Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 274.4 FPS, which drops to 180.1 FPS at 1440p—a reduction of roughly one-third. Moving to 4K Low yields 94 FPS, which is about half of the 1440p figure. This linear-ish decline in the Low preset suggests that at lower settings, the rendering pipeline is still heavily influenced by the GPU’s throughput, but the CPU has enough headroom to keep feeding frames.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher settings. At Ultra, 1080p delivers 113.7 FPS, 1440p drops to 75.7 FPS, and 4K falls to 41.5 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is 38 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 34.2 FPS. This consistency indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is the limiting component at Ultra across all resolutions, as the workload scales predictably with pixel count. At Medium, the pattern holds: 209.1 FPS at 1080p, 132.8 FPS at 1440p, and 68.9 FPS at 4K.

The most telling data point comes from the High preset. At 1080p, High produces 156.1 FPS, which is only slightly above the 1440p High result of 101.6 FPS in relative terms. But at 4K High, the average drops to 56.3 FPS. This suggests that even at High, the GPU is the bottleneck, as the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads are not being saturated. The Ryzen 5 7600’s single-thread performance, reflected in a 3DMark single-thread score of 999, is sufficient to avoid becoming a constraint at these frame rates.

What the data does not show is any anomaly where FPS at a lower resolution exceeds expectations due to CPU limits. For instance, 1080p Low at 274.4 FPS is not absurdly high relative to 1440p Low at 180.1 FPS, which would indicate a CPU ceiling. Instead, the scaling from 1080p to 4K at each preset is smooth and monotonic, reinforcing the interpretation that the RTX 4070 Ti’s compute and memory bandwidth are the primary determinants of performance. The GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for this 2018 title, meaning resolution scaling is not hindered by capacity limits.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, featuring 7,680 shading units and 60 RT cores. Its base clock is 2310 MHz with a boost of 2610 MHz, and the memory runs at 1313 MHz, yielding 21 Gbps effective. The 192-bit memory bus and 12 GB GDDR6X configuration deliver 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications translate into a PassMark G3D score of 31,624, placing the GPU in the 85th percentile of all GPUs.

In Hitman 2, the GPU’s role is evident from the FPS deltas between settings at a fixed resolution. At 4K, moving from Low (94 FPS) to Medium (68.9 FPS) costs 25.1 FPS, while Medium to High (56.3 FPS) costs another 12.6 FPS, and High to Ultra (41.5 FPS) costs 14.8 FPS. This non-linear relationship indicates that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are disproportionately expensive on the RTX 4070 Ti’s shader and ROP throughput. The GPU’s pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s are taxed heavily at 4K Ultra, where the game’s draw distances and shadow resolutions ramp up.

At 1080p, the GPU’s raw compute is less of a constraint. The difference between Low (274.4 FPS) and Medium (209.1 FPS) is 65.3 FPS, but the gap between Medium and High (156.1 FPS) is 53 FPS. The RTX 4070 Ti’s 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is ample for this game, which was released in 2018 and does not leverage the latest DirectX 12 Ultimate features heavily. The GPU’s support for DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) is present, but the game’s engine likely uses simpler rendering paths.

The memory subsystem also plays a role. The 12 GB frame buffer is never a limiting factor at 1080p or 1440p, as even Ultra settings at those resolutions produce playable FPS. At 4K Ultra, the 41.5 FPS result suggests the GPU is compute-bound rather than bandwidth-bound, as the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for this title’s texture streaming. The GPU’s nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, has an average score of 45,152, which is 0.6% higher, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti is competitively positioned within its class.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy for optimizing the experience. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset delivers 113.7 FPS, which is above the typical 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Given that the CPU and GPU combo handles this without issue, Ultra at 1080p is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity. The drop from High (156.1 FPS) to Ultra (113.7 FPS) is 42.4 FPS, but the visual gains from Ultra’s extra effects are substantial for a stealth game where lighting and shadows matter.

