Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a performance profile in Hitman 2 that is heavily dictated by resolution and settings. At 1080p, the combination produces extremely high frame rates, while 4K Ultra presents a significant challenge, indicating a shift in the bottleneck from the CPU to the GPU as pixel count increases. The data suggests a versatile setup capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at lower resolutions, but one that requires careful settings management for 4K displays.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and dramatic scaling pattern as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At the High preset, the average frame rate drops from 157 FPS at 1080p to 101 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 56 FPS. Moving to 4K High, the average falls further to 54 FPS, which is a 103 FPS drop from the 1080p baseline. This represents a 65.6% decrease in performance from 1080p to 4K at High settings.

This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS of 157 at High suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to maintain a very high frame rate, but the GPU is still the limiting factor given the sheer number of frames being rendered. The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35.7%, and from 1440p to 4K is another 46.5%. These are substantial, linear-looking reductions that align with the increase in pixel count (1080p to 1440p is a 1.78x increase; 1440p to 4K is a 2.25x increase), pointing to a purely GPU-bound scenario.

The story is similar across other presets. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 277 at 1080p to 177 at 1440p (a 36.1% decrease) and then to 95 at 4K (a 46.3% decrease from 1440p). Even at Low, the 4K performance is less than half of the 1080p performance. This consistent scaling across all presets confirms that resolution has a more profound impact on performance than the graphical preset itself in this configuration.

The data implies that for a 1080p or 1440p monitor, the RTX 4070 Ti provides an abundance of performance, even at the highest settings. However, for 4K gaming, the GPU's workload becomes so intense that average frame rates below 60 FPS are observed at High and Ultra settings. The 4K results suggest that users targeting 4K will need to compromise on visual fidelity to achieve smoother gameplay, as the gap between 1080p and 4K performance is stark.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos for Hitman 2, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti holds the rank of 370 out of 3001 combos. This places it in the top 12.3% of all tested configurations for this game, which is a strong showing. The percentileVsAllCpus for the CPU is 83, and for the GPU it is 84, indicating that both components are well above average in their respective categories.

Being ranked 370th out of 3001 suggests that while this is a high-performing combo, there are 369 other combinations that achieve higher average frame rates in this specific title. This is likely due to the presence of more powerful (and more expensive) GPUs or CPUs in the database. The rank is a holistic measure of the combo's performance across all settings and resolutions, and it reflects the balanced nature of the pairing.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its processing power. The Intel Core i5-14600T has an average benchmark score of 32707, which is a 0.1% difference from the Ryzen 5 7400F's 32750. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% slower, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 is 0.3% faster. These negligible percentage differences (all under 0.3%) mean that for the purposes of Hitman 2, the Ryzen 5 7400F is effectively in the same performance tier as these rivals. The processing capability is not a differentiator at this level.

For the GPU, the closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 0.8% higher on average, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% higher. The NVIDIA RTX A6000 is 1.6% slower. The performance deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti is positioned in a competitive performance band. The combo's rank of 370 is a result of the combined strength of both components, which are individually performing at the 83rd and 84th percentiles, respectively.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant force in determining frame rates in Hitman 2, especially as resolution scales up. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This bandwidth is crucial for feeding the shaders at high resolutions and detail levels. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2310 MHz allow it to process the 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power efficiently.

The measured data shows the GPU's limits clearly. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages just 39 FPS, while at 4K High it achieves 54 FPS. These numbers are the direct result of the GPU's pixel and texture processing rates. The RTX 4070 Ti has a pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s. At 4K (3840x2160), the number of pixels is 8.3 million, and the demand on the texture units increases proportionally with the detail level. The 39 FPS at Ultra indicates that the GPU is saturated with work.

The role of the GPU is also evident in the scaling between presets. At 1440p, the average FPS ranges from 177 at Low to 74 at Ultra. This 103 FPS spread is almost entirely due to the GPU's workload. The CPU is fast enough to keep up, as evidenced by the fact that even at the Low preset, which reduces GPU load, the frame rates are extremely high. The VRAM capacity of 12 GB does not appear to be a limiting factor in these tests, as the game runs at all settings without data indicating a crash or stutter. The GPU's overall percentile rank of 84 confirms its high standing, but the 4K Ultra result shows that even a top-tier GPU can be brought to its knees by the most demanding settings in this game.

