What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for HITMAN 2
HITMAN 2 recommends Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD GPU Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 10-series-era card in the modern class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run HITMAN 2 well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what HITMAN 2 asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for HITMAN 2?
The developer recommends Nvidia GPU GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD GPU Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB, a GeForce GTX 10-series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870.
Will an older card run HITMAN 2?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.