Hitman 2

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700K + RTX 2060 SUPER combo rank in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 2631 out of 3711 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This rank reflects the pairing of a strong CPU with a mid-range GPU, which results in consistent but not exceptional performance.

Q: What is the best 1080p setting for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 145 FPS, followed by Medium at 109 FPS and High at 82 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 60 FPS, which is still playable but shows a significant cost for the extra visual fidelity.

Q: Can this combo handle 1440p gaming in Hitman 2?

A: Yes, at 2560x1440 the Low preset achieves 93 FPS average, Medium hits 69 FPS, and High manages 52 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 39 FPS, which is borderline for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot for 1440p.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: At 3840x2160, the results are mostly below 60 FPS: Low averages 49 FPS, Medium 37 FPS, High 28 FPS, and Ultra only 21 FPS. This indicates the RTX 2060 SUPER is not sufficient for a smooth 4K experience in Hitman 2.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093, which is 0.4% below the RTX 3060 Mobile and 0.5% below the AMD Radeon Pro 5700. It is 1.5% and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 460 and Intel Arc A770M, respectively.

Q: What is the CPU's performance relative to its closest competitors?

A: The i7-12700K has an average benchmark score of 35287, sitting 0.1% below the i5-13600T and 0.2% below the i7-12700KF. It also trails the i7-13700T by 0.3% and the Core 5 213PE by 0.4%.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with a TU106 chip manufactured on a 12 nm process. It carries 8 GB of GDDR6 memory across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1470 MHz and boosts to 1650 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications define its role in Hitman 2, where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

In Hitman 2, the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for all tested settings, as the game does not appear to exceed this capacity at any resolution in the measured data. The GPU's 2176 shading units and 64 ROPs deliver a pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s, which translate to the frame rates observed. The FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is moderate by current standards, and the data shows this limits high-resolution performance.

The GPU's percentile rank is 62 against all GPUs, indicating it sits slightly above the median. Its average benchmark score of 18093 places it near the RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, -0.4%) and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5%), but slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, -1.5%) and Intel Arc A770M (18383, -1.6%). In Hitman 2, this GPU handles 1080p and 1440p reasonably well but struggles at 4K, as the measured FPS data confirms.

The GPU's boost clock of 1650 MHz is the key figure for sustained performance. Hitman 2 is a stealth game with detailed environments, and the RTX 2060 SUPER's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor when resolution increases. At 4K, the GPU's pixel throughput cannot keep up with the demand, resulting in average FPS dropping below 50 even on Low settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern of declining performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 82 at 1080p to 52 at 1440p, a 37% reduction, and further to 28 at 4K, a 66% reduction from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions.

For Low settings, the scaling is similar: 145 FPS at 1080p, 93 at 1440p (down 36%), and 49 at 4K (down 66%). The Medium preset shows 109 FPS at 1080p, 69 at 1440p (down 37%), and 37 at 4K (down 66%). Ultra settings follow the same pattern: 60 FPS at 1080p, 39 at 1440p (down 35%), and 21 at 4K (down 65%). The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings suggests a uniform GPU bottleneck that scales predictably with pixel count.

The 1080p to 1440p transition reduces FPS by approximately 35-37% across all settings, while the 1440p to 4K transition cuts FPS by roughly 46-50% (e.g., High: 52 to 28, a 46% drop). This nonlinear scaling is characteristic of a GPU that exhausts its fillrate and memory bandwidth at 4K. The RTX 2060 SUPER's 448.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a hard constraint at 3840x2160, where the 8 GB VRAM is also stressed by larger render targets.

