Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a performance profile in Hitman 2 that is heavily dictated by resolution and settings, with the data showing a clear shift from GPU-bound at 4K to CPU-bound at 1080p. Across the twelve measured configurations, the combo demonstrates exceptional headroom at lower resolutions, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS, while 4K Ultra remains the only configuration that dips below the 40 FPS threshold. This analysis interprets the measured average FPS data relative to the combo's overall rank of 353 out of 1795 tested combinations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo produces its highest frame rates, with the Low preset averaging 234.3 FPS and the Medium preset at 197.5 FPS. Even at High settings, the average of 148.2 FPS keeps the experience well above standard 144Hz monitor refresh rates.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600, scores 28654, representing a negligible deltaPct of -0.1%, meaning the two are virtually tied in overall compute performance.

Q: What is the GPU's synthetic performance standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER achieves an average benchmark score of 42576, ranking in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A6000 with a score of 42653, a deltaPct of -0.2%, indicating the 4070 SUPER is essentially on par with that workstation card in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Which settings preset should be avoided at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields an average of 38 FPS, which falls below the 40 FPS mark and is the only measured configuration in the entire data set to do so. The High preset at 48.4 FPS is also relatively demanding, while Low jumps to 88.5 FPS.

Q: Does the combo scale well with resolution changes?

A: The data shows strong scaling. Moving from 1080p High (148.2 FPS) to 1440p High (95.6 FPS) represents a 35% reduction in average frame rate, while moving from 1440p High to 4K High (48.4 FPS) represents a 49% reduction, highlighting a steep performance drop at higher pixel counts.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking among all tested configurations?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X with the RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 353rd out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the top 20% of all configurations. This rank reflects its strong 1080p performance but also shows that many higher-end combos surpass it at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, operating at a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 32 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth provide the foundational throughput needed for game logic and AI simulation. In the synthetic benchmarks, the CPU's multicore strength is evident with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 19087, while its single-core score of 2694 shows more modest per-thread performance.

The CPU's role in Hitman 2 becomes clearer when examining the frame rate data at 1080p. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 234.3 FPS, and at Medium it achieves 197.5 FPS. These numbers suggest that at lower resolutions, the game's engine is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to saturate its rendering pipeline. The Ryzen 7 3700X, with a PassMark multithread score of 22458 and a single-thread score of 2656, demonstrates that its 8-core design is sufficient to prevent a severe bottleneck at these high frame rates.

However, the data indicates a shift in bottleneck behavior at higher resolutions. When the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop to 167.5 FPS at Low and 128.5 FPS at Medium, which still remain high. At 4K Low, the average drops to 88.5 FPS, suggesting that the GPU is now the primary limiting factor. The CPU's percentile rank of 85th among all CPUs, with a negligible deltaPct of -0.1% versus the Intel Core i5-12600, positions it as a mid-high-tier processor that pairs adequately with the RTX 4070 SUPER, but its single-thread performance is not exceptional enough to push beyond the measured 234.3 FPS ceiling at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its boost clock of 2475 MHz and 7168 shading units enable raw compute throughput of 35.48 TFLOPS in FP32. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 29995 and its 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with a deltaPct of -0.2% versus the RTX A6000, indicate that it is a high-end part with substantial rendering headroom.

The GPU's influence on Hitman 2 performance is most pronounced at 4K resolution. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates scale from 88.5 FPS at Low to 66.8 FPS at Medium, then 48.4 FPS at High, and finally 38 FPS at Ultra. This steep decline across presets highlights the GPU's memory bandwidth and shading unit limitations at high pixel counts and complex effects. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's textures at 4K, but the 504.2 GB/s bandwidth becomes a constraining factor when the render target is large.

At 1440p, the GPU demonstrates more balanced performance. The High preset averages 95.6 FPS, while Ultra averages 73 FPS. The deltaPct of 1.4% versus the AMD Radeon Pro 580X in synthetic benchmarks suggests that the 4070 SUPER is capable of handling the mid-range resolutions with ease. The GPU's DirectX 12 benchmark score of 110 in PassMark is notably lower than its DirectX 11 score of 273, which may explain the performance variance between presets, as Hitman 2's engine can utilize either API. The data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, where the combo's rank drops relative to its 1080p performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's overall rank of 353 out of 1795 tested configurations places it in the top 19.7% of all systems tested in Hitman 2. This rank is a composite measure that weighs performance across all resolutions and settings. The data shows that this ranking is driven primarily by the exceptional 1080p results, where the combo achieves frame rates that rival much more expensive setups. At 1920x1080 Ultra, the average of 110.5 FPS is still highly playable, and the Low preset's 234.3 FPS puts it in the top tier of competitive gaming performance.

The rank also reflects the GPU's high percentile standing. With a percentileVsAllGpus of 84, the RTX 4070 SUPER outperforms most discrete GPUs in aggregate, but its nearest rival, the RTX A6000, is only 0.2% ahead in average benchmark score. This tight margin indicates that within the combo's peer group, the differences are minimal. However, the Ryzen 7 3700X's 85th percentile CPU rank is slightly lower than the GPU's, suggesting that the processor is the weaker link in this pairing for CPU-intensive scenarios.

The ranking becomes less favorable at 4K, where the combo's Ultra preset average of 38 FPS would likely place it lower among the 1795 combos if weighted only by that metric. The data shows that the combo's strength is in high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming, where it can fully utilize the GPU's capabilities, rather than in 4K Ultra settings, where the GPU's 504.2 GB/s bandwidth and 35.48 TFLOPS compute are insufficient to maintain high frame rates. The rank of 353 is a balanced indicator of this dual nature.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the data strongly supports using the High or Ultra preset. The High preset averages 148.2 FPS, which is well above the 144Hz refresh rate threshold, while Ultra at 110.5 FPS still provides a smooth experience. The Low preset at 234.3 FPS offers no practical benefit unless the user has a 240Hz monitor, but the visual fidelity loss is not justified by the frame rate gain over High.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, yielding an average of 95.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at 73 FPS is also viable for users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, but the drop from High to Ultra represents a 24% reduction in average FPS. The Medium preset at 128.5 FPS is the best option for those seeking a balance between smoothness and fidelity, especially if the display supports 120Hz or higher.

For 3840x2160, the data suggests avoiding the Ultra preset entirely, as its 38 FPS average falls below the 40 FPS playability threshold. The High preset at 48.4 FPS is borderline, but the Medium preset at 66.8 FPS provides a more comfortable margin. The Low preset at 88.5 FPS is the only 4K configuration that approaches 90 FPS, but it sacrifices significant visual detail. The optimal 4K experience is the Medium preset, which maintains playability while preserving moderate graphical quality. Overall, the combo is best utilized at 1080p High or 1440p High, where it delivers the most balanced performance relative to visual fidelity.