Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core i7-13700K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

The benchmark data for this combination shows a system that delivers strong performance across all tested resolutions, though the scaling pattern reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as pixel count increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 289 FPS, while the same settings at 4K drop to 100.6 FPS — a reduction of roughly 65% that points to the GPU becoming the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The measured FPS rows cover 12 configurations, spanning three resolutions and four quality presets, all of which are analyzed below.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is steepest at the Low preset, where the average falls from 289 at 1920x1080 to 100.6 at 3840x2160 — a 65.2% decrease. At Medium settings, the same resolution change produces a drop from 218.4 to 74.6 FPS, a 65.8% reduction. High settings show a similar pattern: 165.9 at 1080p falls to 54.5 at 4K, a 67.2% decline. Ultra settings exhibit the largest relative drop, moving from 123 at 1080p down to 40.4 at 4K, which is a 67.2% decrease. This consistent ~65-67% scaling across all presets strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower pixel counts.

The intermediate step from 1440p to 4K reinforces this interpretation. At High settings, 104 FPS at 2560x1440 drops to 54.5 at 3840x2160, a 47.6% reduction. Ultra settings show a similar halving from 77.4 to 40.4 FPS. The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-bound, evidenced by the high frame rates exceeding 200 FPS at Low and Medium presets. However, the near-linear scaling with resolution at each preset points to the RTX 5070 Ti as the dominant constraint once pixel count rises. For a game like Hitman 2, which features dense crowd scenes and complex lighting, this scaling behavior is consistent with the GPU's rendering workload becoming the deciding factor at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process, brings 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock runs at 2452 MHz, with a base clock of 2295 MHz. In the measured results, the GPU's capabilities are most visible at 4K, where even Low settings produce 100.6 FPS, indicating that the card can handle the resolution with reduced visual fidelity. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 40.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many users target, suggesting that max settings at this resolution require compromises.

The GPU's average benchmark score of 52086 places it in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 52085 — a 0% difference. This near-identical performance profile explains why the RTX 5070 Ti can deliver such high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p but struggles to maintain playable Ultra settings at 4K. The 896.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is likely a key factor in the resolution scaling observed, as higher pixel counts demand more texture and framebuffer bandwidth. At 1440p High, the 104 FPS average demonstrates that the card has ample reserve for most gaming scenarios, but the 4K Ultra result of 40.4 FPS indicates that the 16 GB VRAM and bandwidth are not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at maximum quality settings.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-13700K, a Raptor Lake-S part with 16 cores and 24 threads, operates at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its 30 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache provide substantial memory buffering for game logic and scene data. The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 39000 and a single-core score of 5505. This places the chip in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 47282 — nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700KF, which scores 47334 (a -0.1% difference).

In the context of Hitman 2, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p Low, where the system achieves 289 FPS. At this resolution and preset, the GPU is not heavily taxed, allowing the CPU to drive frame rates to very high levels. The 16-core configuration with 24 threads provides ample parallelism for the game's AI and physics systems, which are typically active in the crowded environments characteristic of the stealth genre. The CPU's single-thread performance, indicated by the Geekbench single-core score of 2850, ensures that the primary game thread does not become a bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, as resolution increases, the CPU's influence diminishes, with the 4K results showing that the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The data suggests that the i7-13700K is more than sufficient to support the RTX 5070 Ti's output, even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 200 FPS on Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings based on target resolution. At 1080p, Ultra settings deliver 123 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for most players. The jump from High (165.9 FPS) to Ultra (123 FPS) represents a 25.9% performance cost for visual gains, but both are playable. At 1440p, High settings produce 104 FPS, while Ultra drops to 77.4 FPS — both are above 60 FPS, making High the recommended choice for those seeking higher frame rates with minimal visual compromise. Medium at 1440p yields 138.1 FPS, which would be ideal for competitive play or high refresh rate monitors.

At 4K, the situation changes significantly. Ultra settings average 40.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard and may result in noticeable stuttering in fast-paced scenes. High settings at 4K produce 54.5 FPS, still slightly below 60 but more acceptable. Medium settings at 4K reach 74.6 FPS, providing a playable experience with moderate visual quality. Low settings at 4K achieve 100.6 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay but with reduced detail. The data suggests that for 4K, Medium is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, while 1440p High offers the best overall experience for most users. At 1080p, Ultra is viable given the 123 FPS result, but High at 165.9 FPS may be preferable for those with 144 Hz or 165 Hz displays.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 165th out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 9.2% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates across most settings, though the 4K Ultra result of 40.4 FPS likely prevents a higher placement. The CPU's 93rd percentile standing and the GPU's 87th percentile standing combine to create a well-balanced system, but the GPU's performance relative to its peers — being essentially identical to the RTX 4080 — means that the combo's ranking is more dependent on the CPU's strength in feeding frames at lower resolutions.

In the context of nearest rivals, the CPU's average benchmark score of 47282 is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (47527) and 0.4% of the Intel Core i9-12900F (47081). This indicates that the i7-13700K is a top-tier processor for gaming workloads, and its pairing with the RTX 5070 Ti leverages that strength. However, the combo's 165th rank out of 1795 suggests that other configurations with more powerful GPUs or CPUs achieve higher FPS in this game, particularly at 4K Ultra where the RTX 5070 Ti's 40.4 FPS result limits the overall score. For users prioritizing high refresh rate gaming at 1080p or 1440p, this combo is exceptionally well-suited, but 4K enthusiasts may need to accept reduced settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 104, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest GPU rival in average benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 scores 52085, representing a 0% difference.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 289, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo fall below 60 FPS?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 40.4, which is below 60. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average is 54.5, also below 60.

Q: How does the i7-13700K's single-core performance compare to its multicore performance?

A: The CPU scores 5505 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 39000 in multicore, indicating strong performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 165th out of 1795 total combos, placing it in the top 9.2% of all tested systems.