Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers a compelling 1080p and 1440p experience in Hitman 2, though the data shows clear limitations emerging at 4K. This combination sits in the 999th position out of 3711 tested combos for this title, placing it comfortably in the top third of all systems tested. The following analysis breaks down exactly how this pairing behaves across resolutions and settings, using only the measured FPS data provided.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU headroom becoming evident at lower resolutions. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 133 FPS at 1920x1080 to 85 FPS at 2560x1440, a 36% reduction, and then further to 45 FPS at 3840x2160, a 47% drop from 1440p. This steep decline indicates the RTX 3080 Ti is the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the system produces 235 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 80 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Low settings shows a 47% reduction, nearly identical to the High settings drop. This consistency suggests that even at the least demanding settings, the GPU cannot maintain the frame rates seen at lower resolutions when pushed to 4K.

At Medium settings, the measured data includes minimum and maximum frame rates, offering additional insight into consistency. At 1080p, the average is 176 FPS with a range of 150 to 203 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 113 FPS with a range of 96 to 130 FPS. At 4K, the average falls to 60 FPS with a range of 51 to 69 FPS. The 4K Medium result is particularly telling: a 60 FPS average with a 51 FPS minimum means the system can dip below the 60 FPS threshold, which is a common target for smooth gameplay.

The Ultra preset shows the most dramatic scaling. At 1080p, the system manages 98 FPS. At 1440p, this drops to 63 FPS. At 4K, the average falls to 33 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 33 FPS is barely playable for a stealth game, and the data suggests that this combination should not be pushed to maximum settings at 4K unless the player accepts significant compromises.

The data indicates that at 1080p, the Core i5-13400F provides ample headroom, as the frame rates scale almost linearly with the GPU's capabilities. At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint, and the CPU's role diminishes. The 235 FPS at 1080p Low versus 80 FPS at 4K Low represents a 66% reduction, highlighting how the RTX 3080 Ti's memory bandwidth and compute resources are overwhelmed by the 3840x2160 pixel count.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 999th out of 3711 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong showing, though not at the very top of the leaderboard. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the RTX 3080 Ti provides substantial graphics horsepower while the i5-13400F offers enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking at most settings.

The CPU itself holds a 77th percentile ranking against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS with an average score of 25284, the Intel Core 5 120 at 25362, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D at 25365, and the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H at 25201. The delta percentages are minimal, ranging from -0.3% to 0.4%, indicating that the i5-13400F sits in a tightly competitive cluster of mid-range and high-end processors. In Hitman 2, this CPU performance translates to consistent frame delivery, particularly at 1080p where the system achieves 235 FPS at Low settings.

The GPU's percentile ranking is 83rd against all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 41187. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 at 40870, the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB at 41707, the NVIDIA Tesla M40 at 41897, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 at 40377. The delta percentages range from -1.7% to 2%, showing that the RTX 3080 Ti is competitive with these alternatives, though the Tesla cards are not gaming-focused products. In Hitman 2, the GPU's performance is directly reflected in the 4K results, where it manages 45 FPS at High settings but only 33 FPS at Ultra.

The 999th rank out of 3711 combos suggests that while this system is far from the bottom, there are nearly a thousand combinations that perform better in this specific title. The data shows that the combination is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only configuration where the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Hitman 2 with this combo?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings delivers an average of 85 FPS, while 1920x1080 at High delivers 133 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1440p High is the highest resolution where the system maintains above 60 FPS without needing to drop settings.

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

A: The measured data shows 4K results ranging from 80 FPS at Low settings to 33 FPS at Ultra settings. At Medium settings, the average is 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS. This indicates that 4K is playable at Low and Medium settings, but High and Ultra presets will result in sub-60 FPS averages.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to its rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25292, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS at 25284, showing a 0% delta. It is 0.3% behind the Intel Core 5 120 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 150 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves 63 FPS. This represents a 58% reduction in average frame rate when moving from Low to Ultra settings.

