Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

The combination of AMD's Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 4090 in Hitman 2 produces a fascinating dataset that reveals how a modern mid-range CPU paired with a flagship GPU behaves in a game originally released in 2018. The measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets show a system that is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions but increasingly CPU-bound as resolution drops, with the data pointing to a complex interaction between the 6-core/12-thread processor and the massive Ada Lovelace GPU.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies in this pairing. At 1080p with Low settings, the system delivers 325 FPS average. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 214 FPS, a reduction of 111 FPS or roughly 34%. At 4K Low, the average falls to 114 FPS, which is another 100 FPS drop from 1440p. This steep decline as resolution increases indicates that the RTX 4090 is being fed progressively heavier pixel workloads, and the GPU is becoming the limiting factor.

The scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced at higher quality settings. At Ultra, the 1080p average is 140 FPS, 1440p drops to 89 FPS, and 4K falls to 48 FPS. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is about 66%, while at Low it is about 65%. This consistency across settings suggests that resolution scaling is relatively uniform regardless of quality preset, which is typical for a game where pixel count drives the rendering load more than specific effects.

Looking at the Medium preset, which has the only complete min/max data in the pack, the 1080p average of 251 FPS with a minimum of 213 FPS and maximum of 288 FPS shows a tight frame pacing. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 160 FPS with min/max of 136/184 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 85 FPS with min/max of 73/98 FPS. The minimum framerates scale proportionally with the averages, suggesting no sudden stutter or frame time spikes are introduced by the resolution change.

The data implies that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7400F is likely the primary constraint. With 325 FPS at Low settings, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are being pushed to their limits to feed frames to the RTX 4090. The fact that 4K Low still produces 114 FPS while 4K Ultra produces only 48 FPS shows that the GPU's workload scales dramatically with quality settings, but the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. This is a classic sign of a system where the CPU can handle the game logic and draw calls at high frame rates, but the GPU's rendering complexity becomes the wall at higher resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Hitman 2?

A: The highest measured average is 325 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The next highest is 251 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 214 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: Does the RTX 4090 maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 48, which is below the 60 FPS threshold often considered smooth for action games. However, dropping to 4K High yields 65 FPS average, and 4K Medium produces 85 FPS average, both of which are playable.

Q: How much performance is lost going from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the drop is from 325 FPS to 114 FPS, a reduction of 211 FPS. At High settings, the drop is from 190 FPS to 65 FPS, a reduction of 125 FPS. At Ultra, the drop is from 140 FPS to 48 FPS, a reduction of 92 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The only min FPS values provided are for Medium settings: 213 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 73 FPS at 4K. No min FPS data is available for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

Q: How many total combinations does this combo rank against in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 119th out of 3,001 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4% of all CPU-GPU pairings tested for this game.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7400F bottleneck the RTX 4090 at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p Low, the system produces 325 FPS, which is exceptionally high but likely limited by the CPU's 6-core/12-thread configuration. The GPU could theoretically render more frames, but the CPU cannot issue draw calls fast enough. This is evidenced by the fact that 1440p Low still achieves 214 FPS, showing the GPU has ample headroom.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 21,765 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,072 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 25,645 and single-thread score of 3,689.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the system hits 325 FPS, which is substantial but not as high as the RTX 4090 could theoretically push in a less CPU-constrained scenario. The gap between 1080p Low (325 FPS) and 1440p Low (214 FPS) is 111 FPS, while the gap between 1440p Low and 4K Low (114 FPS) is 100 FPS. The near-symmetric drops suggest that the CPU is not the sole bottleneck at any resolution; rather, the GPU workload scales predictably with pixel count.

The 6-core/12-thread configuration is sufficient for Hitman 2's engine, which was designed in an era when quad-core CPUs were common. The game likely uses only a handful of threads for gameplay logic, AI, and rendering setup. The Ryzen 5 7400F's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3,072 Cinebench R23 single-core score, helps maintain high frame rates in scenarios where the game's main thread is the constraint. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs further confirms its position as a capable mid-range part.

The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is approaching its limit. The 325 FPS at Low settings is impressive, but the fact that 4K Low can still produce 114 FPS shows that the GPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p. If the CPU were fully capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p, we would expect the FPS at 1080p Low to be much higher, possibly exceeding 400 FPS given the GPU's capability. The 325 FPS ceiling appears to be a CPU-imposed limit.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience for different priorities. For players seeking maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 325 FPS, which is far beyond what any display can show (typical monitors cap at 144 Hz or 240 Hz). At 1440p Low, the 214 FPS average still exceeds all but the fastest gaming monitors, making this an excellent choice for competitive play.

For a balanced experience, the Medium preset at 1440p stands out. The 160 FPS average with a minimum of 136 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes. The min FPS of 136 is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the 184 FPS maximum shows headroom for future scenes. At 4K, the Medium preset produces 85 FPS average with a minimum of 73 FPS, which is ideal for players with 4K displays who want high refresh rates without sacrificing visual quality.

