Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Hitman 2, but the data clearly shows its limits at 4K. This combination ranks in the 50th percentile of tested combos (906th out of 1795), placing it squarely in the mid-range tier for this specific title. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is well-balanced for high-refresh-rate gaming at standard resolutions, yet struggles to maintain playable performance when pushing maximum pixels.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is the defining characteristic of this combo in Hitman 2. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 101.4 FPS at 1920x1080 to 65.3 FPS at 2560x1440, then plummets to just 37 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 63.5% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

The scaling pattern across all settings tells a consistent story. Moving from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 35-40% of the frame rate, while the jump from 1440p to 4K costs another 43-46%. At Low settings, the system manages 181.7 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 117.2 FPS at 1440p, and then to 59.6 FPS at 4K. This steep decline at 4K, even on Low settings, confirms that the RX 6750 XT's 12 GB of VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply not enough to feed the pixel count demanded by 3840x2160.

The Ultra settings results reinforce this analysis. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 73.6 FPS, which is still playable, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 26.7 FPS—a figure that borders on unplayable for a stealth action game. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 108.1 FPS (181.7 vs 73.6), which shows that the CPU and GPU can stretch their legs when resolution is low. At 4K, that same Low-to-Ultra gap compresses to 32.9 FPS (59.6 vs 26.7), demonstrating that the GPU is saturated and the settings have diminishing returns.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F brings six cores and twelve threads to the table, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark data shows strong multithreaded performance: 16,518 points in Cinebench R23 multicore and 5,912 in 3DMark max threads. Single-thread performance is also respectable at 2,332 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 909 in 3DMark single thread.

For Hitman 2, which is a stealth game that relies on complex AI and simulation, the CPU's 12 threads provide adequate headroom. The 18 MB of shared L3 cache helps with the game's data-heavy environments. The CPU's percentile rank of 77th among all tested CPUs indicates it is above average, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-8700K (0.1% faster) and the AMD EPYC 7773X (1.3% slower). This suggests the 12400F is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The data supports this conclusion when examining frame rates at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 181.7 FPS, which is far beyond the 60 FPS target. Even at 1080p High, it maintains 101.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently at these settings. However, the gap between 1080p and 1440p at High settings—a drop from 101.4 to 65.3 FPS—suggests that the GPU starts to become the constraint even at 1440p. The CPU's 2.50 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost clock are sufficient, but they do not compensate for the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT features the Navi 22 chip on TSMC's 7 nm process, with 2,560 shading units and 64 ROPs. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial but not unlimited. The GPU's boost clock of 2600 MHz and game clock of 2495 MHz are high for the RDNA 2.0 architecture, and its 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance places it in the upper mid-range tier.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's performance is the deciding factor for resolution scaling. At 1080p, the card delivers excellent results: 134 FPS on Medium and 101.4 FPS on High. These numbers show the GPU is well-utilized and not held back by the CPU. However, at 4K, the card's limitations become apparent. The 37 FPS at High settings and 26.7 FPS at Ultra indicate that the pixel throughput requirements exceed what the GPU can deliver.

The GPU's percentile rank of 79th among all GPUs places it slightly above the CPU's 77th percentile, suggesting they are well-matched. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (1.3% faster) and the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (0.2% slower). The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for Hitman 2 at all tested settings, as the game is not VRAM-hungry at these resolutions. The bottleneck is purely computational—the GPU's 166.4 GPixel/s pixel rate and 416.0 GTexel/s texture rate are the limiting factors at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 4K smoothly?

A: No. At 4K, the average frame rates are 59.6 FPS on Low, 45.6 FPS on Medium, 37 FPS on High, and 26.7 FPS on Ultra. Only the Low setting approaches playable territory, and it still falls short of a consistent 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: 1440p offers the best balance. At High settings, it delivers 65.3 FPS, which is playable, while Medium settings reach 88.6 FPS. For higher refresh rates, 1080p is the sweet spot, with 101.4 FPS on High and 134 FPS on Medium.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19,221 in average benchmarks. It is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i7-8700K (19,210), 0.3% faster than the Intel Core i5-1335U (19,167), and 0.7% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (19,364).

Q: Is the GPU the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes. The frame rate drops from 101.4 FPS at 1080p High to 37 FPS at 4K High, a 63.5% reduction. The GPU's pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s is insufficient for 4K's 8.3 million pixels, making it the clear limiting component.

Q: What settings should be used for competitive play?

A: For high frame rates, use 1080p Low, which yields 181.7 FPS. For a balance of visuals and performance, 1080p High at 101.4 FPS is recommended, as it provides smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual quality.

Q: How does the GPU rank against the RTX 3080?

A: The RX 6750 XT is 1.3% slower than the RTX 3080 in average benchmark scores (35,327 vs 35,787). This small difference means they perform nearly identically in most scenarios, though the RX 6750 XT has 12 GB VRAM compared to the RTX 3080's different memory configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination ranks 906th out of 1,795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it roughly in the middle of the pack. This rank reflects a balanced system that is neither a top-tier performer nor a budget compromise. The CPU's 77th percentile and GPU's 79th percentile scores suggest they are well-matched, with no single component dramatically outclassing the other.

The mid-pack ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates. At 1080p, the combo outperforms many lower-end systems that would struggle to reach 100 FPS on High settings. However, at 4K, it falls behind systems with more powerful GPUs that can maintain 60 FPS at higher resolutions. The rank of 906 suggests there are 889 combos that perform better in this game, likely those with higher-end GPUs or CPUs that excel in Hitman 2's specific workload.

For context, the CPU's nearest rivals show that the 12400F is competitive with older high-end chips like the i7-8700K, which means the CPU is not the reason for the mid-pack ranking. The GPU's position, while also mid-tier, is the more significant factor in determining the combo's overall rank in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance across all settings. Low settings produce 181.7 FPS, Medium settings reach 134 FPS, High settings achieve 101.4 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 73.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is the resolution where this system shines, with even Ultra settings remaining playable for competitive or casual play.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease significantly but remain respectable. Low settings yield 117.2 FPS, Medium settings produce 88.6 FPS, High settings hit 65.3 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 51.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across settings, averaging around 40% loss, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 59.6 FPS, which is borderline playable, but Medium settings drop to 45.6 FPS, High settings fall to 37 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 26.7 FPS. These numbers clearly indicate that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Hitman 2, even on the lowest settings.

The data shows a clear pattern: this system is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the 1440p High setting (65.3 FPS) being the most demanding scenario that still maintains smooth gameplay. For players seeking the highest frame rates, 1080p Low (181.7 FPS) offers a competitive edge, while 1080p High (101.4 FPS) provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.