Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a playable but strictly 1080p-oriented experience in Hitman 2. At 4K, the system falls below 60 FPS on every preset, and even the highest average frame rate at that resolution is only 52 FPS on Low settings. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it achieves a smooth 86 FPS on High settings, though it struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 1440p with more demanding presets.

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

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario, but with a sharp cliff at 4K. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on High settings, the average frame rate drops from 86 FPS to 55 FPS, a 36% reduction. The same settings at 3840x2160 yield only 29 FPS, a 66% drop from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline is characteristic of a graphics card that is reaching its memory bandwidth and processing limits as pixel count increases.

The RTX 5050's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This proves sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K data suggests the card is overwhelmed. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (152 FPS) and Ultra (64 FPS) is 88 FPS. At 1440p, that gap narrows to 56 FPS (97 vs. 41), and at 4K, it shrinks to 30 FPS (52 vs. 22). This compression at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU's raw compute and memory throughput become the primary bottleneck, rather than the specific settings configuration.

For users targeting 60 FPS, 1440p is only viable on Low settings, which achieves 97 FPS, or Medium, which hits 73 FPS. High at 1440p falls short at 55 FPS. The 4K results are universally below 60 FPS, with the best case being Low at 52 FPS. The data shows that the RTX 5050 is not a 4K-capable card for this title, and even at 1440p, users must make significant compromises to maintain smooth gameplay.

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 based on the Zen 4 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, which is critical for Hitman 2's game logic and AI. The processor's benchmark results support this, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3689, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

Given the GPU-bound nature of the performance scaling observed, the CPU appears to be more than capable of feeding the RTX 5050. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 152 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would stress a weaker processor. The fact that this combo can reach such numbers suggests the Ryzen 5 7400F is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for modern game data streaming.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 32750 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, deltaPct -0.2). This indicates that the 7400F delivers performance that is essentially on par with these alternatives, providing a solid foundation for gaming. The processor's 65W TDP and 5 nm process node suggest it can maintain its boost clocks without excessive thermal throttling, which is crucial for sustained frame rates in longer gaming sessions.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the clear performance limiter in this combination, particularly at higher resolutions. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory is a significant constraint for Hitman 2 at 4K, where texture data and geometry can easily exceed this capacity. The GPU's boost clock of 2572 MHz and 2560 shading units deliver a theoretical FP32 performance of 13.17 TFLOPS, which is modest by modern standards.

The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 17326 places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 21035 is closely matched by rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713, deltaPct 1.6) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, deltaPct -0.6). The data suggests the RTX 5050 sits in a performance tier that is adequate for 1080p gaming but lacks the headroom for 1440p Ultra or 4K. The 130W TDP and dual-slot design indicate it is a mainstream card, not a high-end solution.

The memory bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s is a likely culprit for the 4K performance drop. At 3840x2160, even Low settings only produce 52 FPS, while Medium drops to 39 FPS. This pattern suggests that the GPU is not just compute-bound but also memory-bound, as the 128-bit bus struggles to feed the shader units with enough data at higher pixel counts. The 20 Gbps effective memory speed helps, but the narrow bus width remains a bottleneck. For this game, the RTX 5050 is best utilized at 1080p, where its 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth are sufficient to handle the load without significant stuttering or frame drops.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance for this combo is the Medium preset at 1440p. This yields an average of 73 FPS, with a minimum of 62 FPS and a maximum of 84 FPS, providing a smooth and responsive experience that stays above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at this resolution drops to 55 FPS, which may be acceptable for some but risks noticeable stutter in action-heavy scenes.

For 1080p users, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 86 FPS. This offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium (114 FPS) while still maintaining a frame rate that is well above the standard 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 64 FPS, which is playable but does not provide a substantial visual improvement over High to justify the 25% performance hit.

At 4K, no preset is recommended for a good experience. The Low preset at 52 FPS is the only option that comes close to 60 FPS, but it requires sacrificing most graphical fidelity. The Medium preset at 39 FPS is too slow for a smooth experience, and Ultra at 22 FPS is unplayable. Users with 4K displays should consider lowering their resolution to 1440p to enjoy the game at Medium or High settings.

The data indicates that the Medium preset at 1440p is the "sweet spot" for this hardware combination. It provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, with the minimum frame rate staying above that threshold. This ensures that the game remains fluid during intense firefights or crowded environments, which is essential for a stealth game where timing and precision are critical.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 ranks 1837 out of 3001 tested combos for Hitman 2. This places it in the bottom 39% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a below-average performer for this specific title. The ranking reflects the GPU's limitations, as the CPU is clearly capable of higher frame rates when paired with a more powerful graphics card.

The rank suggests that while this combo is competent for 1080p gaming, it falls behind a significant portion of other tested configurations. This is expected given the RTX 5050's position in the GPU hierarchy, as evidenced by its 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs. The combo's performance is consistent with what one would expect from a mid-range GPU paired with a solid mid-range CPU, but in a game like Hitman 2, which can be demanding at higher resolutions, it does not stand out.

The combo rank is likely dragged down by the 4K and 1440p Ultra results, which are poor. If the benchmark were only considering 1080p performance, the rank would likely be much higher, as the system achieves 152 FPS on Low settings. However, the aggregate ranking across all resolutions and settings penalizes the combo for its inability to handle higher loads. For users who primarily play at 1080p, this rank may not reflect their actual experience, which is generally positive.

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

The following table presents the exact measured average FPS values for each resolution and settings combination. Minimum and maximum FPS are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution, as the other rows do not have that data in the source.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 22 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | High | 29 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 39 | 33 | 45 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 52 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 41 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | High | 55 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 73 | 62 | 84 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 97 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 64 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | High | 86 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 114 | 97 | 131 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 152 | N/A | N/A |

At 1080p, the system demonstrates a wide range of performance, from a highly playable 152 FPS on Low to a still-respectable 64 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset provides a balanced 114 FPS, with a minimum of 97 FPS ensuring no significant dips below the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p, the performance scales down predictably, with Low at 97 FPS and Ultra at 41 FPS. The 4K results show the system's limits, with Low at 52 FPS and Ultra at a nearly unplayable 22 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K offers a minimum of 33 FPS, which is below the playability threshold for most users.