Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core i7-12700KF + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti produces a 1080p experience that is clearly GPU-limited at higher presets, yet the measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a system with substantial headroom in the CPU. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 178 FPS, which drops to 74 FPS at Ultra, while the jump to 4K Ultra yields just 25 FPS. This pattern suggests the RTX 3060 Ti is the primary constraint as resolution climbs, but the i7-12700KF's 12 cores and 20 threads ensure the CPU never becomes the bottleneck in this stealth title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 shows a predictable yet steep decline as resolution increases, with the average frame rate at Ultra settings falling from 74 FPS at 1920x1080 to 48 FPS at 2560x1440 and finally to 25 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a drop of 35.1% from 1080p to 1440p and a further 47.9% from 1440p to 4K, indicating the GPU is being pushed progressively harder. At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic: 178 FPS at 1080p becomes 114 FPS at 1440p (a 36.0% reduction) and 61 FPS at 4K (a 46.5% reduction from 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across all presets suggest the rendering workload scales uniformly with pixel count, which is typical for a game like Hitman 2 that relies heavily on geometry and shadow calculations.

The fact that the 1080p Low result reaches 178 FPS while 4K Ultra sits at just 25 FPS implies the limiting component shifts from the CPU at low resolutions to the GPU at higher ones. At 1080p Low, the i7-12700KF with its 5.00 GHz boost clock can feed frames rapidly, but the RTX 3060 Ti's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth become the ceiling as pixel throughput demands multiply. The 4K High result of 34 FPS versus 4K Medium at 46 FPS further supports this, as the gap between presets narrows at higher resolutions—a classic sign of GPU saturation. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, this combo is only viable at Low settings (61 FPS), while 1440p offers a balanced middle ground.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti operates with a base clock of 1410 MHz and a boost clock of 1665 MHz, which translates to a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s. These specifications drive the measured results, with the card's 4864 shading units and 80 ROPs determining how efficiently it fills pixels at each resolution. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is noteworthy for Hitman 2, as the game's detailed environments and crowd simulations can pressure memory usage at higher presets, though the measured data shows no outright failures—only gradual FPS erosion.

The GPU's 16.20 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 152 TMUs provide ample raw compute for a 2018 title, but the benchmark results reveal that the RTX 3060 Ti is the performance limiter at 4K. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the 25 FPS average is far below playable thresholds, while the 34 FPS at High and 46 FPS at Medium highlight how quickly the card's bandwidth and fill rate are overwhelmed. The memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) and 256-bit bus width deliver 448.0 GB/s, which is sufficient for 1440p but strained at 4K. The GPU's percentile ranking of 59 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16129, positions it as a mid-range part that excels at 1080p and performs adequately at 1440p, but the data confirms it is not a 4K-capable solution for Hitman 2 at high presets.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i7-12700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti ranks 1847 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the 49.8th percentile of all configurations. That ranking is modest, considering the CPU alone sits in the 85th percentile among all processors with an average benchmark score of 35365. The GPU, by contrast, ranks in the 59th percentile with an average score of 16129, suggesting the combo's overall standing is dragged down by the graphics card's relative position.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T (deltaPct -0.1), Intel Core i5-13600T (deltaPct 0.2), Intel Core 5 213PE (deltaPct -0.2), and Intel Core i7-12700K (deltaPct 0.2), all of which are within 0.2% of the i7-12700KF's average score. This indicates the processor is well-matched against similar offerings, with no significant performance gap. For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (deltaPct 0.7), AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (deltaPct -1.4), AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (deltaPct -1.4), and AMD Radeon R9 370X (deltaPct 1.7). The RTX 3060 Ti sits within 1.7% of these competitors, showing that its performance tier is tightly clustered. The combo rank in the middle of the pack suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer, the GPU holds this pairing back from higher placements in Hitman 2 specifically.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS across settings shows a clear progression: Low delivers 178 FPS, Medium 134 FPS (with a minimum of 114 and maximum of 154), High 101 FPS, and Ultra 74 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 24.7% reduction, Medium to High drops 24.6%, and High to Ultra falls 26.7%. This consistent ~25% decline per preset tier indicates the GPU is handling the increased shading and texture demands linearly at this resolution. The 1080p results are all well above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution the sweet spot for the combo.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 114 FPS at Low, 85 FPS at Medium (min 73, max 98), 65 FPS at High, and 48 FPS at Ultra. The percentage drops between presets are similar to 1080p—Low to Medium is 25.4%, Medium to High is 23.5%, and High to Ultra is 26.2%—but the absolute values are lower. At 1440p Ultra, the 48 FPS average is below the ideal 60 FPS target, though High at 65 FPS remains smooth. The minimum FPS at Medium (73) suggests frame pacing is consistent, with no severe stutters.

