Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-13400F pairs a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake design with a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. This hybrid configuration is well-suited for Hitman 2’s engine, which benefits from both high-frequency single-core performance and multi-threaded headroom. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 9,600 in 3DMark single-thread and 7,314 in the 16-thread test, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 21,279. These numbers place the CPU in the 82nd percentile among all processors, and its average benchmark score of 25,236 sits nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13620H at 25,201 (0.1% delta). The 20 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support provide ample bandwidth for game logic and AI routines, ensuring that the processor does not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios. While Hitman 2 is not a CPU-heavy title by modern standards, the 13400F’s 16 threads are more than sufficient to handle the game’s simulation and physics, allowing the graphics card to become the primary performance driver.

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

The i5-13400F’s core count and clock speeds directly influence the game’s frame pacing and minimum frame rates. With a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, the processor excels at the single-threaded tasks that Hitman 2 relies on for player character movement and NPC behavior. The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,880 and 4-thread score of 3,459 indicate strong scaling in lightly-threaded workloads, which translates to responsive gameplay in crowded sandbox maps. The 10 physical cores (with 16 threads via hyperthreading) handle background tasks and multiple AI agents simultaneously, as evidenced by the PassMark multi-thread score of 25,032 and the 3DMark max-thread score of 7,307. When comparing to rivals, the i5-13400F is 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D (which averages 25,365) but 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9474F (25,103). This places the CPU in a performance tier where it neither holds back the RTX 4070 SUPER at high resolutions nor becomes a limiting factor at 1080p, as frame rates scale consistently from low to ultra settings. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 261.8 FPS, which is only possible if the CPU can feed frames fast enough; the 13400F’s PassMark single-thread score of 3,634 confirms it has the raw speed to do so.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications dictate the frame rates across all tested resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. For Hitman 2, which was released in 2018 and has modest VRAM requirements, the 12 GB capacity is not a constraint, even at 4K Ultra. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and its 7,168 shading units provide substantial raw compute power, reflected in a PassMark G3D score of 29,995 and an average benchmark score of 42,576, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42,653, -0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42,723, -0.3% delta), showing that the card sits in a competitive performance band. In Hitman 2, the GPU’s 35.48 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 80 ROPs are what drive the 4K results, where the game becomes heavily rasterization-bound. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages 39.7 FPS, while at 4K Low it jumps to 91.3 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU’s pixel throughput is the limiting factor at higher settings. The 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate explain why the frame rate drops as settings increase, as each quality level adds more fill-rate demands. The card’s 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores are underutilized in this title, which uses traditional rasterization, but the raw shader performance is what matters here.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-13400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in Hitman 2?

A: No, the data indicates the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 261.8 FPS, and the CPU’s average benchmark score of 25,236 is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which is known for gaming. The GPU’s performance scaling from 1080p to 4K suggests the graphics card limits frame rates at higher resolutions.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 SUPER have, and is it enough for Hitman 2?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. For Hitman 2, this is more than sufficient, as the game’s textures and geometry at Ultra settings still allow for a playable 39.7 FPS at 4K, indicating no memory-related stutters or texture thrashing.

Q: What is the expected frame rate at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 99 FPS. This is a smooth experience for a stealth game, and it shows that the combination is well-balanced for this resolution, sitting between the 168 FPS at Low and 68.5 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does the i5-13400F compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The i5-13400F has an average benchmark score of 25,236, which is 0.5% lower than the Ryzen 5 5600X3D’s 25,365. This negligible difference (deltaPct of -0.5%) means the two CPUs are effectively tied in overall compute performance, though the 3D V-Cache of the AMD chip may favor certain games.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance in Hitman 2 align with its overall GPU ranking?

A: Yes, the GPU’s percentile rank of 84th among all GPUs is reflected in its ability to maintain 53.8 FPS at 4K High and 112.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra. Its average benchmark score of 42,576 is only 0.2% below the RTX A6000, confirming that it delivers near-workstation-level rasterization in this title.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between settings at a given resolution?

A: At 4K, the gap between Low (91.3 FPS) and Ultra (39.7 FPS) is 51.6 FPS, a 130% increase in frame rate when dropping to low settings. At 1080p, the gap between Low (261.8 FPS) and Ultra (112.3 FPS) is even larger in absolute terms at 149.5 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact on this GPU.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 310th out of 1,795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places the combination in the top 17.3% of all configurations tested, which is a strong result given the game’s age and the hardware’s modern capabilities. The rank is driven by the GPU’s high percentile (84th) and the CPU’s solid 82nd percentile, but the overall position is tempered by the fact that Hitman 2 is not particularly demanding. The data shows that the combo outperforms many setups with older, higher-end GPUs due to the RTX 4070 SUPER’s efficient Ada Lovelace architecture and high clock speeds. The rank of 310 indicates that while this is a high-performing combination, there are 309 other combos that deliver higher average FPS, likely featuring more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4090 or higher-tier CPUs with more cache. However, for a mainstream mid-range pairing, the 310th rank out of 1,795 is commendable, especially considering that the CPU’s nearest rival, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, would likely produce a similar rank due to their near-identical synthetic scores. The combination’s performance is consistent across resolutions, with no anomalous dips that would suggest a driver or compatibility issue.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo averages 152.7 FPS, which drops to 99 FPS at 1440p High (a 35% reduction) and further to 53.8 FPS at 4K High (a 65% reduction from 1080p). This scaling is consistent with the GPU being the limiting component, as the CPU has ample headroom at lower resolutions. The most telling data point is at Low settings: 261.8 FPS at 1080p, 168 FPS at 1440p, and 91.3 FPS at 4K. The frame rate halves from 1080p to 4K (261.8 to 91.3), which is close to the theoretical expectation for a pixel-count increase from 2.07 million to 8.29 million pixels (a 4x increase). If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would see a smaller frame rate drop at 4K Low, but the data shows the GPU’s pixel throughput is the constraint. At Ultra settings, the drop from 112.3 FPS at 1080p to 39.7 FPS at 4K is a 65% reduction, which is slightly steeper than the pixel-count ratio, indicating that the GPU’s fill-rate and shader resources are saturated at 4K Ultra. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are the key specs that determine these scaling patterns. The conclusion is that the i5-13400F is never the limiting factor in this game; even at 1080p Low, the CPU can feed the GPU enough frames to reach 261.8 FPS, and the performance ceiling is entirely set by the graphics card.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates, with the GPU fully utilized across all settings. The Low preset yields an average of 261.8 FPS, which is well above any display’s refresh rate and indicates a CPU-bound scenario where the i5-13400F’s 4.60 GHz boost clock is the enabler. Medium settings drop the average to 197.3 FPS, a 25% reduction from Low, as the GPU begins to take on more shading work. High settings produce 152.7 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth for a stealth title, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 112.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 149.5 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant overhead at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but begin to reflect the GPU’s workload more accurately. Low settings average 168 FPS, which is a 36% drop from 1080p Low, consistent with the 1.78x increase in pixel count. Medium settings deliver 127.7 FPS, High produces 99 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 99.5 FPS, showing that the GPU is becoming the primary performance limiter, as the CPU’s contribution is now less significant.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully saturated, and the frame rates reflect the 4K pixel burden. Low settings average 91.3 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium drops to 67.6 FPS, and High falls to 53.8 FPS. Ultra settings bottom out at 39.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is 51.6 FPS, a much smaller absolute difference than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is hitting a performance wall due to its 192-bit memory bus and 80 ROPs. The data confirms that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can maintain high frame rates even at Ultra settings, while 4K requires lowering settings to Medium or Low for a playable experience.