Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing in Hitman 2 delivers a performance profile that is heavily dictated by graphical settings and resolution. The data shows a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p but one that transitions into a visually demanding 4K experience where the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across all configurations to explain exactly where this combo excels and where it strains.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The CPU has a 32 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory, which helps feed the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in less demanding scenarios. The processor’s benchmark percentile sits at 82, indicating it outperforms the majority of tested CPUs. In synthetic tests, it achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218, suggesting robust multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities for a game like Hitman 2.

In the context of this game's results, the CPU's role becomes evident at lower resolutions and settings where the frame rate ceiling is high. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 262 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames far beyond typical display refresh rates. The CPU’s performance is closely matched by a set of rivals, with its average benchmark score of 24993 being nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-11850H (24974, a 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057, a -0.3% delta). This indicates that while the 7500F is strong, its raw compute power is not uniquely superior to these alternatives, meaning any performance differences in Hitman 2 at lower resolutions are more likely tied to platform memory bandwidth and IPC than sheer core count.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in this configuration. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU’s boost clock is 2475 MHz, and it is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 7168 shading units. Its benchmark percentile is 84, slightly higher than the CPU's, and its average benchmark score is 42576. The data shows the GPU is responsible for the most significant swings in frame rate when settings are changed, particularly at 4K.

The GPU’s nearest rivals, based on average score, include the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653, a -0.2% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723, a -0.3% delta). These deltas are minimal, suggesting that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s raw compute performance is in a tight competitive band. However, in Hitman 2, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM and memory bandwidth are critical for handling the game’s detailed environments at high resolutions. The measured FPS data indicates that as resolution increases, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically, a clear sign that the GPU’s pixel throughput and memory subsystem are being taxed more heavily than the CPU.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a predictable shift in system bottleneck. At 1080p, the combo is likely CPU-limited at lower settings, as evidenced by the massive jump from 108.6 FPS at Ultra to 262 FPS at Low. This 153.4 FPS increase shows that when the GPU is not overburdened, the CPU can push frames extremely high. At 1440p, the scaling is more moderate, with Ultra at 72.9 FPS and Low at 166.4 FPS. The gap narrows slightly, indicating the GPU is beginning to take on more work.

The most telling data comes from 4K. Here, the Ultra setting drops to 37.9 FPS, while Low reaches 90.5 FPS. The performance delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 52.6 FPS, which is proportionally smaller than at 1080p, but the absolute numbers are much lower. This suggests that at 4K, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the definitive limiting component. The GPU’s 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and 12 GB VRAM are sufficient, but the sheer pixel count at 3840x2160 overwhelms the shader throughput when settings are maxed out. The data implies that to maintain a smooth 60 FPS at 4K, users would need to target Medium settings (68.2 FPS), as High (50.1 FPS) falls short of that threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally fast. Low settings produce an average of 262 FPS, Medium yields 194.9 FPS, High drops to 151.2 FPS, and Ultra settles at 108.6 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is never constrained by the GPU at any setting, and even Ultra settings provide a frame rate well above 100 FPS, making this ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the GPU starting to work harder. Low settings average 166.4 FPS, Medium produces 128.3 FPS, High hits 96.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 72.9 FPS. The transition from High to Ultra at 1440p results in a 24 FPS loss, highlighting the cost of the most demanding graphical features. At this resolution, the system is still highly playable, with Ultra settings providing a smooth experience for most gamers.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes significantly. Low settings average 90.5 FPS, which is still fluid, but Medium drops to 68.2 FPS. High settings produce 50.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37.9 FPS. The data shows a stark contrast: while Low settings at 4K are playable, Ultra settings are not, and even High settings dip below the 60 FPS mark. This suggests that for 4K gaming, users must make a conscious trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate, and the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 12 GB VRAM is sufficient but not over-provisioned for the highest settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 338th out of 1795 tested combos for Hitman 2. This places the combo in the top 18.8% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing given the game’s age and the hardware’s mid-to-high-end positioning. The rank reflects a balanced system that can handle the game well at most settings, though it is not at the very top tier where the most powerful CPUs and GPUs reside.

The ranking also contextualizes the measured FPS data. While the combo achieves high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, its 4K performance is merely adequate, which is consistent with its overall rank. The data indicates that this pairing is optimized for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming or 4K gaming at reduced settings. Compared to other combos in the database, the 7500F and 4070 SUPER combination offers a competitive balance of CPU and GPU power, avoiding a significant bottleneck in either direction. The 82nd percentile CPU and 84th percentile GPU work in concert, ensuring that neither component is drastically underutilized in Hitman 2. The result is a system that delivers a consistently smooth experience across the board, with the only notable compromise occurring at 4K Ultra settings.