FAQ

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

A: The measured average frame rate is 157 FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the main bottleneck at 1440p Medium?

A: The data shows an average of 133 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS. The substantial performance drop from 1080p to 1440p indicates the GPU is the primary limiting component.

Q: What is the ranking of this combo compared to all other tested combos in Hitman 2?

A: This combo is ranked 370th out of 3001 tested combinations, placing it in the top 12.3%.

Q: Does the CPU have a significant performance edge over its nearest rivals?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score is 32750, which is within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i5-14600T, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360.

Q: What is the minimum average FPS recorded across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 39, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a supporting but essential role in Hitman 2. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz are high, and the 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game data. The CPU's performance is demonstrated by its Cinebench R23 scores: 21765 multi-core and 3072 single-core. These scores indicate a very capable processor for gaming.

In the context of Hitman 2, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieved 277 FPS. This extremely high frame rate suggests that the CPU is capable of processing the game's simulation and draw calls fast enough to not hold back the GPU. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 3689 is strong, which is important for a game like Hitman 2 that relies on a primary game thread for AI and physics.

However, the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this system for most of the tested scenarios. The evidence for this is the significant FPS drop when moving from 1080p to 1440p. For example, at High settings, the FPS drops from 157 to 101. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain more constant across resolutions. The fact that it drops by 35.7% indicates that the GPU is being tasked with more work per frame, and it is the GPU that is reaching its limit.

The Ryzen 5 7400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than sufficient for this game. The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor, as it can push frame rates well above 200 FPS at 1080p Low. The 83rd percentile ranking for the CPU confirms it is a strong performer. It allows the RTX 4070 Ti to flex its muscles at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the GPU's workload becomes so heavy that the CPU's speed is irrelevant, as the GPU is the sole determinant of the final frame rate.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend entirely on the target resolution. For 1080p users, the Ultra preset is the best choice. The combo achieves an average of 116 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and high enough for most high-refresh-rate monitors. This provides the best visual quality without sacrificing playability.

For 1440p users, the High preset strikes the best balance between visual fidelity and performance. The measured average FPS at 1440p High is 101, which is excellent for a 1440p monitor. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields an average of 74 FPS, which is still playable, but the jump from High to Ultra comes with a significant performance cost (a 26.7% drop in FPS) for potentially marginal visual gains. The High preset offers a 36.5% performance increase over Ultra while still looking very good.

For 4K users, the situation is more complex. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as the 39 FPS average is below the standard for a smooth experience. The High preset at 4K averages 54 FPS, which is close to but not consistently at 60 FPS. The data shows that the Medium preset at 4K provides a much better experience, with an average of 71 FPS and a minimum of 60 FPS. This is the recommended preset for 4K, as it is the only one that guarantees a minimum frame rate of 60 FPS. While the visual quality is lower than High or Ultra, the performance gain is substantial and provides a fluid experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination.

1920x1080:

• Ultra: 116 FPS average.
• High: 157 FPS average.
• Medium: 208 FPS average, with a minimum of 177 FPS and a maximum of 239 FPS.
• Low: 277 FPS average.

2560x1440:

• Ultra: 74 FPS average.
• High: 101 FPS average.
• Medium: 133 FPS average, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS.
• Low: 177 FPS average.

3840x2160:

• Ultra: 39 FPS average.
• High: 54 FPS average.
• Medium: 71 FPS average, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS.
• Low: 95 FPS average.

The data reveals a consistent pattern. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset is highly playable. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 208 FPS, is ideal for esports-style play or for users with very high refresh rate monitors (240Hz+). At 1440p, the performance is still very strong, with High being the sweet spot. The 4K data is the most telling, showing a steep drop-off in performance as settings increase. The jump from Low to Medium at 4K costs 24 FPS, from Medium to High costs 17 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs another 15 FPS. This shows that each step up in quality at 4K has a significant impact on the GPU, confirming the GPU-bound nature of the system at this resolution. The minimum FPS data for the Medium presets provides a guarantee of smoothness, with the 4K Medium minimum of 60 FPS being the only 4K option that ensures a consistent frame time.