Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080

The combination of AMD's Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5080 produces a fascinating benchmark profile in Hitman 2, a stealth game from 2018 that still demands serious hardware at high resolutions. The data reveals a system that scales predictably across settings and resolutions, with the RTX 5080 clearly dominating the workload at 4K while the Ryzen 5 7400F shows its capabilities at lower resolutions. This pairing ranks 179th out of 3001 tested combinations for this game, placing it in the top 6% of all tested configs — a strong result, but one that raises questions about where the bottleneck truly lies at each resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about component limitations. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 314 FPS, which drops to 201 FPS at 1440p and 107 FPS at 4K. That represents a 36% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 47% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is steep, but the absolute numbers remain playable even at 4K Low.

Looking at High settings, the pattern repeats: 178 FPS at 1080p, 114 FPS at 1440p, and 61 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are consistent with Low — roughly 36% and 46% respectively. This consistency suggests the RTX 5080 is the primary scaling driver, as the GPU workload increases with pixel count while the CPU demand stays relatively flat. At 1080p High, the 178 FPS figure hints that the Ryzen 5 7400F may be approaching its limit, since the CPU has to feed frames faster than at higher resolutions.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data, including min and max FPS values. At 4K Medium, the combo delivers 80 FPS average with a 68 FPS minimum and 92 FPS maximum. Moving to 1440p Medium yields 150 FPS average (128 min, 173 max), and 1080p Medium reaches 235 FPS average (200 min, 270 max). The min-to-max spread widens at lower resolutions — from 24 FPS at 4K to 45 FPS at 1440p and 70 FPS at 1080p — which indicates that frame pacing becomes more variable when the CPU has more headroom to push frames.

Ultra settings present the most demanding scenario. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 45, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players target. At 1440p Ultra, it rises to 84 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, 131 FPS. The jump from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra is 87%, while from 1440p Ultra to 1080p Ultra it's 56%. This nonlinear scaling at Ultra suggests the GPU is hitting memory bandwidth or shading unit limits at 4K, given the RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The data implies that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7400F becomes a more significant factor. The 314 FPS at Low is impressive, but the fact that Ultra only reaches 131 FPS — a 58% reduction from Low — points to the GPU still being the main constraint. A weaker CPU would show a smaller gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p, as the CPU would cap frame rates regardless of GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 179 out of 3001 tested combinations places this system in the 94th percentile for Hitman 2 performance. This is a strong showing, but not elite — the top 178 combos presumably include higher-end CPUs paired with the same or better GPUs. The Ryzen 5 7400F's percentileVsAllCpus of 83 and the RTX 5080's percentileVsAllGpus of 87 suggest both components are above average, but the GPU's higher percentile aligns with its dominant role in this game.

Relative to its nearest CPU rivals, the Ryzen 5 7400F holds its own. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 in average benchmarks, a mere 0.1% behind the Ryzen's 32750. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is 0.2% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 trails by 0.3%. These deltas are negligible — all four rivals sit within a fraction of a percent of the 7400F, meaning CPU choice among these options would not meaningfully alter Hitman 2 results.

For the GPU, the RTX 5080's nearest rivals show slightly larger gaps. The AMD Radeon 8060S trails by 0.6%, the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB by 0.7%, and the Radeon Pro W5700X by 2.3%. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads by 2.2%. These differences are small enough that real-world game performance would likely fall within run-to-run variance, but the 5080's position suggests it's competitive with, but not dominant over, its closest peers.

Given the 179th rank, the data indicates this combo is well-matched for Hitman 2 at high refresh rates on 1440p, and capable of smooth 4K at Medium settings. The rank also implies that the 7400F does not hold back the 5080 significantly at typical gaming resolutions, as the combo still outperforms 94% of tested configurations.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F brings six cores and twelve threads to this pairing, built on the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz provide solid single-thread performance, which matters for Hitman 2's game logic and AI systems. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data locality, and the dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed the GPU without starving it.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7400F demonstrates balanced performance. Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and single-core score of 3072 indicate strong all-around capability. The PassMark single-thread score of 3689 and multithread score of 25645 reinforce this picture. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs means it outperforms the majority of processors on the market, though it's not a flagship part.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU's role becomes evident when examining the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the 314 FPS average is likely approaching the CPU's frame generation limit. The game's engine must process NPC behavior, stealth detection, and physics updates, all of which depend on single-thread performance. The 7400F's boost clock of 4.70 GHz helps here, but six cores may limit how many background tasks can run concurrently without interfering with the main game thread.

The 12 threads provide headroom for streaming, voice chat, and background processes while gaming, but the data suggests that at 1080p, the combo is CPU-bound at Low settings. The fact that 1080p Medium reaches 235 FPS while 1080p Low hits 314 FPS — a 34% difference — shows that the GPU still has influence at this resolution, but the CPU's ceiling is visible. If the CPU were the sole bottleneck, the difference between Low and Medium would be smaller.

At higher resolutions, the CPU's load decreases relative to the GPU. At 4K Low, the 107 FPS average is likely GPU-limited, as the RTX 5080 must process four times as many pixels as at 1080p. The 7400F's performance becomes less critical at 4K, which is why the combo can still deliver playable frame rates at 4K Medium (80 FPS) despite the CPU's mid-range positioning.

FAQ

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5080 in Hitman 2?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 314 FPS, which suggests the CPU is approaching its limit, but at 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint. The 7400F's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and multi-core score of 21765 indicate sufficient headroom for most gaming scenarios, though the 1080p ceiling is visible.

