Hitman 2

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a robust, though not class-leading, experience in Hitman 2. The benchmark data shows a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the processor’s strong single-thread and multi-thread performance (evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505) ensures that frame rates remain high when the graphical load is light. The measured results across twelve distinct settings and resolution combinations provide a clear picture of where this combination excels and where it begins to strain.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a predictable yet steep performance curve. At the "Low" preset, the average frame rate drops from 218.6 FPS at 1080p to 139.7 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 74 FPS at 4K. This represents a 66% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the RX 6800 XT is the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. The scaling is even more pronounced on the "Ultra" preset, where performance falls from 91.6 FPS at 1080p to 61.6 FPS at 1440p (a 32.8% drop) and then to 29.1 FPS at 4K, which is a further 52.8% reduction. This non-linear drop at 4K Ultra suggests the GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM and 512.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are being saturated by the combination of high resolution and maximum detail settings.

The pattern strongly indicates that the i7-13700K is not a bottleneck in this title. At 1080p with "Low" settings, the system produces 218.6 FPS, a figure so high that it approaches the practical limits of most displays. If the CPU were struggling, we would expect to see a plateau or smaller gains when lowering resolution. Instead, the frame rate scales almost perfectly with the reduction in pixel count. The data shows that at 1440p "High", the system still delivers 77.4 FPS, which is a very playable figure, but the 4K numbers, particularly the 40.9 FPS at "High" and 29.1 FPS at "Ultra", make it clear that this resolution is where the combination begins to lose its edge.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, with its boost clock of 2250 MHz and 4608 shading units, is the dominant component in this pairing. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a 512.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is sufficient for most scenarios but appears to be a limiting factor at 4K Ultra. The benchmark results show that while the GPU can handle the computational load of the game’s stealth mechanics and crowd rendering at lower settings, the transition from "Medium" to "High" and then to "Ultra" at 4K exacts a heavy toll. The average FPS at 4K drops from 54.4 on "Medium" to 40.9 on "High" (a 24.8% decrease) and then to 29.1 on "Ultra" (a 28.9% decrease from High).

This data suggests that the GPU’s raw compute power (20.74 TFLOPS FP32) is sufficient for 1440p gaming, where it achieves over 60 FPS on all settings except "Ultra" (61.6 FPS, which is just above the threshold). However, the jump to 4K pushes the memory subsystem and pixel fill rate (288.0 GPixel/s) to their limits. The results indicate that the card is more comfortable at 1440p, where the i7-13700K’s architecture can feed it adequate data. The GPU’s percentile rank of 87 among all GPUs is respectable, but the measured performance in Hitman 2 shows it trailing the peak of what is possible, reinforcing the idea that 4K is not this combo’s primary strength.

Settings Recommendations

For users targeting a 60 FPS experience, the data points to 2560x1440 as the optimal resolution. At this setting, the "High" preset yields 77.4 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the target, while "Medium" achieves 105.4 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The "Ultra" preset at 1440p, at 61.6 FPS, is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Therefore, the "High" preset at 1440p offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, delivering a 25.7% improvement over "Ultra" while maintaining a frame rate that is 25.6% higher than the 4K "High" setting.

At 1920x1080, the "Ultra" preset is the recommended choice, as it still produces 91.6 FPS. This is a significant 48.4% increase over the 4K "Ultra" setting and demonstrates that the CPU-GPU combo is capable of maxing out the game’s visuals at this resolution without compromising smoothness. The "Low" preset at 1080p (218.6 FPS) is only useful for esports-style play or for users with extremely high refresh rate displays. For 4K, the data suggests that "Medium" (54.4 FPS) is the highest playable setting, while "Low" (74 FPS) is preferable for a smoother experience. Pushing to "High" or "Ultra" at 4K results in sub-60 FPS performance, which is not recommended for a game that benefits from precise aiming and movement.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are 218.6 FPS for "Low", 162.4 FPS for "Medium", 123.2 FPS for "High", and 91.6 FPS for "Ultra". The scaling between presets is consistent, with "Ultra" being 41.9% slower than "High" and "High" being 24.1% slower than "Medium". This shows a linear cost for each step up in quality, with the GPU having ample resources to spare at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the results are 139.7 FPS ("Low"), 105.4 FPS ("Medium"), 77.4 FPS ("High"), and 61.6 FPS ("Ultra"). The performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 36% across all settings, confirming that the GPU is the scaling factor. The "Ultra" preset at 1440p is 20.4% slower than "High", which is a smaller relative gap than at 1080p, indicating that other bottlenecks are beginning to emerge.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are 74 FPS ("Low"), 54.4 FPS ("Medium"), 40.9 FPS ("High"), and 29.1 FPS ("Ultra"). The transition from "Medium" to "High" incurs a 24.8% penalty, while "High" to "Ultra" incurs a 28.9% penalty. The 4K "Ultra" result is a stark 68.2% lower than the 1080p "Ultra" result, highlighting the extreme demands of 4K rendering. This breakdown shows that the combo is best utilized at 1080p and 1440p, where it provides a wide range of playable settings.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested hardware combinations, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i7-13700K and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT holds a rank of 659 out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2. This places it in the top 36.7% of all systems, which is a solid position given the game’s age and the presence of newer hardware. The rank reflects the balanced nature of the components; the i7-13700K’s average benchmark score of 47282 and the RX 6800 XT’s score of 49982 both contribute to a system that performs admirably without reaching the absolute top tier.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700KF (with a delta of -0.1%) and the AMD EPYC 4364P (with a delta of 0.3%), showing that the processor is well-matched with its direct competitors in synthetic tests. Similarly, the GPU’s neighbors include the NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti SUPER (2.6% higher) and the Intel Arc A550M (0.5% higher), indicating that the RX 6800 XT is in a competitive performance band. The measured FPS data aligns with this ranking; the system is neither a top-100 supercomputer nor a low-end budget build. The rank of 659 suggests that while many faster combinations exist, this setup delivers a very capable and consistent experience, particularly at 1440p, where it outperforms a significant majority of the database entries.