Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a highly capable Hitman 2 experience, but it is not a top-tier contender. The combo ranks at 1266 out of 3001 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems. This ranking indicates that while the pairing is far from the fastest, it sits comfortably ahead of the majority of tested hardware, offering a solid foundation for high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions. The data shows a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p, but one that will require settings adjustments to maintain playable frame rates at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 3001 tested combos, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1266th. This position, in the 58th percentile of all tested configurations, suggests a balanced pairing that performs well above average but is not optimized for extreme high-end play. The ranking reflects a system capable of delivering smooth gameplay in most scenarios, yet it will cede ground to higher-tier GPUs and newer CPUs in the most demanding situations.

The CPU component of this combo performs competitively against its direct peers. The Ryzen 5 7400F's average benchmark score of 32750 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: it edges out the Intel Core i5-14600T by a mere 0.1%, and it is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. It also surpasses the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2%. This indicates the 7400F is a very consistent performer, holding its own against a range of mid-to-high-end processors.

The GPU, the RTX 3070, shows a more mixed picture. Its average benchmark score of 17208 places it in the 61st percentile of all GPUs. When compared to its nearest rivals, the data reveals a tight race: it is 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, 1.0% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690, and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 7970M. However, it trails the NVIDIA Tesla K40c by 1.5%. This suggests that while the 3070 is a solid performer, it is not a dominant force in its class, and its standing is closely matched by several other options.

Taken together, the combo's rank of 1266 reflects the GPU's relative position more than the CPU's. The CPU is a high-percentile part, while the GPU is more mid-pack. This creates a system where the processor has headroom to spare, but the graphics card is the primary determinant of overall gaming performance in this title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data clearly indicates that the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For a 60 FPS baseline, the system offers different paths at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the experience is exceptionally fluid across all settings, with even the demanding Ultra preset yielding an average of 81 FPS. For the best experience balancing visual fidelity and performance, High settings at 1080p provide an average of 110 FPS, ensuring a very smooth experience with substantial graphical headroom. Low settings at 1080p push the average to 194 FPS, but this comes at a significant visual cost and is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.

At 2560x1440, the system begins to show its limits. High settings yield a solid 70 FPS average, which is adequate for most players. However, for those seeking a more consistent high-refresh-rate experience, Medium settings provide a notable boost to 93 FPS. This preset offers the best compromise between visual quality and performance at 1440p, as it maintains a high frame rate while still delivering a detailed image. Ultra settings at 1440p drop to 52 FPS, which is playable but may feel less fluid in fast-paced scenarios.

At 4K (3840x2160), the RTX 3070 is clearly the bottleneck. Only the Low preset achieves an average above 60 FPS, hitting 66 FPS. Medium settings drop to 50 FPS, which is borderline for smooth play. High and Ultra presets fall to 38 FPS and 28 FPS respectively, making them unsuitable for a consistent experience. For 4K play, the data suggests that Low settings are the only viable option for maintaining a playable frame rate, and even then, the experience will not be as smooth as at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, which highlights the GPU-bound nature of this combo in Hitman 2. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 110 at 1080p to 70 at 1440p, a 36% decrease, and then further to 38 at 4K, a 65% decrease from the 1080p baseline. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 3070's rendering capabilities are the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The pattern is similar at other settings. At Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 146 at 1080p to 93 at 1440p (a 36% drop) and then to 50 at 4K (a 66% drop). Even at the least demanding Low preset, the system sees a significant reduction, going from 194 FPS at 1080p to 124 FPS at 1440p (a 36% drop) and then to 66 FPS at 4K (a 66% drop). The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings strongly suggests that the GPU's pixel throughput is the limiting factor, rather than the CPU.

The CPU, with its high benchmark scores and 83rd percentile ranking, is not the source of this bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7400F's performance is more than sufficient to feed the GPU at all tested resolutions. The data indicates that as resolution increases, the workload on the GPU grows linearly, and the RTX 3070's 8 GB of VRAM and 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth become increasingly stressed. This is classic GPU-bound scaling, where the frame rate is directly tied to the graphics card's ability to process and output pixels.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured data provides a detailed look at the system's performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset delivers an average of 194 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 146 FPS, with minimum and maximum frames of 124 and 168 FPS respectively, indicating a stable frame time. High settings achieve 110 FPS on average. The Ultra preset, while the most demanding, still delivers a very playable average of 81 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance scales down accordingly. The Low preset yields an average of 124 FPS. Medium settings provide an average of 93 FPS, again with a stable range (79-107 FPS). High settings result in a 70 FPS average, which is still smooth for most displays. The Ultra preset drops to a 52 FPS average, which is the first sign of the system struggling to maintain high refresh rates.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3070 is heavily taxed. The Low preset is the only one that delivers a playable experience, with an average of 66 FPS. Medium settings fall to a 50 FPS average, with a range of 42 to 57 FPS, showing some variability in frame pacing. High settings drop to an average of 38 FPS, and Ultra is the least playable, with an average of just 28 FPS. The data shows a clear tiering of performance that aligns with the demands of each resolution and preset combination.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 plays the definitive role in this combo's gaming performance. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K. The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 1500 MHz and a boost of 1725 MHz, are typical for the Ampere architecture and contribute to its overall throughput.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its mid-range standing. Its Passmark G3D score of 22214 is a strong result, but its 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs shows it is not at the top of the performance hierarchy. The data shows that the GPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, are extremely close in performance, with a delta of just 0.7%. This indicates that the RTX 3070 is a stable, predictable performer, but it does not have a significant edge over its direct competitors.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the GPU's role is highlighted by the resolution scaling data. The consistent 36% and 66% FPS drops from 1080p to 1440p and 4K, respectively, across all settings are a direct consequence of the GPU's pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth limits. The CPU is not the bottleneck; the RTX 3070 is. The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is also a factor at 4K, where the higher resolution textures and effects can strain the memory buffer, leading to the significant performance drop seen in the Ultra preset. For this game, the RTX 3070 is the single most important component, and its capabilities define the boundaries of the system's performance envelope.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Hitman 2?

A: This combo ranks 1266th out of 3001 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested for this game.

Q: Is this system capable of running Hitman 2 at 4K with high settings?

A: No. At 4K with High settings, the system achieves an average of 38 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Only the Low preset at 4K reaches an average of 66 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1440p monitor?

A: The data indicates that Medium settings at 2560x1440 provide the best balance, yielding an average of 93 FPS. This is a significant improvement over the 70 FPS average on High settings and is more suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is very closely matched with its competitors. It is 0.1% faster than the Intel Core i5-14600T, 0.2% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, and 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H.

Q: What is the primary factor limiting performance at higher resolutions?

A: The data shows that the GPU is the limiting component. As resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, the average FPS drops by approximately 36% and then 66%, respectively, regardless of the settings preset used. This pattern indicates a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How does the RTX 3070's performance compare to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT?

A: The RTX 3070 holds a slight edge, with an average benchmark score that is 0.7% higher than the RX 7600 XT's score. This indicates they are very close in overall performance.