Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Hitman 2. The data shows a clear pattern: this combo is built for 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K requires significant settings compromises. The measured results indicate that the RTX 2070 SUPER becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution climbs, with the CPU providing ample headroom throughout.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling curve. At 1080p High settings, the system delivers 90 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 58 FPS, and 4K High falls to 31 FPS. This represents a 35.6% performance loss from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 46.6% loss from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, which indicates the GPU is hitting its architectural limits at higher pixel counts.

Looking at Low settings, the pattern becomes even more pronounced. The system achieves 159 FPS at 1080p Low, drops to 102 FPS at 1440p Low, and falls to 54 FPS at 4K Low. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 35.8%, nearly identical to the High preset's scaling, but the 1440p to 4K drop is 47.1%, showing that even at minimal graphical load, the 4K resolution overwhelms the RTX 2070 SUPER's fill rate capabilities.

The Medium preset tells the same story with slightly different numbers: 120 FPS at 1080p, 76 FPS at 1440p, and 41 FPS at 4K. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings show 102 at 1080p, 65 at 1440p, and 35 at 4K. These minimums confirm that frame pacing remains stable even as average FPS drops, which is important for a stealth game where consistent performance matters more than peak frames.

Ultra settings reveal the steepest cliff. At 1080p Ultra, the system still manages 67 FPS, which is playable. But 1440p Ultra drops to 43 FPS, and 4K Ultra falls to just 23 FPS. This last number is effectively unplayable for a game that requires precise timing and stealth mechanics. The data suggests that 4K Ultra is beyond this GPU's practical capability in Hitman 2, regardless of the CPU's strength.

The resolution scaling analysis points to the GPU as the bottleneck at 4K across all settings. The CPU's performance headroom, evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 159 FPS, means it is not holding back the system at any tested resolution. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are simply insufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the table, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This is a Zen 3 architecture part built on TSMC's 7 nm process, featuring 16 MB of L3 cache. The benchmark scores show strong multithreaded performance: Cinebench R23 multicore hits 20655, while single-core reaches 2916. Passmark multithread scores 24303, with single-thread at 3296.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions. The 1080p Low result of 159 FPS demonstrates that the CPU can push the engine well past 144 Hz territory when the GPU is not the limiting factor. This is consistent with the CPU's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors in general benchmarks.

The Ryzen 7 5700's nearest rivals in benchmark scores include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (deltaPct -0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (deltaPct -0.1), and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (deltaPct 0.3). These are all within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 25517, showing that this CPU sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

The 3DMark thread scaling tests reveal how the CPU handles increasing thread counts: 1762 with 2 threads, 3382 with 4 threads, 5585 with 8 threads, and 6617 with max threads. This near-linear scaling up to 8 threads indicates that Hitman 2, which typically uses fewer than 8 cores, will see almost full utilization of the CPU's capabilities. The 16-thread score of 6628 is nearly identical to the max-thread score, suggesting diminishing returns beyond 16 threads in synthetic workloads.

For a stealth game like Hitman 2, the CPU's single-thread performance is crucial for AI calculations and game logic. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 and Geekbench single-core score of 1907 indicate strong per-core performance. This ensures that the game's simulation layer does not become a bottleneck even when the GPU is under heavy load at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is a Turing architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1605 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The GPU features 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, along with 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. The FP32 performance is 9.062 TFLOPS, with a pixel rate of 113.3 GPixel/s and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20282. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (deltaPct -1), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (deltaPct -1.2), Intel Arc B570 (deltaPct -1.3), and Intel Arc A750 (deltaPct -1.5). All of these competitors are within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER's score, making it a tightly contested mid-range performer.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role becomes dominant at 1440p and especially 4K. The 1080p results show the GPU can handle the game's demands with ease, delivering 159 FPS at Low and 90 FPS at High. However, the 4K Ultra result of 23 FPS highlights the GPU's limitations. The 8 GB VRAM capacity may also be a factor at 4K, as Hitman 2's detailed environments and textures can approach this limit.

The GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but becomes strained at 4K. The data shows a 31 FPS average at 4K High, which is barely playable, while 4K Medium at 41 FPS is more acceptable. The 4K Low result of 54 FPS indicates that even with minimal graphical settings, the GPU's raw compute power cannot push past 60 FPS at this resolution.

