Hitman 2

Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti presents a clear picture of a balanced pairing that scales predictably with resolution. The data shows a system that is firmly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU's headroom becomes apparent only at 1080p, where frame rates reach exceptionally high levels. This combo ranks in the 235th position out of 1795 tested configurations, placing it in the top 13% of all recorded pairings for this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent and steep decline as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-heavy title like Hitman 2. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 158.9 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that figure to 101.1 FPS, a reduction of approximately 36%. At 4K, the average falls further to 55.5 FPS, which is nearly 65% lower than the 1080p result. This pattern strongly indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is the primary limiting factor once you step beyond Full HD.

The scaling between Low and Ultra presets at each resolution reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p, the spread from Low (277.6 FPS) to Ultra (116.2 FPS) is massive, showing that the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond what the highest settings demand. At 4K, the same preset range yields 95.6 FPS on Low versus 40.8 FPS on Ultra, and the relative gap narrows. The 4K Ultra result of 40.8 FPS is the lowest measured point in the entire dataset, indicating that the GPU is fully saturated at that combination. The Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has ample compute headroom at 4K, as evidenced by the fact that even the Low preset at that resolution cannot exceed 95.6 FPS, which is still below what the CPU could theoretically deliver.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti carries the bulk of the workload in this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Hitman 2's texture-heavy environments at all tested settings. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz and base clock of 2310 MHz are relatively high for the Ada Lovelace architecture, and the 80 ROPs handle pixel output at a rate of 208.8 GPixel/s. This raw throughput directly translates to the frame rates observed: the GPU is clearly the bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, where the differences between Low and Medium presets (69.5 FPS vs 95.6 FPS at 4K, for example) show how much headroom remains when the GPU is less stressed.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 85 among all tested graphics cards places it well above average, and its average benchmark score of 44900 confirms strong overall performance. Notably, the nearest rivals in the benchmark database—such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (avg score 45152, deltaPct -0.6%) and Intel Arc A730M (avg score 45592, deltaPct -1.5%)—are within a very narrow performance band. This means the RTX 4070 Ti is positioned in a highly competitive segment, and the measured Hitman 2 results reflect that strength. The GPU's end-of-life production status and its predecessor/successor lineage (GeForce 30 and 50 series) suggest it is a mature product with well-established drivers, which likely contributes to consistent frame pacing in this title.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2, this pairing ranks 235th, which is a strong showing. The top 13% placement indicates that the Ryzen 5 8400F and RTX 4070 Ti combination is well-suited for this game, delivering high frame rates without any obvious pairing imbalance. The CPU's own benchmark percentile of 82 and average score of 25064 place it in the upper echelon of processors, but its nearest rivals are telling: the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (avg score 25057, deltaPct 0) and AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (avg score 24993, deltaPct 0.3) are essentially identical in synthetic performance. This suggests that the 8400F's Zen 4 architecture and 4 nm process node provide efficiency gains rather than a raw performance leap over older or similarly segmented parts.

The GPU's ranking relative to its rivals shows a similar pattern of tight competition. The RTX 4070 Ti's average score of 44900 is bracketed by the RTX 5090 Mobile (-0.6%) and the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (+1.6%), meaning the differences are within noise. For Hitman 2 specifically, the combo rank of 235 out of 1795 is more meaningful than either component's individual percentile, as it directly reflects the measured in-game performance. The data indicates that this system is neither overkill nor underpowered for the game; it sits in a sweet spot where both components contribute meaningfully across all tested presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. Low preset yields an average of 277.6 FPS, which is likely beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium drops to 205.6 FPS, still far above the 144Hz threshold. High produces 158.9 FPS, and Ultra maintains 116.2 FPS. These numbers suggest that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 8400F's single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 951, Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2943) is sufficient to keep the GPU fed, though the CPU does become more relevant at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 179.8 FPS (Low), 132.3 FPS (Medium), 101.1 FPS (High), and 73 FPS (Ultra). The drop from High to Ultra is 28 FPS, which is significant but still playable. The 73 FPS at Ultra is the only sub-100 result at this resolution, and it remains smooth for a stealth game.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes dominant. Low preset averages 95.6 FPS, Medium 69.5 FPS, High 55.5 FPS, and Ultra 40.8 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a nearly linear decline in performance, with each preset tier costing roughly 15-25 FPS. The 4K High result of 55.5 FPS is borderline for a smooth experience, while Ultra falls below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable to some players. The 4K Low result of 95.6 FPS is the only 4K figure that clears the 60 FPS bar comfortably, indicating that users targeting 4K must accept lower settings to maintain high frame rates.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K in Hitman 2?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it averages 95.6 FPS. Medium and High presets deliver 69.5 FPS and 55.5 FPS respectively, so 60 FPS is achievable at Medium but not at High or Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 8400F becomes more relevant, as evidenced by the 277.6 FPS Low preset result. However, even at Ultra (116.2 FPS), the CPU does not bottleneck, indicating the GPU still limits the highest settings.

Q: What is the best resolution for this pairing?

A: The data shows 1440p High (101.1 FPS) as the sweet spot, offering a strong balance of visual quality and frame rate. 4K is viable only on Low or Medium presets, while 1080p is overkill for most displays.

Q: How does the combo rank against other tested systems?

A: This pairing ranks 235th out of 1795 combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the top 13% of all tested configurations for this game.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM cause any issues?

A: No, the measured results show no VRAM-related frame drops. The 12 GB GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth handles all settings up to 4K Ultra without issues in this title.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti ranks in the 85th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44900, indicating it is a high-performing card in the broader database.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the data suggests prioritizing 1440p with High settings, which yields 101.1 FPS—comfortably above the 60 FPS standard and visually rich. If you have a 1080p display, High settings (158.9 FPS) or even Ultra (116.2 FPS) are both excellent choices, with Ultra providing maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. For 4K users, the trade-off is steep: Medium (69.5 FPS) is the highest preset that remains fluid, while High (55.5 FPS) and Ultra (40.8 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold. Low preset at 4K (95.6 FPS) is a viable option if frame rate is the absolute priority, but it sacrifices significant visual detail. The Ultra preset at any resolution is a demanding choice, and the data shows that dropping to High at 1440p yields a 28 FPS gain over Ultra, which is a worthwhile trade for smoother gameplay. Ultimately, the measured rows indicate that High settings at 1440p offer the best combination of image quality and performance, while 1080p Ultra is the maximum fidelity option for those with high-refresh monitors.