Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti produces a fascinating scaling curve in Hitman 2, one that clearly delineates where each component’s influence ends. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 280.1 FPS, a figure that demonstrates the CPU’s capacity to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. However, the transition to higher resolutions reveals a predictable shift in bottleneck. Dropping from 1080p Low to 1440p Low results in 180.5 FPS, a substantial reduction of nearly 100 FPS, which indicates that the rendering load is already beginning to strain the GPU. At 4K Low, the average falls to 93.6 FPS, showing that the GPU is now the primary limiting factor, as the frame rate nearly halves from the 1440p result.

The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution further illustrates this dynamic. At 1080p, the gap between Low (280.1 FPS) and Ultra (118.7 FPS) is a massive 161.4 FPS, suggesting that the CPU has enough headroom to allow the GPU to be fully utilized across all settings, with the Ultra preset’s additional graphical demands still yielding a highly playable frame rate. At 1440p, the range tightens slightly, with Low at 180.5 FPS and Ultra at 72.9 FPS, a difference of 107.6 FPS. The most pronounced compression occurs at 4K, where Low is 93.6 FPS and Ultra is 40.3 FPS, a spread of 53.3 FPS. This tightening at 4K confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti is working near its limits; the CPU is no longer able to compensate for the GPU’s workload, and the frame rate is dictated almost entirely by the graphics card’s pixel throughput.

Resolution Scaling

The data indicates a classic performance curve where the CPU-bound nature of lower resolutions gives way to a GPU-bound scenario at higher ones. At 1080p, the 7500F’s strong single-thread capabilities allow the RTX 4070 Ti to stretch its legs, producing frame rates that are well beyond what most displays can show. The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p, from 156.4 FPS to 118.7 FPS, shows a 37.7 FPS penalty for the highest preset, which is a significant cost but still leaves the experience smooth. Moving to 1440p, the High preset at 98.8 FPS is a sweet spot, showing only a 57.6 FPS drop from 1080p High, which is a proportional reduction. The real story is at 4K, where the Ultra preset’s 40.3 FPS falls below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the combination is not ideal for maxed-out 4K gaming in this title. The Low preset at 4K, at 93.6 FPS, demonstrates that the hardware can handle 4K if the visual fidelity is reduced, but the scaling from High (55.8 FPS) to Ultra (40.3 FPS) at 4K shows a steep 15.5 FPS drop, making High the more sensible choice for 4K. The data suggests that the limiting component at 4K is unequivocally the GPU, as the CPU’s performance headroom becomes irrelevant when the GPU is saturated with pixel work.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti’s specifications directly explain its performance in Hitman 2. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the card has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is sufficient for the game’s textures at 1440p and even 4K High. The boost clock of 2610 MHz and the 7680 shading units provide the raw compute power needed for the game’s rendering, but the 4K Ultra results show its limits. The card’s 60 RT cores are present, but Hitman 2 is not a ray-tracing heavy title, so their impact is minimal in these measured results. The GPU’s 85th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database confirms its high-end position, yet the 4K Ultra score of 40.3 FPS shows that even top-tier hardware struggles with this game’s most demanding preset at the highest resolution. The fact that the GPU is rated as end-of-life in production status does not diminish its performance here, but the data shows that for 4K Ultra, a more powerful card would be required to achieve 60 FPS. The 21 Gbps effective memory speed is a key factor in the 4K High result of 55.8 FPS, as the card is able to feed the shaders efficiently, but the Ultra preset’s additional effects and geometry push it over the edge.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti holds a combo rank of 216 out of 1795 tested combos. This places it in the top 12% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a desktop setup. The CPU’s own percentile ranking of 82 places it above the vast majority of processors, and its average benchmark score of 24993 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. For instance, it is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H and 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, indicating that the CPU’s raw compute performance is on par with these alternatives, even though the 7500F is a newer architecture. The GPU’s average score of 44900 places it 0.6% behind the RTX 5090 Mobile and 1.5% behind the Intel Arc A730M, but it is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580. These margins are small, showing that the RTX 4070 Ti is a well-positioned card in the mid-to-high range. The combo’s rank of 216 suggests that while it is not a top-tier system, it outperforms the vast majority of configurations in the database, making it a formidable pairing for Hitman 2 at resolutions up to 1440p.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo can achieve in Hitman 2?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 280.1, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run Hitman 2 at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 55.8, which is below the 60 FPS target. Using Low settings at 4K yields 93.6 FPS, which is playable, but Ultra settings at 4K drop to 40.3 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H’s score of 24974.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the GPU, and why does it matter?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This is sufficient for handling the game’s data at 1440p and 4K High, but the Ultra preset at 4K likely exceeds the card’s capacity to maintain high frame rates.

Q: How does the combo rank globally among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 216th out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the top 12% of all systems in the database.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The difference is 107.6 FPS, with Low averaging 180.5 FPS and Ultra averaging 72.9 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the user’s display resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 118.7 FPS is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. There is no reason to compromise on settings at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset is highly playable. For 2560x1440, the High preset at 98.8 FPS offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The Ultra preset at 72.9 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize image quality, but the 26 FPS difference between High and Ultra is significant. The Medium preset at 131.4 FPS is an option for competitive players who want higher refresh rates, but the visual quality trade-off may not be worth it. At 3840x2160, the High preset at 55.8 FPS is the maximum playable option, but it remains below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 93.6 FPS is the only way to achieve a smooth 4K experience, but the visual downgrade is substantial. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as the 40.3 FPS average is likely to feel stuttery in a stealth game where precision is key. Therefore, the data suggests that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where the High preset delivers a near-ideal experience.