Hitman 2

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 315th out of 3,711 tested combinations in Hitman 2. This places the combo in the top 8.5% of all tested systems, a strong showing that reflects the GPU's raw throughput being matched with a CPU capable of feeding it in most scenarios. The ranking is particularly impressive given that the CPU itself sits at the 73rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU reaches the 86th percentile — the combination is greater than the sum of its parts in this specific title.

Relative to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 SUPER posts an average benchmark score of 54,209, which is essentially tied with the standard RTX 4080 (54,247, only -0.1% difference). It sits ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, -1.1%) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, -2.7%). On the CPU side, the i5-12400F's average score of 19,039 is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19,047), Intel Core 3 201E (19,056), and Intel Core i5-1335U (18,982) — a tightly clustered group where the i5-12400F holds its own.

What matters for Hitman 2 specifically is that the combo's in-game rank suggests the system is not bottlenecked at typical gaming resolutions. The data indicates a balanced pairing where the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth are fully utilized, while the i5-12400F's 6 cores and 12 threads provide adequate instruction throughput. At 1080p and 1440p, the frame rates are high enough to suggest the GPU is the primary driver, but at 4K Ultra, the system drops to 43 FPS — a figure that points to the GPU's limits under maximum load rather than any CPU constraint.

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FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows an average of 43 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is playable but not smooth by modern standards, and the 58 FPS at High settings at the same resolution indicates that dropping from Ultra to High yields a substantial 15 FPS improvement.

Q: How does the i5-12400F compare to its closest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-12400F scores 19,039 on average, which is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19,047), Intel Core 3 201E (19,056), and Intel Core i5-1335U (18,982). This places it in a dead heat with those processors, making it a reliable mid-range choice.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo achieves 80 FPS on Ultra, 109 FPS on High, 144 FPS on Medium, and 192 FPS on Low. For 3840x2160, only Low (103 FPS) and Medium (77 FPS) clear the 60 FPS threshold, while High (58 FPS) and Ultra (43 FPS) fall short.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly outperform the standard RTX 4080?

A: The average benchmark scores show the RTX 4080 SUPER at 54,209 versus the RTX 4080 at 54,247, a delta of -0.1%. This means they perform virtually identically in synthetic tests, with the SUPER variant offering no measurable advantage in this dataset.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance like for a game like Hitman 2?

A: The i5-12400F scores 1,680 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 909 in 3DMark single-thread. Its 4.40 GHz boost clock and Alder Lake architecture provide strong single-thread capability, which is sufficient for Hitman 2's stealth gameplay mechanics.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does the GPU have, and does it matter at 4K?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth across a 256-bit bus with 16 GB of GDDR6X. At 4K, the 103 FPS on Low and 77 FPS on Medium suggest bandwidth is adequate, but the drop to 43 FPS on Ultra indicates the GPU's compute limits become the binding factor.

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Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions that identifies the GPU as the primary limiting component in this combo. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 171 to 109 — a 36% reduction. From 1440p to 3840x2160, the drop is steeper: from 109 to 58 FPS, a 47% reduction. This accelerating decline with resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the i5-12400F's CPU throughput is sufficient at all tested resolutions.

At Low settings, the pattern amplifies: 301 FPS at 1080p, 192 FPS at 1440p (a 36% drop), and 103 FPS at 4K (a 46% drop from 1440p). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the GPU's pixel throughput, not CPU limitations, governs performance. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see diminishing FPS differences at lower resolutions — but the data shows the GPU scaling uniformly.

The Medium settings row, which includes min and max FPS data, provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 226 FPS with a minimum of 192 and maximum of 260. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 144 FPS (min 123, max 166), and at 4K Medium, it drops to 77 FPS (min 65, max 88). The minimum FPS values remain proportionally close to averages, indicating stable frame pacing without severe CPU-related hitches.

What this scaling tells us is that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant performance driver. The i5-12400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, never becomes the constraint — even at 1080p Low where the GPU is producing 301 FPS, the CPU keeps up. This is a balanced pairing for Hitman 2, though the 4K Ultra result of 43 FPS suggests the GPU's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the ceiling for maximum fidelity at that resolution.

