Hitman 2

The Intel Core i3-12100F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Hitman 2, ranging from a highly playable 182.4 FPS at 1080p Low to a barely interactive 24.7 FPS at 4K Ultra. This 7.4x range between the lowest and highest settings demonstrates that the configuration is highly responsive to both resolution and graphical loads, but the way performance degrades tells a clear story about which component is driving the experience.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a steep and consistent performance penalty as resolution increases. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings reduces the average frame rate from 100.8 FPS to 66.7 FPS, a drop of 34.1%. The subsequent jump to 3840x2160 at High settings cuts performance further to 36.6 FPS, another 45.1% reduction from the 1440p result. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the rendering load on the graphics card grows faster than the CPU can feed frames.

At Low settings, the resolution scaling becomes even more pronounced. The 1080p Low result of 182.4 FPS falls to 118.5 FPS at 1440p, a 35.0% decrease, and then to 59.6 FPS at 4K, a 49.7% drop from the 1440p figure. The fact that even at Low settings, where CPU overhead is often the limiting factor, the frame rate still plummets by roughly half when moving from 1440p to 4K indicates that the RX 6750 XT is the primary bottleneck in this configuration. The CPU is capable of producing very high frame counts at lower resolutions, but the GPU cannot maintain those rates as pixel count quadruples.

The transition from Medium to High at each resolution provides another data point. At 1080p, Medium yields 134.5 FPS while High drops to 100.8 FPS, a 25.1% penalty. At 1440p, the same settings change results in 85.1 FPS versus 66.7 FPS, a 21.6% reduction. At 4K, Medium produces 48.9 FPS versus 36.6 FPS on High, a 25.2% decrease. These consistent percentage drops across resolutions confirm that the GPU is the limiting component; the relative cost of each quality tier remains stable regardless of the absolute frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Core i3-12100F and Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 917th out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the 48.9th percentile of all pairings. This middling rank reflects the fact that while the GPU is a strong performer, the CPU holds the combo back from reaching the upper tiers. The i3-12100F sits in the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 6750 XT sits in the 79th percentile among all GPUs, meaning both components are above average individually, but the pairing does not synergize to produce exceptional results in this specific title.

The CPU's benchmark data shows a large gap between single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. Its 3dmark single-thread score of 893 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1681 are respectable, but the multi-threaded scores of 4023 in 3dmark max threads and 11912 in Cinebench R23 multi-core reveal that the 4-core, 8-thread design is not a heavy hitter for parallel workloads. In a game like Hitman 2, which is known for its crowds and complex AI, this multi-threaded weakness may manifest in scenes with many NPCs, even if the average frame rate appears adequate.

The GPU's benchmark results tell a different story. Its Passmark G3D score of 20700 places it in the 79th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, which has a higher average score of 35787 versus the RX 6750 XT's 35327. The deltaPct of -1.3% against the RTX 3080 means the RX 6750 XT is only slightly behind that much larger card in overall compute performance, yet the measured FPS in Hitman 2 shows the pairing is far from top-tier.

FAQ

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

A: At 1920x1080, the combo exceeds 60 FPS on all settings, with the lowest result being 74 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, it averages 66.7 FPS on High and 85.1 FPS on Medium, but drops to 46.5 FPS on Ultra. At 3840x2160, it only reaches 59.6 FPS on Low and falls below 49 FPS on all other settings.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: The Core i3-12100F scores 893 in 3dmark single-thread and 1681 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Its multi-threaded scores are 4023 in 3dmark max threads and 11912 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, showing a 4.5x scaling in the Cinebench test but only a 4.5x scaling in 3dmark, which is low for a 4-core processor.

Q: Is the GPU more capable than the CPU in this pairing?

A: The RX 6750 XT has a Passmark G3D score of 20700 and sits in the 79th percentile of all GPUs. The i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13516 and sits in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs. The GPU's percentile rank is 7 points higher than the CPU's, indicating it is the stronger component relative to its peers.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 66.7 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold but leaves limited headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 24.7 FPS. This is below playable thresholds for most users and indicates the GPU is severely overburdened at this configuration.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 182.4 FPS while Ultra settings produce 74 FPS. This is a 59.4% reduction in frame rate from Low to Ultra, showing the substantial cost of the highest quality preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. The Low preset produces an average of 182.4 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded for any resolution and settings combination. Medium settings yield 134.5 FPS, High settings yield 100.8 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 74 FPS. All four presets at 1080p exceed 60 FPS, making this resolution suitable for high-refresh-rate displays if the user is willing to accept lower quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance tier shifts downward. Low settings still produce a very playable 118.5 FPS, while Medium drops to 85.1 FPS and High to 66.7 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 46.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target but still playable on many monitors. The step from Low to Medium at 1440p costs 28.2% of the frame rate, while the step from High to Ultra costs 30.3%, showing that the Ultra preset has a particularly high rendering cost.

At 3840x2160, the configuration struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 59.6 FPS, which is just shy of 60 FPS and the only 4K preset that approaches playability. Medium settings drop to 48.9 FPS, High to 36.6 FPS, and Ultra to 24.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 17.9%, while the gap between Medium and High is 25.1%, and between High and Ultra is 32.5%. This shows that each quality tier at 4K imposes a larger relative penalty than at lower resolutions, further confirming the GPU is the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the dominant component in this pairing for Hitman 2, as evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. Its clocks run at a base of 2150 MHz, a game clock of 2495 MHz, and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. These specifications place it in the 79th percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 20700.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity is more than sufficient for Hitman 2, which was released in 2018 and does not have the memory-hungry texture packs of more modern titles. The frame rate data at 4K shows the GPU's raw compute limit, not a memory capacity limit, as even Low settings at 4K only reach 59.6 FPS. The GPU's FP32 performance of 13.31 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s are the key metrics that determine how fast it can fill the 3840x2160 buffer, and the measured results indicate it falls short of maintaining high frame rates at that resolution.

The GPU's nearest rival in the database, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, has an average score of 35787 versus the RX 6750 XT's 35327, a deltaPct of -1.3%. This small gap in overall benchmark scores does not translate to a small gap in gameplay, as the RTX 3080 would likely perform far better at 4K in Hitman 2 due to its higher bandwidth and compute capabilities. The RX 6750 XT's performance at 4K High (36.6 FPS) versus 1080p High (100.8 FPS) shows a 63.7% reduction, highlighting that the GPU is not designed for 4K gaming with this CPU.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting 60 FPS or higher, the data supports 1920x1080 with any preset, as even Ultra achieves 74 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset at 66.7 FPS is the best balance of quality and performance, while Medium at 85.1 FPS offers a more comfortable margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p should be avoided, as the 46.5 FPS result is below the 60 FPS threshold.

For users with 4K displays, the Low preset at 59.6 FPS is the only viable option, and even that is borderline. The Medium preset at 48.9 FPS may be acceptable for single-player stealth gameplay, but the High and Ultra presets at 36.6 FPS and 24.7 FPS respectively are not recommended for consistent playability. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 1080p High or 1440p Medium providing the most balanced experience in terms of visual fidelity and frame rate.

The measured results show that the CPU is not the primary constraint at lower resolutions; the 182.4 FPS at 1080p Low indicates the i3-12100F can feed the GPU efficiently. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, and no CPU-side adjustment would recover the lost performance. The recommendation is to prioritize resolution over quality: 1440p Medium at 85.1 FPS offers a better experience than 4K Low at 59.6 FPS, as the higher resolution provides more visual detail while maintaining a smoother frame rate.