Hitman 2

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT places at rank 631 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This positions the pairing in the upper-middle tier of all CPU-GPU combinations benchmarked for this title, meaning it outperforms roughly two-thirds of the tested configurations. The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this standing: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 87th percentile among all graphics cards. Combined, these parts deliver a balanced platform that lands comfortably ahead of the median combo, though the gap to top-tier configurations remains notable. The data shows this pairing is not an outlier in either direction; it is a solid, mid-to-upper-range performer that handles Hitman 2’s stealth sandbox with consistent frame delivery across most settings, but it does not threaten the highest echelon of results where more powerful hardware dominates the leaderboard.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant component in this combo, and its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth provides ample headroom for Hitman 2’s detailed environments. The GPU’s clock behavior is telling: a base clock of 1825 MHz, a game clock of 2015 MHz, and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. In practice, the benchmark results show that the card sustains high frame rates at lower resolutions but begins to strain as pixel count rises. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 217.6 FPS, which clearly exceeds the refresh rate of most monitors, indicating the GPU is not the limiting factor at this resolution. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 29.3 FPS, a figure that shows the GPU’s raw throughput is being pushed to its limit. The 4608 shading units and 128 ROPs handle Hitman 2’s lighting and shadow calculations effectively at medium presets, but the card’s 20.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is insufficient to maintain playable rates at the highest settings in 4K. The GPU’s 87th percentile ranking among all graphics cards confirms it is a high-tier part, yet the measured data reveals that Hitman 2’s Ultra preset demands more than this card can deliver at 4K, making the RX 6800 XT a capable but not top-end solution for this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steep and reveals where the bottleneck shifts. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 217.6 FPS at 1080p to 142.4 FPS at 1440p and then to 74.8 FPS at 4K. That is a decline of 34.6% from 1080p to 1440p and another 47.5% from 1440p to 4K. This scaling pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to keep the GPU fed, but as resolution increases, the GPU’s pixel-processing workload becomes the primary constraint. At High settings, the same trend appears: 124.7 FPS at 1080p, 80.8 FPS at 1440p, and 45.3 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35.2%, while the drop to 4K is 43.9% further. The Ultra preset shows the most severe scaling: 91.7 FPS at 1080p, 59.9 FPS at 1440p, and 29.3 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p reduction is 34.7%, and the 1440p-to-4K reduction is 51.1%. These percentages illustrate that the RX 6800 XT’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are progressively overwhelmed as pixel count increases, and the CPU’s role diminishes. At 1080p, the i5-12400’s 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock are adequate to maintain high frame rates, but the data indicates that any attempt to run 4K Ultra will be GPU-bound, with the card’s 512.0 GB/s bandwidth proving insufficient for the game’s most demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Hitman 2 at 4K?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it achieves 74.8 FPS. At Medium, the average drops to 54.6 FPS, which is playable, but High and Ultra produce 45.3 FPS and 29.3 FPS respectively, with the latter being below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Which component limits performance at 1080p?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU is not the constraint. With Low settings delivering 217.6 FPS and Ultra delivering 91.7 FPS, the GPU is still the primary factor, as the i5-12400’s six cores and twelve threads provide sufficient throughput to avoid a CPU bottleneck in this title.

Q: How does the RX 6800 XT compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The RX 6800 XT has an average benchmark score of 49982, which is 0.5% higher than the Intel Arc A550M’s 49737, 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA RTX A1000’s 50826, 1.9% higher than the NVIDIA CMP 50HX’s 49071, and 2.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER’s 48704.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 80.8 FPS, which is smooth for most players. Medium produces 107.6 FPS for even higher frame rates, while Ultra drops to 59.9 FPS. Low reaches 142.4 FPS but sacrifices visual fidelity unnecessarily.

Q: Does the combo’s ranking in Hitman 2 reflect its overall hardware strength?

A: The combo ranks 631 out of 1795, which places it in the 65th percentile of all tested combinations. This is consistent with the CPU’s 77th percentile and GPU’s 87th percentile, indicating that the pairing performs slightly below what the individual parts suggest, likely due to Hitman 2’s specific engine demands.

Q: How much performance is lost by enabling Ultra over High?

A: At 1080p, the drop from High to Ultra is 33.0 FPS (from 124.7 to 91.7). At 1440p, the drop is 20.9 FPS (from 80.8 to 59.9). At 4K, the drop is 16.0 FPS (from 45.3 to 29.3). The percentage loss is similar across resolutions, around 26-35%, showing that Ultra is consistently more demanding.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 217.6 FPS on Low, 166.6 FPS on Medium, 124.7 FPS on High, and 91.7 FPS on Ultra. These figures show that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset remains above 90 FPS, making this resolution fully playable for competitive or high-refresh-rate scenarios. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 142.4 FPS on Low, 107.6 FPS on Medium, 80.8 FPS on High, and 59.9 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p results indicate that High is the sweet spot for a 60+ FPS experience, while Ultra falls just short of that threshold. At 3840x2160, the numbers drop significantly: 74.8 FPS on Low, 54.6 FPS on Medium, 45.3 FPS on High, and 29.3 FPS on Ultra. The 4K data demonstrates that only Low settings provide a consistently smooth experience, with Medium being borderline playable and Ultra being effectively unplayable for most users. The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent scaling pattern: the gap between Low and Medium is roughly 20-25% of the Low value, the gap between Medium and High is similar, and the gap between High and Ultra is the largest, averaging around 30-35% of the High value. This indicates that the Ultra preset introduces disproportionately heavy rendering effects that tax the RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB memory and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support (compatible with both DDR4 and DDR5) provide adequate bandwidth for feeding the RX 6800 XT in Hitman 2. The CPU’s benchmark scores are informative: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15935 and a singlecore score of 2249, while its Passmark multithread score is 18747. These figures place it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19850. Compared to its nearest rivals, the i5-12400 is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i7-9700 (19831 vs 19850), 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-8700 (19894), 0.4% slower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928), and 0.4% faster than the Intel Core i5-11600K (19771). In Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU’s role is most apparent at 1080p, where the combo achieves 217.6 FPS on Low settings. This suggests that the i5-12400’s single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 910, is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at lower resolutions. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU’s contribution diminishes. The 3dmark 16-thread score of 5873 and max-thread score of 5890 indicate that the processor’s multi-threaded capabilities are well-utilized in this game’s engine, but they do not become a constraint until frame rates exceed 200 FPS, which only occurs at 1080p Low.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset at 124.7 FPS offers the best balance between visual quality and performance, as it stays well above 100 FPS while providing a noticeable improvement over Medium’s 166.6 FPS. Ultra at 91.7 FPS is also viable for players who prioritize image quality over frame rate, but the 33 FPS drop from High may not justify the visual gains. At 2560x1440, the High preset at 80.8 FPS is the clear recommendation for a smooth experience on a 60 Hz or 75 Hz monitor, while Medium at 107.6 FPS is preferable for those with 100 Hz or higher refresh displays. The Ultra preset at 59.9 FPS is borderline; it is playable on a 60 Hz screen but leaves no headroom for frame drops. For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 74.8 FPS is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience, while Medium at 54.6 FPS is acceptable for players who tolerate slightly lower frame rates. High at 45.3 FPS and Ultra at 29.3 FPS are not recommended for 4K, as they fall below the standard playability threshold. The data shows that the combo’s best experience is achieved at 1440p High, where the RX 6800 XT’s 16 GB memory and the i5-12400’s six cores combine to deliver 80.8 FPS with robust visual fidelity. For players willing to sacrifice some detail, 1080p Ultra at 91.7 FPS provides a high-refresh-rate experience without significant compromise.