Hitman 2

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-13400F is a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake-S desktop processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for both DDR4 and DDR5 position it as a versatile mid-range part. In synthetic workloads, the CPU scores 21,279 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,004 in single-core, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 25,236 sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365) and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25,201), indicating the i5-13400F delivers near-identical aggregate throughput to those parts.

For Hitman 2, a stealth title that emphasizes crowd simulation and deterministic AI pathfinding, the CPU's thread count is more relevant than its raw clock speed. The 16 threads allow the game's simulation threads to run without contention, while the 4.60 GHz boost clock handles the lightly-threaded main game loop. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 208.1 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate across all settings at that resolution. This suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at low graphical loads — the frame rate ceiling is high enough to expose GPU limitations at higher settings. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, combined with its proximity to the Ryzen 5 5600X3D in average score, indicates that the i5-13400F provides ample headroom for Hitman 2's CPU demands, even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead becomes more visible.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is an Ampere-architecture GPU built on Samsung's 8 nm process, featuring 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. It operates at a base clock of 1575 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 608.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 compute places it in the upper mid-range tier, and its 74th percentile among all GPUs reflects that positioning. Its average benchmark score of 30,849 is within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (31,112) and within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (30,755), showing that the 3070 Ti competes directly with those cards in aggregate compute.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role scales directly with resolution and settings. At 1080p High, the combo produces 118.5 FPS average, but at 4K High, the frame rate drops to 41 FPS — a 65% reduction. This steep decline points to the GPU becoming the dominant constraint as resolution increases. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's texture budgets at High settings, but the measured data shows that Ultra settings at 4K yield only 28.1 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's compute throughput, rather than memory capacity, is the binding factor. The RTX 3070 Ti's 1575 MHz base clock and 1770 MHz boost clock provide consistent performance across the measured settings, with the GPU's 74th percentile ranking indicating it sits above most contemporaries but below the top-tier cards that would maintain higher frame rates at 4K.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear scaling pattern. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 118.5 FPS at 1080p to 77.4 FPS at 1440p (a 35% drop), then to 41 FPS at 4K (a 47% drop from 1440p). At Low settings, the same resolution steps produce 208.1 FPS at 1080p, 129.4 FPS at 1440p, and 71.5 FPS at 4K — the percentage drops are 38% and 45%, respectively. Medium settings show 157.2 FPS at 1080p, 98.8 FPS at 1440p, and 51 FPS at 4K, with drops of 37% and 48%. Ultra settings yield 83.4 FPS at 1080p, 58.1 FPS at 1440p, and 28.1 FPS at 4K, representing drops of 30% and 52%.

The consistent 30-52% FPS reductions as resolution increases indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting component at all settings above 1080p Low. At 1080p Low, the 208.1 FPS result suggests the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough to reach high frame rates, but the GPU's workload still scales with resolution. The fact that 4K High (41 FPS) and 4K Medium (51 FPS) are both below the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K Low (71.5 FPS) exceeds it, shows that the GPU's compute resources are the bottleneck at this resolution. The RTX 3070 Ti's 608.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM are adequate for the game's asset streaming, but the pixel fill rate and shader throughput at 3840x2160 simply cannot keep pace with the demand at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy of playable settings. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 157.2 FPS average, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors, while High yields 118.5 FPS — still sufficient for high-refresh displays. Ultra at 1080p produces 83.4 FPS, which is playable but represents a 47% reduction from Medium for marginal visual gains. The data suggests that Medium at 1080p offers the best balance, delivering nearly double the frame rate of Ultra while maintaining the visual fidelity necessary for a stealth game where spotting enemies at distance matters.

At 1440p, Medium produces 98.8 FPS, which is smooth for most displays, while High drops to 77.4 FPS — still playable but with a 22% penalty. Ultra at 1440p yields 58.1 FPS, which approaches the 60 FPS threshold but may feel inconsistent. For 4K, the only viable option for playable frame rates is Low, which produces 71.5 FPS. Medium at 4K (51 FPS) and High at 4K (41 FPS) both fall below the 60 FPS target, and Ultra at 4K (28.1 FPS) is effectively unplayable for a game requiring precision. The recommendation is clear: prioritize Medium at 1080p or 1440p, and accept Low at 4K to maintain fluidity. The jump from Low to Medium at 1440p (129.4 to 98.8 FPS) costs 24% performance but likely provides meaningful visual improvements in lighting and shadow quality.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks 707th out of 1,795 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the 61st percentile of all combos. The rank reflects the combined capability of both components: the CPU's 82nd percentile standing and the GPU's 74th percentile standing do not translate directly to a higher combo rank because the game's engine has a specific balance of CPU and GPU demands. The 707th rank suggests that while this combo is competent, there are over 1,000 other combinations that produce higher average frame rates in this title.

The rank is influenced by the fact that Hitman 2 is not particularly demanding on CPU threading — the 10-core i5-13400F is more than sufficient, but the GPU's mid-range positioning limits the combo's overall standing. The RTX 3070 Ti's 74th percentile among GPUs means that many higher-tier cards (such as those with more shading units or higher memory bandwidth) will outperform this combo in GPU-bound scenarios. The data shows that the combo's best performance is at 1080p Low (208.1 FPS), but even that result does not push the combo into the top tier because other combos with more powerful GPUs achieve even higher frame rates at the same settings. The 707th rank out of 1,795 is a solid mid-pack result, indicating that this combo delivers reliable performance for the majority of Hitman 2's settings and resolutions, but it is not optimized for maximum frame rates at the highest graphical presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Hitman 2?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 208.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at Low settings, where it achieves 71.5 FPS. At Medium, High, and Ultra settings, the average frame rates are 51, 41, and 28.1 FPS respectively, all below the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25,236, which is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25,365) and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-13620H (25,201).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ranks at the 74th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 30,849.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings produce 77.4 FPS while Ultra settings produce 58.1 FPS — a difference of 19.3 FPS, or a 25% reduction in frame rate.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Hitman 2?

A: This combo ranks 707th out of 1,795 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the overall distribution.