Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti delivers a solid, well-balanced experience in Hitman 2, though the data reveals that the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution and settings increase. The 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake processor provides ample headroom for the game’s AI and physics at 1080p, but the RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and Ampere architecture are clearly the deciding factors at 4K. The measured frame rates show a predictable curve: excellent performance at 1080p, strong at 1440p, and a steep drop at 4K that pushes even Medium settings below the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Hitman 2?*

A: The highest measured average is 178 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, the combo hits 101 FPS on High and 74 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How does the RTX 3060 Ti compare to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti has an average benchmark score of 16129, which is 1.4% higher than the RX 5700 XT’s score of 16361, meaning the RTX 3060 Ti is slightly slower in synthetic tests. However, the RTX 3060 Ti sits at the 59th percentile of all GPUs, while its nearest rival list also includes the RX 9060 with a score of 16014.

Q: Is the Core i5-10400F a strong performer relative to other CPUs?

A: The i5-10400F ranks in the 68th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 14185. It sits within 0.6% of rivals like the AMD EPYC 7552 and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, indicating it is a mid-to-high tier processor for gaming workloads.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 2560x1440 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 73 FPS, while the average is 85 FPS and the maximum is 98 FPS. This is the only resolution/settings combination in the measured data that includes a minimum FPS value.

*Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Hitman 2?*

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the combo averages 61 FPS on Low settings, but drops to 46 FPS on Medium and 34 FPS on High. At Ultra, the average falls to 25 FPS, which is not playable for most users.

Q: How many threads does the CPU have, and what is its boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its L3 cache is 12 MB shared across all cores.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1410 MHz, boosting to 1665 MHz, and it features 4864 shading units, 152 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. With 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores, the card is designed for ray tracing and DLSS, though Hitman 2’s measured results here are rasterization-focused.

In this game, the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth play a critical role. At 1080p, the RTX 3060 Ti has no trouble maintaining high frame rates, with the lowest average being 74 FPS at Ultra settings. However, the step to 1440p shows a 35% reduction in average FPS at High (from 101 to 65), and at 4K, the GPU’s limits become apparent. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K High and Ultra results (34 FPS and 25 FPS respectively) suggest that the memory bandwidth and compute throughput are insufficient for that resolution without dropping settings.

The GPU’s 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 253.1 GTexel/s texture rate are the theoretical underpinnings of its 1080p dominance. Yet the measured data shows that the card’s performance scales poorly with resolution increases, a sign that Hitman 2 is sensitive to fill-rate and memory pressure. The RTX 3060 Ti’s 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs is reflected in these results, but the card is clearly capable of delivering playable frame rates up to 1440p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1847 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the 50th percentile of all tested systems. This mid-pack ranking is somewhat surprising given the individual component scores, but it reflects the balance of CPU and GPU in this specific title.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 68 is higher than the GPU’s 59, suggesting that the processor is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The data confirms this: at 1080p, the combo achieves 178 FPS on Low, which is a CPU-bound scenario, but the GPU still keeps up. The combo’s rank is likely pulled down by the GPU’s performance at 4K, where the RTX 3060 Ti’s 8 GB VRAM and 448 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for Ultra settings.

Compared to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the i5-10400F is nearly identical in raw performance, with a delta of just 0.2% against the Intel Xeon 6756E and 0.5% against the AMD EPYC 7552. This means the combo’s ranking is almost entirely dependent on the GPU choice. The RTX 3060 Ti’s nearest rival, the RX 5700 XT, has a lower average score by 1.4%, which would shift the combo’s rank downward if paired with that GPU. Overall, the 1847 rank out of 3711 indicates a system that is above average for Hitman 2, but not top-tier.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance.