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

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 114 FPS average, which balances visual quality with smoothness. At 4K High, the average drops to 61 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for drops. For high refresh rate monitors, 1080p Medium at 235 FPS or 1440p Medium at 150 FPS are strong choices.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score of 56083 is 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757), 0.7% ahead of the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698), and 2.3% ahead of the Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (57367) is 2.2% ahead of the 5080.

Q: Does the combo rank change significantly with different settings?

A: The combo rank of 179 out of 3001 is an aggregate measure. The measured FPS data shows the system performs best relative to other combos at 1440p, where it exceeds 100 FPS on High settings, while 4K Ultra at 45 FPS is more likely to be comparable to systems with weaker GPUs.

Q: What does the min FPS at Medium settings tell us about frame consistency?

A: At 4K Medium, the min FPS is 68, which is 85% of the 80 FPS average. At 1440p Medium, the min is 128 (85% of 150), and at 1080p Medium, the min is 200 (85% of 235). This consistent ratio suggests stable frame pacing across resolutions.

Q: Is the 7400F's 65 W TDP a factor in gaming performance?

A: The 65 W TDP is a measure of power draw, not performance. The CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz and 32 MB L3 cache are more relevant to Hitman 2 performance. The data shows no thermal throttling indicators, as the 1080p Low result of 314 FPS demonstrates sustained high-frequency operation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this combo for Hitman 2. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, it offers substantial raw processing power. The 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for high-resolution textures and effects.

The GPU's clock speeds — 2295 MHz base and 2617 MHz boost — determine its peak throughput. The pixel rate of 293.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 879.3 GTexel/s indicate how quickly it can fill the screen and apply textures. In Hitman 2, these specs translate directly to the measured FPS: at 4K Ultra, the 45 FPS average shows the GPU is heavily loaded, while at 1080p Low, 314 FPS shows it has ample headroom.

The RTX 5080's 84 ray tracing cores and 336 tensor cores are present in the hardware, though Hitman 2 from 2018 may not fully utilize them. The game's release date of 2018-11-12 means it predates widespread ray tracing adoption, so the GPU's traditional rasterization performance is what matters most here. The PassMark G3D score of 36565 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 8637 confirm strong general-purpose 3D performance.

At 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth must feed 8.3 million pixels per frame, and with Ultra settings enabling higher-resolution textures and more complex shading, the demand increases. The 45 FPS at 4K Ultra suggests the GPU is compute-bound rather than bandwidth-bound, as the 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance is being pushed to its limits.

The GPU's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it above average, and its average benchmark score of 56083 is competitive. In Hitman 2, the RTX 5080 demonstrates its strength at 1440p, where it delivers 114 FPS at High settings — a sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming. At 1080p, the GPU is often underutilized, as the CPU cannot feed frames fast enough to saturate it.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. At 4K, the Ultra preset's 45 FPS average is below the 60 FPS threshold most players consider smooth, making it a poor choice unless visual fidelity is paramount. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 80 FPS average with a 68 FPS minimum, which is a better balance of quality and performance. The High preset at 61 FPS is borderline, with the minimum likely dipping below 60 FPS in demanding scenes.

At 1440p, the High preset at 114 FPS is the recommended choice for most players, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium (150 FPS) while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds 100 FPS. The Ultra preset at 84 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize image quality, but the 30 FPS drop from High to Ultra suggests diminishing returns. The Low preset at 201 FPS is excessive for most displays, as few monitors exceed 200 Hz.

At 1080p, the Medium preset at 235 FPS is ideal for competitive play or high refresh rate monitors. The High preset at 178 FPS offers better visuals while still exceeding 144 Hz. The Ultra preset at 131 FPS is playable and looks best, but the 47 FPS difference between High and Ultra indicates the GPU is working harder without proportional visual gains. The Low preset at 314 FPS is only useful for benchmarking or extreme competitive scenarios.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests 1440p High as the default recommendation, with 4K Medium as the alternative for those with 4K displays. The 114 FPS at 1440p High provides smooth gameplay with good visual quality, while the 80 FPS at 4K Medium keeps frame times consistent, as evidenced by the 68 FPS minimum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low preset achieves 314 FPS average, which is exceptional for any hardware combination. Medium reaches 235 FPS with a minimum of 200 FPS and maximum of 270 FPS, indicating consistent performance. High drops to 178 FPS, and Ultra settles at 131 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 58% reduction in frame rate, demonstrating the GPU's workload scaling with graphical complexity.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down predictably. Low produces 201 FPS, Medium reaches 150 FPS (128 min, 173 max), High delivers 114 FPS, and Ultra achieves 84 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is 24%, while High to Ultra is 26%, showing that each preset tier costs a similar percentage of performance. The minimum FPS at Medium (128) remains above 120, ensuring smooth gameplay on 120 Hz monitors.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed hardest. Low yields 107 FPS, which is still playable. Medium reaches 80 FPS with a 68 FPS minimum and 92 FPS maximum. High drops to 61 FPS, and Ultra falls to 45 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 68 FPS is notable — it stays above 60 FPS, making it the lowest preset that maintains playable frame rates at 4K. The Ultra preset's 45 FPS average is 44% lower than Medium, showing that Ultra settings have a disproportionate impact at 4K resolution.

The complete dataset reveals a system that excels at 1440p, performs admirably at 1080p, and remains functional at 4K with appropriate settings. The RTX 5080's 16 GB GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth handle 4K textures without issue, while the Ryzen 5 7400F's six Zen 4 cores provide enough processing power to avoid being the primary bottleneck at standard gaming resolutions.