At 3840x2160, the results are 61 FPS at Low, 46 FPS at Medium (min 39, max 52), 34 FPS at High, and 25 FPS at Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 24.6%, Medium to High is 26.1%, and High to Ultra is 26.5%. This consistency across all resolutions and presets indicates the game scales uniformly with pixel count and graphic complexity, but the 4K numbers are only playable at Low. The minimum FPS of 39 at 4K Medium shows the GPU can dip below 40 FPS, which would be noticeable in fast-paced stealth sequences.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all presets exceed 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 74 FPS and Low reaching 178 FPS. At 2560x1440, only Low, Medium, and High presets stay above 48 FPS, with Ultra dropping to 48 FPS.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-12700KF bottleneck the RTX 3060 Ti?

A: The data suggests no significant bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 178 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed frames quickly, while the GPU's 59th percentile ranking and the FPS drops at higher resolutions point to the RTX 3060 Ti as the limiting factor.

Q: How does the i7-12700KF compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-12700KF has an average benchmark score of 35365, with the closest rival being the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403 (deltaPct -0.1) and the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 (deltaPct 0.2). These are within 0.2% of each other, showing negligible performance differences.

Q: Is the RTX 3060 Ti competitive with similar GPUs?

A: The RTX 3060 Ti's average score of 16129 places it near the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (16014, deltaPct 0.7) and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (16361, deltaPct -1.4), indicating it is within 1.7% of these rivals in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 61. At Medium, High, and Ultra, the averages are 46, 34, and 25 FPS respectively, which are below smooth playability standards.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 1847 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it near the median of all configurations tested.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience at 1920x1080, the High preset at 101 FPS offers a optimal balance of visual quality and performance, though Ultra at 74 FPS is also viable if maximum fidelity is preferred. The Medium preset at 134 FPS provides a significant frame rate boost with only a 24.6% reduction in average FPS compared to Low, making it a strong choice for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, High at 65 FPS is the recommended preset, as it stays above 60 FPS while Ultra drops to 48 FPS, which may feel less smooth. For 4K, only Low at 61 FPS is playable; Medium at 46 FPS is borderline, but the minimum FPS of 39 suggests occasional dips that could disrupt gameplay.

The measured data shows that the jump from Medium to High at each resolution costs approximately 24-26% performance, while the jump from High to Ultra costs a similar amount. This linear scaling means players can predict the trade-off between settings tiers, but the 1080p High preset represents the best compromise for the RTX 3060 Ti's capabilities. At 1440p, the 65 FPS High result is the highest preset that maintains a stable frame rate, making it the recommended choice for users with 1440p monitors. The 4K results are only viable at Low, so users with 4K displays should consider lowering resolution or accepting reduced visual quality.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-12700KF features 12 cores and 20 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, built on Intel's 10 nm process with the Alder Lake architecture. Its 25 MB of shared L3 cache and 1.25 MB L2 cache per core provide ample fast memory for Hitman 2's AI and physics calculations. The CPU's benchmark scores—including 28838 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4071 in singlecore—demonstrate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, which is crucial for a stealth game that simulates crowd behaviors and complex NPC routines.

The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 35365, confirms it is a high-end part, but the measured FPS data shows it is not the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p Low, the 178 FPS result is likely near the game's engine limits, while the GPU's performance at higher resolutions and presets is what drives the final FPS numbers. The CPU's 20 threads and 5.00 GHz boost clock ensure that even in densely populated levels, the i7-12700KF can maintain frame pacing without stutters, as evidenced by the consistent minimum FPS values at Medium presets (114 FPS at 1080p, 73 FPS at 1440p, and 39 FPS at 4K). The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.2% in average score, indicating that no other processor in this class would meaningfully change the combo's performance in Hitman 2.