Q: Does the combo provide consistent frame times at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 shows an average of 176 FPS with a minimum of 150 FPS and a maximum of 203 FPS. This range indicates good consistency, with the minimum still well above refresh rates of most monitors.

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

A: The combination ranks 999th out of 3711 tested combos, placing it in the top 27% of all systems tested for this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best experience at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 133 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 176 FPS offers even higher performance, but the High preset represents a better balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. The Ultra preset at 98 FPS is also highly playable, so users with high refresh rate monitors can consider it, though the 235 FPS at Low settings suggests the CPU is capable of much higher frame rates if the GPU were not the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 85 FPS is the recommended choice. This provides a solid frame rate while maintaining good visual quality. The Medium preset at 113 FPS offers additional headroom, but the difference in visual quality may not justify the 33% performance increase for most users. The Ultra preset at 63 FPS is borderline playable, but the 58% drop from Low to Ultra is significant. The Low preset at 150 FPS is excessive for most monitors and suggests the user would benefit from increasing settings to improve visuals.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a more constrained situation. The Medium preset at 60 FPS is the only setting that achieves a 60 FPS average, though the minimum of 51 FPS means dips below 60 are possible. The High preset at 45 FPS and the Ultra preset at 33 FPS are both below the 60 FPS threshold, making them less ideal for smooth gameplay. The Low preset at 80 FPS is the only 4K setting that provides comfortable headroom, but the visual compromise may be significant for a stealth game that relies on environmental detail.

The best experience across all resolutions is achieved by prioritizing the High preset at 1440p, which offers a 85 FPS average. For users who prefer 1080p, the High preset at 133 FPS is the most balanced option. At 4K, the Medium preset is the highest settings level that maintains an average of 60 FPS, though users should be aware of the 51 FPS minimum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 235 FPS, the only setting that exceeds 200 FPS. The Medium preset averages 176 FPS, with a minimum of 150 FPS and a maximum of 203 FPS. The High preset averages 133 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 98 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 58% reduction in average frame rate, from 235 to 98 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline. The Low preset averages 150 FPS, the Medium preset averages 113 FPS with a minimum of 96 FPS and a maximum of 130 FPS, the High preset averages 85 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 63 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 58%, consistent with the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The Low preset averages 80 FPS, the Medium preset averages 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS, the High preset averages 45 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 33 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 59%, showing that the relative performance gaps remain consistent even as absolute frame rates drop.

The Medium preset is the only setting at 4K where the system provides a 60 FPS average, though the 51 FPS minimum indicates that the frame rate can dip below this threshold during demanding scenes. At 1440p, the Medium preset provides a 113 FPS average with a 96 FPS minimum, offering excellent consistency. At 1080p, the Medium preset provides a 176 FPS average with a 150 FPS minimum, which is more than sufficient for any current monitor.

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 13th-generation Raptor Lake processor has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The cache configuration includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor is built on a 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die size.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU shows strong single-threaded performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 960, a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1255, and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3191. The multi-threaded results are equally impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22604 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 25032. The Geekbench multi-core score of 11068 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7314 further demonstrate the processor's capabilities.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is most evident at 1080p, where the system achieves 235 FPS at Low settings. This high frame rate indicates that the processor can feed the RTX 3080 Ti with sufficient data at lower resolutions. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1880 and the 4-thread score of 3459 suggest that the CPU's per-core performance is adequate for the game's threading model, which typically scales across several cores.

At 4K, the CPU's performance becomes less relevant, as the GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth become the limiting factors. The 4K Low result of 80 FPS versus the 1080p Low result of 235 FPS shows a 66% reduction, which is primarily attributable to the GPU's inability to process pixels at the same rate. The processor's 77th percentile ranking against all CPUs indicates it is a solid mid-range performer, and the data shows it does not bottleneck the RTX 3080 Ti in Hitman 2 at any measured setting.