Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT lands at rank 900 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it squarely in the middle of the database. This is a balanced pairing where neither component dramatically overshadows the other, and the data reflects a system that is capable of smooth play at mainstream resolutions but begins to show its limits when pushed to 4K with maximum eye candy. The combo’s percentile standing is solid for a mid-range 2020-era CPU with a 2022 GPU, and the benchmark results indicate that this is a dependable, if not spectacular, configuration for a stealth title that rewards consistent frame pacing over raw extremes.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 900 out of 1795 combinations, this setup sits at the 50th percentile of all tested CPU-GPU pairings for Hitman 2. That is not a top-tier position, but it is far from the bottom; the data shows a system that is well-suited to 1080p and 1440p gaming. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 14168 places it in the 73rd percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU’s average score of 35327 puts it in the 79th percentile against all GPUs. When combined, these two parts do not bottleneck each other severely in this game, but the overall rank is dragged down by the GPU’s struggle at 4K Ultra settings, where the average frame rate falls to 25.9 FPS.

The nearest rivals for the CPU include the AMD EPYC 7552 (0.4% faster), AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.8% slower), and Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% slower). These are all close scores, meaning the i5-10400F’s 12 threads deliver performance that is statistically comparable to a range of other chips. For the GPU, the RX 6750 XT is nearly identical to the RX 5600M (0.2% faster) and the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (0.3% slower), which is notable because those are very different classes of hardware—one is a mobile part, the other a previous-generation desktop card. This suggests that in Hitman 2, the 6750 XT’s raw throughput is what matters, not its architectural advantages or lack thereof.

GPU Role

The Radeon RX 6750 XT brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, yielding 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. That memory capacity is generous for a 2018 game like Hitman 2, even at 1440p, and it allows the card to hold high-resolution textures without stutter. The GPU’s boost clock of 2600 MHz and game clock of 2495 MHz are high for the RDNA 2 architecture, and they translate directly into the measured frame rates. At 1080p High settings, the card produces 101 FPS, which is a strong result for a stealth game that often features crowded public spaces with many NPCs.

The GPU’s 2560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units are the workhorses here, and the data shows that the card scales predictably with resolution. At 1440p High, the average FPS drops to 65.3, which is a 35% reduction from 1080p High. That is a typical curve for a mid-to-high-range card. The 40 ray tracing cores are present but largely irrelevant for Hitman 2, as the game’s lighting model does not rely on RT effects in these measured settings. The GPU’s percentile rank of 79 means it outperforms most other cards in the database, but the combo rank of 900 shows that the CPU is not always keeping pace at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: this combo is heavily GPU-limited at 4K and increasingly CPU-limited at 1080p. At 1080p Low, the system hits 185.1 FPS, which is an excellent result and suggests the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond what most monitors can display. However, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS plummets to 25.9, a drop of 86% from the 1080p Low figure. That kind of scaling is typical for a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load grows exponentially with pixel count.

Looking at the resolution scaling more closely, the gap between settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 106.3 FPS (185.1 vs 78.8), which indicates that the CPU can handle the extra draw calls but the GPU is already saturated. At 1440p, that gap shrinks to 71.1 FPS (117.5 vs 46.4), and at 4K it is just 35.7 FPS (61.6 vs 25.9). This is a textbook example of a system where the limiting component shifts from the CPU at low resolutions to the GPU at high resolutions. For Hitman 2, which is a slower-paced game, the 33.2 FPS average at 4K High might be tolerable for some players, but the 25.9 FPS at 4K Ultra is not a playable experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1440p High yields 65.3 FPS, which is smooth for a stealth game, while 1080p High provides 101 FPS. 4K is only viable on Low settings (61.6 FPS) or Medium (49.9 FPS), but the visual quality trade-off is steep.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system produces 185.1 FPS, which is near the practical limit for most displays. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to drive the GPU to high frame rates, so the GPU becomes the primary limiter as settings are raised.

Q: How does the RX 6750 XT compare to its nearest GPU rival in this game?

A: The RX 6750 XT’s average benchmark score is 35327, which is 0.2% faster than the RX 5600M and 0.3% faster than the RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. In practical terms, these cards perform nearly identically in the database’s synthetic tests.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: Only at lower settings. The measured 4K High average is 33.2 FPS, which is borderline, while 4K Ultra drops to 25.9 FPS. For a playable 4K experience, the Low preset (61.6 FPS) is the only option that stays above 60 FPS.

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

A: The i5-10400F scores 10297 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (0.8% slower) and Intel Core i5-8500 (1.1% slower). These are all within a few percentage points, so the CPU is not a differentiator in this matchup.

Q: Does the GPU’s 12 GB of VRAM matter for Hitman 2?

A: The game released in 2018, so it does not need 12 GB for standard textures. However, the extra capacity ensures that the 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is never starved for data, which helps maintain stable frame times at 1440p and above.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy for settings at each resolution. At 1080p, the High preset (101 FPS) is the sweet spot—it offers a significant visual upgrade over Low (185.1 FPS) while still delivering well over 60 FPS. Ultra at 1080p drops to 78.8 FPS, which is still playable but not worth the performance cost for a game like Hitman 2 where the visual differences between High and Ultra are often subtle in dark environments. For 1440p, the Medium preset (85.3 FPS) is the best balance, as High (65.3 FPS) is smooth but Medium allows for higher frame rates without a major visual hit. The Ultra preset at 1440p (46.4 FPS) is too inconsistent for a stealth game that benefits from precise camera movements.

At 4K, the situation is different. The Low preset (61.6 FPS) is the only setting that achieves a playable frame rate, and even then, it will look noticeably worse than the same preset at 1080p due to upscaling. The Medium preset (49.9 FPS) is a compromise that some players might accept, but the data suggests that 4K is not this combo’s intended use case. The recommendation is to stick with 1080p High or 1440p Medium for the best experience, as these settings keep the average FPS above 60 while maintaining visual fidelity. The Ultra preset is only advisable at 1080p if the player prioritizes maximum detail over frame rate stability.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its 12 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support (42.7 GB/s bandwidth) are sufficient for Hitman 2’s CPU demands, which are moderate for a 2018 title. The benchmark data shows that the CPU’s multithreaded performance is its strength: the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4748 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10297 indicate that it can handle the game’s background simulation and AI workloads without becoming a bottleneck.

At 1080p Low, the system reaches 185.1 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at that resolution. However, as the resolution drops, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent. The single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark and 1453 in Cinebench R23 are average for a Comet Lake chip, and they are enough to keep the GPU fed at 1080p but not at 4K, where the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The CPU’s percentile rank of 73 against all CPUs is respectable, and its nearest rivals—the EPYC 7552 and Ryzen 3 7320C—are all within 1.2% of its average score, confirming that this chip performs as expected for its class. For this combo, the CPU is a reliable partner, but it does not boost the system beyond its mid-range ranking.