Hitman 2

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (Phoenix codename) using TSMC's 4 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, drawing 65 W TDP on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. The chip carries 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 16 MB L3 cache, with dual-channel DDR5 memory support delivering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU demonstrates strong scaling from 2 to 16 threads. The 3DMark multi-thread score reaches 6165 at max threads, while the single-thread score is 951. Cinebench R23 results show 20851 points multi-core and 2943 points single-core. These figures place the Ryzen 5 8400F at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25064. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057 — a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 sits at 25099 (-0.1%), the AMD EPYC 9474F at 25103 (-0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at 24993 (+0.3%).

For Hitman 2, a stealth title that relies on complex AI routines, crowd simulations, and destructible environments, the CPU's thread count and clock speed matter for maintaining consistent frame pacing. The 6-core/12-thread configuration with a 4.70 GHz boost clock provides sufficient headroom for the game's simulation logic, though the relatively modest 16 MB L3 cache (compared to larger desktop parts) means some memory latency sensitivity in dense scenes. The PassMark multi-thread score of 24530 and single-thread score of 3684 indicate balanced performance that should not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions where pixel throughput dominates.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture (Navi 33 chip, codename Hotpink Bonefish) using TSMC's 6 nm process. It has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units, with 32 ray tracing cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1720 MHz, a boost clock of 2655 MHz, and a game clock of 2250 MHz. Memory is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

The RX 7600's compute capabilities are substantial: 21.75 TFLOPS FP32 and 43.50 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio). Its pixel rate is 169.9 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 339.8 GTexel/s. In benchmark tests, the GPU scores 16634 in PassMark G3D and 90825 in Geekbench Vulkan, placing it at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs. The average benchmark score is 20258. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 20146 (delta +0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 460 at 20088 (+0.8%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (-1.3%), and the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (-1.5%).

For Hitman 2, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 288 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for 1080p and 1440p gameplay, but the 21.5 FPS average at 4K Ultra (see measured data) suggests memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors at extreme resolutions. The dual-slot card with a 165 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x8 interface delivers enough bandwidth for this title's geometry and texture workloads, though the 128-bit memory bus constrains performance when resolution and settings push past the 8 GB buffer.

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

Examining the measured FPS data across resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between CPU and GPU. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 143.4 FPS average; moving to 1440p Low drops this to 94 FPS (-34.4%), and 4K Low further reduces it to 52.1 FPS (-44.6% from 1440p, -63.7% from 1080p). This steep decline at Low settings, where CPU overhead is typically minimal, indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor even at lower quality presets.

At High settings, the scaling is similar but compressed: 1080p High yields 81.9 FPS, 1440p High gives 51.1 FPS (-37.6%), and 4K High drops to 31 FPS (-39.3% from 1440p). The percentage drops between 1440p and 4K are nearly identical (around 39-40%) across Low, Medium, and High settings, suggesting a consistent GPU-bound behavior. However, at Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p (59.5 FPS) to 1440p (41.6 FPS) is 30.1%, and from 1440p to 4K (21.5 FPS) is 48.3%. This larger 4K Ultra drop indicates that the 8 GB VRAM buffer is being exceeded, causing additional memory pressure that compounds the raw compute load.

The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push frame rates well above 100 FPS at Medium (111.9 FPS) and near 60 FPS at Ultra (59.5 FPS). The transition to 1440p roughly halves the frame rate at Ultra, while 4K Ultra falls below 30 FPS — unplayable for smooth stealth gameplay. The limiting component shifts from CPU-bound at 1080p Low to firmly GPU-bound at 4K, with memory bandwidth and capacity being the likely constraints given the RX 7600's 128-bit bus.

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

1080p (1920x1080): At Low settings, the combo averages 143.4 FPS, providing a highly responsive experience. Medium settings reduce this to 111.9 FPS, still above the 100 FPS threshold for competitive play. High settings yield 81.9 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 59.5 FPS. The gap between Medium and High (30 FPS) is larger than the gap between High and Ultra (22.4 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns from High to Ultra but a significant quality jump from Medium to High.

1440p (2560x1440): Low settings average 94 FPS, which remains smooth for most displays. Medium drops to 70.2 FPS, and High to 51.1 FPS. Ultra falls to 41.6 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a stealth game requiring quick reactions. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at each setting shows a consistent 35-42% reduction in frame rate, indicating the GPU is the bottleneck across all quality presets at this resolution.

4K (3840x2160): Low settings manage 52.1 FPS, barely above the 50 FPS threshold for acceptable gameplay. Medium drops to 36.2 FPS, High to 31 FPS, and Ultra to 21.5 FPS. The Ultra figure is particularly problematic, falling well below the 30 FPS minimum for console-like smoothness. The 4K data reveals that only Low settings approach playability, and even then, the frame rate is marginal. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is likely exceeded at 4K Ultra, causing texture thrashing that further degrades performance.

Across all resolutions, the FPS ordering is consistent: Low > Medium > High > Ultra. The largest relative drop from 1080p to 4K occurs at Ultra (from 59.5 to 21.5 FPS, a 63.9% reduction), while the smallest relative drop is at Low (from 143.4 to 52.1 FPS, a 63.7% reduction). This similarity suggests the performance ceiling is set by the GPU's raw throughput rather than CPU or memory limitations.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p High settings for this combo?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with AMD Radeon RX 7600 achieves an average of 81.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings in Hitman 2.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25064 on average, which is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X at 25057 (0% delta). It is 0.3% ahead of the Ryzen 5 7500F (24993) and 0.1% behind the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25099).

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages only 21.5 FPS, which is well below the 30 FPS threshold for acceptable gameplay. Even 4K Low (52.1 FPS) is marginal, and 4K Medium (36.2 FPS) and High (31 FPS) remain below recommended smoothness levels.

Q: What GPU benchmark percentile does the RX 7600 achieve?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20258. Its nearest rival, the RX 7600 XT, scores 20146 (+0.6% delta), while the Intel Arc B570 scores 20556 (-1.5% delta).

Q: How much FPS is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At High settings, the frame rate drops from 81.9 FPS at 1920x1080 to 51.1 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 37.6%. This indicates the GPU becomes increasingly stressed as pixel count rises.

Q: What is the best resolution for smooth gameplay with this combo?

A: The data shows 1080p Medium (111.9 FPS) and 1080p Low (143.4 FPS) provide the smoothest experiences. At 1440p, only Low (94 FPS) and Medium (70.2 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while 4K fails to reach 60 FPS at any setting.