For 1440p, the High preset at 101.6 FPS offers the best balance. Ultra at 1440p drops to 75.7 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the lower end of high-refresh-rate monitors. Medium at 132.8 FPS is faster but sacrifices the visual polish that makes Hitman 2’s environments immersive. The data suggests that High at 1440p is the sweet spot, as it maintains above 100 FPS while preserving most of the game’s visual features.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. High produces 56.3 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS target. Medium at 68.9 FPS is the safer choice for a consistent experience, while Ultra at 41.5 FPS is only suitable for players who prioritize visuals over frame rate and have adaptive sync technology. Low at 4K (94 FPS) is not recommended because it strips away too much of the game’s atmosphere, but it demonstrates the GPU’s headroom if frame rate is the sole priority.

The data also shows that the Low preset is disproportionately fast at all resolutions, with 274.4 FPS at 1080p and 180.1 FPS at 1440p. This indicates that Low removes many of the GPU-intensive effects, making it a viable option for competitive play or for users with high refresh rate displays who want to exceed 200 FPS. However, for the typical Hitman 2 experience, which emphasizes stealth and environmental storytelling, the Medium or High presets provide a better trade-off.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination ranks 241st out of 1,795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 13.4% of all configurations. This rank reflects the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s high-end positioning. The Ryzen 5 7600’s average benchmark score of 26,617 puts it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 26,574 and is 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i9-12900HK scores 26,672, which is 0.2% ahead, showing that the Ryzen 5 7600 is tightly clustered with these competitors.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 44,900 places it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45,152, which is 0.6% higher, while the Intel Arc A730M scores 45,592, 1.5% higher. This suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is slightly below the top mobile GPUs in synthetic tests, but in Hitman 2, the measured FPS indicates strong real-world performance.

The 241st rank out of 1,795 combos is notable because it demonstrates that this pairing is not just a sum of its parts. The Ryzen 5 7600’s six cores and 12 threads, with a 3.80 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost clock, provide sufficient CPU throughput to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4070 Ti at any resolution. The CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache and DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) contribute to smooth frame pacing. In Hitman 2, which is not particularly CPU-intensive, this combo excels, with the 4K High result of 56.3 FPS being a strong indicator of its capabilities.

Compared to the broader database, this combo’s rank suggests that it outperforms many configurations with newer or more expensive parts. The data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti’s end-of-life status does not diminish its effectiveness in this title, and the Ryzen 5 7600’s active production status ensures it remains a viable choice.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 113.7 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 Ti compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44,900, while its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, scores 45,152, which is 0.6% higher.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600 a bottleneck at 4K High settings?

A: No, the data shows 56.3 FPS at 4K High, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s single-thread performance is sufficient.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming based on the data?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 101.6 FPS, which is the best balance between visual quality and frame rate.

Q: How many combos does this pairing rank above in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 241st out of 1,795 tested combos, meaning it outperforms 1,554 other configurations.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth and how does it affect performance?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is ample for Hitman 2, as the FPS scaling does not show bandwidth limitations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: Low settings produce 274.4 FPS, Medium produces 209.1 FPS, High produces 156.1 FPS, and Ultra produces 113.7 FPS. The gap from Low to Ultra is 160.7 FPS, representing a 58.6% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, the data shows: Low at 180.1 FPS, Medium at 132.8 FPS, High at 101.6 FPS, and Ultra at 75.7 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 104.4 FPS, which is a 58% reduction, consistent with the 1080p pattern.

At 3840x2160, the measured values are: Low at 94 FPS, Medium at 68.9 FPS, High at 56.3 FPS, and Ultra at 41.5 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 52.5 FPS, or 55.9%. This slight easing of the percentage drop at 4K suggests that the CPU begins to play a slightly larger role at the highest resolution, but the GPU remains dominant.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset offers the most consistent relative performance, with 4K Medium (68.9 FPS) being 67% of 1080p Medium (209.1 FPS). The High preset shows similar scaling, with 4K High (56.3 FPS) being 36% of 1080p High (156.1 FPS). The Ultra preset has the steepest scaling, with 4K Ultra (41.5 FPS) being just 36.5% of 1080p Ultra (113.7 FPS). This indicates that Ultra settings disproportionately tax the GPU at higher resolutions, making it the least scalable preset in the measured data.