Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combo lands at rank 538 out of 1795 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the upper third of all systems. This positioning is consistent with a pairing where the CPU’s 82nd percentile standing among all processors and the GPU’s 83rd percentile among all graphics cards align closely, indicating a balanced platform that neither component dramatically bottlenecks the other. The data shows that the combo outperforms the majority of systems, yet it sits well below the top-tier configurations that dominate the leaderboard, reflecting the mid-to-high-end nature of both parts.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 538 out of 1795 places it in the 70th percentile of all tested systems for Hitman 2, meaning it beats roughly 70% of configurations. This is a strong result for a stealth title that often favors higher frame rates over raw compute, and the pairing of a six-core Zen 4 CPU with an Ampere flagship GPU proves effective. The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X with an average score of 25057 and a delta of 0%, along with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 at 25099 (-0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at 24993 (+0.3%). The 8400F’s position is essentially tied with these parts, showing that its multi-threaded performance is competitive with both older high-core-count chips and newer efficiency-focused designs.

Within the game’s specific workload, the ranking suggests that Hitman 2’s engine responds well to the 8400F’s 4.70 GHz boost clock and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The 12 threads allow for smooth handling of the game’s AI and physics simulations, which are typical for the stealth genre. Compared to the GPU’s nearest rivals, the RTX 3080 Ti trails the RTX 3090 by just 0.5% in average benchmark score, sits 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, and is 1.1% behind the RTX 5070. These tiny deltas indicate that the 3080 Ti is performing at the very edge of its expected capability in this system, and the overall combo rank is likely limited more by the CPU’s position relative to top-end processors than by the GPU.

GPU Role

The RTX 3080 Ti brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 384-bit bus, yielding 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is crucial for Hitman 2 at high resolutions, where texture streaming and draw calls demand substantial data throughput. The GPU’s boost clock of 1665 MHz, combined with 10240 shading units and 80 RT cores, delivers 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In the measured results, the GPU’s capability is evident in the scaling from Low to Ultra settings, where the frame rate drops from 233.9 FPS at 1080p Low to 97.4 FPS at 1080p Ultra, a decline of over 58% that highlights how much headroom the card has at lower presets.

The GPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all graphics cards aligns with its measured performance in Hitman 2. At 1440p High, the combo achieves 87.7 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play. The 3080 Ti’s memory bandwidth proves sufficient for the game’s detailed environments, as evidenced by the relatively modest performance drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, from 131.7 FPS to 87.7 FPS. The card’s end-of-life production status does not hinder its current capability, and the data shows it remains a formidable option for this title, with the 12 GB VRAM ensuring that texture-heavy scenes do not exceed memory capacity at the tested resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a predictable pattern where the system becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution rises. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 233.9 FPS, which drops to 151.8 FPS at 1440p Low and 81 FPS at 4K Low. This scaling shows that even at Low settings, the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s 12 threads are sufficient to feed the card’s frame pipeline. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 97.4 FPS, which falls to 61 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 32.4 FPS at 4K Ultra. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is 66.7%, while at Low it is 65.4%, indicating a consistent GPU-bound scenario across settings.

The data suggests that the CPU introduces minimal frame rate variance at lower resolutions, as the 1080p Low result of 233.9 FPS is likely near the CPU’s practical limit for this game. When moving to 4K, the GPU’s workload increases quadratically, and the RTX 3080 Ti’s 912.4 GB/s bandwidth becomes the deciding factor. The 4K High result of 43.6 FPS is below the ideal 60 FPS mark, while 4K Medium achieves 64.1 FPS, showing that a single preset step can recover playability. This scaling pattern confirms that the combo is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, where it delivers 87.7 FPS at High and 111.7 FPS at Medium, but struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K unless settings are reduced.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, Medium settings at 1440p offer the optimal balance, delivering 111.7 FPS. This is a 27% improvement over High at the same resolution and still provides visual fidelity that is respectable for a stealth game. At 1080p, Medium yields 174.6 FPS, which is exceptionally smooth for competitive or high-refresh-rate displays, while High at 131.7 FPS remains highly playable. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p costs roughly 43 FPS, a 24.6% reduction, which may not be worth the visual gains for all players.

At 4K, the data recommends Medium as the playable option, with 64.1 FPS, while High drops to 43.6 FPS and Ultra falls to 32.4 FPS. Low at 4K produces 81 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. For users with 4K displays, Medium is the clear choice from the measured rows, as it stays above 60 FPS and avoids the steep performance penalty of High. The Ultra preset is only viable at 1080p, where 97.4 FPS is still above 60, but at 1440p it drops to 61 FPS, making it a borderline choice for those who prioritize maximum detail over frame rate stability.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 538 out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the 70th percentile and indicating it outperforms approximately 70% of all systems tested in this game.

Q: What is the CPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064, which is statistically tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (25099, -0.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24993, +0.3%).

Q: What is the GPU’s performance relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti has an average benchmark score of 41224, sitting 0.5% behind the RTX 3090 (41441), 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41610), and 1.1% behind the RTX 5070 (41687).

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows 87.7 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates a smooth experience for most players.

Q: Is the system capable of 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Medium, the combo achieves 64.1 FPS, while 4K High drops to 43.6 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 32.4 FPS, so Medium is the recommended preset for 4K.

Q: How does the GPU’s memory configuration affect performance?

A: The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides 912.4 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game’s texture-heavy scenes at all tested resolutions, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K.