Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core i5-13400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

The measured frame rates for this combination reveal a system with substantial headroom at lower resolutions, but one that begins to strain under the demands of 4K Ultra settings. Across the twelve tested configurations, the RTX 5070 Ti paired with the Core i5-13400F delivers playable performance at nearly every setting, with the sole exception being 4K Ultra, where the average FPS dips below 60. The data suggests a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions and a more balanced workload at 1080p, where the CPU's capabilities become increasingly relevant.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K follows a predictable curve, but the magnitude of the drop varies significantly depending on the quality preset. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 289.7 at 1080p to 100.5 at 4K, representing a 65.3% reduction. This steep decline indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is still the primary limiting factor when scaling up to 4K, as pixel count quadruples while the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

Moving to Medium settings, the drop from 219.8 FPS at 1080p to 72.3 FPS at 4K is a 67.1% reduction, suggesting that the additional shading work at medium quality further amplifies the GPU's load. High settings show a similar pattern, with 163 FPS at 1080p falling to 55.9 FPS at 4K, a 65.7% decrease. The Ultra preset tells a slightly different story: 119.1 FPS at 1080p drops to 41.2 FPS at 4K, a 65.4% reduction.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all four presets strongly implies that resolution scaling is almost entirely GPU-limited. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a smaller percentage decrease at lower settings where the GPU has less work to do. The fact that the RTX 5070 Ti maintains roughly the same proportional performance loss from 1080p to 4K regardless of preset suggests that the graphics card's raw throughput is the defining factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 289.7 FPS figure approaches the practical limits of many displays, and the data indicates that further CPU headroom exists — the i5-13400F's 10 cores and 16 threads appear sufficient to feed the GPU at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 1,795 tested combinations in Hitman 2, this pairing of the Intel Core i5-13400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti sits at rank 158. This places the combo in the top 8.8% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The ranking reflects that while the RTX 5070 Ti is a powerful graphics card, it is not paired with a top-tier processor, and the overall system performance in this game lands firmly in the upper echelon without breaking into the elite tier.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 25,236 places it near several close rivals, with the Intel Core i7-13620H scoring 25,201 (just 0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D scoring 25,365 (0.5% ahead). This tight clustering suggests that the i5-13400F's performance in general compute tasks is comparable to these alternatives, and in Hitman 2 specifically, the game's engine appears to leverage the CPU's multi-threading capabilities effectively. The GPU's average score of 52,086 is essentially identical to the RTX 4080 at 52,085, indicating that in raw compute terms, these two cards are indistinguishable in this context.

Given that the combo rank is 158 out of 1,795, the data implies that many of the higher-ranked configurations likely pair the RTX 5070 Ti with stronger processors like the Core i9 series or AMD's Ryzen 9 parts. The 82nd percentile ranking for the CPU among all processors further confirms that while the i5-13400F is a competent performer, it is not at the absolute top of the hierarchy, and this slightly limits the overall system's standing in Hitman 2.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, the measured data shows that this combo comfortably exceeds that threshold at 1440p and 1080p across all presets. At 4K, however, only Low (100.5 FPS) and Medium (72.3 FPS) settings achieve 60 FPS or better. The High preset at 4K yields 55.9 FPS, which is playable but below the 60 FPS target, while Ultra drops to 41.2 FPS, which may feel less smooth in a stealth game requiring precise timing.

The most balanced experience appears to be 1440p High, which delivers 107.5 FPS. This represents a significant jump from the 4K High figure of 55.9 FPS, nearly doubling the frame rate. For players with 144Hz displays, the 1440p Medium setting at 138.1 FPS offers the best combination of visual quality and refresh rate utilization. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset hits 119.1 FPS, making this resolution a viable option for those who prioritize maximum settings over resolution.

The data suggests that 1440p is the sweet spot for this configuration, as it offers a 77.4% increase in average FPS over 4K at High settings while still providing a substantial resolution upgrade over 1080p. Players seeking the highest fidelity should consider 4K Medium as a compromise, as the 72.3 FPS average maintains smooth gameplay while sacrificing some visual detail compared to High or Ultra.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates span a wide range depending on the preset. Low settings produce 289.7 FPS, Medium yields 219.8 FPS, High delivers 163 FPS, and Ultra achieves 119.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 58.9% performance reduction, indicating that each quality tier adds meaningful GPU workload.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop to 187.7 FPS at Low, 138.1 FPS at Medium, 107.5 FPS at High, and 79.6 FPS at Ultra. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 33.1% at Low to 35.2% at Ultra, with the slightly larger reduction at higher settings again pointing to GPU-bound rendering.

