Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a smooth Hitman 2 experience across the board, with the most significant performance gains appearing at lower resolutions where the CPU can stretch its legs. The data shows that this pairing is well-balanced, though the GPU becomes the primary constraint at 4K Ultra, where frame rates dip below the 60 FPS threshold.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a clear progression as resolution increases, with the performance gap between settings narrowing at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 253 FPS, which drops to 162 FPS at 1440p and 86 FPS at 4K—a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K. This steep decline indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, but the graphics card's workload becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story, with 105 FPS at 1080p falling to 67 FPS at 1440p and just 36 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 46%, showing an accelerating performance penalty at higher resolutions. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at 4K, where the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits.

Interestingly, the scaling from Medium to High settings shows a smaller relative drop than from High to Ultra. At 4K, Medium delivers 65 FPS while High achieves 49 FPS—a 25% difference—but Ultra drops to 36 FPS, a further 27% reduction. This suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that disproportionately tax the GPU, making High the more reasonable choice for 4K play.

The 1080p results indicate that the Ryzen 5 7400F's 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, are sufficient to keep frame rates high even at Low settings where the GPU has less work. The 253 FPS at 1080p Low versus 86 FPS at 4K Low demonstrates a 194% performance swing, highlighting how resolution dominates the performance profile in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The data shows that 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 1440p achieves 92 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K High dips to 49 FPS and 1080p High, while faster at 143 FPS, does not provide the same visual clarity.

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

A: Yes, but only with lowered settings. At 4K Medium, the combo delivers 65 FPS, which is playable, and at 4K Low it reaches 86 FPS. However, 4K High and Ultra fall short at 49 FPS and 36 FPS respectively, so players targeting 4K will need to use Medium or Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU influence performance in this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F shows its strength at 1080p, where the Low preset reaches 253 FPS, suggesting the CPU can push well beyond what most displays can show. At 4K, the frame rate drops dramatically regardless of settings, indicating the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and Zen 4 architecture contribute to its strong single-thread performance.

Q: Is the RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Hitman 2?

A: Based on the measured results, 12 GB of GDDR7 memory is adequate for this game. The memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s supports high texture loads, and the frame rates at 4K Medium and above suggest no VRAM-related stuttering or crashes, though the Ultra preset's 36 FPS result indicates the GPU's compute limits are hit before memory capacity becomes an issue.

Q: What is the difference between Medium and High settings at each resolution?

A: At 1080p, Medium achieves 189 FPS versus 143 FPS on High, a 32% difference. At 1440p, the gap is 121 FPS versus 92 FPS, a 32% difference. At 4K, Medium hits 65 FPS versus 49 FPS on High, a 33% difference. The consistent gap suggests these presets scale predictably across resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 plays a pivotal role in determining the performance ceiling at higher resolutions. With a boost clock of 2512 MHz and 6144 shading units, the GPU's raw compute power is substantial, yet the 4K Ultra result of 36 FPS reveals that Hitman 2's most demanding settings can overwhelm it. The 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs contribute to the pixel and texture throughput, with a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s.

The GPU's memory configuration—12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus with 672.0 GB/s bandwidth—provides ample headroom for Hitman 2's assets. The fact that frame rates scale smoothly from Low to Ultra without sudden drops suggests that memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor. Instead, the GPU's shading and rasterization capabilities appear to be the constraint at 4K Ultra, where the 36 FPS result is well below playable standards.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its mid-to-high-tier positioning. A 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 and a Passmark G3D score of 29137 place it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with a deltaPct of 0.1, show that the RTX 5070 is competitive with professional-grade cards, though these comparisons are based on synthetic benchmarks rather than Hitman 2-specific data.

The relationship between GPU clocks and game performance is evident when examining the 4K results. At Low settings, the GPU can operate efficiently, achieving 86 FPS, but as settings increase, the additional shading work reduces frame rates. The 65 FPS at 4K Medium versus 49 FPS at 4K High indicates that the GPU's 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is taxed by the higher preset's effects.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 604th out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 20% of all systems evaluated. This percentile ranking suggests that while the combo is capable, there are many faster configurations, likely those with higher-end GPUs or CPUs with more cores.

The CPU alone sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T with a deltaPct of 0.1, indicate that the Ryzen 5 7400F is essentially tied with several other mid-range processors in synthetic tests. This parity means that the CPU is not a differentiator in Hitman 2 performance; instead, the GPU choice has a larger impact on the final frame rates.

The GPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377, positions it similarly to the CPU. The nearest rivals, like the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with a deltaPct of 0.1, show that the RTX 5070's synthetic performance is closely matched by other cards, though the real-world Hitman 2 results may differ due to driver optimizations and game-specific rendering paths.

The combo's rank of 604 out of 3001 indicates that there is substantial headroom for improvement by pairing the RTX 5070 with a stronger CPU or by using a more powerful GPU with the Ryzen 5 7400F. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring settings compromises.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset is the clear choice, delivering 253 FPS at 1080p and 162 FPS at 1440p. These numbers are far beyond what most monitors can display, making Low ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays. At 4K, Low still achieves 86 FPS, which is playable and smooth for most users.

The Medium preset offers a substantial visual upgrade over Low with only a moderate FPS cost. At 1080p, it delivers 189 FPS with a minimum of 161 FPS, ensuring no drops below 144 Hz. At 1440p, Medium hits 121 FPS with a minimum of 103 FPS, making it the best choice for 1440p users who want smoother performance than High. The 4K Medium result of 65 FPS is the only playable option above 60 FPS at that resolution.

The High preset is recommended for 1440p users with 60-100 Hz displays, as the 92 FPS average provides a good balance of quality and speed. At 1080p, High achieves 143 FPS, which is still excellent, but the visual difference from Medium may not justify the 46 FPS drop. The 4K High result of 49 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it a marginal choice for 4K displays.

The Ultra preset should be avoided at 4K, where the 36 FPS result is too low for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, Ultra delivers 67 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal, and at 1080p it reaches 105 FPS, making it viable for 60 Hz displays. For most users, the Medium or High presets at 1440p offer the best overall experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 253 FPS, the highest result in the entire dataset. Medium follows at 189 FPS with a minimum of 161 FPS and a maximum of 218 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High achieves 143 FPS, while Ultra drops to 105 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 58% reduction in frame rate, with each preset step costing approximately 20-25% performance.

At 2560x1440, Low delivers 162 FPS, which is a 36% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium achieves 121 FPS with a minimum of 103 FPS and a maximum of 139 FPS, maintaining a smooth experience. High reaches 92 FPS, while Ultra falls to 67 FPS. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is 29 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is 25 FPS, showing consistent scaling.

At 3840x2160, Low produces 86 FPS, which is a 47% drop from the 1440p Low result. Medium achieves 65 FPS with a minimum of 55 FPS and a maximum of 74 FPS, making it the only 4K preset with a minimum above 60 FPS. High drops to 49 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36 FPS. The 4K results show that the RTX 5070 is the limiting factor, as the CPU's performance headroom at lower resolutions is irrelevant once the GPU is fully saturated with 4K pixel workloads.

The minimum and maximum FPS data for Medium settings across all resolutions shows consistent frame pacing, with the difference between min and max ranging from 57 FPS at 1080p to 19 FPS at 4K. This tightening at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU's consistent workload reduces frame time variance, even as average FPS drops.