Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT is a mid-to-high-tier combination for Hitman 2, ranking 667th out of 1,795 tested combos. This places it in the 63rd percentile of all configurations tested, a solid position that reflects a capable balance between CPU and GPU resources. The ranking suggests that while this combo will not top any leaderboards, it sits comfortably ahead of the majority of systems, delivering a smooth experience at most settings; however, the data reveals that the GPU becomes the primary constraint at the highest fidelity presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s 667th place out of 1,795 tested configurations places it in the upper third of all systems evaluated for Hitman 2. This is a strong result, indicating that the pairing of the Core i5-13400F and Radeon RX 7800 XT is well-matched for the game’s demands, avoiding severe bottlenecks at typical gaming resolutions. The CPU itself holds an 82nd percentile ranking among all processors, while the GPU sits at the 76th percentile among all graphics cards, showing that both components are above average individually and together produce a system that outperforms the majority of rivals.

Benchmark data shows the CPU’s average score of 25,236 is nearly identical to its closest rivals, with a negligible 0.1% difference from the Intel Core i7-13620H and a 0.5% gap to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D. The GPU’s average score of 32,619 is similarly close to its nearest competitors, with a 0.2% delta from the AMD FirePro S9300 X2 and a 0.4% margin over the NVIDIA P104-100. In a game like Hitman 2, which scales well with both CPU and GPU resources, this combo’s rank reflects a system that can handle the game’s stealth mechanics and crowd simulations without falling behind the curve.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory make it a versatile choice, and its 65 W TDP indicates efficient operation. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows strong multi-threaded performance, scoring 21,279 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 7,314 in 3DMark’s 16-thread test, while single-thread performance is also robust, with a 3,004 score in Cinebench R23 single-core.

For Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is critical for handling AI routines, NPC pathfinding, and physics calculations in crowded environments. The 10-core configuration ensures that background tasks do not interfere with frame pacing, and the 4.60 GHz boost clock provides the responsiveness needed for quick camera movements and stealth actions. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 210.3 FPS, indicating that the CPU is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions; instead, the GPU takes over as the primary bottleneck as settings and resolution increase, which is typical for a game of this era.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 90.6, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, showing that the combo handles maximum settings at full HD without issue.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, FPS drops sharply with higher settings, from 72.4 at Low to 31.2 at Ultra. This indicates the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, as the CPU’s performance headroom is not sufficient to compensate for the increased pixel workload.

Q: What is the best setting to use for high refresh rate 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo achieves 137.5 FPS on Low settings and 103.1 FPS on Medium, making either suitable for high refresh rate monitors. High settings still deliver 74.4 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for 144Hz displays.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in multi-threaded tasks?

A: The Core i5-13400F’s average benchmark score of 25,236 is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H’s 25,201, showing a near-tie in overall performance, while it trails the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 0.5%.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for this game?

A: The Radeon RX 7800 XT comes with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is ample for Hitman 2’s textures and effects, even at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS of 31.2 suggests memory bandwidth is not the limiting factor.

Q: What is the expected FPS drop from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: Moving from 1920x1080 High (122.2 FPS) to 2560x1440 High (74.4 FPS) results in a 39% decrease in average FPS, highlighting a significant performance cost from the resolution increase.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how the combo scales across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent performance across the board: Low settings produce 210.3 FPS, Medium 160.8 FPS, High 122.2 FPS, and Ultra 90.6 FPS. This shows that even at the highest settings, the system maintains frame rates well above 60 FPS, making it ideal for competitive or high-refresh-rate play at full HD.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings yield 137.5 FPS, Medium 103.1 FPS, High 74.4 FPS, and Ultra 58.2 FPS. The Ultra preset dips below 60 FPS, indicating that the GPU is beginning to struggle with the increased pixel count, though High settings still provide a smooth experience. At 3840x2160, the combo’s limits become apparent: Low settings manage 72.4 FPS, Medium 56.2 FPS, High 42.7 FPS, and Ultra 31.2 FPS. Only the Low preset remains above 60 FPS, making 4K gaming viable only for less demanding visual configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear trend: the performance hit is substantial, but not uniform across settings. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 210.3 at 1080p to 137.5 at 1440p and 72.4 at 4K, representing a 34.6% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a 65.6% decrease from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 90.6 at 1080p to 58.2 at 1440p and 31.2 at 4K, a 35.8% and 65.6% decrease, respectively. This consistent percentage drop across settings suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU’s performance is sufficient to keep up with the increased workload.

The fact that the FPS loss from 1080p to 4K is nearly identical at both Low and Ultra settings (around 65-66%) indicates that the resolution scaling is driven by the GPU’s pixel processing capabilities, not by CPU overhead. The Radeon RX 7800 XT, with its 37.32 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 624.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, is powerful enough for 1440p gaming but falls short of delivering consistent 60 FPS at 4K Ultra. This analysis points to the GPU as the bottleneck at 4K, while the i5-13400F’s 10 cores and 4.60 GHz boost clock are more than adequate for the game’s CPU demands.