Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core i5-13400F + AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT

This combo ranks 1722nd out of 3711 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the 46th percentile of all tested systems. The pairing of a 10-core Raptor Lake CPU with a 12 GB RDNA 2 GPU produces a system that is capable of smooth 1080p play at high settings, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K on the highest presets. Benchmark results indicate a balanced system where the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's stealth-oriented simulation logic.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1722 out of 3711 places it just below the median of all tested configurations. This positioning is consistent with the individual component percentiles: the CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 71st percentile among all graphics cards. The system's overall standing in Hitman 2 reflects a pairing where neither component dramatically outperforms the other, resulting in a mid-pack placement that is respectable but not exceptional.

The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, achieves an average benchmark score of 25284, which is essentially identical to the i5-13400F's 25292 average — a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D both score slightly higher at 25362 and 25365 respectively, representing a -0.3 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 7 6800H trails marginally at 25201, a 0.4 percent difference. These tight deltas indicate that the i5-13400F sits in a densely populated performance tier where small variations in workload can shuffle the ordering.

On the GPU side, the RX 6750 XT's average benchmark score of 26011 puts it ahead of its nearest rivals by a small margin. The AMD Radeon R9 M395X scores 25891 (a 0.5 percent delta), the AMD FirePro W7100 scores 25856 (0.6 percent), and the AMD FirePro D700 scores 25842 (0.7 percent). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is the closest competitor at 25740, representing a 1.1 percent delta in favor of the RX 6750 XT. These narrow margins suggest that the GPU's performance is well within the expected range for its class.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited for Hitman 2's detailed environments, which feature dense crowds, reflective surfaces, and complex lighting. The GPU's 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output pipelines provide the raw throughput needed to render the game's crowd scenes and large open levels.

Clock speeds are notably high, with a base clock of 2150 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz, while the game clock sits at 2495 MHz. The memory operates at 2250 MHz, translating to 18 Gbps effective. These clocks, combined with the architecture's 13.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, allow the card to handle Hitman 2's DirectX 12 workload efficiently. The GPU's 40 ray tracing cores are present but do not play a major role in this title, which was released before ray tracing became a standard feature in the series.

The 250 W TDP and dual-slot cooling solution indicate that this is a power-hungry card, but the data shows that the performance per clock is solid. In Hitman 2, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution scales up, with the 12 GB frame buffer preventing any memory capacity issues even at 4K with Ultra settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a clear pattern of GPU-limited scaling from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 103 FPS at 1920x1080 to 66 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 35 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 36 percent reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 66 percent reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario where pixel count is the dominant factor.

Low settings show the most dramatic scaling, with 182 FPS at 1080p dropping to 116 FPS at 1440p (a 36 percent drop) and 62 FPS at 4K (a 66 percent drop). The consistency of these percentages across settings suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any resolution — the frame rate scales almost purely with resolution. Medium settings follow the same pattern: 136 FPS at 1080p, 87 FPS at 1440p, and 47 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings produce 76 FPS at 1080p, 49 FPS at 1440p, and 26 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the RX 6750 XT is the primary bottleneck at 4K, where even Low settings only manage 62 FPS. At 1080p, however, the system delivers excellent frame rates across all settings, with the lowest observed average being 76 FPS at Ultra. The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, suggesting that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources become saturated at higher pixel counts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 182 FPS, providing a substantial cushion for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium settings reduce this to 136 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS, indicating stable frame pacing. High settings average 103 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 76 FPS. All 1080p results are comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but show the GPU's growing workload. Low settings average 116 FPS, Medium settings average 87 FPS with a min/max of 74/100 FPS, High settings average 66 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 49 FPS. The Medium preset at 1440p provides a good balance, with the minimum frame rate of 74 FPS still exceeding the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles at higher settings. Low settings average 62 FPS, which is just above playable. Medium settings drop to 47 FPS with a min/max of 40/53 FPS, indicating noticeable frame rate dips during demanding scenes. High settings average 35 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 26 FPS — both below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The 4K results clearly indicate that this combo is not suited for maximum settings at this resolution.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution, with all settings presets delivering average frame rates above 75 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium settings maintain averages above 60 FPS, while 3840x2160 is only playable at Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F scores 25292 in average benchmarks, which is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284 (0 percent delta). It trails the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.3 percent, while leading the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H by 0.4 percent.

Q: Is the GPU's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for 4K in this game?

A: Yes, the 12 GB frame buffer is not the limiting factor at 4K. The measured results show that the GPU's compute performance, not memory capacity, constrains frame rates at 3840x2160 — Ultra settings average only 26 FPS despite ample VRAM.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 87 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 74 FPS and a maximum of 100 FPS. This provides a smooth experience with minimal dips below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the GPU rank against its closest competitors?

A: The RX 6750 XT scores 26011 in average benchmarks, leading the AMD Radeon R9 M395X by 0.5 percent, the AMD FirePro W7100 by 0.6 percent, the AMD FirePro D700 by 0.7 percent, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile by 1.1 percent.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the system delivers 182 FPS at Low settings and 76 FPS at Ultra, indicating that the GPU is the primary constraint. The CPU's 16 threads and high boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide sufficient processing power to avoid becoming a limiting factor at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 76 FPS on average, which is the best visual experience at this resolution. The High preset at 103 FPS offers a strong balance for players who prefer higher frame rates, while Medium at 136 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. The Low preset at 182 FPS is unnecessary unless targeting extreme refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice, providing an average of 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 FPS. This combination maintains smooth gameplay while offering improved visual fidelity over Low settings. The High preset at 66 FPS is also viable, though the minimum frame rate is not recorded in the data. Ultra at 49 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and is not recommended for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 62 FPS. Medium settings drop to 47 FPS, which may be acceptable for slower-paced stealth gameplay but will experience noticeable stutter during action sequences. High and Ultra presets at 35 FPS and 26 FPS respectively are not recommended for this resolution.

The most balanced overall experience is achieved at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, where the system delivers 87 FPS average and the minimum frame rate of 74 FPS ensures consistent performance. For players prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, 1080p Ultra at 76 FPS provides the best of both worlds.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F features 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded performance for Hitman 2's simulation-heavy gameplay, which involves tracking NPC routines, AI behaviors, and dynamic events. The CPU's 20 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency during complex scene transitions.

Benchmark results show strong synthetic performance: the CPU scores 22604 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3191 in single-core tests. In 3DMark, the 16-thread test scores 7314, while the single-thread test scores 960. These results indicate that the CPU has both high multi-core throughput and competitive single-thread performance, which is important for Hitman 2's game logic that runs primarily on a few threads.

The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all processors reflects its position in a competitive market segment. Its nearest rivals exhibit remarkably similar average scores (within 0.4 percent), suggesting that the i5-13400F performs essentially at parity with comparable CPUs from both Intel and AMD. The processor's 65 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility make it a straightforward component, though the data shows that its real-world gaming performance is more dependent on the GPU pairing.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K. However, at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 182 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at high frame rates. The 16 threads ensure that background tasks and game logic do not introduce frame time inconsistencies, contributing to the stable minimum frame rates observed at Medium settings across all resolutions.