Hitman 2

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers an average of 60.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings in Hitman 2.

Q: How does the RTX 2060 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in overall GPU benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 19774. Its closest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN, scores 19706, placing the RTX 2060 SUPER 0.3% ahead. It is also 0.5% ahead of the RTX 2070, which scores 19680.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested CPU-GPU combinations in Hitman 2?

A: This specific combination of the Core i5-14600K and RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1280 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo at 2560x1440?

A: The highest average FPS at 2560x1440 is 91.5, achieved with Low settings. The next step up, Medium settings, drops the average to 69.2 FPS.

Q: How does the Core i5-14600K's multi-core performance compare to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X?

A: The Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 49166. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 49062, making the Intel chip 0.2% faster. The data also shows the i5-14600KF is 0.4% faster, with a score of 49367.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth and how does it relate to 4K performance?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an 8 GB GDDR6 memory configuration with a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. At 3840x2160, this bandwidth supports an average of 29.3 FPS on High settings, but only 18.7 FPS on Ultra.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture using the TU106 chip, fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. Its role in Hitman 2's performance is primarily defined by its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, which delivers 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory subsystem is a critical factor when the resolution increases, as the data shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K.

At 1920x1080, the GPU's 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs are sufficient to drive an average of 82.9 FPS on High settings. The boost clock of 1650 MHz, up from a base of 1470 MHz, helps maintain these frame rates. However, the GPU's 7.181 TFLOPS of FP32 performance begins to show its limits as the pixel count grows. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the average drops to 55.6 FPS, a 33% reduction from the 1080p result. The trend continues at 3840x2160, where High settings yield only 29.3 FPS average.

The data indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB frame buffer is not the primary bottleneck at 4K, as even Low settings at 3840x2160 produce 49.3 FPS average. Instead, the raw compute throughput and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s appear to be the limiting factors. The GPU's 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present but do not directly influence the measured results, which focus on traditional rasterization performance.

The RTX 2060 SUPER sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19774. Its nearest rivals in the database are the GTX TITAN (19706, 0.3% slower), the RTX 2070 (19680, 0.5% slower), and the Quadro K5200 (19623, 0.8% slower). This positioning suggests the GPU is competitive with the previous generation's top-tier cards but falls behind modern mid-range offerings. In Hitman 2, this translates to playable frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K Ultra setting is clearly beyond its comfortable operating range.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K provides the processing foundation for this combo, featuring 14 cores and 20 threads based on the Raptor Lake architecture. Its configuration includes a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with a 24 MB shared L3 cache. The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by a Cinebench R23 score of 4642, is particularly relevant for Hitman 2's game logic and AI systems.

The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 49166, indicates strong overall capability. The data shows it outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X by 0.2% and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 1.0%, while the i5-14600KF is 0.4% faster. These margins are small, suggesting the 14600K is well-matched against high-end competitors from both AMD and Intel's server lines.

In the context of Hitman 2, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 146.4 FPS average, which is the highest recorded in the dataset. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames to the GPU without becoming a limiting factor. The 20 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks, while the 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance for game physics and NPC behavior.

The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, though the specific memory configuration used in testing is not disclosed. The 14 cores are split between performance and efficiency cores, a design that allows the processor to balance power consumption and performance dynamically. The 125 W TDP indicates a high-power design that requires adequate cooling, but the benchmark results show this power budget is used effectively for Hitman 2's workload.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 1280 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the lower third of all configurations. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-range positioning rather than the CPU's high-end standing. The CPU is in the 93rd percentile of all processors, while the GPU is only in the 63rd percentile, creating an imbalance where the processor has significant headroom that the graphics card cannot fully utilize.

This ranking becomes more intuitive when examining the FPS data across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 82.9 FPS on High settings, which is competitive with many higher-ranked configurations. However, the ranking drops at 4K, where the Ultra setting yields only 18.7 FPS average. The 1795 total combos include many with more powerful GPUs, which naturally outperform this setup at higher resolutions.

The rank of 1280 suggests that for 1080p gaming, this combo performs better than its overall position implies. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 4642 Cinebench R23 score, ensures that the GPU is the primary constraint. Users with 1080p displays will likely find this combination more satisfying than the raw rank suggests, as the average FPS across all settings at 1080p is above 60 except for Ultra, which sits at 60.2 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combo. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 106.8 FPS average, which is a 29% improvement over High settings at 82.9 FPS. The jump from Medium to High costs 23.9 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs 22.7 FPS. This suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for maintaining high frame rates, while High remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset provides 69.2 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth. High settings at this resolution drop to 55.6 FPS, which is still playable but less fluid. The Ultra preset at 39 FPS is borderline, and Low at 91.5 FPS sacrifices too much visual fidelity for the frame rate gain.

For 3840x2160, the data shows that even Low settings only reach 49.3 FPS average, while Medium drops to 38.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 18.7 FPS is not recommended for active gameplay. Given these numbers, the best experience for this combo is to use Medium settings at 1920x1080 or 2560x1440, depending on the display's native resolution. At 4K, users should stick to Low settings if they prioritize frame rate, or High settings if they accept the 29.3 FPS average for better visuals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 2060 SUPER and Core i5-14600K produce the following average frame rates: Low settings achieve 146.4 FPS, Medium settings achieve 106.8 FPS, High settings achieve 82.9 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 60.2 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 59% reduction in frame rate, with the largest single drop occurring between Low and Medium at 39.6 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 91.5 FPS for Low, 69.2 FPS for Medium, 55.6 FPS for High, and 39 FPS for Ultra. The step from High to Ultra costs 16.6 FPS, which is the largest relative drop as a percentage of the starting value. This resolution shows a 57% reduction from Low to Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 49.3 FPS for Low, 38.7 FPS for Medium, 29.3 FPS for High, and 18.7 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is 10.6 FPS, between Medium and High is 9.4 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 10.6 FPS. This represents a 62% reduction from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU's performance ceiling is reached at this resolution.

The data shows consistent scaling patterns across all resolutions, with the largest absolute drops occurring at 1080p where the starting frame rates are highest. The 4K results indicate that the GPU is operating near its memory bandwidth limits, as the 448.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot sustain high frame rates at this pixel count. The overall pattern suggests that users should target 1080p or 1440p for the best balance of performance and visual quality, with Medium settings providing the most consistent experience across both resolutions.