Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across the three resolutions reveal a classic GPU-bound scaling curve for this combination of the Intel Core i5-14400F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in Hitman 2. At 1080p with Low settings, the system delivers 180.1 FPS, but this drops to 113.4 FPS at 1440p and further to 64.7 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low represents a 37% reduction in frame rate, while moving from 1440p to 4K Low costs another 43%. This steep decline as pixel count increases is the signature of a graphics card operating near its limits.

The picture shifts when examining High settings. At 1080p High, the combo produces 106.1 FPS, which falls to 65.4 FPS at 1440p (a 38% drop) and then to 33.5 FPS at 4K (a 49% drop from 1440p). The increasingly steep percentage losses at higher resolutions confirm that the Radeon RX 6750 XT is the primary constraint. The CPU's benchmark scores — including a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 21914 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 25783 — indicate ample processing headroom for this 2018 stealth title, so the frame rate erosion is not attributable to processor limitations.

At Ultra settings, the trend becomes even more pronounced. The 1080p result of 75.1 FPS drops to 49.8 FPS at 1440p and plummets to 25.4 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure is barely playable, while the 1080p Ultra result remains smooth. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is substantial — 64.7 FPS versus 25.4 FPS — which suggests that the game's higher preset tiers introduce rendering features that disproportionately tax the GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs. The data indicates that this pairing is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower preset levels.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT carries the bulk of the rendering workload in Hitman 2, and its specifications explain the measured behavior. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is more than adequate for a game released in November 2018, as Hitman 2's asset streaming demands are modest by modern standards. The 12 GB frame buffer means that even at 4K Ultra, memory capacity is unlikely to be a limiting factor — the bottleneck instead comes from compute throughput.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable. The base clock sits at 2150 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. These relatively high frequencies, combined with 2560 shading units, yield an FP32 throughput of 13.31 TFLOPS. In practice, the measured FPS results show that this compute capacity is sufficient for 1080p gaming at all presets — even Ultra achieves 75.1 FPS — but struggles as resolution climbs. The 4K Ultra result of 25.4 FPS indicates that the GPU's pixel fill rate of 166.4 GPixel/s is overwhelmed when combining high resolution with the most demanding settings.

The GPU's benchmark positioning reinforces this interpretation. Its PassMark G3D score of 20700 places it at the 79th percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (0.2% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (1.3% ahead). This mid-to-high tier placement aligns with the observed performance: capable at mainstream resolutions, but not a 4K powerhouse. The RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on TSMC's 7 nm process with 17,200 million transistors, delivers efficient throughput, yet the 192-bit memory bus and 64 ROPs cap the card's high-resolution potential. For Hitman 2 specifically, the data suggests the GPU is the decisive component in determining final frame rates, with the CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads providing consistent support without becoming a constraint.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate does this system achieve at 1080p with High settings in Hitman 2?

A: The measured average is 106.1 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and indicates smooth gameplay for most displays.

Q: Is the Radeon RX 6750 XT sufficient for 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: At 4K with Low settings, the average is 64.7 FPS, which is playable. However, High settings drop to 33.5 FPS, and Ultra falls to 25.4 FPS, making 4K viable only with reduced graphical presets.

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

A: The Core i5-14400F's average benchmark score of 32508 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-12800H (32513, 0% delta) and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 (32446, 0.2% delta). The AMD Ryzen 7 250 is marginally faster at 32584.

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

A: Low settings deliver 113.4 FPS, while Ultra produces 49.8 FPS. This represents a 56% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest preset.

Q: Does the GPU's memory bandwidth appear sufficient for Hitman 2?

A: Yes. The 432.0 GB/s bandwidth on a 192-bit bus is ample for this game, as evidenced by the strong 1080p performance across all presets. The 12 GB frame buffer also eliminates capacity concerns.

Q: Where does this combo rank among tested configurations for Hitman 2?

A: The combination ranks 897th out of 1795 tested combos, placing it near the middle of the database for this specific game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 180.1 FPS, which is exceptionally high and indicates the CPU is not limiting at this resolution. Medium settings yield 133.9 FPS, High settings deliver 106.1 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain 75.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 105 FPS, showing that preset choice has a significant impact even at the lowest resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show the GPU beginning to strain. Low settings average 113.4 FPS, which is still high. Medium settings produce 88 FPS, while High settings drop to 65.4 FPS — just above the 60 FPS baseline. Ultra settings fall to 49.8 FPS, which is below the ideal threshold for fast-paced action but remains playable for a stealth game where precision matters more than reaction speed.

At 3840x2160, the limitations become apparent. Low settings average 64.7 FPS, which is playable. Medium settings drop to 49.9 FPS, High settings fall to 33.5 FPS, and Ultra settings produce just 25.4 FPS. The 4K results show a consistent pattern: each preset tier costs roughly 15-16 FPS, suggesting that the GPU's compute resources are being consumed by the higher pixel count rather than any single setting being disproportionately expensive.

The resolution scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Medium settings shows a reduction from 133.9 FPS to 88 FPS, a 34% decline. The same resolution step at High settings reduces from 106.1 FPS to 65.4 FPS, a 38% decline. These consistent percentage drops across presets indicate balanced scaling behavior in Hitman 2's rendering pipeline.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing smooth gameplay, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 180.1 FPS, which is far beyond what any standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz display can use. Even at 1440p, Low settings provide 113.4 FPS, making this the best choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset eliminates most visual flourishes but maintains stable performance.

The Medium preset offers a compelling middle ground. At 1080p, it produces 133.9 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth while providing better visual fidelity than Low. At 1440p, Medium achieves 88 FPS, which is above 60 FPS and suitable for most gaming displays. The data shows that Medium at 1440p is the sweet spot for this hardware combination, balancing frame rate and image quality.

High settings are viable at 1080p with 106.1 FPS, but the 1440p result of 65.4 FPS is marginal — it clears 60 FPS but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. At 4K, High settings drop to 33.5 FPS, which is not recommended for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings should be reserved for 1080p, where 75.1 FPS is achievable, but the 1440p result of 49.8 FPS and 4K result of 25.4 FPS make these resolutions impractical with the highest preset.

The optimal configuration depends on the target resolution. For 1080p displays, High or Ultra settings provide the best experience. For 1440p, Medium is the recommended preset, delivering 88 FPS with good visual quality. For 4K, Low settings at 64.7 FPS are the only playable option, though players may prefer to reduce resolution to 1440p and use Medium for a better balance. The measured data clearly shows that this system is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p, with preset selection serving as the primary lever for tuning performance.