Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 lands at rank 1043 out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This combination delivers a fundamentally capable stealth-action experience, but the data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics card at higher resolutions, while showcasing impressive headroom at lower settings. The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile against all processors, while the GPU sits in the 66th percentile, creating a notable imbalance that shapes the measured performance across all tested scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

At position 1043 of 1795, this combo sits just above the median of all tested configurations for Hitman 2. The ranking reflects a system that can handle the game's crowd-filled environments and complex AI routines without issue, but the overall frame delivery is dictated by the GPU's mid-range positioning. The CPU's percentile ranking of 93 versus the GPU's 66 indicates that the processor is significantly more capable than the graphics card in this pairing. Consequently, the combo's rank is pulled downward by the GPU's relative standing, meaning the system's Hitman 2 performance is closer to what an RTX 4060-class solution typically delivers rather than what the i7-13700K could theoretically support. The data shows that this combination outperforms roughly 58% of all recorded systems, which is a respectable position given the GPU's mid-tier status, but it leaves substantial untapped potential on the CPU side in GPU-bound scenarios like 4K Ultra.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 1830 MHz boosts to 2460 MHz, and the card's 3072 shading units operate across 48 ROPs. The GPU's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores provide hardware-accelerated ray tracing and DLSS support, though Hitman 2's traditional rasterization pipeline does not heavily leverage these features. In the PassMark G3D benchmark, the card scores 19545, placing it in the 66th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (deltaPct -0.6%) and the Intel Arc B580 (deltaPct 0.7%), indicating the RTX 4060 sits in a tightly contested performance band. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Hitman 2's environments at 1080p and 1440p, but at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the card's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth and 48 ROPs become limiting factors, as evidenced by the measured 25.8 FPS average — a figure that falls below playable thresholds. The GPU's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 throughput translates to strong raw compute, yet the game's draw calls and geometry processing at 4K overwhelm the memory subsystem, causing the dramatic performance drop between Medium and Ultra settings at that resolution.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K is a 16-core, 24-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boosts up to 5.40 GHz, supported by a 30 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB L2 per core. The CPU's benchmark results are stellar: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 39000, single-core reaches 5505, and Geekbench multi-core hits 17731 with 2850 single-core. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 45887 places it in the 93rd percentile overall. Among nearest rivals, the Core i7-13700KF is essentially identical (deltaPct -0.1%), while the AMD EPYC 4364P trails by 0.3% and the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 is 0.5% ahead. This CPU is clearly not the bottleneck in any Hitman 2 scenario tested here; its 16 cores and high boost clocks ensure that AI pathfinding, physics calculations, and scene streaming are handled effortlessly. The 125 W TDP and unlocked multiplier suggest headroom for overclocking, though the measured FPS data indicates the system's frame rates are dictated by GPU throughput rather than CPU limitations at every resolution and settings combination tested.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 171.9 FPS, Medium reaches 127.2 FPS, High yields 96.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 70.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 59.1% reduction in frame rate, which is consistent with the GPU becoming progressively more stressed as visual fidelity increases. Notably, even at Ultra, the 70.3 FPS average exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, making 1080p a fully playable experience across all settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance curve steepens. Low settings average 111.7 FPS, Medium hits 82.9 FPS, High reaches 62.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 47.3 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is 24.8%, and from High to Ultra another 24.1%, indicating a clear GPU bottleneck emerging at this resolution. The 1440p Ultra figure of 47.3 FPS is borderline for smooth gameplay, though High settings at 62.3 FPS provide a solid balance.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4060's limitations become pronounced. Low settings average 58.5 FPS, Medium drops to 44.3 FPS, High falls to 31.2 FPS, and Ultra plunges to 25.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 55.9%, but more critically, only Low settings achieve a playable frame rate. The 4K Ultra result of 25.8 FPS is below the 30 FPS console-style baseline, and even Medium at 44.3 FPS struggles to maintain smooth motion. The data shows that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant settings compromises, effectively relegating the system to 1440p or below for a consistent experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Hitman 2?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 with Ultra settings delivers 70.3 FPS, while 2560x1440 at High settings achieves 62.3 FPS. Both provide smooth gameplay, but 1440p High offers higher visual quality at a slightly lower frame rate.

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

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 58.5 FPS. At Medium, the frame rate drops to 44.3 FPS, High falls to 31.2 FPS, and Ultra reaches just 25.8 FPS, making 4K playable only with significant graphical compromises.

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

A: The Core i7-13700K scores 47282 in average benchmark, essentially matching the Core i7-13700KF (47334, deltaPct -0.1%) and outperforming the AMD EPYC 4364P (47131, deltaPct 0.3%) and Intel Core i9-12900F (47081, deltaPct 0.4%) by a small margin.

Q: Is the RTX 4060 the bottleneck in this system?

A: Yes. The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile while the GPU sits in the 66th percentile. The FPS scaling across resolutions confirms this, with 4K Ultra delivering only 25.8 FPS despite the CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread scores.

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

A: The RTX 4060 scores 23181 on average, sitting between the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321, deltaPct -0.6%) and the Intel Arc B580 (23021, deltaPct 0.7%). It also trails the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti by 0.7%.

Q: Does the 8 GB VRAM affect Hitman 2 performance?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the 8 GB capacity is sufficient, as shown by playable frame rates. However, at 3840x2160 with High or Ultra settings, the combination of higher resolution and increased texture detail likely exceeds the VRAM capacity, contributing to the dramatic FPS drop to 31.2 and 25.8 respectively.