Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT reveals a predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the magnitude of the drop tells a clear story about where the bottleneck sits. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 151.7 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings drops that to 98.5 FPS, a reduction of roughly 35%. Pushing further to 3840x2160 at Low yields 49.7 FPS, which is about half of the 1440p result and roughly one-third of the 1080p figure.

This scaling behavior is typical of a system where the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as pixel count rises. The 1080p Low result of 151.7 FPS suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well at lower resolutions, but the steep decline at 4K indicates the Radeon RX 6650 XT is the limiting factor. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is 53.2 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K at Low is 48.8 FPS. These are relatively similar absolute drops, but the percentage loss accelerates at higher resolutions.

At High settings, the pattern changes slightly. The 1080p result is 86.5 FPS, 1440p drops to 53.6 FPS, and 4K falls to 27.1 FPS. The 1440p to 4K transition here represents a 49% reduction, while the 1080p to 1440p drop is 38%. This suggests that as settings increase, the GPU workload grows faster than the resolution scaling alone would predict, reinforcing that the graphics card is the primary constraint. The Ultra preset shows the most extreme scaling: 61.8 FPS at 1080p, 37.8 FPS at 1440p, and 21.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest measured frame rate for this combo, at less than half of the 1080p Ultra figure.

The data indicates that users targeting 4K should expect playable but not smooth performance only at Low settings. The 49.7 FPS at 4K Low is borderline for a stealth title, while 4K Medium at 37.9 FPS and 4K High at 27.1 FPS will feel noticeably stuttery. The 1080p results, by contrast, show headroom across all settings, with even Ultra exceeding 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT combination ranks 1191 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places the pairing in the lower third of all configurations tested for this game. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all resolutions and settings, meaning the combo's strong 1080p results are dragged down by its weaker 4K showing.

To contextualize this rank, the CPU's average benchmark score of 14168 puts it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7552 with a score of 14115 and a delta of 0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277 with a delta of -0.8%, and the Intel Core i5-8500 at 14332 with a delta of -1.1%. The GPU's average benchmark score of 29024 places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, with the AMD Radeon RX 6800M matching at 29011 (0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 470 close behind at 28996 (0.1% delta).

The combo rank of 1191 out of 1795 indicates that while each component individually sits near the 73rd and 72nd percentiles respectively, their combined performance in this specific game falls short of what those percentiles might suggest. This is likely due to Hitman 2's particular sensitivity to both CPU and GPU resources, where the i5-10400F's 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 2.90 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost clock handles the game's AI and physics, but the RX 6650 XT's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width become limiting at higher resolutions.

The ranking against 1795 total combos means there are 604 configurations that perform worse than this pairing in Hitman 2. The data suggests that for 1080p gaming, this combo performs well above average, but for 4K enthusiasts, it falls well behind the median tested configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 86.5 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 111.3 FPS offers additional headroom, while Ultra at 61.8 FPS just barely clears 60 FPS. For most 1080p users, High appears to be the sweet spot, providing a solid frame rate with presumably better visual fidelity than Medium, while Ultra's 61.8 FPS is too close to the edge for consistent performance in demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the recommendations shift. High at 53.6 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced sections, while Medium at 71.8 FPS provides a much more comfortable experience. Low at 98.5 FPS offers the smoothest gameplay but likely sacrifices significant visual quality. The Ultra preset at 37.8 FPS is not recommended for 1440p, as the frame rate dips below 40 FPS, which will be noticeable in a stealth game where precise timing matters.

For 3840x2160, the options are limited. Low at 49.7 FPS is the only preset that approaches playability, while Medium at 37.9 FPS and High at 27.1 FPS are too low for a smooth experience. Ultra at 21.8 FPS is essentially unplayable. Users with 4K displays should stick to Low settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p.

The data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p High or 1440p Medium, where it delivers frame rates in the 70-86 FPS range. The 1080p Low result of 151.7 FPS shows the ceiling of what this pairing can achieve, which is useful for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings produces the following average frame rates: Low delivers 151.7 FPS, Medium produces 111.3 FPS, High reaches 86.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 61.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 89.9 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for higher visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the results are: Low at 98.5 FPS, Medium at 71.8 FPS, High at 53.6 FPS, and Ultra at 37.8 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra here is 60.7 FPS, which is less severe in absolute terms than at 1080p but represents a larger percentage reduction. The 1440p Medium result of 71.8 FPS is the most balanced option at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the measured numbers are: Low at 49.7 FPS, Medium at 37.9 FPS, High at 27.1 FPS, and Ultra at 21.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 27.9 FPS, and critically, no setting at 4K reaches 50 FPS. The 4K Medium result of 37.9 FPS is barely half of the 1440p Medium result of 71.8 FPS, highlighting the GPU's inability to handle 4K rendering with this configuration.

Comparing the same settings across resolutions, the 1080p Low result of 151.7 FPS is 54% higher than the 1440p Low result of 98.5 FPS, which itself is 98% higher than the 4K Low result of 49.7 FPS. These percentage differences grow with higher settings, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor as resolution increases.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with the Navi 23 chip, manufactured on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 280.3 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2055 MHz, a game clock of 2410 MHz, and a boost clock of 2635 MHz. The memory runs at 2190 MHz, which translates to 17.5 Gbps effective.

These specifications explain the GPU's performance profile in Hitman 2. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p at most settings, but 4K Ultra likely pushes memory usage close to the limit, contributing to the low 21.8 FPS result. The 128-bit memory bus and 280.3 GB/s bandwidth are modest by modern standards, which becomes apparent at 4K where the GPU must move more data per frame.

The GPU's compute capabilities include 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation units. The pixel rate is 168.6 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 337.3 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 10.79 TFLOPS, with FP16 at 21.59 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio. These numbers put the GPU in a mid-range tier, which aligns with its 72nd percentile ranking among all GPUs.

The GPU's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the AMD Radeon RX 6800M at 29011 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 470 at 28996 (0.1% delta), and the Intel Arc A370M at 29175 (-0.5% delta). This suggests the RX 6650 XT performs comparably to a mobile flagship and a much older desktop card, which contextualizes its limitations at 4K. The GPU's 176 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate it is a power-hungry card for its performance class, but the benchmark data shows it cannot sustain high frame rates at 4K in this game.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings exceed 60 FPS, with High at 86.5 FPS and Ultra at 61.8 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium exceed 60 FPS at 98.5 and 71.8 FPS respectively.

Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings with 49.7 FPS. Medium drops to 37.9 FPS, High to 27.1 FPS, and Ultra to 21.8 FPS, all of which are below smooth playability thresholds.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14168, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14115, 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14277, and 1.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-8500 at 14332.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 280.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 2190 MHz, which equals 17.5 Gbps effective.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1191 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the lower third of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: What settings should I use at 1440p?

A: Medium at 71.8 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides smooth gameplay while maintaining reasonable visual quality. High at 53.6 FPS is playable but may struggle in demanding scenes, while Ultra at 37.8 FPS is too low for consistent performance.