Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a capable, high-refresh-rate experience in Hitman 2, though the data reveals a clear ceiling at 4K Ultra settings. This combination ranks in the top percentile of tested systems, with the CPU providing sufficient single-thread performance for the game's engine while the GPU handles the heavy lifting at lower resolutions. The measured frame rates show a significant performance cliff between High and Ultra settings at higher resolutions, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 16 GB of VRAM and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth are best utilized by adjusting preset levels to match display capability.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested CPU-GPU pairings for Hitman 2?

A: This configuration ranks 303rd out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the 83rd percentile overall. That puts it well above the median system, though it is not among the absolute top-tier configurations for this title.

Q: What is the best 1080p result in the measured data?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1920x1080 is 222.6 FPS with Low settings. Medium settings deliver 204.1 FPS, High settings produce 160.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 115.2 FPS, showing that even the most demanding preset clears the 100 FPS threshold at this resolution.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 51.6 FPS on High, 73.8 FPS on Medium, and 97.7 FPS on Low. However, Ultra settings reduce performance to 37.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The i5-10400F’s average benchmark score is 14168, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD EPYC 7552 and 0.8% lower than the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C. It also trails the Intel Core i5-8500 by 1.1% and the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546 by 1.2% in average synthetic scores.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration and how does it affect Hitman 2?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. This ample VRAM allocation prevents memory-related bottlenecks at high resolutions, though the measured data shows that compute limits, not memory, constrain Ultra settings at 4K.

Q: What is the single-thread performance of the i5-10400F?

A: The CPU scores 688 in 3DMark single-thread, 1453 in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 1454 in Geekbench single-core. These scores indicate strong per-core performance that is well-suited for Hitman 2’s engine, which relies heavily on single-threaded game logic.

How This Combo Ranks

The 303rd rank out of 1795 tested combinations places this system firmly in the upper echelon of gaming PCs for Hitman 2. This percentile position reflects a balance where neither component severely bottlenecks the other across most settings. The i5-10400F, with 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 4.30 GHz, provides adequate throughput for the game’s simulation threads, while the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 44.10 TFLOPS of FP32 compute ensures that pixel throughput is not a limiting factor until very high resolutions.

Benchmark results indicate that the combo’s rank is not merely a product of the GPU’s raw power, but also the CPU’s ability to feed it. The i5-10400F’s average benchmark score of 14168 places it at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, which is slightly above the midpoint. Its nearest rivals—the AMD EPYC 7552, Ryzen 3 7320C, Core i5-8500, and Ryzen Embedded V2546—all score within 1.2% of each other, suggesting that small CPU differences have minimal impact on the overall hierarchy. In practice, the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs drives the system’s high position, as the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER outperforms rivals like the NVIDIA CMP 50HX by 0.7% and the Intel Arc A550M by 2.1% in average synthetic benchmarks.

The measured FPS data reinforces that this combo is optimized for 1440p and 1080p high-refresh play. At 2560x1440, the system exceeds 100 FPS on High settings, while at 1920x1080 it exceeds 160 FPS on the same preset. The 4K Ultra result of 37.8 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS outcome, which suggests that the rank would be even higher if the testing suite weighted lower resolutions more heavily. This is a system that rewards users who prioritize frame rate over absolute visual fidelity at high pixel densities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER plays a dominant role in this pairing, as evidenced by the wide performance spread across settings at each resolution. With 8448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines, the GPU’s raw throughput is substantial. The 16 GB of VRAM is particularly relevant for Hitman 2’s large, detailed environments, as the game’s asset streaming can consume significant memory at Ultra presets without exceeding the 16 GB allocation.

