Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core i5-12400F + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 represents a classic mid-range desktop configuration, and the measured Hitman 2 results reveal a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions and settings. With a combo rank of 1757 out of 1795 tested configurations, this pairing sits near the bottom of the database, but the data shows it remains playable at 1080p with careful settings selection. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a capable modern processor, but the GTX 1650's 4 GB of VRAM and modest compute resources become the decisive factor in this stealth title.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-12400F brings 6 physical cores and 12 threads to the table, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Alder Lake-S architecture processor, built on Intel's 10 nm process, features an 18 MB shared L3 cache and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 16,518 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,332 in single-core, placing it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-8700K, scores 19,210 on average, a mere 0.1% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS is 0.3% ahead at 19,167 — effectively a statistical tie.

For Hitman 2, the CPU's role is primarily about maintaining consistent frame pacing and handling game logic, AI, and physics. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 66.7 FPS, which suggests the CPU is not the bottleneck at this resolution and setting combination. However, the gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p — from 66.7 FPS down to 26.7 FPS — indicates that the GPU, not the CPU, is being stressed as settings increase. The i5-12400F's 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,221 are strong, but they don't translate into higher frame rates once the GTX 1650 becomes saturated. The 12 threads provide ample headroom for Hitman 2's engine, which was released in 2018 and does not heavily utilize modern multi-core processors.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the only viable resolution for playable frame rates. At 1080p, even Ultra settings yield 26.7 FPS average, while 1440p Ultra drops to 15.6 FPS and 4K Ultra falls to 10.1 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19,221 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700K (19,210) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-1335U (19,167). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS by 0.7% (19,364) and the AMD EPYC 7773X by 1.3% (18,979).

Q: Is the GTX 1650's performance close to any other GPUs?

A: The GTX 1650 averages 8,713 in benchmarks, sitting 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8,746) and 0.5% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8,671). It is also 0.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon 550X (8,749) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 (8,761).

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 54.3 FPS, which is a solid playable frame rate for a stealth game like Hitman 2.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems?

A: This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 1757 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 2% of all tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data paints a clear picture of GPU-bound performance. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 66.7 FPS, but moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 43.3 FPS — a 35% reduction. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 25.5 FPS, which is a 62% drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline with resolution is classic GPU bottleneck behavior, as the GTX 1650's 4 GB of VRAM and 128.1 GB/s memory bandwidth become increasingly insufficient as pixel count rises.

The pattern is even more pronounced at higher settings. At High settings, the frame rate goes from 42.2 FPS at 1080p to 23.5 FPS at 1440p (a 44% drop) and then to 10.7 FPS at 4K (a 75% drop from 1080p). At Ultra, the numbers are 26.7 FPS at 1080p, 15.6 FPS at 1440p, and 10.1 FPS at 4K. The fact that 1080p to 1440p scaling is steeper at higher settings (44% vs 35% at Low) suggests that the GPU's compute resources, not just VRAM, are being overwhelmed by the increased shading and texture work. The i5-12400F's performance remains constant regardless of resolution, confirming the CPU is not the limiting factor at any tested configuration.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo rank of 1757 out of 1795 places this system in the bottom 2.1% of all tested combinations in Hitman 2. This is a remarkably low ranking, especially considering the CPU's respectable 77th percentile standing among all processors. The disparity between the CPU's relative strength and the combo's overall weakness highlights the GTX 1650's role as the dominant bottleneck. The data suggests that this GPU, which sits in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, is simply not equipped to handle Hitman 2's demands at higher settings or resolutions.

When interpreting this rank, it's important to note that the database includes a wide range of systems, from budget integrated graphics solutions to high-end multi-GPU setups. The i5-12400F + GTX 1650 combination is clearly positioned at the lower end of the performance spectrum for this game, but the 1080p Low result of 66.7 FPS shows it can still deliver a smooth experience if expectations are managed. The benchmark results indicate that this combo performs best when the user prioritizes frame rate over visual fidelity, which aligns with the GPU's modest specifications.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a Turing-architecture GPU built on TSMC's 12 nm process, with a die size of 200 mm² and 4,700 million transistors. It operates at a base clock of 1485 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, with memory running at 2001 MHz (8 Gbps effective). The 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 128.1 GB/s of bandwidth. With 896 shading units, 56 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, the card delivers 2.984 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. Its power draw is a modest 75 W, and it requires no external power connectors, with a suggested PSU of 250 W.

In Hitman 2, the GTX 1650's limitations are immediately apparent. The 4 GB VRAM is likely a primary constraint at Ultra settings, where the game's high-resolution textures and effects can exceed this capacity. The measured data shows that at 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 26.7, which is nearly 60% lower than the 1080p Low result of 66.7 FPS. The GPU's 43rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8,713, places it in the lower mid-range tier. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro P2200, is just 0.5% ahead, while the AMD Radeon Pro WX 5100 is 0.5% behind — indicating the GTX 1650 sits in a tight cluster of similar-performing GPUs that all struggle with demanding titles at high settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the GTX 1650 delivers its best results. The Low preset achieves 66.7 FPS average, making it the only setting that reaches the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings produce 54.3 FPS, which is still smooth for a stealth game that doesn't require fast reflexes. High settings drop to 42.2 FPS, while Ultra falls to 26.7 FPS — a playable but clearly compromised experience.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance becomes marginal. Low settings yield 43.3 FPS, Medium drops to 32.1 FPS, High falls to 23.5 FPS, and Ultra plummets to 15.6 FPS. None of these results are ideal for a game that benefits from smooth camera movement and quick reactions during stealth sequences. At 3840x2160, the situation is even more dire: Low produces 25.5 FPS, Medium 19.2 FPS, High 10.7 FPS, and Ultra just 10.1 FPS. The 4K results are essentially unplayable, with the frame rate dropping below 30 FPS even at the lowest settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo are 1080p with Medium or Low presets. The Medium preset at 1080p delivers 54.3 FPS, which is the best balance between visual quality and performance. The Low preset at 1080p offers the highest frame rate at 66.7 FPS, but the visual downgrade may not be worth the extra 12.4 FPS for a game like Hitman 2, where atmosphere and detail contribute to the experience. For players who prioritize smoothness above all, the Low preset is the only configuration that maintains an average above 60 FPS.

At 1440p, the Low preset at 43.3 FPS is the only setting that approaches playability, but users would sacrifice significant visual fidelity. The data suggests that 1440p is not a recommended resolution for this GPU in Hitman 2, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 45 FPS. At 4K, no settings combination produces acceptable results, with the best case being 25.5 FPS at Low. The High preset at 1080p, which offers 42.2 FPS, is a reasonable middle ground for those who want better textures and effects without dropping to unplayable frame rates. However, the Ultra preset at 1080p, at 26.7 FPS, should be avoided due to the significant performance cost relative to High.