Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 pairing delivers a highly capable Hitman 2 experience, with the data showing a clear progression of performance that scales predictably with resolution and settings. The measured frame rates reveal a system that excels at high-refresh 1080p gaming, remains very smooth at 1440p, and only begins to show strain at 4K with the most demanding presets.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, but the pattern varies significantly depending on the quality preset selected. At Low settings, the transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 sees average FPS fall from 234.7 to 79.7, a reduction of 66%. This steep decline indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is being pushed harder as pixel count quadruples. At Medium settings, the drop is from 178.7 FPS at 1080p to 61 FPS at 4K, a 66% decrease. High settings show a similar trend, moving from 134.4 FPS down to 48 FPS, a 64% reduction.

The Ultra preset tells a different story, with the most severe scaling penalty. At 1080p, Ultra averages 98.2 FPS, which is already lower than High settings at the same resolution. Moving to 4K Ultra, the average collapses to 32.3 FPS, a 67% drop. This behavior suggests that Ultra settings introduce effects that disproportionately burden the GPU at high resolutions. The consistent 64-67% reduction across all presets when moving from 1080p to 4K points to the GPU being the primary limiting component at 4K, regardless of the graphical load. At 1440p, the system shows a much healthier balance, with High settings delivering 84.4 FPS and even Ultra maintaining 64.2 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p represents the sweet spot where the RTX 4070’s capabilities are fully utilized without the pixel-count bottleneck seen at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, carries 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. This configuration yields a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is a critical factor in Hitman 2’s performance at higher resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1920 MHz provide the computational throughput needed to sustain high frame rates. The benchmark results show that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining FPS, particularly at 4K where the average scores drop to 32.3 FPS on Ultra and 48 FPS on High.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity proves adequate for this game, as the measured data shows no signs of memory-related stuttering or extreme performance cliffs. The GPU’s overall percentile ranking of 81 places it above most other graphics cards in the database, and its average benchmark score of 37283 sits close to rivals like the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37507 with a delta of -0.6%. The RTX 4070 also outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, which has an average score of 38135 and a delta of -2.2%, and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A at 38008 with a delta of -1.9%. This competitive positioning confirms that the RTX 4070 is a strong performer for its class, and the Hitman 2 results reflect this, with the card maintaining playable frame rates even at 4K on lower presets.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X brings six cores and twelve threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This processor’s high single-thread performance is evident in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3406, which is crucial for a game like Hitman 2 that relies on strong per-core performance for game logic and AI. The CPU’s multi-core capabilities are also robust, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24128. In the context of Hitman 2, the CPU role becomes apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully taxed. At 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 234.7 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at high rates without becoming a bottleneck.

The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps maintain low latency for frequently accessed data, which is beneficial in the dense environments of Hitman 2. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 26272, places it just ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, which scores 26214 with a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U at 26262 with a delta of 0%. The Ryzen 5 7600X’s performance is essentially on par with these rivals, indicating that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this pairing. The data shows that as resolution increases, the FPS gap between settings narrows, which is a classic sign of the GPU becoming the bottleneck, while the CPU continues to provide consistent frame pacing.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest refresh rates, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the clear choice, delivering an average of 234.7 FPS. This setting ensures the display is maximally utilized without any risk of frame drops. However, the Medium preset at 1080p offers a better balance, achieving 178.7 FPS while providing improved visual fidelity over Low. The jump from Medium to High at 1080p reduces performance to 134.4 FPS, which is still well above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh monitors, and this preset likely offers a substantial visual upgrade. The Ultra preset at 1080p, with 98.2 FPS, is a viable option for those who prioritize image quality over raw speed, as it remains above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the High preset stands out as the optimal recommendation, with an average of 84.4 FPS. This provides a smooth experience on most displays while retaining good graphical detail. The Medium preset at 1440p, with 111.7 FPS, is also excellent for competitive play, though it sacrifices some visual richness. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 64.2 FPS, which is playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action. At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only option that delivers a consistently smooth experience, with 79.7 FPS, while Medium drops to 61 FPS and High falls to 48 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended for general play, as 32.3 FPS will feel sluggish in a stealth-action title where quick reactions matter. Overall, the data suggests that High settings at 1440p provide the best combination of visual quality and performance for most users.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 511 out of 1795 total combos tested in Hitman 2. This places the pairing in the top 28% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing given the breadth of hardware combinations in the database. The rank reflects the balanced nature of this pairing, where the CPU and GPU complement each other without one being a clear bottleneck. The high percentile rankings of both components—83 for the CPU and 81 for the GPU—suggest that this system is well-suited for Hitman 2’s engine, which benefits from both strong single-thread performance and substantial GPU throughput.

The combo’s position in the overall rankings is notable when considering that it outperforms many systems with more expensive or newer components. The measured data shows that this pairing can handle the game at 1080p and 1440p with high refresh rates, which reflects the efficiency of the Zen 4 architecture and the Ada Lovelace GPU. While the 4K Ultra performance is not competitive with top-tier combos, the system still manages to provide playable frame rates at 4K on lower presets. This rank of 511 out of 1795 indicates that the combo is a solid mid-to-high-tier performer, offering a consistent experience across a wide range of settings and resolutions without major compromises.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 234.7 FPS, providing an exceptionally smooth experience. Medium settings reduce this to 178.7 FPS, while High settings achieve 134.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 98.2 FPS, which is still a strong result for maximum quality settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. The Low preset hits an average of 151.2 FPS, demonstrating the GPU’s headroom at this resolution. Medium settings produce 111.7 FPS, and High settings yield 84.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 64.2 FPS, which is the lowest result at this resolution but still above the 60 FPS mark for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system faces its toughest challenge. The Low preset averages 79.7 FPS, which is the only setting that remains comfortably above 60 FPS. Medium settings fall to 61 FPS, just at the threshold of smoothness. High settings average 48 FPS, which is playable but shows signs of strain. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 32.3 FPS, which is the lowest measured result and is not recommended for gameplay. This breakdown clearly shows the performance envelope of the combo, with the system excelling at 1080p and 1440p while requiring settings compromises at 4K.