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Settings Recommendations

For the best experience measured in this dataset, 1440p High offers the ideal balance: 109 FPS average with no min FPS recorded, indicating consistent performance. This resolution leverages the RTX 4080 SUPER's capabilities without pushing into the steep 4K penalties, and High settings retain visual fidelity while nearly doubling the 4K Ultra frame rate.

At 4K, Medium settings at 77 FPS (min 65, max 88) is the recommended choice for players who prioritize resolution over maximum detail. The 65 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes, and the 88 FPS maximum shows headroom. By contrast, 4K High drops to 58 FPS and 4K Ultra to 43 FPS — both below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for fluid action.

For competitive or high-refresh-rate play, 1080p High at 171 FPS is superior to 1440p High (109 FPS) and far above 1080p Ultra (126 FPS). The jump from 1080p Low (301 FPS) to 1080p High (171 FPS) sacrifices 130 FPS for substantial visual gains, making High the sensible ceiling — Ultra at 1080p yields only 126 FPS, which is lower than 1440p High and not worth the detail increase.

The data supports a tiered recommendation: 1080p High for maximum frame rates, 1440p High for the best overall experience, and 4K Medium for those who must have 4K. Avoid 4K Ultra (43 FPS) and 4K High (58 FPS) unless visual fidelity outweighs playability, as both fall below 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p (144 FPS) is also viable for players who want higher frame rates without dropping to 1080p, though the 35 FPS gain over High is marginal compared to the visual cost.

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Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 301 FPS average
• Medium: 226 FPS average (min 192, max 260)
• High: 171 FPS average
• Ultra: 126 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The 301 FPS on Low is sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor, and even Ultra at 126 FPS clears 120 Hz displays. The Medium preset's min of 192 FPS indicates that frame drops are rare, making this resolution a safe choice for competitive play.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 192 FPS average
• Medium: 144 FPS average (min 123, max 166)
• High: 109 FPS average
• Ultra: 80 FPS average

1440p is where the combo hits its sweet spot. Low at 192 FPS and Medium at 144 FPS both provide high-refresh-rate performance, while High at 109 FPS and Ultra at 80 FPS remain playable on standard 60 Hz displays. The Medium row's min of 123 FPS shows strong consistency.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 103 FPS average
• Medium: 77 FPS average (min 65, max 88)
• High: 58 FPS average
• Ultra: 43 FPS average

4K performance is mixed. Low and Medium both exceed 60 FPS, with Medium's 65 FPS minimum ensuring no drops below playable thresholds. High falls to 58 FPS and Ultra to 43 FPS, making those presets marginal for smooth gameplay. The 34 FPS gap between Low and Medium at 4K is the largest relative jump across all resolutions, highlighting the GPU's compute demands at this pixel count.

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CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Alder Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. This specification set places it firmly in the mid-range desktop segment, with a 65 W TDP that keeps thermals manageable.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-12400F demonstrates solid multi-threaded capability: 12,380 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5,912 in 3DMark max threads. Its single-thread performance is equally notable: 1,680 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 909 in 3DMark single-thread. These scores indicate that the CPU can handle both heavily threaded workloads and the lighter single-thread demands of game logic.

For Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking: at 1080p Low, the GPU produces 301 FPS, and the i5-12400F keeps pace. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect frame rates to plateau regardless of resolution or settings, but the data shows clear scaling with GPU load. The 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Hitman 2's stealth AI and physics calculations, which are not exceptionally demanding compared to open-world titles.

The CPU's memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5, along with dual-channel memory bus, provides flexibility, though the benchmark data does not specify which memory type was used. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface (20 lanes) ensures the RTX 4080 SUPER's PCIe 4.0 x16 bus is fully accommodated. The i5-12400F's 73rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, combined with its synthetic scores, confirms it is a capable partner for the RTX 4080 SUPER in this game, allowing the GPU to operate at full potential across all tested resolutions and settings.