Hitman 2

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-14400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 lands at rank 48 out of 1,795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places the configuration comfortably within the top 3% of all tested systems, a position driven almost entirely by the GPU's overwhelming rasterization throughput. The data shows a pronounced gap between this combo and the field, though the ranking also reveals that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios.

The combo's rank is consistent with the GPU's overall standing. The RTX 4090 sits in the 91st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66,473. Its nearest rivals in the broader database — the NVIDIA Tesla T4, Tesla P40, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56, and Quadro P6000 — are all within a 1.3% delta of its average score, yet none of those are gaming-oriented cards. In Hitman 2 specifically, the measured FPS data shows that this combination is capable of delivering playable framerates at 4K Ultra, which is a demanding target for most systems in the database.

The CPU's contribution to the rank is more modest. The Core i5-14400F achieves an 88th percentile standing among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32,508. Its nearest rivals — the Intel Core i7-12800H, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645, AMD Ryzen 7 250, and Intel Core i7-13705H — are all within a 0.2% delta of its average score, indicating that the processor is squarely in the mid-to-upper tier of tested CPUs. In Hitman 2, this is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4090 at most settings, as the FPS scaling across resolutions suggests a GPU-bound workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. The memory clock runs at 1,313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective. These specifications give the card an enormous memory pool that is unlikely to be saturated by Hitman 2's requirements, even at 4K Ultra with high-resolution textures.

The GPU's clock speeds are equally substantial. The base clock is 2,235 MHz, with a boost clock of 2,520 MHz. The chip, codenamed AD102, houses 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, and 176 raster output units. The pixel rate is 443.5 GPixel/s, and the texture rate reaches 1,290.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS underscores the card's raw compute capability, which is more than adequate for a 2018-era title like Hitman 2.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU's role becomes clear when examining the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 329.3 FPS, which drops to 188.8 FPS at High and 138 FPS at Ultra. At 3840x2160, the same settings yield 116.7 FPS at Low, 63.6 FPS at High, and 48.7 FPS at Ultra. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 68 FPS, indicating that the GPU is still the primary driver of performance changes. The card's 91st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66,473, places it well above the typical GPU in the database, and the Hitman 2 results reflect that standing.

FAQ

Q: Is the RTX 4090 overkill for Hitman 2 at 1080p?

A: The data shows 329.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings and 188.8 FPS at High. These framerates far exceed the refresh rate of most monitors, indicating that the GPU is not being fully utilized at this resolution.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K Ultra in Hitman 2?

A: Yes, but just barely. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 48.7 FPS. This is playable, though it dips below the 60 FPS threshold that many users target.

Q: How does the combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 48th out of 1,795 combos, placing it in the top 3% of all tested configurations. This is a strong result, though not the absolute top.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield 215.4 FPS, while Ultra yields 90.3 FPS. That is a difference of 125.1 FPS, showing a significant performance cost for the highest quality presets.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at any settings?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches 329.3 FPS, which is a very high framerate. Given the CPU's 88th percentile ranking, it appears sufficient for this game.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4090 is in the 91st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66,473. This places it in the top tier of graphics cards in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 329.3 FPS at Low, 251.3 FPS at Medium, 188.8 FPS at High, and 138 FPS at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a drop of 191.3 FPS, which is a 58% reduction in performance for the highest quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the framerates remain high. Low settings produce 215.4 FPS, Medium produces 163 FPS, High produces 121.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 90.3 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 125.1 FPS, representing a 58% reduction, consistent with the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more demanding. Low settings yield 116.7 FPS, Medium yields 86.6 FPS, High yields 63.6 FPS, and Ultra yields 48.7 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 68 FPS, which is a 58% reduction. This consistent percentage reduction across all resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary performance limiter, with the CPU providing a stable foundation.

The data also shows that the resolution scaling is predictable. From 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the FPS drops from 188.8 to 121.8, a 35% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at High settings, the FPS drops from 121.8 to 63.6, a 48% reduction. This suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s is sufficient to handle the increased pixel count without significant penalties.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired framerate. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 188.8 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate commonly found in gaming monitors. The Ultra preset at 138 FPS is also viable for high-refresh displays, making either choice reasonable depending on whether visual fidelity or maximum headroom is prioritized.

At 2560x1440, the High preset produces 121.8 FPS, which is suitable for 120 Hz displays. The Ultra preset at 90.3 FPS is still playable and provides a significant visual upgrade over High. For users with 144 Hz monitors, the Medium preset at 163 FPS offers a balanced option that maintains high framerates while improving over Low settings.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High preset at 63.6 FPS is the recommended choice for a 60 Hz display, as it stays above the refresh threshold. The Ultra preset at 48.7 FPS is playable but may feel less smooth. The Medium preset at 86.6 FPS is a strong alternative for those who prefer higher framerates over maximum visual quality. The Low preset at 116.7 FPS is excessive for most 4K displays, but it demonstrates the GPU's headroom at this resolution.

The data indicates that the High preset is the sweet spot across all resolutions. It provides a consistent framerate above 60 FPS at 4K, above 120 FPS at 1440p, and above 180 FPS at 1080p. The Ultra preset is viable at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K it falls below the 60 FPS threshold, which may be a concern for users with standard 60 Hz displays.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The CPU features an L3 cache of 20 MB shared, with L1 and L2 caches of 80 KB and 1.25 MB per core, respectively. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The measured FPS data shows that the combo achieves 329.3 FPS at 1080p Low, which is a very high framerate that would typically expose CPU limitations. The fact that the framerate scales predictably with resolution and settings suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this title. The 88th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,508, indicates that the processor is well-matched to the GPU for this game.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all within a 0.2% delta of its average score, showing that it performs at the expected level for its class. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,914 and single-core score of 3,093 confirm that the processor has strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities. In a game like Hitman 2, which is primarily GPU-bound at high settings, the i5-14400F provides sufficient compute power without limiting the RTX 4090's output.