Hitman 2

Intel Core i5-10400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT pairing in Hitman 2 produces a performance profile that shifts decisively based on resolution and preset. The data shows a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost clock, paired with a 12 GB GDDR6 GPU running at a 2321 MHz base and 2581 MHz boost clock. This combination lands at rank 972 out of 1795 tested combos, placing it just past the midpoint of the database. The measured frames per second reveal a system that is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p, but one that struggles to maintain playable rates at 4K with higher presets. The following sections break down how each component contributes to these results, what settings yield the best experience, and exactly what numbers the benchmark rows show.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F brings six physical cores and twelve threads, a configuration that Hitman 2's engine can utilize effectively for its stealth simulation and crowd logic. The processor's 4.30 GHz boost clock is the key driver for the single-thread performance that this game's AI and physics calculations demand. In synthetic testing, the CPU scores 688 in 3dmark_single_thread and 1453 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, figures that indicate strong per-core throughput for a game released in 2018. The 12 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, reducing latency in scenarios where the same objects are processed across multiple frames.

The multi-threaded results show the CPU scales well with additional load. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 4748 and cinebench_r23_multicore score of 10297 reflect a processor that can handle background tasks without starving the game's main threads. However, in Hitman 2, the data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 172.1 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra it drops to 75.1 FPS. This 97 FPS swing is far larger than what CPU limitations would produce, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor at higher presets. The CPU's percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs places it comfortably above average, and its closest rival, the AMD EPYC 7552, scores nearly identically with a deltaPct of 0.4 percent. The i5-10400F trails the Intel Core i5-8500 by 1.1 percent, a margin that would not alter gameplay outcomes in this title.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is the dominant component in this pairing, and its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for Hitman 2's textures at all but the most demanding settings. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s, which directly translates to how many pixels can be filled each second. The boost clock of 2581 MHz ensures the card operates at high frequency under load, and the 13.21 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power handles the game's lighting and shadow calculations efficiently.

The GPU's benchmark percentile of 77 places it in the upper quarter of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, is only 0.7 percent higher in average score. The RX 6700 XT outperforms the NVIDIA RTX A5000 by 1.3 percent in average benchmark score, though those synthetic results do not directly translate to Hitman 2 performance. The measured FPS data shows the GPU's strength is most apparent at 1440p, where it maintains 64.5 FPS on High settings. At 4K, the card's limitations become clear: High settings yield only 37.1 FPS, and Ultra drops to 23.1 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is not the issue here; rather, the memory bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s becomes strained as resolution increases, particularly with the more complex shading models used in Ultra presets.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of which preset delivers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate. At 1920x1080, the High preset produces 100.4 FPS, which is smooth for a stealth game that benefits from consistent frame pacing. The Medium preset at 128.8 FPS offers a substantial margin above 60 FPS, but the jump from Medium to High costs 28.4 FPS while gaining visual fidelity that is noticeable in Hitman 2's detailed environments. The Ultra preset at 75.1 FPS is still playable, but the 25.3 FPS drop from High suggests diminishing returns. For 1080p, High is the recommended preset because it holds well above 60 FPS while preserving the game's visual identity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset drops to 64.5 FPS, which is exactly at the threshold of smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 83.3 FPS provides more headroom and is the better choice for players who prefer consistent frame rates over maximum detail. The 1440p Ultra setting at 49.2 FPS is below the ideal playable range for a game that requires precise timing during stealth sequences. For 4K, the data shows no preset is fully satisfactory: High at 37.1 FPS and Medium at 45.8 FPS are both below 60 FPS, while Low at 61.7 FPS is the only setting that reaches playable rates. However, playing at 4K Low defeats the purpose of the resolution. The best experience across the board is 1440p Medium, which delivers 83.3 FPS with a balance of detail and responsiveness.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 972 out of 1795 tested combinations places this pairing in the 54th percentile of all CPU-GPU combos in the database. This rank reflects the pairing's overall capability, but the in-game results are more nuanced. The CPU's percentile of 73 and GPU's percentile of 77 are both above average, yet the combo rank is lower because the two components do not perfectly balance each other in Hitman 2. The CPU is strong enough to feed the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the 172.1 FPS Low setting, but the GPU cannot maintain that same headroom at higher resolutions. This imbalance is typical of mid-range pairings where one component outpaces the other at specific workloads.

Compared to the nearest rival combos, this setup is competitive. The GPU's closest rival, the RX 6800, has an average score only 0.7 percent higher, meaning the 6700 XT is effectively on par in synthetic benchmarks. The CPU's closest rival, the EPYC 7552, is 0.4 percent lower, which is negligible. This suggests the combo is well-matched in terms of raw compute, but Hitman 2's specific rendering pipeline favors the GPU more heavily at higher presets, which is why the 4K results are so much weaker than the 1080p results.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 60 FPS on High settings?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 the High preset achieves 100.4 FPS, and at 2560x1440 it drops to 64.5 FPS, which still exceeds 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, High only reaches 37.1 FPS, so 4K High is not viable for 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gameplay?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 delivers 83.3 FPS, which is the highest frame rate above 60 FPS among the tested settings at that resolution. High at 64.5 FPS is also playable, but Medium provides more headroom for frame time consistency.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RX 6700 XT has an average benchmark score of 33721, while the closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6800, scores 33493, a deltaPct of 0.7 percent higher for the 6700 XT. The NVIDIA RTX A5000 scores 33294, which is 1.3 percent lower.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck for this GPU in Hitman 2?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 172.1 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it drops to 75.1 FPS. The large spread between presets suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at higher settings, not the CPU.

Q: What is the lowest playable frame rate for this combo at 4K?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves 61.7 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that exceeds 60 FPS. Medium at 45.8 FPS and High at 37.1 FPS are below the ideal playable threshold for smooth gameplay.

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

A: It ranks 972 out of 1795 combos, placing it slightly past the midpoint of the database. This rank reflects the pairing's overall performance across multiple games, not just Hitman 2.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo's performance across three resolutions and four presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers 172.1 FPS on Low, 128.8 FPS on Medium, 100.4 FPS on High, and 75.1 FPS on Ultra. The progression shows a consistent 25-30 FPS drop for each preset step up, with the largest gap between Low and Medium at 43.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the scores are 111.8 FPS on Low, 83.3 FPS on Medium, 64.5 FPS on High, and 49.2 FPS on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium at 1440p is 28.5 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is starting to become the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the results are significantly lower: 61.7 FPS on Low, 45.8 FPS on Medium, 37.1 FPS on High, and 23.1 FPS on Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 15.9 FPS, and the gap between High and Ultra is 14.0 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst-performing row in the entire dataset, with a frame rate below 25 FPS that would be unplayable in a game requiring precise movements. The data shows that the combo scales predictably with resolution: going from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35 percent of the frame rate at each preset, and going from 1440p to 4K costs roughly 45 percent. This scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound workload, where the RX 6700 XT's 384.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot keep pace with the pixel requirements of 4K rendering. The measured rows confirm that the sweet spot for this pairing is 1080p High or 1440p Medium, where the frame rates stay well above 60 FPS while maintaining visual quality.