Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 shows a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 111.7 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops this to 72.9 FPS, and at 3840x2160 the average falls to 40.5 FPS. This represents a 35% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 44% reduction from 1440p to 4K at High settings.

The scaling behavior reveals that the system is progressively more GPU-limited at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 195.5 FPS, which is remarkably high and suggests the CPU can feed frames quickly. At 4K Low, the average is 68.4 FPS, meaning the GPU is the primary constraint when pixel count rises. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically with resolution: at 1080p, the difference between Low (195.5 FPS) and Ultra (79.6 FPS) is 115.9 FPS, while at 4K, Low (68.4 FPS) versus Ultra (30.7 FPS) is only a 37.7 FPS spread. This narrowing delta indicates that at 4K, both the GPU's raw throughput and the memory bandwidth become limiting factors, regardless of the quality preset.

The data also shows that Medium settings provide a middle ground at each resolution. At 1440p Medium, the average is 93.3 FPS, which is 20.4 FPS higher than High (72.9 FPS) but 34.2 FPS lower than Low (127.5 FPS). This suggests that the step from Medium to High carries a significant cost, likely due to increased shading complexity and texture filtering loads. At 4K, Medium (49.4 FPS) sits notably closer to High (40.5 FPS) than to Low (68.4 FPS), reinforcing that the GPU's compute resources are the bottleneck when pixel fill requirements are extreme.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X brings 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Zen 2 architecture processor, built on a 7 nm process, has a 32 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration. In Hitman 2, which is a stealth title that requires tracking numerous NPCs and AI behaviors, the CPU's multithreading capacity is relevant. The passmark multithread score of 22458 suggests strong parallel performance, which can help maintain consistent frame delivery in complex scenes.

However, the measured FPS data indicates that at lower resolutions and settings, the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the 195.5 FPS average demonstrates that the processor can push well beyond typical display refresh rates. The single-thread performance, as measured by passmark_single_thread at 2656, is adequate for the game's core logic. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 85 places it in the upper tier of processors, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, shows a deltaPct of -0.1, meaning the Ryzen 7 3700X is essentially equivalent in average benchmark score.

The 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides headroom for background tasks and game threads. In Hitman 2, the data suggests that even at 1440p High (72.9 FPS), the CPU is not limiting the experience, as the GPU still has room to be the constraining factor. The cinebench r23 multicore score of 19087 and single-core score of 2694 indicate balanced performance, which is beneficial for a game that may not heavily utilize all 16 threads but still benefits from strong per-core efficiency.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, built on the Ampere architecture with 5888 shading units, features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The boost clock of 1725 MHz and a base clock of 1500 MHz deliver a peak FP32 throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS. In Hitman 2, the GPU's role becomes dominant at higher resolutions and quality settings. The passmark g3d score of 22214 and the 3dmark steel nomad dx12 score of 3162 quantify its DirectX 12 performance, which is the API the game likely uses.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for the tested settings, as there is no indication of memory-related stutters in the measured FPS. At 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 30.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the GPU's compute units are overwhelmed by the combination of high resolution and maximum settings. The pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits, and Hitman 2's complex scenes with many draw calls approach these boundaries.

The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 72 shows it outperforms most GPUs, but its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, has a deltaPct of 0.9, meaning the RTX 3070 is slightly ahead in average benchmark score. The RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM and 256-bit memory bus are well-matched to the game's requirements, but at 4K High (40.5 FPS) and 4K Ultra (30.7 FPS), the rendering load is too heavy for smooth play. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K for all settings except Low, while at 1080p and 1440p, the GPU can keep pace with the CPU's frame delivery.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 achieves a combo rank of 807 out of 1795 tested combinations in Hitman 2. This places it in the 45th percentile of all combos, meaning that roughly 55% of tested combinations perform better in this specific game. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's strong multithreading and the GPU's capable rasterization, but it also indicates that there are many faster configurations available.

Relative to the CPU's overall percentileVsAllCpus of 85, the combo rank in this game is lower, suggesting that Hitman 2 does not fully leverage the Ryzen 7 3700X's strengths. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 72 is also higher than the combo rank would imply, which indicates that the pairing is not maximizing its potential in this title. The measured FPS at 1080p High (111.7 FPS) is respectable, but the drop to 4K Ultra (30.7 FPS) shows that the combo cannot maintain high framerates at maximum settings in 4K.

Comparing to rival components, the CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, has an average benchmark score of 28654 versus the Ryzen's 28631, a deltaPct of -0.1, making them virtually identical. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, has an average score of 27985 versus the RTX 3070's 28238, a deltaPct of 0.9, meaning the RTX 3070 is slightly ahead. These margins are small, and in game-specific terms, the combo rank of 807 indicates that other pairings with similar component scores may achieve better Hitman 2 performance due to architectural differences.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 111.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 79.6 FPS, which is still playable, but the 32.1 FPS loss from High to Ultra may not be visually justified for most users. The Medium preset at 147 FPS offers the highest fidelity-to-performance ratio at this resolution, as it is 35.3 FPS faster than High while likely maintaining acceptable visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset achieves 72.9 FPS, which is suitable for most monitors. The Medium preset at 93.3 FPS is the best choice for users who prioritize framerate, as it offers a 20.4 FPS improvement over High. The Ultra preset at 50.6 FPS falls below the 60 FPS target and is not recommended for competitive play, but it remains usable for slower, stealth-oriented gameplay. The Low preset at 127.5 FPS is excessive for typical 1440p displays and sacrifices too much visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that only the Low preset (68.4 FPS) achieves a playable framerate above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 49.4 FPS and High at 40.5 FPS are below the smoothness threshold, and Ultra at 30.7 FPS is only suitable for cinematic experiences or screenshots. For 4K users, the recommendation is to use Low settings for gameplay or to accept lower framerates with higher quality settings. The best overall experience per the measured rows is 1440p Medium at 93.3 FPS, which balances visual fidelity and smoothness without pushing the hardware to its limits.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 195.5 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This demonstrates the CPU's ability to feed frames quickly when the GPU is not heavily burdened.

Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 4K with smooth framerates?

A: At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves an average above 60 FPS (68.4 FPS). Medium (49.4 FPS), High (40.5 FPS), and Ultra (30.7 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations in Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 807 out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier. This indicates that a majority of tested combos perform better in this specific game.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1440p High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average is 72.9 FPS. Given that the CPU can achieve 127.5 FPS at 1440p Low, the GPU is the limiting component at High settings, as the increased rendering load reduces framerate significantly.

Q: What is the best quality preset for a 60 FPS target at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 79.6 FPS, which exceeds 60 FPS. This is the highest quality preset that maintains a framerate above the 60 FPS target at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its closest rival GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 28238, while its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, scores 27985, a deltaPct of 0.9. This makes the RTX 3070 slightly faster in general benchmarks, though the difference is minimal.