Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-13400F and AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT combination ranks 987th out of 1,795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the 55th percentile of all systems tested. This mid-pack positioning reflects a pairing where the CPU’s strong multi-threaded throughput meets a GPU that is solidly capable but not top-tier for this title. The data shows a system that excels at high refresh rate 1080p play, remains very playable at 1440p, but struggles to maintain smooth performance at 4K with maximum settings. The 82nd percentile CPU ranking and 77th percentile GPU ranking suggest balanced components, though the game’s demands at higher resolutions clearly lean on the graphics card.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s 987th place out of 1,795 tested configurations places it squarely in the middle of the database, which is a meaningful result for a pairing of a 10-core Raptor Lake processor with an RDNA 2 mid-range card. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25,236 places it within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D and 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-13620H, while the GPU’s average score of 33,721 is just 0.7% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6800 and 1.3% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A5000. These synthetic benchmarks align with the gaming results, where the system delivers solid frame rates but does not challenge top-tier combinations.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the measured results show the combo’s rank is driven by 1440p and 1080p performance rather than 4K capability. At 1080p, the system achieves an average of 173.7 FPS on Low settings, which is more than double the 4K High result of 35.9 FPS. This spread indicates that the RX 6700 XT’s 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for lower resolutions but become a limiting factor as pixel count rises. The CPU’s 16 threads and 20 MB of shared L3 cache help maintain consistent frame pacing in the game’s crowd-heavy stealth scenarios, but the overall rank suggests that users seeking top-tier Hitman 2 performance would need a more powerful GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on optimal settings for this combo. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 97.9 FPS average, which is excellent for a stealth game where smooth camera panning matters. The Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 70 FPS, still playable but with a 28.5% performance penalty compared to High. The sweet spot is clearly Medium at 1080p, yielding 128.6 FPS, which offers a significant frame rate cushion over High while presumably retaining most visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the recommendations shift. The High preset produces 64.3 FPS average, which is adequate for most displays, but the Medium preset at 83.2 FPS provides a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 44.9 FPS is not recommended for 1440p, as it falls below the smoothness threshold. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 60.4 FPS achieves playable frame rates; the High preset drops to 35.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26.8 FPS. For this combo, the data indicates 1080p High or 1440p Medium as the best balance of visual quality and performance, with 4K reserved for Low settings only.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 4K?

A: Yes, but only on Low settings, which achieve an average of 60.4 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K produces 47.5 FPS, High drops to 35.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 26.8 FPS, making those settings impractical for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the best resolution for this system in Hitman 2?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the strongest resolution, with all four presets exceeding 70 FPS. The Medium preset at 128.6 FPS and High at 97.9 FPS both provide excellent experiences, while 1440p is viable with Medium or High settings.

Q: How does the RX 6700 XT’s VRAM affect Hitman 2 performance?

A: The 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer is sufficient for all tested settings and resolutions. The performance drops at 4K are more attributable to the GPU’s 13.21 TFLOPS compute throughput rather than memory capacity, as bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s remains constant across resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The i5-13400F’s benchmark scores indicate it is not the limiting factor. Its 25,236 average score is within 0.5% of the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and its 10 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for Hitman 2’s stealth AI and physics calculations.

Q: What settings should be avoided with this combo?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 should be avoided, as it produces only 26.8 FPS average. Similarly, the High preset at 4K with 35.9 FPS is below playable thresholds. At 1440p, Ultra at 44.9 FPS is also marginal.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the combo’s performance degrades predictably as settings increase. The Low preset achieves 60.4 FPS average, which is the only 4K setting that clears 60 FPS. Medium drops to 47.5 FPS, representing a 21.4% reduction from Low. High produces 35.9 FPS, a further 24.4% drop from Medium. The Ultra preset bottoms out at 26.8 FPS, which is a 55.6% reduction from Low and clearly unplayable for a game requiring precise timing.

The 2560x1440 results show a much healthier range. Low settings deliver 112.6 FPS average, which is an 86.4% improvement over the 4K Low result. Medium produces 83.2 FPS, a 26.1% drop from Low. High reaches 64.3 FPS, which is a 22.7% reduction from Medium. The Ultra preset at 44.9 FPS represents a 60.2% drop from Low, indicating that the transition from High to Ultra is particularly demanding at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its best performance. Low settings hit 173.7 FPS average, which is a 54.3% improvement over 1440p Low. Medium produces 128.6 FPS, a 26.0% reduction from Low. High achieves 97.9 FPS, a 23.9% drop from Medium. The Ultra preset at 70 FPS shows a 59.7% reduction from Low, but remains above the 60 FPS threshold. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows an average reduction of approximately 35% across all settings, while the jump from 1440p to 4K results in an average reduction of approximately 46%.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT plays a critical role in determining the combo’s performance ceiling in Hitman 2. Built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a 7 nm process, the GPU features 2,560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units. Its boost clock of 2,581 MHz and game clock of 2,424 MHz provide the compute throughput needed for the game’s detailed environments, while the base clock of 2,321 MHz ensures consistent performance under load.

The 12 GB GDDR6 memory operates at 2,000 MHz with a 192-bit bus, yielding 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is adequate for Hitman 2’s texture streaming, as evidenced by the 173.7 FPS result at 1080p Low. However, the GPU’s 13.21 TFLOPS FP32 performance becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 40 ray accelerators and 64 ROPs contribute to the visual effects, but the measured results show that 4K Ultra settings exceed the card’s capabilities. The GPU’s 77th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33,721, places it just 0.7% behind the RX 6800 and 1.3% ahead of the RTX A5000, confirming its position as a capable 1080p and 1440p performer rather than a 4K powerhouse.