Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 combination delivers playable frame rates in Hitman 2 only at 1080p with reduced settings, and the data clearly shows the GPU as the primary bottleneck. This pairing sits near the bottom of the database, ranked 1752 out of 1795 tested combos, making it a low-end legacy setup for this 2018 stealth title.

FAQ

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

A: The only configuration that achieves a smooth experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, producing an average of 69.8 FPS. Medium settings at 1080p drops to 49.5 FPS, while High and Ultra fall to 36.3 and 28.8 FPS respectively.

Q: How does the GTX 1650's 4 GB VRAM affect performance in this game?

A: The 4 GB GDDR5 memory with 128.1 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p Medium, but the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 yields only 10.9 FPS, indicating that the memory capacity and bandwidth become limiting factors at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 8400F holding back the GTX 1650?

A: No. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.70 GHz boost clock are far ahead of what this GPU needs. The processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 place it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, so the 8400F is not the constraint.

Q: Can this system run Hitman 2 at 1440p at all?

A: Yes, but only marginally. At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the average is 42.8 FPS. Medium produces 33.4 FPS, High drops to 22.4 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 17.3 FPS.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 1752 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 2.4% of all systems in the database. This is consistent with the GPU's 43rd percentile ranking among all GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU's nearest rival performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25064 on average benchmarks, essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X which scores 25057 (0% delta). The Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24993, just 0.3% behind, showing the 8400F is a solid mid-range processor.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the dominant factor in this system's Hitman 2 performance. This Turing-architecture GPU features 896 shading units, 56 texture mapping units, and 32 raster output pipelines running at a boost clock of 1665 MHz. The 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest by modern standards but workable for a 2018 game at lower settings.

The GTX 1650's FP32 performance of 2.984 TFLOPS and texture rate of 93.24 GTexel/s directly impact how Hitman 2 renders its detailed environments. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 69.8 shows the GPU can keep up with the CPU's frame delivery. However, the moment settings rise, the GPU's limited pixel rate of 53.28 GPixel/s and 32 ROPs become apparent. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 28.8 FPS, a 58.7% reduction from Low, which is a steeper fall than what the CPU alone could cause.

The GTX 1650's 75 W TDP and lack of power connectors mean it runs within board limits, but this also caps its performance ceiling. The card's 43rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8713, places it near the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746, -0.4% delta) and AMD Radeon 550X (8749, -0.4% delta). This is entry-level territory, and the benchmark results in Hitman 2 reflect that positioning.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 69.8 at 1920x1080 to 42.8 at 2560x1440 (a 38.7% decrease), then to 25.0 at 3840x2160 (a 64.2% decrease from 1080p). This pattern of steep resolution scaling indicates the GTX 1650's pixel throughput is the limiting factor.

The data shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Low produces 69.8 FPS while Ultra produces 28.8 FPS, a difference of 41 FPS. At 1440p, the spread is 42.8 FPS versus 17.3 FPS, a 25.5 FPS gap. At 4K, Low yields 25.0 FPS and Ultra yields 10.9 FPS, leaving only 14.1 FPS between the extremes. This compression at high resolutions shows that pixel count overwhelms the GPU's capabilities before settings differences can matter.

The 4 GB VRAM also plays a role in resolution scaling. At 3840x2160, the frame buffer requirements exceed what the GTX 1650 can efficiently handle, and even Low settings at 4K cannot sustain a playable 30 FPS. The 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes a severe constraint when moving 4K's pixel data to and from the frame buffer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best results. Low settings deliver 69.8 FPS average, which is comfortably playable for a stealth game. Medium settings produce 49.5 FPS, still acceptable for slower-paced gameplay. High settings drop to 36.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 28.8 FPS, which is below the 30 FPS threshold many players consider minimum for smooth play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance degrades significantly across all settings. Low produces 42.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Medium yields 33.4 FPS, High gives 22.4 FPS, and Ultra manages only 17.3 FPS. The 1440p results show that this pairing is only viable at Low settings, with Medium being a borderline choice for players who tolerate lower frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the system is not viable for actual gameplay. Low settings produce 25.0 FPS, Medium drops to 20.6 FPS, High falls to 14.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 10.9 FPS. None of these configurations reach the 30 FPS minimum for playable performance, confirming that 4K is out of reach for this hardware combination.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 ranks 1752 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the bottom 2.4% of all systems in the database, which is a poor standing for a game from 2018. The rank reflects the GPU's limitations more than the CPU's capabilities, as the processor is a strong performer.

The GTX 1650's average benchmark score of 8713 places it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8671, 0.5% slower) and AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (8761, 0.5% faster). These are professional-grade cards, not gaming-focused hardware, which underscores the GTX 1650's position as a budget gaming GPU from its 2019 release.

The combo's bottom-quartile ranking means that in practical terms, this system is suited for 1080p gaming at low-to-medium settings in Hitman 2. For players who own this hardware, the data suggests sticking to 1080p Low for the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, or accepting sub-30 FPS at higher settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a Zen 4 architecture processor built on a 4 nm TSMC process, featuring 6 cores and 12 threads. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with 16 MB of shared L3 cache, provide ample computational power for Hitman 2's AI and physics systems. The CPU's 65 W TDP makes it efficient, and its DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the GPU receives data without starvation.

Benchmark results show the 8400F is a capable mid-range processor. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 place it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The PassMark multithread score of 24530 and single-thread score of 3684 further confirm its strength. In 3DMark tests, the processor scores 6165 at max threads and 951 for single-thread, showing balanced multi-threaded and single-threaded performance.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X with an average score of 25057 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 at 25099 (-0.1% delta). The Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24993, just 0.3% behind. This places the 8400F in a competitive position among mid-range CPUs. In Hitman 2, the CPU is never the bottleneck: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 69.8 FPS, and the frame rate drops follow GPU load patterns, not CPU limitations. Players can expect the 8400F to support higher-end GPUs in the future without requiring an upgrade.