Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-14400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a mid-pack result in Hitman 2, ranking 1004th out of 1795 tested combos. Measured frame rates span from 175.1 FPS at 1080p Low to 27 FPS at 4K Ultra, with a consistent scaling pattern that points to the GPU as the primary limiter. The CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s modest 66th-percentile standing combine to produce a system that is comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles at 4K beyond the Low preset.

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

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It carries 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with an 80 KB L1 per core. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 21914 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3093 in single-core, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are essentially tied: the Intel Core i7-12800H scores 32513 (delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 scores 32446 (delta 0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 32584 (delta -0.2%). This means the i5-14400F is statistically indistinguishable from those parts in average benchmark score.

In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 175.1 FPS, which is far above typical display refresh rates. That high number indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at that setting. Even at 1080p Ultra, the combo holds 69.8 FPS, still smooth for most monitors. The CPU’s strong single-core performance (3093 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is likely why the game, which is not heavily threaded, runs well. The processor’s 10 cores and 16 threads also provide headroom for background tasks, though Hitman 2 itself rarely uses more than a few threads. The lack of integrated graphics means the RTX 4060 is always active, which is fine for a desktop build.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the AD107 chip with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 2460 MHz, and it offers 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. In synthetic tests, it scores 19545 in Passmark G3D and 2302 in 3DMark Steel Nomad, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are close: the AMD Radeon RX 6600M scores 23321 (delta -0.6%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 23338 (delta -0.7%), and the Intel Arc B580 scores 23021 (delta 0.7%). The RTX 4060 is effectively a mid-range GPU, and its performance in Hitman 2 reflects that.

The GPU is the dominant factor in this game’s frame rates. At 1080p High, the combo produces 99.1 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 61.5 FPS; and at 4K High, it falls to 34.1 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra the frame rate collapses to 27 FPS, suggesting the GPU’s compute and memory bandwidth are stretched. The boost clock of 2460 MHz and the 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are typical for this class, and the data shows that the GPU is the limiting component at resolutions above 1080p. The 66th-percentile standing confirms that while the RTX 4060 is not a weak card, it is outclassed by higher-tier GPUs in this title.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo ranks 1004th out of 1795 tested systems in Hitman 2, placing it in the 56th percentile of all combinations. This is slightly above the median, but notably lower than the CPU’s 88th percentile and the GPU’s 66th percentile. The gap suggests that the pairing does not extract the full potential of either component in this specific game. The CPU is strong enough to push higher frame rates, but the GPU holds the system back, especially at higher resolutions. For example, at 1080p Low, the combo hits 175.1 FPS, which is excellent, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 27 FPS, a 84.6% reduction. The rank reflects this imbalance: the system is capable of high frame rates at lower settings, but it cannot sustain playable performance at 4K with high visual quality.

Compared to the nearest rivals, the CPU and GPU are each within 1% of their respective competitors, so the combo’s rank is not due to a weak individual part. Instead, it is the combination of a high-end CPU with a mid-range GPU that yields a mid-pack result. In a game like Hitman 2, which is not particularly CPU-intensive, the GPU becomes the deciding factor. The 1004th rank out of 1795 means that roughly 44% of tested systems outperform this combo, likely because they pair the RTX 4060 with a weaker CPU or use a stronger GPU. The data indicates that for this game, the GPU is the bottleneck, and the CPU’s headroom is not fully utilized.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and how does it affect Hitman 2?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In Hitman 2, this high single-core frequency helps maintain high frame rates at 1080p, where the combo reaches 175.1 FPS on Low settings. The CPU’s single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3093 supports this, as the game benefits from strong per-thread performance.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4060 have, and is it enough for 4K?

A: The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 27 FPS, which is not playable. At 4K Low, it reaches 60.1 FPS, indicating that the 8 GB capacity is sufficient for lower settings, but the GPU’s compute power is the limiting factor at higher presets.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 1004th out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the 56th percentile. This is above the median but below the CPU’s 88th percentile and the GPU’s 66th percentile, showing that the GPU is the weaker link.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32508. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12800H, scores 32513 (delta 0%), while the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 scores 32446 (delta 0.2%). The differences are negligible, meaning the CPU is on par with those parts.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth, and how does it relate to 1440p performance?

A: The RTX 4060 has a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. At 1440p High, the combo averages 61.5 FPS, which is smooth for 60 Hz displays. The bandwidth is sufficient for 1440p, but at 4K the frame rate drops sharply, indicating that the GPU’s overall throughput is the constraint.

Q: What is the FPS at 1080p Medium, and is it a good target?

A: At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 127 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. For most users, Medium or High at 1080p offers a good balance of visual quality and performance, with High delivering 99.1 FPS.

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

The measured FPS across resolutions shows a clear pattern. For the High preset, the combo delivers 99.1 FPS at 1080p, 61.5 FPS at 1440p, and 34.1 FPS at 4K. That is a 37.9% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 44.6% drop from 1440p to 4K, for a total 65.6% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The Low preset follows a similar trajectory: 175.1 FPS at 1080p, 111.8 FPS at 1440p, and 60.1 FPS at 4K, a 65.7% total drop. Medium and Ultra show the same pattern, with total drops of 64.0% and 61.3%, respectively. The consistency of these percentages across all presets indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, because resolution scaling primarily affects GPU load. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would not drop as steeply when moving to higher resolutions, since the CPU workload would remain relatively constant. The fact that the drop is nearly identical for Low and Ultra settings reinforces this: even at Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the 4K frame rate is only 60.1 FPS, while at 1080p Low it is 175.1 FPS. This is a classic GPU-bound signature. The CPU’s 88th-percentile standing and its ability to push 175 FPS at 1080p Low confirm that it is not the limiting factor; the RTX 4060’s 66th-percentile performance is what caps the system.

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

The measured data provides clear guidance for each resolution. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 99.1 FPS, which is smooth for 144 Hz monitors and excellent for 60 Hz. Ultra drops to 69.8 FPS, still playable, but the visual gain over High is often marginal in a game like Hitman 2. Medium offers 127 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh displays, while Low reaches 175.1 FPS but sacrifices visual quality. For most users, High at 1080p is the best balance, as it maintains a high frame rate without compromising too much on detail. At 1440p, High produces 61.5 FPS, which is just at the 60 FPS threshold; Medium gives 81.6 FPS, providing a comfortable margin. Ultra drops to 48 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play. Therefore, Medium is the recommended preset at 1440p, as it offers a significant FPS boost over High with only a modest visual reduction. At 4K, the situation is more constrained. Low is the only preset that reaches 60 FPS (60.1 FPS), while Medium drops to 45.7 FPS and High to 34.1 FPS. Ultra is unplayable at 27 FPS. For 4K, Low is the only viable option for a consistent 60 FPS experience; users with 60 Hz 4K displays should accept the lower visual settings. In summary, the best experience per the measured rows is High at 1080p, Medium at 1440p, and Low at 4K. These presets provide the highest frame rates that remain comfortably above 60 FPS, while still retaining a reasonable level of visual fidelity.