Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 Combo Analysis: AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + AMD Radeon RX 6600

This pairing of AMD's Zen 4-based Ryzen 5 8400F with the RDNA 2.0 Radeon RX 6600 lands at rank 1420 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The combo's percentile positioning reflects a processor that sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU rests at the 69th percentile among all GPUs — a pairing that is CPU-strong but GPU-limited in this stealth title. The data shows a system capable of smooth 1080p play at most settings, but one that struggles to maintain fluid frame rates when pushed to 4K resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The 1420th position out of 1795 total combinations places this setup in the bottom 21% of tested configurations for Hitman 2 specifically. This ranking is notably weaker than the component-level percentiles might suggest, indicating that the game's engine places heavy demands on the graphics subsystem. The CPU's average benchmark score of 25064 places it statistically even with its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X scores 25057 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 25099 (-0.1%), and the AMD EPYC 9474F scores 25103 (-0.2%). The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F trails slightly at 24993, representing a 0.3% advantage for the 8400F. These near-identical scores show the 8400F is well-matched against its immediate competition in synthetic workloads, yet the in-game rank tells a different story.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 25235 places it in a tight cluster with rivals including the AMD Radeon 890M (25246, 0% delta), AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (25287, -0.2%), AMD Radeon RX 6700M (25180, 0.2%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (25120, 0.5%). This near-parity in raw compute scores does not translate to equivalent gaming performance in Hitman 2, where the measured FPS data reveals significant resolution-dependent scaling. The combo's overall rank suggests that while the components are individually competent, their combined performance in this particular game leaves room for improvement compared to other configurations in the database.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6600 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective, while the GPU's base clock sits at 1626 MHz, boosting to 2491 MHz with a game clock of 2044 MHz. These specifications place the card firmly in the mainstream segment, and the measured FPS data shows that memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The GPU's 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation processors work in tandem with 28 ray tracing cores to handle Hitman 2's rendering demands. The card achieves a pixel rate of 159.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 279.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 8.928 TFLOPS. The 132 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provide adequate bandwidth for most scenarios, though the x8 lane width could theoretically constrain performance in bandwidth-heavy scenes. The GPU's 69th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the database, yet the Hitman 2 results show this card is best suited for 1080p gaming rather than high-resolution play.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 77.4 FPS, which provides a smooth experience for Hitman 2's stealth gameplay. This represents the second-highest 1080p result behind Low settings, which achieves 135.1 FPS.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the combo delivers 27.2 FPS on High settings and 21.1 FPS on Ultra. These frame rates fall below the 30 FPS threshold typically considered playable, so 4K gaming would require Low settings to reach 48.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution-to-settings balance for this combo?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 with Medium settings produces 61.9 FPS, while 1920x1080 with High settings yields 77.4 FPS. Both options provide playable performance, with the 1440p Medium option offering a good balance between visual quality and frame rate.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25064 on average, which is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 25057 (0% difference). It edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F by 0.3% but trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 by 0.1%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and how does it affect performance?

A: The Radeon RX 6600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 14 Gbps effective memory speed is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the bandwidth limitation becomes apparent at 4K where average FPS drops sharply.

Q: Is this combo better suited for high refresh rate or high resolution gaming?

A: The measured data clearly favors high refresh rate gaming at 1080p, where Low settings achieve 135.1 FPS and Medium reaches 96.8 FPS. At 1440p, only Low settings (88 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, making 1080p the practical choice for competitive play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce 135.1 FPS average, representing the highest measured result in the entire dataset. Medium settings deliver 96.8 FPS, while High settings achieve 77.4 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to 56 FPS, which remains playable but shows a significant drop from the lower presets. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 58.5% reduction in frame rate, illustrating the GPU's sensitivity to Hitman 2's graphical features.

Moving to 2560x1440 reveals a substantial performance penalty. Low settings still manage 88 FPS, which is respectable, but Medium drops to 61.9 FPS and High falls to 46.9 FPS. Ultra settings produce just 34.6 FPS, making this resolution only viable for Low or Medium presets. The gap between Low and High at this resolution is 46.7%, showing that the GPU struggles with higher-quality textures and effects at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the combo is clearly out of its depth for most settings. Low settings reach 48.1 FPS, which is borderline playable, but Medium drops to 37 FPS and High falls to 27.2 FPS. Ultra settings bottom out at 21.1 FPS, which is not suitable for smooth gameplay. The resolution scaling shows that the 8 GB VRAM and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for 4K rendering in this title, as the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each resolution step up from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35-40% performance at equivalent settings, while the step from 1440p to 4K costs an additional 40-50%. This scaling is steeper than typical for mainstream GPUs, indicating Hitman 2's rendering pipeline is particularly demanding on memory bandwidth and fill rate.

Settings Recommendations

For the best overall experience, 1920x1080 with High settings is the recommended configuration. The 77.4 FPS average provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while maintaining good visual quality. This combo of resolution and settings balances the GPU's capabilities with Hitman 2's visual demands, and the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient at this level.

Players seeking maximum frame rates should use 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers 135.1 FPS. This configuration is ideal for high refresh rate displays or for players who prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity. The 2560x1440 resolution with Medium settings (61.9 FPS) is a viable alternative for those with 1440p monitors, as it stays above 60 FPS while offering higher pixel density.

Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution. Even at 1080p, the 56 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target, and the visual improvements over High settings are unlikely to justify the performance cost. At 1440p and 4K, Ultra settings produce 34.6 FPS and 21.1 FPS respectively, which fall well below playable thresholds. The data suggests that High settings at 1080p represents the sweet spot for this combo, offering the best balance of visual quality and performance without pushing the GPU beyond its comfortable operating range.