The RTX 2070 SUPER's DirectX 12 benchmark score of 67 and Vulkan score of 90637 suggest that the GPU performs better with modern APIs. Hitman 2 supports DirectX 12, and the measured FPS numbers reflect this optimization. The GPU's 12 Ultimate (12_2) DirectX support ensures compatibility with the game's rendering features.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p as the sweet spot, with 90 FPS at High and 159 FPS at Low. 1440p is also viable with 58 FPS at High, but 4K drops to 31 FPS at High, which is borderline playable.

Q: Can this system handle 4K at any settings?

A: Yes, but with compromises. The 4K Medium preset averages 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS, which is playable for a stealth game. The 4K Low preset reaches 54 FPS, while 4K Ultra drops to 23 FPS, which is too low for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in Hitman 2?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck at 1440p and 4K. The CPU's 1080p Low result of 159 FPS shows it has substantial headroom. At 1080p, the CPU can push well beyond the GPU's limits, making the GPU the limiting factor at all tested settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its closest rivals in benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score of 25517 places it within 0.3% of its nearest rivals: the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530, deltaPct -0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485, deltaPct 0.1), AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550, deltaPct -0.1), and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25446, deltaPct 0.3).

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 76 FPS average with a minimum of 65 FPS and maximum of 88 FPS. This is smooth and consistent for Hitman 2's gameplay, providing a good balance between visual quality and performance.

Q: Does the RTX 2070 SUPER have enough VRAM for Hitman 2?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by playable frame rates. At 4K, the 23 FPS Ultra result and 31 FPS High result suggest that both VRAM capacity and bandwidth are limiting factors at this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Hitman 2 is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 159 FPS at Low settings, 120 FPS at Medium (with minimum 102 and maximum 137), 90 FPS at High, and 67 FPS at Ultra. This resolution shows the full range of the GPU's capabilities, with Low settings nearly doubling the Ultra result.

At 2560x1440, performance drops to 102 FPS at Low, 76 FPS at Medium (minimum 65, maximum 88), 58 FPS at High, and 43 FPS at Ultra. The 1440p results show a consistent 35-40% reduction compared to 1080p across all settings.

At 3840x2160, the system manages 54 FPS at Low, 41 FPS at Medium (minimum 35, maximum 47), 31 FPS at High, and 23 FPS at Ultra. The 4K results demonstrate that only Low and Medium settings provide consistently playable frame rates above 30 FPS.

The data reveals that the 1080p Low result of 159 FPS is the ceiling for this combo, while the 4K Ultra result of 23 FPS is the floor. The Medium preset at each resolution provides the most stable frame pacing, with minimum FPS values that are within 15-20% of the average.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports a clear settings hierarchy for this combo. At 1080p, Medium settings provide the best experience with 120 FPS average and 102 FPS minimum. This offers a substantial improvement over High's 90 FPS while maintaining smooth frame pacing. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is also viable, but the 53 FPS difference between Ultra and Medium suggests diminishing returns for the visual upgrade.

At 1440p, Medium settings again emerge as the optimal choice with 76 FPS average and 65 FPS minimum. The High preset at 58 FPS is acceptable, but the 18 FPS gap between Medium and High, combined with the 23 FPS gap between High and Ultra, makes Medium the clear winner for consistent performance.

At 4K, the recommendation shifts to Low settings, which deliver 54 FPS average. The Medium preset at 41 FPS is playable but requires accepting frame rates below 45 FPS. The High preset at 31 FPS and Ultra at 23 FPS are not recommended for gameplay, as they fall below the threshold for smooth stealth mechanics.

For players prioritizing visual fidelity over raw frame rate, the 1080p Ultra preset at 67 FPS is the best compromise. At 1440p, High at 58 FPS is the maximum acceptable preset for most players. At 4K, only Low settings provide a consistently smooth experience, with Medium as a secondary option for those who can tolerate occasional dips to 35 FPS.

The Medium preset across all resolutions offers the most balanced experience, with frame rates ranging from 41 FPS at 4K to 120 FPS at 1080p. This preset provides the best stability, as evidenced by the minimum FPS values of 102, 65, and 35 at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. For a stealth game where timing is critical, this consistency is more valuable than peak frame rates.