The GPU’s clock behavior—2340 MHz base and 2610 MHz boost—combined with its 672.3 GB/s memory bandwidth provides the data throughput necessary for smooth frame pacing. The measured results show that at 1920x1080, the difference between Low and High settings is 62 FPS (222.6 vs. 160.6), while at 3840x2160 the same settings differ by 46.1 FPS (97.7 vs. 51.6). This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU’s compute units, not its memory subsystem, are the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

The Ada Lovelace architecture’s 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores are present, though Hitman 2 does not heavily utilize ray tracing in its standard benchmark runs. The GPU’s Passmark G3D score of 31811 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5569 reflect its overall capability, placing it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Notably, the GPU’s nearest rival, the CMP 50HX, scores within 0.7%, yet the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s superior memory bandwidth (672.3 GB/s vs. the rival’s unspecified but lower figure) and larger VRAM pool give it a practical edge in this game’s high-resolution scenarios.

The VRAM capacity becomes most critical at 4K Ultra, where the game’s texture quality and draw distances demand substantial memory. The fact that the combo still achieves 37.8 FPS at this extreme suggests that the 16 GB allocation is sufficient to avoid swapping, but the GPU’s shader compute is overwhelmed by the workload. At 1440p and below, the GPU’s 250.6 GPixel/s pixel fill rate ensures that even the most complex scenes render quickly enough to maintain high frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER and i5-10400F deliver exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 222.6 FPS, which is the highest recorded value in the entire dataset. Medium settings reduce this to 204.1 FPS, a drop of 18.5 FPS, while High settings yield 160.6 FPS, a further reduction of 43.5 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 115.2 FPS, still provides a smooth experience for high-refresh monitors, though it represents a 47.4 FPS decrease from High. This progression shows that the GPU has ample headroom at 1080p, with even the most demanding settings clearing 100 FPS comfortably.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but begins to show the GPU’s workload increasing. Low settings achieve 178 FPS, which is 44.6 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result, reflecting the additional pixel count. Medium settings average 134.3 FPS, a 43.7 FPS reduction from 1080p Medium. High settings produce 100.4 FPS, which is 60.2 FPS below the 1080p High score, and Ultra settings yield 76.4 FPS, a 38.8 FPS drop from 1080p Ultra. The 1440p High result of 100.4 FPS is notable as it crosses the 100 FPS threshold, making it suitable for high-refresh 1440p displays.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become apparent. Low settings average 97.7 FPS, which is still highly playable, but Medium settings fall to 73.8 FPS, a 23.9 FPS reduction. High settings produce 51.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but remains playable for many users, while Ultra settings drop to 37.8 FPS, the lowest score in the dataset. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 59.9 FPS, indicating that each preset step costs approximately 20 FPS at this resolution. Compared to 1080p, the 4K Ultra result is 77.4 FPS lower, demonstrating the exponential increase in rendering load.

Settings Recommendations

For users with 1920x1080 displays, the measured data indicates that Ultra settings at 115.2 FPS provide the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, as this preset still exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors. Players with 144 Hz or 165 Hz panels may prefer High settings at 160.6 FPS to maximize frame rate, but Ultra remains viable for those prioritizing image quality. The gap between Medium (204.1 FPS) and High (160.6 FPS) is substantial, so High is the recommended starting point for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, High settings at 100.4 FPS offer the most compelling experience, as this preset delivers smooth gameplay while maintaining high visual quality. Ultra settings at 76.4 FPS are still playable and provide a noticeable improvement in shadow and texture quality, but the 24 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual gains for all users. Medium settings at 134.3 FPS are ideal for those with 120 Hz or higher refresh monitors, while Low settings at 178 FPS are reserved for maximum responsiveness.

For 3840x2160 displays, the data strongly recommends Medium settings at 73.8 FPS as the sweet spot, as this preset provides a playable frame rate without sacrificing too much visual detail. High settings at 51.6 FPS are borderline, and users with VRR displays may find this acceptable, but the 22.2 FPS difference between Medium and High is significant. Low settings at 97.7 FPS are the only way to achieve a high-refresh experience at 4K, but the visual compromises are substantial. Ultra settings at 37.8 FPS are not recommended for general play, as the frame rate falls below the threshold for smooth motion; this preset is best reserved for screenshot purposes or non-interactive scenes. The data shows that the optimal preset scales inversely with resolution: Ultra for 1080p, High for 1440p, and Medium for 4K.