Hitman 2

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the Intel Core i7-12700K with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in Hitman 2?

A: This combination ranks 1224th out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database’s tested configurations.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35684. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 by 0.3% and the Intel Core i5-14500HX by 0.7%, while leading the Intel Core i7-13700T by 0.6% and the Intel Core i7-13800H by 0.8%.

Q: What is the best average FPS recorded for this combo in the measured data?

A: The highest average FPS is 148.4, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only measured result exceeding 148 FPS across all tested configurations.

Q: How does the GPU’s average benchmark score compare to its nearest competitor?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 20258. It is 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 460, while sitting 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and 1.5% behind the Intel Arc B570.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve exactly 70 FPS?

A: The combo records exactly 70.0 average FPS at 2560x1440 resolution with Medium settings. This is the only measured row with an average of exactly 70 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded in the entire measured dataset?

A: The lowest average FPS is 18.4, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is the only result below 20 FPS in the entire dataset.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 33 chip, fabricated on a 6 nm process by TSMC. Its memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s base clock is 1720 MHz, with a boost clock of 2655 MHz and a game clock of 2250 MHz. Memory runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed.

In Hitman 2, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and clock speeds directly influence the measured FPS across resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the High preset yields 28.3 FPS and Ultra drops to 18.4 FPS. At 1920x1080, the same GPU handles Low settings at 148.4 FPS, indicating that the 8 GB frame buffer is sufficient for lower resolutions but strained at higher pixel counts. The FP32 compute throughput of 21.75 TFLOPS supports the game’s stealth rendering demands, though the 128-bit memory bus constrains performance at 3840x2160. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for this workload, as evidenced by the scaling from 58.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 40.1 FPS at 1440p Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1224 out of 1795 tested combinations in Hitman 2 places it in the 68th percentile of tested systems, meaning approximately 32% of tested combos perform worse. This rank reflects the balance between the CPU’s strong multi-threaded capabilities and the GPU’s mid-range positioning. The Intel Core i7-12700K with 12 cores and 20 threads scores 29241 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4128 in single-core, placing it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The GPU’s 63rd percentile ranking among all GPUs tempers the overall combo performance.

Compared to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the performance delta is minimal. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 edges out the i7-12700K by only 0.3%, while the Intel Core i7-13700T trails by 0.6%. This tight clustering suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this combo’s rank. Instead, the GPU’s 63rd percentile position pulls the combined ranking down. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 148.4 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it falls to 18.4 FPS, showing that the RX 7600’s 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus limit high-resolution performance. The combo’s rank of 1224 out of 1795 indicates it sits below the median for tested Hitman 2 configurations, largely due to the GPU’s mid-range positioning relative to the CPU’s high-end capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 148.4 FPS, Medium yields 110.8 FPS, and High achieves 84.5 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 58.9 FPS, which remains playable but shows a significant 60% reduction from Low. The scaling from Low to Medium represents a 25% performance hit, while Medium to High costs another 24%. The jump from High to Ultra is the steepest at 30%, indicating that Ultra settings impose a substantial load on the 8 GB frame buffer.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably. Low settings average 92 FPS, Medium drops to 70 FPS, High falls to 54.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 40.1 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium at this resolution costs 24% performance, similar to the 1080p scaling. However, the gap between Medium and High widens to 22%, and High to Ultra costs another 27%. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p results show a 38% reduction at Low, 37% at Medium, 35% at High, and 32% at Ultra, reflecting the increased pixel count’s impact on the GPU’s memory bandwidth.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles. Low settings average 53.1 FPS, Medium drops to 36.7 FPS, High falls to 28.3 FPS, and Ultra yields only 18.4 FPS. The 4K Low result is 64% lower than 1080p Low, and 4K Ultra is 69% lower than 1080p Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is 31%, while Medium to High costs 23%, and High to Ultra loses 35%. The extreme drop to 18.4 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that the 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are severely overtaxed at this resolution and settings combination.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, 1920x1080 with High settings provides the optimal balance, delivering 84.5 FPS average. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay while maintaining visual fidelity. The 1080p Medium preset at 110.8 FPS offers a stronger performance margin for competitive play, but High settings at 84.5 FPS still provide headroom for demanding stealth sequences. Ultra at 1080p drops to 58.9 FPS, which is playable but risks dips below 60 FPS during action-heavy moments.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 70 FPS is the recommended choice. This delivers smooth performance while preserving enough graphical detail for the game’s stealth mechanics. The High preset at 54.8 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced exploration but may feel less responsive during combat. Low at 1440p yields 92 FPS for those prioritizing frame rate, but the visual compromise is significant. Ultra at 1440p at 40.1 FPS is not recommended, as the frame rate falls below the threshold for consistent playability.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 53.1 FPS approaches playability. Medium at 36.7 FPS and High at 28.3 FPS are marginal, while Ultra at 18.4 FPS is effectively unplayable. For 4K users, the data indicates that Low settings are the only viable option, and even then, the frame rate is below 60 FPS. The overall recommendation is to target 1080p High or 1440p Medium, as these presets provide the best combination of frame rate and visual quality based on the measured FPS data. The 1080p Medium preset at 110.8 FPS offers the widest performance margin, while 1080p High at 84.5 FPS delivers the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.