K.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s is a notable constraint. At 4K, the game requires more texture data to be streamed per frame, and the 128-bit memory interface becomes a bottleneck. This is evident in the 4K Medium result, where the minimum FPS of 37 is substantially lower than the average of 44, indicating frame drops during texture-heavy scenes. The GPU also supports PCIe 4.0 x8, which provides adequate bandwidth for this workload, but the x8 link could theoretically limit performance in some scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1080p: The combo delivers its best performance at this resolution. On Low settings, the average FPS is 171, which is well above any high-refresh monitor's capabilities. Medium settings produce 129 FPS with a minimum of 109 and maximum of 148, showing tight frame pacing. High settings yield 97 FPS, while Ultra drops to 72 FPS. All four settings presets at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution the sweet spot for this hardware combination.

1440p: Performance remains playable but with a wider spread between presets. Low settings produce 110 FPS, which is still excellent for competitive play. Medium settings deliver 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 95, indicating smooth gameplay with occasional dips. High settings drop to 62 FPS, which is right at the edge of the 60 FPS target. Ultra settings fall to 46 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The 1440p results show that the GPU is beginning to become the limiting factor, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening to 64 FPS.

4K: This resolution is where the combo struggles. Low settings produce 58 FPS, which is borderline playable but not smooth. Medium settings drop to 44 FPS with a minimum of 37 and maximum of 50, indicating noticeable stutter. High settings fall to 33 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most users. Ultra settings produce only 24 FPS, making the game essentially unplayable. The 4K results consistently show that the RTX 4060 lacks the raw compute power and memory bandwidth for this resolution in Hitman 2.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is the optimal resolution. All four settings presets at 1080p exceed 72 FPS, with Low reaching 171 FPS and Medium hitting 129 FPS. At 1440p, only Low and Medium presets reliably exceed 60 FPS, while 4K struggles to maintain 60 FPS even on Low settings.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: The measured data indicates no. At 4K, the best result is 58 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS target. Medium settings produce 44 FPS, High produces 33 FPS, and Ultra produces 24 FPS. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for smooth 4K performance.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile. It is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i5-14600T, 0.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. This indicates the CPU is well-matched to the GPU for gaming workloads.

Q: Is the RTX 4060's VRAM a limiting factor?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s bandwidth. The performance scaling from 1440p to 4K suggests memory pressure, as the 4K Ultra result of 24 FPS is disproportionately low compared to lower resolutions. The 4K Medium minimum FPS of 37 also indicates texture streaming issues.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, the gap is 99 FPS (171 vs 72). At 1440p, the gap is 64 FPS (110 vs 46). At 4K, the gap is 34 FPS (58 vs 24). The diminishing gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, with setting changes having less impact as resolution increases.

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

A: This combo ranks 1606 out of 3001 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the 46.5th percentile. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking is counterbalanced by the GPU's 61st percentile ranking, resulting in a mid-pack overall performance tier.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 1080p is the recommended configuration. This setting delivers 129 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay with no noticeable frame drops. The 109 FPS minimum is well above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable margin for demanding scenes. Medium settings also preserve some visual fidelity while maximizing headroom for the GPU.

If visual quality is a priority, the High preset at 1080p is the best compromise. It produces 97 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS target, and the visual upgrade over Medium is noticeable in Hitman 2's detailed environments. However, the High preset at 1440p drops to 62 FPS, which is too close to the 60 FPS threshold for comfort. Users with 1440p monitors should stick to Medium settings, which produce 82 FPS with a 70 FPS minimum.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p, it produces 72 FPS, which is playable, but the visual difference over High is minimal while the performance cost is significant. At 1440p, Ultra drops to 46 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The 4K Ultra result of 24 FPS is unplayable. The data clearly shows that the RTX 4060 lacks the computational resources to handle the highest settings in this game, and the performance loss is not justified by the modest visual gains.

For users who must play at 4K, the Low preset at 58 FPS is the only viable option, but it is not recommended due to the significant visual downgrade. The Medium preset at 44 FPS with a 37 FPS minimum will result in noticeable stutter during busy scenes. The optimal experience for this combo is clearly 1080p Medium or High, with 1440p Medium as a strong alternative for users with higher-resolution displays. The data does not support any 4K configuration as a recommended setting.