The High preset offers a middle ground. At 1440p, it delivers 121 FPS average, which is still smooth but notably lower than Medium's 160 FPS. At 4K, High produces 65 FPS average, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Ultra preset should be avoided for competitive play, as 4K Ultra averages only 48 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard. At 1440p Ultra, the 89 FPS average is acceptable, and 1080p Ultra at 140 FPS is solid.

The best overall recommendation is Medium settings at 1440p. This preset offers the largest margin between average FPS and minimum FPS (160 average vs 136 min), indicating consistent frame delivery. The visual quality jump from Low to Medium is typically substantial in Hitman 2, while the performance cost is manageable. For 4K users, Medium settings at 4K (85 FPS average) provide a better experience than High (65 FPS) or Ultra (48 FPS), with the min FPS of 73 ensuring no major stutters.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 4090 ranks 119th out of 3,001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 4% of all pairings. This rank is impressive given that the CPU is a mid-range part while the GPU is a flagship. The ranking suggests that Hitman 2 is not heavily CPU-dependent, allowing the RTX 4090 to dominate the performance profile.

The CPU itself sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697, 0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32,812, 0.2% behind), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32,662, 0.3% ahead). These deltas are all within 0.3%, meaning the Ryzen 5 7400F performs nearly identically to its closest competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

The GPU ranks at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rivals show more variance: the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326, 0% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140, 0.3% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61,896, 2.5% behind), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657, 2.9% ahead). The RTX 4090's position in the 88th percentile for GPUs is notable, though its overall rank in this game (119th of 3,001) is higher than its GPU percentile alone would suggest, indicating the CPU does not significantly hold it back.

The gap between the combo's rank (119th) and the CPU's percentile (83rd) reveals that the system performs better in this game than the CPU's synthetic scores might predict. This suggests Hitman 2's engine benefits from the CPU's architecture and cache configuration more than raw multi-threaded throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 325 FPS. Medium settings yield 251 FPS average with a minimum of 213 FPS and maximum of 288 FPS. High settings average 190 FPS. Ultra settings average 140 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline: 325 → 251 → 190 → 140 FPS, with each preset step costing roughly 50-60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 214 FPS for Low, 160 FPS for Medium (min 136, max 184), 121 FPS for High, and 89 FPS for Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is: Low -111 FPS, Medium -91 FPS, High -69 FPS, and Ultra -51 FPS. The decreasing absolute drops at higher settings indicate that the GPU workload from quality presets becomes more significant relative to resolution scaling.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 114 FPS for Low, 85 FPS for Medium (min 73, max 98), 65 FPS for High, and 48 FPS for Ultra. The drop from 1440p to 4K at each setting is: Low -100 FPS, Medium -75 FPS, High -56 FPS, and Ultra -41 FPS. This pattern shows that resolution scaling has a larger absolute impact at lower quality settings, where the GPU is less burdened by effects and can focus on pixel throughput.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions. The min FPS values (213 at 1080p, 136 at 1440p, 73 at 4K) represent 85%, 85%, and 86% of the average FPS respectively, showing consistent frame pacing. The max FPS values (288, 184, 98) suggest the system can occasionally burst higher, but the averages are stable.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU built on a 5 nm TSMC process, with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. It features 16,384 shading units, 512 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 128 RT cores, and 512 tensor cores. The GPU has a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus providing 1.01 TB/s bandwidth. Its FP32 performance is 82.58 TFLOPS, and it supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In Hitman 2, the RTX 4090's role is dominant at 4K resolution. The 4K results show a clear GPU-bound scenario: Low settings produce 114 FPS, Medium 85 FPS, High 65 FPS, and Ultra 48 FPS. The spread of 66 FPS between Low and Ultra at 4K demonstrates how much the quality preset affects the GPU's workload. At 1080p, the spread is 185 FPS (325 to 140), which is primarily driven by the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates rather than the GPU's rendering capacity.

The GPU's 24 GB VRAM and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for Hitman 2, a game from 2018 that likely uses less than 8 GB of VRAM even at 4K Ultra. The memory bandwidth is critical for 4K rendering, where the GPU must access textures and geometry data at high rates. The 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance enables the GPU to handle the game's lighting, shadows, and reflections efficiently.

The RTX 4090's percentile ranking of 88th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,347, indicates it is a top-tier part. However, its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are not consumer gaming GPUs but professional workstation cards (Intel Arc Pro A60, AMD Radeon Pro variants), which suggests the RTX 4090's synthetic scores are being compared across a broad range of GPU types. In Hitman 2 specifically, the combo's 119th rank out of 3,001 shows that the GPU is performing near the top of all tested combinations.

The data indicates that at 4K Ultra, the RTX 4090 is the limiting factor, producing only 48 FPS. This is likely due to the game's engine being unable to fully utilize the GPU's modern architecture, or the ultra preset including effects that are particularly demanding on the rendering pipeline. The 65 FPS at 4K High suggests that dropping from Ultra to High reduces GPU load enough to cross the 60 FPS threshold, making High the recommended preset for 4K play.