At 3840x2160, the performance figures are 100.5 FPS at Low, 72.3 FPS at Medium, 55.9 FPS at High, and 41.2 FPS at Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 59.0%, nearly identical to the 1080p gap, reinforcing the consistent scaling behavior. The step from 1440p to 4K costs between 46.9% and 48.6% of the frame rate depending on preset, with the largest absolute drop occurring at Low settings where the frame rate falls from 187.7 to 100.5 FPS.

GPU Role

The RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for Hitman 2's demands even at 4K Ultra. The game's 2018 release date means it predates many modern VRAM-hungry titles, and the 16 GB capacity is more than adequate for this workload. The GPU's 8,960 shading units and 70 RT cores indicate a substantial compute capability, with the FP32 throughput of 43.94 TFLOPS explaining the strong performance at lower resolutions.

The memory clock of 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) combined with the 256-bit bus delivers the 896.0 GB/s bandwidth. This high bandwidth is particularly relevant at 4K, where the game's texture streaming and geometry processing demand significant memory throughput. The boost clock of 2452 MHz, while not exceptionally high, is supported by the Blackwell 2.0 architecture's efficiency, allowing the card to sustain high frame rates without excessive power draw.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 87 places it above the vast majority of graphics cards, and its average benchmark score of 52,086 is effectively tied with the RTX 4080. In Hitman 2 specifically, the data shows that the GPU becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases, particularly at 4K Ultra where the 41.2 FPS average indicates the card is fully utilized. The near-linear scaling of frame rates with resolution suggests that the RTX 5070 Ti's performance in this game is primarily limited by raw pixel throughput rather than any architectural constraint.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-13400F brings 10 cores and 16 threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The 20 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample capacity for Hitman 2's AI and physics computations, which are typical of a stealth game where multiple NPCs and complex interaction systems are simulated. The processor's 65 W TDP indicates efficient operation, and its Raptor Lake architecture delivers strong single-threaded performance as evidenced by the 3DMark single-thread score of 960 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,004.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 289.7 FPS average suggests that the CPU is keeping pace with the GPU's output, but the 3DMark max-threads score of 7,307 and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,279 indicate that there is still headroom. The CPU's percentile ranking of 82 places it in the upper quintile, and its average benchmark score of 25,236 is within 1% of several rivals including the Core i7-13620H and Ryzen 5 5600X3D.

The 10-core, 16-thread configuration is well-suited to modern games that can utilize multiple threads, and Hitman 2's engine appears to take advantage of this. The PassMark multithread score of 25,032 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7,314 both demonstrate substantial parallel processing capability. However, the data indicates that at 4K, the CPU is not the limiting factor — the consistent scaling of frame rates with resolution across all presets confirms that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: At 4K, only Low and Medium settings achieve 60 FPS or higher, with averages of 100.5 and 72.3 respectively. At 1440p, all presets exceed 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 79.6 FPS. For the highest visual quality while keeping 60 FPS, 1440p High delivers 107.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RTX 4080 in this context?

A: The two GPUs have nearly identical average benchmark scores, with the RTX 5070 Ti scoring 52,086 and the RTX 4080 scoring 52,085, a delta of 0%. In Hitman 2, this suggests their performance would be very similar, with any differences likely within run-to-run variance.

Q: Is the Core i5-13400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 289.7 FPS, which is extremely high. The CPU's 3DMark max-threads score of 7,307 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,279 indicate strong multi-threaded performance, and the data does not show obvious CPU limitation at this resolution, though the 289.7 FPS figure approaches where the CPU might start to become a factor.

Q: What is the frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K at High settings?

A: The average FPS falls from 107.5 at 1440p to 55.9 at 4K, representing a 48.0% reduction. This significant drop underscores the GPU's workload at 4K, where the RTX 5070 Ti struggles to maintain high frame rates at High settings.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 158 out of 1,795 combinations, placing it in the top 8.8% of all tested systems. This reflects the strong GPU paired with a solid mid-range CPU, with the overall position limited primarily by the processor.

Q: Is 4K Ultra playable with this setup?

A: The measured average FPS at 4K Ultra is 41.2, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth. While the game may still be playable, the frame rate suggests that players seeking 60 FPS should use 4K Medium (72.3 FPS) or 4K High (55.9 FPS) as alternatives.