At 1080p, the i7-12700K's strong single-thread performance (1850.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensures the CPU is not a bottleneck, allowing the GPU to reach 145 FPS on Low. As resolution rises, the GPU load increases and the CPU's advantage becomes irrelevant. The data shows that this combo is GPU-limited at all resolutions above 1080p, with the scaling pattern confirming the RTX 2060 SUPER as the performance ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. The Low preset averages 145 FPS, which is the highest measured value. Medium averages 109 FPS with a minimum of 92 and maximum of 125, showing good frame pacing. High averages 82 FPS, and Ultra drops to 60 FPS exactly. These numbers indicate that 1080p is well within the GPU's comfort zone, with even Ultra providing a playable 60 FPS average.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance declines notably. Low averages 93 FPS, still smooth for competitive play. Medium averages 69 FPS with a range of 59 to 80, which is acceptable for most gamers. High averages 52 FPS, which is borderline for fast-paced action but workable for Hitman 2's stealth gameplay. Ultra averages 39 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold and will feel less responsive.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER struggles. Low averages 49 FPS, barely playable. Medium averages 37 FPS with a range of 31 to 43, showing significant frame dips. High averages 28 FPS, and Ultra averages 21 FPS. These numbers confirm that 4K is not a realistic target for this combo in Hitman 2, even on the lowest settings.

The data also reveals the scaling between settings at each resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 36 FPS (145 to 109), Medium to High costs 27 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 22 FPS. At 1440p, the costs are 24, 17, and 13 FPS respectively. At 4K, the costs are 12, 9, and 7 FPS. This shows that the absolute FPS cost of higher settings shrinks as resolution increases, because the GPU is already saturated.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2631 out of 3711 combos. This places it in the 71st percentile of all tested combinations, meaning roughly 29% of combos perform worse and 71% perform better. The rank reflects the imbalance between the high-end CPU and mid-range GPU.

The i7-12700K itself is a strong performer, with an average benchmark score of 35287 and a percentile rank of 84 against all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the i5-13600T (35305, -0.1%), i7-12700KF (35365, -0.2%), i7-13700T (35403, -0.3%), and Core 5 213PE (35428, -0.4%). This CPU has 12 cores and 20 threads with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, making it more than capable for gaming.

The RTX 2060 SUPER, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 62 against all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rivals are the RTX 3060 Mobile (18159, -0.4%), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (18189, -0.5%), AMD Radeon RX 460 (18373, -1.5%), and Intel Arc A770M (18383, -1.6%). This GPU is clearly the limiting factor in the combo, dragging the overall rank down despite the CPU's strong showing.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the combo's rank of 2631 is consistent with the measured FPS data. The game is not particularly CPU-intensive, so the i7-12700K's advantages (e.g., 19784 in Cinebench R23 multicore) do not translate to proportional FPS gains. Instead, the GPU's 62nd percentile performance dictates the results, which is why the combo ranks in the lower third of the database.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gaming, the data suggests that the High preset at 82 FPS average is the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS is acceptable if you prioritize visuals, but the 22 FPS drop from High is steep for the incremental quality gain. The Medium preset at 109 FPS is the choice for higher refresh rates, while Low at 145 FPS is ideal for competitive play or maximum frame rates.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 69 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold with a minimum of 59 FPS. The High preset at 52 FPS is playable but may feel less smooth during crowded scenes. Low at 93 FPS is the best option for a high-refresh 1440p monitor. Ultra at 39 FPS should be avoided unless you prioritize fidelity over responsiveness.

For 4K, none of the settings provide a consistently smooth experience. Low at 49 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, but it still dips below 60 FPS. Medium at 37 FPS and High at 28 FPS are not recommended for active gameplay. Ultra at 21 FPS is only suitable for screenshots or slow exploration. If 4K is a priority, consider lowering the resolution or reducing the in-game resolution scale.

The best overall experience per the measured rows is the Medium preset at 1080p, which delivers 109 FPS average with a tight 92-125 FPS range. This setting provides a substantial margin above 60 FPS while maintaining visual quality. For 1440p, Medium at 69 FPS is the most balanced choice, and for 4K, Low at 49 FPS is the only viable option, with the understanding that performance will be suboptimal.