Hitman 2

# How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-13400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 517th out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it comfortably in the top 14% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU, indicating the combination delivers well above-average performance in this stealth title. The rank reflects the synergy of a 10-core, 16-thread processor with a 12 GB GDDR6X graphics card, and the data confirms this pairing is not bottlenecked in a way that would drag it down the leaderboard.

Benchmark results show the combo achieves playable to excellent frame rates across all settings and resolutions. At 1080p, the system ranges from 116 FPS on Ultra to 277 FPS on Low, while at 1440p it maintains 74 FPS on Ultra and 177 FPS on Low. Even at 4K, the combo delivers 39 FPS on Ultra and 95 FPS on Low, proving it can handle the game's demands at the highest resolution, albeit with some settings compromises. The percentile ranking of the GPU at 84% and CPU at 77% against all respective parts further underscores that this combo sits well above the median system, with the GPU being the stronger component relative to its peers.

# Settings Recommendations

The measured data reveals a clear hierarchy of performance across presets, and the optimal choice depends heavily on target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset is the standout recommendation, delivering an average of 208 FPS with a minimum of 177 FPS and maximum of 239 FPS. This preset offers a massive jump from High's 157 FPS average while still maintaining triple-digit frame rates that exceed the refresh rates of most monitors. The Low preset hits 277 FPS, but the visual fidelity trade-off is likely unnecessary given the headroom at Medium.

At 1440p, the Medium preset again proves to be the sweet spot, averaging 133 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and maximum of 153 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on 144Hz displays without dipping below 60 FPS at any measured point. High preset at 1440p still offers a respectable 101 FPS average, but the 32 FPS drop from Medium to High is steeper than the 24 FPS drop from Low to Medium, suggesting diminishing returns. Ultra at 1440p drops to 74 FPS, which is playable but less ideal for fast-paced stealth action where smooth camera panning matters.

4K resolution is where compromises become necessary. The High preset yields 54 FPS average, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset improves this to 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 FPS, making it the only 4K option that guarantees a playable floor. Ultra at 4K falls to 39 FPS, which is too low for consistent action, while Low jumps to 95 FPS but sacrifices too much visual detail for a game that relies on environmental observation. For 4K users, Medium is the definitive recommendation, as it balances the 71 FPS average with a 60 FPS minimum that prevents stutter during busy scenes.

# Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a system that is increasingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, with the CPU's influence waning as pixel count rises. At Low settings, the combo drops from 277 FPS at 1080p to 177 FPS at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and then to 95 FPS at 4K (a further 46% reduction). This steep decline indicates the RTX 4070 Ti's rendering throughput becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, even at minimal graphical load where the CPU could theoretically keep up.

At Medium settings, the scaling is more moderate: 208 FPS at 1080p falls to 133 FPS at 1440p (36% drop) and then 71 FPS at 4K (47% drop). The consistent percentage reductions across these steps suggest a balanced workload where neither component fully saturates until the highest resolution. The minimum FPS at Medium also scales predictably, from 177 at 1080p to 113 at 1440p and 60 at 4K, with the 4K minimum matching the average of many lower-end systems.

High settings show a similar pattern: 157 FPS at 1080p, 101 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 54 FPS at 4K (47% drop). The near-identical percentage drops across Low, Medium, and High presets indicate that resolution scaling is governed primarily by the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth rather than preset-specific effects. The RTX 4070 Ti's 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate are the key specs driving this behavior, as higher resolutions demand more pixel throughput. The Ultra preset deviates slightly, with 116 FPS at 1080p dropping to 74 FPS at 1440p (36% drop) and 39 FPS at 4K (47% drop), confirming that the GPU's compute resources—rather than CPU cores—dictate the scaling curve across all settings.

# FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p Medium as the most balanced option, offering 133 FPS average with a 113 FPS minimum. This provides smooth gameplay while leveraging the GPU's capabilities more than 1080p, where the system exceeds 200 FPS on Medium—a surplus most displays cannot use.

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

A: Yes, but only at Medium settings, which deliver 71 FPS average and 60 FPS minimum. High settings at 4K drop to 54 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39 FPS, both below the ideal smoothness threshold. Players seeking 4K should stick to Medium for consistent performance.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 44795, placing it 0.8% below the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152) and 1.3% below the Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384), while sitting 1.6% above the RTX A6000 (44075). This indicates the 4070 Ti is competitive with top-tier mobile and workstation GPUs in synthetic tests.

Q: What is the CPU's performance relative to its closest competitors?

A: The i5-13400F scores 25292 on average, matching the Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284) and Ryzen 7 6800H (25201) within 0.4%, while trailing the Core 5 120 (25362) and Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365) by 0.3%. This places it in a tight cluster of mid-range performers.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the combo hits 277 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately. However, the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions (e.g., 54 FPS at 4K High) indicate the GPU becomes the limiting factor, meaning the CPU is sufficient for this title.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the CPU and GPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-13400F has a launch MSRP of $196, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has a launch MSRP of 799 USD. These are the official figures from their respective release dates.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the measured performance in Hitman 2. Built on the AD104 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm process, the GPU features 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, providing substantial raw compute power. Its 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 626.4 GTexel/s texture rate are evident in the high frame rates at lower resolutions, where the GPU can push 277 FPS at 1080p Low.

The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivers 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes critical at 4K where the game demands more texture data. The measured scaling from 157 FPS at 1080p High to 54 FPS at 4K High shows the bandwidth and pixel rate (208.8 GPixel/s) are the limiting factors at higher resolutions. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz, up from a 2310 MHz base, allows it to sustain high throughput during extended sessions, as reflected in the consistent averages across all settings.

The RTX 4070 Ti's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44795, confirms its high-end status. Its nearest rivals—the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152) and Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384)—are within 1.7% in synthetic tests, but in Hitman 2 the 4070 Ti's 12 GB VRAM and 60 RT cores provide headroom for the game's DX12 rendering. The GPU's 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die underscore its complexity, yet its 285 W TDP is managed effectively, as the measured FPS shows no thermal throttling artifacts. The 21 Gbps effective memory speed is particularly relevant at 4K, where the 39 FPS Ultra result indicates the VRAM bandwidth is stretched but not exhausted.

# CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F plays a supporting but essential role in this combo, providing enough processing power to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 Ti in Hitman 2. With 10 cores and 16 threads from its Raptor Lake architecture, the CPU handles the game's AI, physics, and draw call submissions efficiently. Its base clock of 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz allow it to scale performance dynamically, with the 20 MB shared L3 cache reducing latency for frequently accessed game data.

The CPU's benchmark scores reveal its capabilities: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22604 and single-core score of 3191, with Geekbench multicore at 11068 and single-core at 1996. These figures place the i5-13400F in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25292. Its nearest rivals—the Ryzen 9 6900HS (25284) and Ryzen 7 6800H (25201)—show the i5 is competitive with mobile high-end parts, while the Core 5 120 (25362) and Ryzen 5 5600X3D (25365) edge it out by just 0.3%.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's influence is most visible at 1080p Low settings, where the combo reaches 277 FPS. This high frame rate requires the CPU to process many frames per second, and the i5-13400F's 16 threads are sufficient for this task. The 3dmark scores—7314 for 16 threads and 960 for single thread—indicate balanced multi-threading capability that scales well with the game's engine. The CPU's 65 W TDP and 10 nm process (with 215 mm² die size) allow it to maintain boost clocks without excessive power draw, ensuring consistent performance across all measured runs. The PassMark multithread score of 25032 and single-thread score of 3634 further confirm that the CPU can keep pace with the GPU's output, even at the demanding 157 FPS 1080p High setting where both components are heavily utilized.