At 1920x1080, the combo is clearly CPU-limited at lower settings, with an average of 178 FPS on Low and 134 FPS on Medium. High settings yield 101 FPS, while Ultra drops to 74 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 114 FPS and a maximum of 154 FPS, indicating stable frame pacing. The spread from Low to Ultra is 104 FPS, showing that the GPU has headroom at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 114 FPS on Low, 85 FPS on Medium, 65 FPS on High, and 48 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset again provides the only min/max data, with 73 FPS minimum and 98 FPS maximum. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant: High settings lose 36 FPS (101 to 65), and Ultra loses 26 FPS (74 to 48). This indicates the GPU is becoming more of a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the results are much lower. Low settings average 61 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 46 FPS, High to 34 FPS, and Ultra to 25 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 39 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 36 FPS, showing that the GPU’s compute and memory resources are overwhelmed at this resolution.

The data shows that the combo is capable of smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 1080p with High settings, and at 1440p with Low settings. For 4K, only Low settings achieve a playable average.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear bottleneck shift. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 178 FPS, but dropping to 1440p Low reduces that to 114 FPS, a 36% decrease. Moving to 4K Low results in 61 FPS, a further 46% decrease from 1440p. This is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, as the CPU has enough headroom to drive higher frame rates at lower resolutions.

At High settings, the scaling is steeper: 101 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p (a 36% drop), and 34 FPS at 4K (a 48% drop). The Ultra preset shows similar behavior, with 74 FPS at 1080p, 48 FPS at 1440p, and 25 FPS at 4K. The consistent 35-50% reduction in FPS for each resolution step indicates that the RTX 3060 Ti’s fill-rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, Ultra is 104 FPS lower than Low, but at 4K, the gap is only 36 FPS. This is because the GPU is already saturated at 4K, so reducing settings has less impact. The limiting component is unequivocally the GPU at 4K, while at 1080p, the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep the GPU fed.

Settings Recommendations

For a target of 60 FPS average, the data suggests the following: at 1920x1080, the High preset (101 FPS) provides a comfortable margin, while Ultra (74 FPS) is still playable but with less headroom. At 2560x1440, the Low preset (114 FPS) is the only option above 60 FPS, but Medium (85 FPS) is also playable and offers better visuals. The High preset at 1440p (65 FPS) is right at the threshold, so it is a viable choice for those who prioritize image quality over frame rate stability.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset (61 FPS) achieves an average above 60 FPS. Medium (46 FPS) is playable for some users, but the minimum FPS of 39 suggests potential stuttering. The High and Ultra presets at 4K are not recommended for competitive or smooth gameplay.

Given the measured rows, the best experience per the data is the Medium preset at 1440p, which balances a 85 FPS average with a 73 FPS minimum. This provides a stable frame rate with decent visual fidelity. For users with 1080p monitors, the High preset at 101 FPS is the sweet spot, offering a significant boost over Medium (134 FPS) in visual quality without sacrificing playability. At 4K, Low settings are the only way to stay above 60 FPS, and the 61 FPS average is close enough to the target that it should be acceptable for most players.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Comet Lake architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus, providing 42.7 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is to handle game logic, AI pathfinding, and physics calculations. The 12 threads are well-suited for the game’s multi-threaded engine, and the 4.30 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-thread performance. The CPU’s benchmark scores reinforce this: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10283 and a single-core score of 1451, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 6257.

The measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck at 1080p, where the combo achieves 178 FPS on Low. This is a strong indication that the i5-10400F can push frame rates far beyond the GPU’s capabilities at that resolution. Even at 1440p, the CPU keeps up with the GPU’s output, as evidenced by the 114 FPS average on Low. The CPU’s 68th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms that it is a capable gaming processor, and the 0.2% delta against the Intel Xeon 6756E shows it is within the top tier of its class.

The only scenario where the CPU might become a limiting factor is at 1080p with Low settings, where the 178 FPS average suggests the game is approaching the CPU’s rendering limit. However, this is not a practical concern for most users, as the GPU will become the bottleneck in any real-world scenario with higher settings. The CPU’s 65W TDP and 42.7 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient to support the RTX 3060 Ti without causing any memory or bandwidth starvation.