Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a broad range of performance in Hitman 2, scaling from a highly playable 136.2 FPS at 1080p Ultra to a demanding 45 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data indicates a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s six performance cores provide ample headroom for the game's stealth-focused simulation at lower settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p High settings?

A: The combination produces an average of 119 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its closest rival in raw compute benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 59188, placing it 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p Ultra and 4K Ultra?

A: The average frame rate drops from 136.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 45 FPS at 3840x2160, a significant reduction of 91.2 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-12400F does not include integrated graphics; a discrete GPU is required for display output.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance score in Cinebench R23?

A: The i5-12400F scores 2332 points in the Cinebench R23 single-core test.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5080 features a 256-bit memory bus with GDDR7 memory, providing a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the dominant performance factor in this configuration for Hitman 2, particularly as resolution and settings increase. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 310.5 FPS, indicating the GPU is not the limiting factor at this extreme. However, as the workload scales, the GPU's capabilities become the primary constraint. The card’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth are substantial resources for a 2018 title, suggesting that memory capacity is not a bottleneck. Instead, the rendering pipeline, with its 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs, is what dictates the frame rate at higher presets.

The GPU's performance is further contextualized by its average benchmark score of 59188, which places it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. In the Passmark G3D test, it scores 36565, and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 8637. These synthetic results align with the measured in-game performance, where the RTX 5080 shows its strength. For instance, at 1440p High, the system achieves 119 FPS, a very smooth experience. The transition to 4K Ultra shows the GPU's limits, with the frame rate halving to 45 FPS compared to 1440p Ultra’s 83.8 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 5080 is capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p in this title but will struggle to maintain 60 FPS at 4K with the highest settings, requiring adjustments to the quality preset to achieve playable frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K reveals a classic scaling curve dominated by GPU load. At 1080p High, the system produces 182.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the frame rate drops to 119 FPS, a reduction of 34.8%. The most dramatic shift occurs when moving to 4K High, where the average FPS falls to 59.6, a 50% drop from 1440p. This steep decline is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario; the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames, but the GPU's rendering throughput becomes the limiting factor as pixel count increases.

This pattern is even more pronounced when examining the Ultra preset. The system achieves 136.2 FPS at 1080p, 83.8 FPS at 1440p, and only 45 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a 66.9% performance loss. This suggests that while the RTX 5080 is exceptionally powerful, the demands of 4K Ultra in Hitman 2 are substantial. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the system hits 310.5 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output for this scenario. The scaling between 1080p Low (310.5 FPS) and 1440p Low (206.7 FPS) shows a 33.4% drop, which is less severe than the drops on higher presets, indicating that we are beginning to see a mix of CPU and GPU limits at the lower settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 holds a combo rank of 87 out of 1795 tested combinations for Hitman 2. This places it in the top 4.8% of all tested systems, indicating it is a very high-performing configuration overall. The high rank is primarily driven by the GPU's immense power, as the CPU is a mid-range part. The data shows that the GPU's average benchmark score of 59188 is in the 89th percentile, while the CPU's average score of 19221 is in the 77th percentile. This discrepancy suggests that the system is well-balanced for GPU-intensive tasks, but the CPU may hold back the GPU from its absolute maximum potential in lighter workloads.

The ranking reflects the RTX 5080's ability to push high frame rates even when paired with a less powerful processor. The system's performance at 1440p High (119 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (136.2 FPS) demonstrates that this combo is more than capable of delivering a top-tier gaming experience. The rank of 87 is not surprising given the GPU's raw compute power, which is 1.6% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M and 2.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A580 in synthetic benchmarks, but it also confirms that the CPU is not a significant bottleneck in this specific game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides the foundation for this system, and its role in Hitman 2 becomes more apparent as resolution decreases. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture, it offers a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates solid performance, scoring 2332 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 16518 in multi-core. Its average benchmark score of 19221 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-8700K, showing only a 0.1% difference. This indicates strong legacy performance that is well-suited for games of Hitman 2's era.

The CPU's impact is visible in the frame rate scaling at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 310.5 FPS. This is an extremely high frame rate that is likely limited by the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls rather than the GPU's rendering speed. The single-thread score of 2332 in Cinebench R23 is particularly relevant for Hitman 2, as its stealth gameplay and AI simulations often rely on strong single-core performance. The data suggests that the i5-12400F provides enough processing power to avoid being a major bottleneck in most scenarios, but its 6-core/12-thread configuration is the limiting factor when trying to reach the absolute highest frame rates at 1080p with low graphical settings.