Hitman 2

Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT deliver a mid-range 1440p experience in Hitman 2, with the combo ranking 850th out of 1,795 tested configurations. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy: at 1080p the CPU dominates, at 1440p the balance shifts, and at 4K the GPU becomes the definitive bottleneck. The measured results indicate a system that excels in lower-resolution high-refresh scenarios but struggles to maintain smooth frame rates at Ultra settings in 4K.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 125 W TDP. The CPU features a substantial cache hierarchy: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. This processor supports dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. Benchmark results place this chip in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47,282.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's impact is most visible at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the data shows frame rates that scale dramatically with settings, from 182.5 FPS at Low to 102 FPS at High, suggesting the processor has ample headroom to feed the GPU. The 3DMark multi-threaded scores reinforce this capability: 12,412 with max threads, 10,717 with 16 threads, and 8,193 with 8 threads. Even at 2 threads, the score of 2,262 indicates strong single-thread performance, which is critical for game logic and physics in a stealth title. The Cinebench R23 results—39,000 multi-core and 5,505 single-core—further confirm that this CPU is not a limiting factor in most gaming scenarios.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the i7-13700K's average score of 47,282 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-13700KF at 47,334 (delta -0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 at 47,527 (delta -0.5%). It sits slightly ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P at 47,131 (delta 0.3%) and the Intel Core i9-12900F at 47,081 (delta 0.4%). These deltas are negligible, meaning the CPU's performance in Hitman 2 is consistent with its class, and any FPS differences across settings at 1080p are likely due to other system components or game optimization rather than CPU headroom.

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

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture using the Navi 22 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm process with 17,200 million transistors. It features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2150 MHz, a game clock of 2495 MHz, and a boost clock of 2600 MHz, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). It has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 40 ray-tracing cores. Compute performance is rated at 13.31 TFLOPS FP32, with a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s. The card has a 250 W TDP and requires a 600 W suggested power supply.

The GPU's percentile standing is 79th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,327. In Hitman 2, the GPU's role becomes evident as resolution increases. At 1440p, the frame rate drops from 113.6 FPS at Low to 49.4 FPS at Ultra, a reduction that highlights the GPU's workload. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component, with Ultra settings yielding only 28.6 FPS and High settings at 36.7 FPS. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for Hitman 2's requirements, as the game's release predates the card, and the data shows no memory-related stutters in the measured results.

Relative to nearest rivals, the RX 6750 XT's average score of 35,327 is within a narrow band: 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (35,264), 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile (35,435), 0.9% behind the AMD Radeon 880M (35,646), and 1.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (35,787). These small deltas suggest the RX 6750 XT performs as expected for its class, and in Hitman 2 specifically, the frame rates reflect a GPU that is competent at 1080p and playable at 1440p but not designed for high-fidelity 4K gaming.

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

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a classic scaling pattern. At 1080p, the average frame rates range from 182.5 FPS (Low) down to 76.8 FPS (Ultra). Moving to 1440p, these numbers drop to 113.6 FPS (Low) and 49.4 FPS (Ultra). At 4K, the performance collapses further: 61.8 FPS (Low) and 28.6 FPS (Ultra). The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial: Low settings drop by approximately 66% (from 182.5 to 61.8 FPS), while Ultra settings drop by about 63% (from 76.8 to 28.6 FPS).

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU can maintain high frame rates even at Ultra settings (76.8 FPS), suggesting the i7-13700K is not saturated. At 4K, even Low settings only reach 61.8 FPS, which is below the 1080p Ultra result—a clear sign that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are exhausted. The 1440p results sit in a transitional zone: High settings at 67.6 FPS are playable, but Ultra at 49.4 FPS shows the GPU struggling with the increased pixel count and effects.

The data also reveals that setting changes have a larger impact at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 105.7 FPS (182.5 to 76.8), whereas at 4K, the difference is only 33.2 FPS (61.8 to 28.6). This narrowing gap at 4K confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck, as reducing settings cannot compensate for the raw pixel throughput required at 3840x2160. For a stealth game like Hitman 2, where frame consistency matters for precise movement, the 1440p High preset at 67.6 FPS appears to be the sweet spot for this combination.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates 1440p is the optimal balance. At 1440p High, the average FPS is 67.6, which is above the 4K High result of 36.7 FPS and only slightly below the 1080p Ultra result of 76.8 FPS, offering a good trade-off between visual fidelity and smoothness.

Q: How does the i7-13700K compare to its closest rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The i7-13700K scores 47,282 on average. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, scores 47,334, representing a delta of -0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is slightly ahead at 47,527 (delta -0.5%), while the AMD EPYC 4364P and Intel Core i9-12900F are behind at 47,131 (delta 0.3%) and 47,081 (delta 0.4%), respectively.

Q: Is the RX 6750 XT sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: No. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 28.6, which is below the 30 FPS threshold for playable. Even at 4K Low, the average is 61.8 FPS, but this requires sacrificing visual quality. The CPU is not the limiting factor at 4K; the GPU's performance ceiling is reached.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, Low settings produce 182.5 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 76.8 FPS. This is a difference of 105.7 FPS, indicating that the CPU can handle the load, but the GPU struggles with the increased rendering complexity of Ultra settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems for Hitman 2?

A: The Intel Core i7-13700K with AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 850th out of 1,795 total combinations, placing it in the middle of the pack. This ranking reflects a balanced mid-range system that is neither top-tier nor entry-level.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at any resolution?

A: At 1080p, the CPU provides enough headroom to push frame rates above 180 FPS at Low settings, so it is not the bottleneck. At 1440p and 4K, the frame rates drop significantly (e.g., 49.4 FPS at 1440p Ultra and 28.6 FPS at 4K Ultra), which indicates the GPU becomes the limiting component as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

1920x1080:

• Low: 182.5 FPS
• Medium: 137.9 FPS
• High: 102 FPS
• Ultra: 76.8 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 113.6 FPS
• Medium: 89.4 FPS
• High: 67.6 FPS
• Ultra: 49.4 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 61.8 FPS
• Medium: 49 FPS
• High: 36.7 FPS
• Ultra: 28.6 FPS

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy across all resolutions: Low settings always yield the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra. At 1080p, all settings exceed 75 FPS, making the system suitable for high-refresh monitors. At 1440p, Low and Medium remain above 85 FPS, but High dips to 67.6 FPS and Ultra to 49.4 FPS, which may be borderline for competitive play. At 4K, only Low settings achieve a playable 61.8 FPS, while High and Ultra fall below 40 FPS, confirming that this resolution is not recommended for this combo in Hitman 2. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a roughly 38% reduction in FPS at High settings (102 to 67.6), while the scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings shows a further 46% reduction (67.6 to 36.7). These steps highlight the GPU's diminishing capability as pixel count increases, with the CPU's role remaining relatively constant across resolutions.