Hitman 2

Hitman 2, a stealth title released on 2018-11-12, is benchmarked with the Intel Core i7-13700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The CPU, a 16-core, 24-thread Raptor Lake part with a 5.40 GHz boost clock, and the GPU, an Ada Lovelace card with 12 GB GDDR6X and a 2610 MHz boost, produce measured FPS across three resolutions and four settings. The combo ranks 201st out of 1795 tested combinations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear drop as resolution increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 156 at 1920x1080 to 102.3 at 2560x1440 to 54.1 at 3840x2160. The same pattern holds for other presets: Low goes from 279.7 to 177.6 to 96.6, Medium from 210.2 to 133.6 to 73.8, and Ultra from 117.4 to 74.5 to 40.9. The scaling is steep, with 4K averages roughly a third of 1080p values. This indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU's strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single-core 5505) is sufficient to drive high frame rates at 1080p. The 4K Ultra average of 40.9 FPS is particularly low, suggesting that the RTX 4070 Ti is stressed by the game's highest settings at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced than from 1080p to 1440p, especially at High and Ultra, where the 4K values are roughly half of the 1440p values. This is consistent with the GPU's memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and its 12 GB VRAM, which are adequate for 1440p but become a limiting factor at 4K with high detail.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K brings 16 cores and 24 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost of 5.40 GHz. Its L3 cache is 30 MB shared, and it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 39000 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 5505 in single-core, along with a Geekbench single-core score of 2850 and multi-core of 17731. The CPU's average benchmark score is 47282, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.1% lower than the i7-13700KF (47334), 0.3% higher than the EPYC 4364P (47131), 0.4% higher than the i9-12900F (47081), and 0.5% lower than the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (47527). In Hitman 2, the CPU's capabilities are evident at 1080p Low, where the average FPS reaches 279.7, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The game's reliance on single-thread performance is well served by the 5.40 GHz boost clock and the high single-core scores. The 16 cores and 24 threads also provide headroom for background tasks and future titles, though Hitman 2's measured FPS at 1080p High (156) and Ultra (117.4) show that the GPU takes over as the limiting factor once resolution and settings increase.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear picture of preset scaling. At 4K, the Medium preset delivers 73.8 FPS, which is higher than High's 54.1 and Ultra's 40.9, while Low reaches 96.6. For a balance of visual quality and frame rate, Medium at 4K is the highest preset that remains above 54.1 FPS. At 1440p, High yields 102.3 FPS, Ultra 74.5, Medium 133.6, and Low 177.6. The High preset at 1440p offers a solid frame rate above 100 FPS, making it a strong choice for most displays. At 1080p, High gives 156 FPS, Ultra 117.4, Medium 210.2, and Low 279.7. The Ultra preset at 1080p is still above 100 FPS, so it is viable for high refresh rate monitors. The data suggests that for 4K, Medium is the best compromise; for 1440p, High is recommended; and for 1080p, High or Ultra both work well. The Low preset at any resolution sacrifices too much visual quality for the frame rate gains, as the differences between Low and Medium are substantial (e.g., 96.6 to 73.8 at 4K, 177.6 to 133.6 at 1440p, and 279.7 to 210.2 at 1080p).

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average is 117.4 FPS.

Q: How does the i7-13700K compare to the i7-13700KF in average benchmark score?

A: The i7-13700K scores 47282, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-13700KF's 47334.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The boost clock is 5.40 GHz.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 201st out of 1795 tested combinations.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti is in the 85th percentile.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU has a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with 7680 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. Its FP32 performance is 40.09 TFLOPS. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 31624 in Passmark G3D and 205028 in Geekbench OpenCL. The GPU's average benchmark score is 44900, placing it in the 85th percentile. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5090 Mobile (45152), 1.5% lower than the Arc A730M (45592), 1.6% higher than the Radeon Pro 580 (44195), and 1.6% lower than the Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45642). In Hitman 2, the GPU's role is evident in the resolution scaling: at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 40.9, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at the highest settings. The 12 GB VRAM and high bandwidth are sufficient for the game's textures, but the compute load at 4K Ultra exceeds what the card can handle for 60 FPS. The boost clock of 2610 MHz and the 40.09 TFLOPS FP32 throughput drive the 1080p results, where the GPU is less stressed and can deliver 279.7 FPS at Low settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 54.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 96.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 73.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 40.9 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 102.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 177.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 133.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 74.5 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 156 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 279.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 210.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 117.4 |

The table lists all measured averages. The data shows that the highest FPS is 279.7 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 40.9 at 4K Ultra. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent across settings, with 4K averages approximately one-third of 1080p values. This reinforces the GPU-bound nature of the game at higher resolutions. The 1440p results sit between the two extremes, with High at 102.3 FPS and Ultra at 74.5, both of which are playable. The 1080p results are all above 100 FPS except for Ultra at 117.4, which is still high. The measured data indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is well matched to the i7-13700K for 1440p and 1080p gaming, while 4K requires a reduction to Medium settings to maintain a comfortable frame rate.