Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti lands in the 731st position out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the upper half of all configurations. This rank reflects a strong pairing where the GPU leads performance at higher resolutions while the CPU provides sufficient headroom at lower settings, resulting in a balanced experience that is held back primarily by the graphics card under maximum load.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 1795 tested combinations, this duo ranks 731st, which puts it comfortably above the median but shy of top-tier status. The RTX 3070 Ti operates at the 74th percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-12400F sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, indicating that neither component is a weak link in the broader hardware landscape. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19221 places it virtually tied with the Intel Core i7-8700K, which scores 19210 with a deltaPct of 0.1, meaning the newer i5 offers essentially identical raw processing power to that older flagship. Similarly, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 30849 is within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 6700’s 31112, showing that the RTX 3070 Ti performs on par with that competitor in synthetic tests. This mid-pack ranking suggests that while the combo delivers solid frame rates across the board, it does not reach the extreme performance tiers reserved for higher-end hardware, and the data confirms that the pairing is well-matched for Hitman 2’s demands.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip manufactured on an 8 nm process, featuring 6144 shading units and 192 texture mapping units alongside 96 raster output units. Its 8 GB of GDDR6X memory operates across a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s, which is critical for handling the detailed environments and crowd simulations in Hitman 2 at high resolutions. The GPU’s base clock of 1575 MHz boosts to 1770 MHz, and the memory runs at an effective 19 Gbps, providing the throughput needed to maintain playable frame rates. At 4K resolution, the data shows a steep performance cliff: the Ultra preset drops to 28.5 FPS, while even High settings only reach 37.7 FPS, indicating that the 8 GB VRAM and the card’s raw compute are insufficient for maximum fidelity at 3840x2160. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 21.75 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s are respectable, but the measured results confirm that Hitman 2 at 4K Ultra exceeds what this card can sustain, making 1440p the realistic ceiling for high-quality play. The card’s 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs aligns with its measured behavior, as it excels at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain 60 FPS at 4K on higher presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Alder Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 18 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core help feed the GPU efficiently, and the CPU’s single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3481. Multi-threaded workloads are handled capably, with Cinebench R23 multicore reaching 16518 and Geekbench multicore hitting 9138, which supports the 77th percentile ranking. In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role becomes apparent at lower resolutions: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 204.1 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit given that the GPU has ample headroom at such settings. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 5895 and max-thread score of 5912 indicate that the processor scales well with more threads, but the game’s engine does not appear to be heavily multi-threaded, as the 2-thread score of 1699 and 4-thread score of 3067 suggest diminishing returns. The i5-12400F’s 65 W TDP and lack of integrated graphics are notable, but its performance relative to the Intel Core i7-8700K (deltaPct of 0.1) shows that this mid-range CPU does not bottleneck the RTX 3070 Ti in most scenarios, though at very high frame rates above 200 FPS, the processor may become the limiting factor.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Hitman 2?

A: It ranks 731st out of 1795 combos, placing it in the upper 41st percentile of all tested systems for this game.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 74.5 FPS and Medium reaches 97.4 FPS, making 1440p the highest resolution where 60 FPS is consistently achievable on most presets.

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

A: At 4K, only the Low preset exceeds 60 FPS with 72.2 FPS; Medium drops to 56 FPS, High falls to 37.7 FPS, and Ultra is unplayable at 28.5 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the primary bottleneck in this setup?

A: The GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions and settings, as shown by the 4K Ultra result of 28.5 FPS, while the CPU’s performance is sufficient to push past 200 FPS at 1080p Low.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 Ti compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU scores 30849 on average, which is 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6700’s 31112, indicating near-identical raw performance.

Q: What is the CPU’s single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread score?

A: The i5-12400F achieves a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2332 versus a multicore score of 16518, showing strong single-thread capability that benefits Hitman 2’s engine.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling from 1080p to 4K, with the GPU becoming the dominant constraint as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 204.1 FPS, which drops to 133.9 FPS at 1440p and 72.2 FPS at 4K, representing a 34% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 46% reduction to 4K. This scaling is less severe at higher presets: High settings yield 115.3 FPS at 1080p, 74.5 FPS at 1440p, and 37.7 FPS at 4K, showing that the gap widens as the GPU works harder. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is particularly telling, with FPS falling from 55 to 28.5, a 48% drop that underscores the VRAM and bandwidth limitations of the 8 GB GDDR6X memory at extreme resolutions. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is more involved, as the 204.1 FPS Low result indicates the processor can feed the GPU effectively, but by 4K, the RTX 3070 Ti’s compute capabilities are the clear bottleneck, with even Medium settings struggling to reach 60 FPS. The scaling pattern points to a system that is best utilized at 1440p, where the balance between CPU and GPU load produces the most consistent frame rates across all presets.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution, but the measured data provides clear guidance for each tier. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 83.8 FPS, which is playable, but Medium offers 151.8 FPS and High reaches 115.3 FPS, making High the best choice for a smooth experience without sacrificing visual quality. At 1440p, High is the standout option at 74.5 FPS, providing a solid 60+ FPS experience, while Medium reaches 97.4 FPS for those prioritizing frame rate; Ultra drops to 55 FPS, which is borderline for competitive play. At 4K, the situation is more constrained: Low is the only preset that breaks 60 FPS at 72.2 FPS, while Medium at 56 FPS is marginal, and High at 37.7 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay. Overall, the data indicates that High settings at 1440p offer the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, achieving nearly three-quarters of the 4K Ultra frame rate while maintaining a fluid experience. For users who prefer maximum detail, 1080p Ultra is acceptable at 83.8 FPS, but the step down to 1440p High yields a better overall experience given the larger resolution gain.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets: Low reaches 204.1 FPS, Medium achieves 151.8 FPS, High produces 115.3 FPS, and Ultra drops to 83.8 FPS. These results show a clear hierarchy where each preset tier reduces performance by roughly 25-30%, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 120.3 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers scale down proportionally: Low hits 133.9 FPS, Medium manages 97.4 FPS, High reaches 74.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 55 FPS. The 1440p results maintain playable frame rates on all presets except Ultra, which dips below the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the performance drop becomes severe: Low still achieves 72.2 FPS, but Medium drops to 56 FPS, High falls to 37.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 28.5 FPS. The 4K data reveals that only the Low preset is viable for smooth gameplay, while Medium is borderline and higher presets are not recommended. Across all resolutions, the scaling from Low to Ultra is consistent, but the absolute frame rates at 4K highlight the GPU’s limitations with this game’s demanding rendering at high pixel counts. The measured FPS values provide a complete picture of this combo’s capabilities, confirming that 1440p High is the sweet spot for performance and quality.