Hitman 2

# How This Combo Ranks

This Intel Core i5-10400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 831st out of 3,711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 22% of all tested systems. That is a strong showing for a pairing that pairs a 2020 mid-range CPU with a 2025 high-end GPU. The rank reflects a system that can push high frame rates at most settings, though the data reveals some important bottlenecks at the highest quality presets.

The combo's position in the rankings is driven primarily by the GPU's raw performance, but the older CPU holds the system back from truly elite status. At 1080p, the combination produces frame rates that range from 105 FPS at Ultra to 224 FPS at Low, which puts it well ahead of many systems but not at the very top of the leaderboard. At 4K Ultra, the system drops to 36 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that most builders consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The rank of 831 out of 3,711 is respectable, but it shows that this is not a top-tier combination for this particular game at maximum settings.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing, and the benchmark data makes that clear. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz, and it has 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. The GPU also includes 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores, though Hitman 2's rendering workload primarily stresses the traditional rasterization pipeline.

The RTX 5070's memory configuration is particularly relevant for Hitman 2 at high resolutions. The game's environments are dense with NPCs, props, and interactive objects, and the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient to handle 4K textures without spilling into system memory. The 672.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming remains smooth even when moving quickly through crowded areas. The pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s indicate that the GPU can push a massive number of pixels and texels per second, which explains why the system achieves 49 FPS at 4K High and 86 FPS at 4K Low.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position as the driving force in this combo. Its PassMark G3D score is 29,137, and its average benchmark score is 40,377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals in terms of average score are the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40,318 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40,063 (0.8% behind), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40,870 (1.2% behind). These are workstation-class cards, which highlights that the RTX 5070 is a consumer GPU punching above its weight class in synthetic benchmarks.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F serves as the supporting actor in this combination, and its limitations become apparent when frame rates climb. This CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. It features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor is built on Intel's 14 nm Comet Lake architecture and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The game is known for its simulation-heavy crowds and complex AI routines, which can stress CPUs with limited thread counts. The i5-10400F's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to maintain playable frame rates, but the data shows that the CPU becomes the limiting factor at lower resolutions where the GPU has headroom to render more frames.

The CPU's benchmark scores place it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14,185. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E at 14,163 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core 7 160UL at 14,232 (0.3% ahead), the AMD EPYC 7552 at 14,115 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C at 14,277 (0.6% ahead). These are all server or low-power mobile chips, which illustrates that the i5-10400F's performance is competitive with a wide range of processors despite its age. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10,283 and single-core score of 1,451 indicate that the CPU is capable of handling modern game workloads, though it lacks the high single-thread performance of newer processors.

# FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, easily. The measured data shows 143 FPS at High, 189 FPS at Medium, and 224 FPS at Low. Even at Ultra, the system achieves 105 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target.

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

A: The data indicates that 1440p High is the sweet spot, delivering 92 FPS. At 1080p, the frame rates are higher, but the CPU may become a limiting factor. At 4K, the system drops to 49 FPS at High, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rivals in benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40,377. It is 0.1% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 580, 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100, and 1.2% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5300. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% behind the RTX 5070.

Q: Is the i5-10400F a bottleneck in this system?

A: At 1080p, the CPU likely limits performance. The system achieves 224 FPS at Low, which is extremely high, but the gap between 1080p and 1440p frame rates suggests the CPU is struggling to keep up with the GPU's rendering capacity. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking?

A: The i5-10400F is in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 14,185. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6756E, is 0.2% behind, while the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is 0.6% ahead.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for Hitman 2 at 4K?

A: With 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, the RTX 5070 has sufficient VRAM for Hitman 2 at 4K. The game's textures and environments do not require more than 12 GB at the settings tested, and the 672.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures smooth texture streaming.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of how this combo scales across resolutions. At 1080p with High settings, the system delivers 143 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops the frame rate to 92 FPS, a 36% reduction. Moving to 4K High drops it further to 49 FPS, a 47% reduction from 1440p. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the frame rate drops proportionally with pixel count.

The Low settings data tells a similar story but with a different inflection point. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 224 FPS, which drops to 162 FPS at 1440p Low (a 28% reduction) and 86 FPS at 4K Low (a 47% reduction from 1440p). The smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests that the CPU is holding back performance at 1080p, where the GPU could theoretically render even more frames if the CPU could supply them faster.

The Medium settings data includes min and max FPS values, which provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the system averages 189 FPS with a min of 161 and max of 218. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 121 FPS with a min of 103 and max of 139. At 4K Medium, the average is 65 FPS with a min of 55 and max of 74. The frame time consistency is excellent, with min FPS staying within 10-15% of the average across all resolutions. This indicates that the combination does not suffer from stuttering or hitches, even when the GPU is heavily loaded.

The Ultra settings data shows the steepest scaling curve. At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 105 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, it drops to 67 FPS (a 36% reduction), and at 4K Ultra, it falls to 36 FPS (a 46% reduction from 1440p). The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that falls below the 30 FPS playability threshold, making it marginal for gameplay.

# Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of image quality and performance, the data points to 1440p High as the optimal configuration. The system delivers 92 FPS at this setting, which is smooth for a stealth game where precision aiming and quick reactions matter. The frame rate is well above the 60 FPS target, and the High preset provides good visual fidelity with shadows, reflections, and ambient occlusion enabled.

If you prefer 1080p, the Ultra preset is the best choice. The system achieves 105 FPS at 1080p Ultra, which is more than sufficient for competitive play or for those who want maximum visual quality. The High preset at 1080p delivers 143 FPS, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is noticeable in Hitman 2's detailed environments, and the frame rate headroom at Ultra is still substantial.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point. The system delivers 65 FPS at 4K Medium, which is above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a stable experience with min FPS of 55. The High preset at 4K drops to 49 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced stealth gameplay but could feel less responsive during action sequences. The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided, as the 36 FPS average is below the playability threshold.

The Low presets are not recommended for this combination, even though they produce high frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 224 FPS, but the visual quality is significantly degraded, with reduced draw distances and simplified lighting. The GPU has ample headroom to run higher presets while maintaining good performance, so there is no reason to sacrifice visual fidelity. The data shows that the Medium preset at 4K provides a better experience than the Low preset at 1080p for players who prioritize image quality.