Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-14600KF pairs a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake-R design with a 3.50 GHz base clock and a 5.30 GHz boost clock. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32889 and a single-core score of 4643, placing it in the 93rd percentile among all tested processors. Its nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the Intel Core i5-14600K, which trails by just 0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which sits 0.6% behind. The data shows a processor with substantial headroom for gaming workloads, as its 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 provide ample bandwidth for scene complexity.

In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is most evident at lower resolutions where the graphics card is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the combination produces 182.2 FPS, a figure that drops to 101.7 FPS at High settings and 76.1 FPS at Ultra. This scaling pattern indicates that even at the lowest graphical load, the processor is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond playable frame rates. The 20 threads and high boost clock ensure that the game’s AI calculations and physics simulations—common in stealth titles with many simultaneous NPCs—do not introduce stutter, as evidenced by the consistent frame delivery across settings presets. The CPU’s 93rd percentile ranking versus all CPUs reinforces that this is a top-tier part for this title, with the 0.4% delta to the i5-14600K being effectively negligible in real-world gameplay.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT brings 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its RDNA 2.0 architecture operates at a 2150 MHz base clock and a 2600 MHz boost clock, with a game clock of 2495 MHz. The GPU’s 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs places it mid-pack, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (0.2% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (1.3% ahead). In synthetic tests, the card scores 20700 in Passmark G3D and 107621 in Geekbench OpenCL, indicating solid compute capabilities for a card of its class.

Within Hitman 2, the GPU’s role becomes dominant as resolution increases. At 1440p, the measured average FPS ranges from 116.9 at Low to 51.1 at Ultra, while at 4K the range tightens to 65.2 at Low and 24.5 at Ultra. The 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for this game’s textures, even at 4K, but the raw shading power limits performance. The data shows a clear GPU-bound scenario at 4K Ultra, where the 24.5 FPS average is only 32.1% of the 76.1 FPS achieved at 1080p Ultra. The card’s 40 ray accelerators and 64 ROPs handle the game’s lighting and shadow effects adequately, but the 13.31 TFLOPS FP32 throughput becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts. The 6750 XT’s performance relative to the RTX 3080 (1.3% behind in aggregate) suggests that in lighter scenes, the card can hold its own, but Hitman 2’s dense environments expose its mid-range positioning.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance cliff as resolution climbs. At 1080p High, the combo averages 101.7 FPS; at 1440p High, this falls to 66.0 FPS (a 35.1% reduction); and at 4K High, it drops to 32.9 FPS (a 67.6% reduction from 1080p). This pattern is consistent across all settings presets, but the magnitude of the drop varies. For Low settings, the transition from 1080p (182.2 FPS) to 1440p (116.9 FPS) represents a 35.9% loss, while the drop to 4K (65.2 FPS) is a 64.2% loss from 1080p. The scaling is nearly linear in logarithmic terms, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload.

The limiting component shifts depending on the preset. At 1080p Low, the 182.2 FPS result suggests the CPU is still capable of more, but the 6750 XT begins to cap output. Moving to 1080p Ultra at 76.1 FPS, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, as the CPU’s high single-thread performance (4643 in Cinebench R23 single-core) is not being fully utilized. At 4K, the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the sole constraints, evidenced by the 65.2 FPS at Low versus 24.5 FPS at Ultra—a 2.66x difference that mirrors the increased shading load. The data indicates that for this combination, 1440p is the sweet spot where neither component is drastically underutilized, but the 4K results are playable only at Low or Medium settings, with 48.0 FPS at Medium being the highest acceptable average.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Among the twelve measured configurations, the 1440p Medium setting at 85.2 FPS offers the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate. This represents a 29.1% improvement over 1440p High (66.0 FPS) while still maintaining a smooth experience. For users prioritizing higher detail, 1080p Ultra at 76.1 FPS is viable, but the jump from Medium to Ultra at 1080p costs 44.4% of the frame rate (from 136.6 to 76.1 FPS) for marginal visual gains in shadow resolution and texture filtering. The data shows that the Medium preset at 1440p provides 88.6% of the frame rate of 1080p Medium (136.6 FPS) at 85.2 FPS, making it a superior choice for those with 1440p displays.

At 4K, the options are limited. The Low preset at 65.2 FPS is the only configuration that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium at 48.0 FPS and High at 32.9 FPS fall below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 24.5 FPS is not recommended for any scenario, as the frame pacing would suffer. For a competitive or high-refresh experience, 1080p Low at 182.2 FPS is the fastest measured row, but it sacrifices most graphical features. The analysis suggests that 1440p Medium is the optimal default, with 1080p High (101.7 FPS) as a fallback for users who prefer higher detail over resolution. The 4K Low setting at 65.2 FPS is the only viable 4K option, and even then, it may exhibit occasional dips in dense scenes.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 891st out of 1795 tested combinations in Hitman 2. This places it in the 50.4th percentile of all combos, meaning it outperforms just over half of the tested systems. The rank is a composite of both component choices, and the data indicates that the CPU’s high percentile (93rd) is partially offset by the GPU’s more modest positioning (79th). In a game like Hitman 2, which is known for its CPU-friendly engine but demanding GPU workloads at high resolutions, this ranking reflects the bottleneck shifting to the graphics card as resolution increases.

Compared to other combos that might pair the same CPU with a faster GPU, the rank would likely improve, but the measured data for this specific pair shows consistent performance across the resolution spectrum. The 891st rank suggests that there are 904 combos that deliver higher average FPS in this game, likely featuring more powerful GPUs or better-balanced pairings. However, the combo’s performance is not anomalous; it delivers 76.1 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 51.1 FPS at 1440p Ultra, which are both playable if not exceptional. The rank also implies that roughly 50% of tested combos are slower, making this a mid-pack configuration. The delta between the GPU and its nearest rivals (0.2% to 1.3%) does not significantly alter the ranking, but the CPU’s 0.4% advantage over the i5-14600K is within the margin of error. Overall, the data positions this combo as a reliable mid-tier option for Hitman 2, with the caveat that 4K Ultra is not a realistic target.