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 (Phoenix) architecture 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 a 65 W TDP. This CPU sits in the 82nd percentile against all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 25,064. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (score 25,057, delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 (score 25,099, delta -0.1%), and the AMD EPYC 9474F (score 25,103, delta -0.2%), placing it in a tightly contested performance band.

In synthetic multi-threaded workloads, the 8400F achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,851 and a single-core score of 2,943. The 3DMark results show a scaling pattern from 1,874 at 2 threads to 6,165 at max threads, indicating that the processor gains meaningful performance as more threads are utilized, though the gains flatten beyond 8 threads (5,275). This suggests that for Hitman 2, which is a stealth game with moderate CPU demands, the 8400F provides ample headroom. The PassMark multi-thread score of 24,530 and single-thread score of 3,684 corroborate a balanced profile—strong enough for high-refresh gaming without becoming a bottleneck.

For Hitman 2 specifically, the game's AI and physics calculations benefit from the 8400F's 12 threads. The measured FPS at 1080p High (171.6 avg) and 1080p Ultra (123.5 avg) show that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at these settings. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5,275 versus the max-thread score of 6,165 reveals that the processor's 12-thread capability is not a limiting factor in this title; even at 1080p Low (301.8 avg FPS), the CPU keeps pace. The 16 MB shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for the game's level streaming and NPC logic. Benchmark results indicate that the 8400F's performance envelope is defined by its 6 cores, and in Hitman 2, this translates to consistent frame delivery without sudden dips.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2295 MHz and boosts to 2550 MHz, with memory running at 1438 MHz (23 Gbps effective). This card sits in the 88th percentile against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53,610. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (score 53,489, delta 0.2%), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (score 53,414, delta 0.4%), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700S (score 52,505, delta 2.1%), showing that the 4080 SUPER leads this pack by a small but consistent margin.

In Hitman 2, the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM is more than adequate for the game's asset streaming, even at 4K Ultra where the average FPS drops to 45.4. The GPU's 10,240 shading units and 112 ROPs provide substantial raw compute, reflected in the PassMark G3D score of 34,245 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6,600. The 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 performance ensures that the card handles the game's lighting and shadow calculations efficiently. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, while not heavily utilized in Hitman 2 (a title without ray tracing by default), contribute to the card's overall capability.

The measured FPS at 1440p High (111.8 avg) and 4K High (61.8 avg) demonstrates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the GPU achieves 301.8 avg FPS, indicating that the card is not stressed at lower settings. The 736.3 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming at 4K Ultra does not cause stutter, even though the average FPS drops to 45.4. The GPU's 320 W TDP and triple-slot design are consistent with its high-end positioning, and the data shows that in this combo, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component for frame rate scaling as resolution increases.

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

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear scaling pattern for this combo. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 171.6; at 1440p High, it drops to 111.8; at 4K High, it falls to 61.8. This represents a 35% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45% drop from 1440p to 4K. The same trend holds for Ultra settings: 123.5 at 1080p, 79 at 1440p, and 45.4 at 4K. These drops indicate that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance headroom (evidenced by 301.8 avg FPS at 1080p Low) is not the constraint.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic: 301.8 at 1080p, 191.3 at 1440p, and 102.8 at 4K. This larger percentage drop at lower settings suggests that the GPU is still the bottleneck, but the CPU's role becomes more visible at 1080p Low where the frame rate exceeds 300 FPS. The 8400F's single-thread score of 2,943 in Cinebench R23 and 3,684 in PassMark indicates it can sustain high frame rates, but the data shows that the GPU's rendering load is what determines the average FPS in most scenarios.

The medium settings show a similar pattern: 226.5 at 1080p, 143.2 at 1440p, and 75.3 at 4K. The consistent proportional drops across all settings—roughly 40-50% per resolution step—point to a GPU-bound scenario. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would plateau at higher resolutions, but instead it continues to decline. This is typical for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU: at 1080p, the CPU can push frame rates high enough to expose GPU limits, but at 4K, the GPU's pixel throughput becomes the sole determinant. The 4K Ultra average of 45.4 FPS is the lowest measured, confirming that the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are adequate but not excessive for this title at maximum settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 123.5. This is 48 FPS lower than the 1080p High result of 171.6, indicating that Ultra settings impose a significant rendering cost on the GPU.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25,064, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X's score of 25,057 (delta 0%). It is also 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (score 24,993).

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K High settings?

A: The data shows a 45% FPS drop from 1440p High (111.8) to 4K High (61.8), while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom at lower resolutions. This indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER is the limiting component at 4K.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is in the 88th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 53,610. It leads its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, by 0.2%.

Q: How does the FPS at 1440p Low compare to 1080p Low?

A: At 1440p Low, the average FPS is 191.3, compared to 301.8 at 1080p Low. This is a 36.6% drop, which is consistent with the GPU-bound scaling pattern observed across all settings.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in Hitman 2?

A: This combo ranks 128th out of 1,795 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7% of all configs. The data confirms it is a high-performing pairing for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 128th out of 1,795 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 7.1% of all configs. This ranking is driven primarily by the GPU's strong showing—the RTX 4080 SUPER's 88th percentile standing among GPUs and its 0.2% lead over the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT provide the foundation for high frame rates. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking is respectable but not elite, yet it does not hinder the combo's overall position.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking. At 4K Ultra, the combo achieves 45.4 average FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. At 1440p Ultra, the average rises to 79, and at 1080p Ultra to 123.5. These numbers place the combo well above the median for tested configs, given that the 128th rank out of 1,795 indicates that only 127 combinations perform better. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, has a nearly identical average score (delta 0%), suggesting that swapping the CPU would not materially change the combo's rank. Conversely, the GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, is only 0.2% behind, meaning that small GPU changes could shift the ranking.

In practical terms, this combo is best suited for high-refresh 1440p gaming, where it delivers over 100 FPS at High settings. At 4K, it remains capable but requires settings adjustments to maintain 60 FPS, as the Ultra preset drops to 45.4. The bottleneck analysis shows that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom at 1080p. The combo's rank of 128 out of 1,795 underscores that it is a high-end pairing, but not the absolute top tier—there are 127 combinations that achieve higher average FPS in this title. The data indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER's performance is the primary driver of this ranking, with the 8400F playing a supporting role that does not constrain the GPU's output in most scenarios.