Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a wide performance envelope in Hitman 2, stretching from high-refresh 1080p gameplay to barely-playable 4K Ultra. The measured data shows a system that is clearly GPU-limited at higher resolutions but capable of extreme frame rates when settings are lowered, making it a flexible pairing for this stealth title.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is severe and follows a predictable pattern tied to pixel count. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 265.4 at 1920x1080 to 167.2 at 2560x1440, then to 90.6 at 3840x2160. That represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a further 46% drop from 1440p to 4K. This steep decline indicates the RTX 4070 SUPER is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are being saturated by the increasing pixel workload.

The scaling pattern shifts when moving to Ultra settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo produces 108.8 FPS, which drops to 72.3 FPS at 1440p and then to 36.3 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are roughly 34% and 50% respectively. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling — it falls below the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin, showing that the combination of maxed-out settings and 4K resolution is too demanding for this hardware pairing. The data suggests that Hitman 2 at 4K is firmly GPU-bound, with the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads providing adequate headroom even at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 97 FPS, which is smooth and visually detailed. The 1920x1080 High result of 151.7 FPS is better suited for high-refresh monitors, but 1440p High offers the best balance of image quality and playability.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Hitman 2?*

A: Only with reduced settings. At 4K Low, the average is 90.6 FPS, and at 4K Medium it drops to 71 FPS. The 4K High result of 53 FPS is playable but not ideal, while 4K Ultra at 36.3 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance in this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to keep the GPU fed at 1080p, as shown by the 265.4 FPS Low result. The CPU's 16 MB L3 cache and 3.70 GHz base clock (4.60 GHz boost) provide solid single-thread performance, which matters for Hitman 2's simulation-heavy gameplay.

Q: What settings preset delivers the highest frame rates?

A: Low settings at 1080p yields 265.4 FPS, which is more than enough for any monitor. Even at 4K, Low settings produce 90.6 FPS, making it the only 4K preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: Not at Low settings, where 265.4 FPS indicates high CPU efficiency. However, at 1080p Ultra with 108.8 FPS, the GPU is likely the limiting factor, as the 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs are heavily loaded by the Ultra preset's effects.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 308th out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17% of all configurations tested for Hitman 2. This suggests it outperforms the majority of systems while still leaving headroom for higher-end GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 308 out of 1795 places this configuration in the 83rd percentile of all tested combos for Hitman 2. This is a strong showing, but it is not at the very top. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 84 and the GPU's percentileVsAllGpus of 84 align closely with the overall combo ranking, indicating a balanced pairing. The Ryzen 7 5700's avgBenchmarkScore of 27220 puts it just 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700H, meaning the CPU is competitive with older high-end parts.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's avgBenchmarkScore of 42576 places it within 0.2% of the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE. This indicates that the GPU is performing near the level of much more expensive workstation cards, yet the 4K Ultra result of 36.3 FPS shows that even this level of performance cannot max out Hitman 2 at 4K. The ranking reflects a system that is well above average but not extreme, with the data showing that higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful GPUs or faster CPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce 265.4 FPS, Medium yields 199.7 FPS, High reaches 151.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 108.8 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p is not a challenge for this hardware, with even the most demanding preset remaining well above 100 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 167.2 FPS, Medium hits 128.1 FPS, High achieves 97 FPS, and Ultra falls to 72.3 FPS. The 1440p results are notable because they show the system can maintain high refresh rates even at Medium and High settings, making this resolution ideal for the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities.

At 3840x2160, the data reveals the GPU's limits. Low settings yield 90.6 FPS, which is playable and smooth. Medium settings drop to 71 FPS, still acceptable for most players. High settings fall to 53 FPS, which is borderline for fast-paced action. Ultra settings plummet to 36.3 FPS, which is not recommended for a game like Hitman 2 where precise timing matters. The 4K results show a clear hierarchy: Low and Medium are viable, High is marginal, and Ultra is not.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by the 3dmark_single_thread score of 901 and the cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 2916. This matters because Hitman 2 relies on game logic and AI that benefit from fast single-core execution.

The CPU's 16 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support the GPU well. In the measured data, the 1080p Low result of 265.4 FPS suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates without bottlenecking, as this result is likely near the CPU's limit. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 6628 and the passmark_multithread score of 24303 confirm that the CPU is capable of handling multiple threads, but the game's performance scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p (265.4 to 108.8 FPS) indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings increase.

The CPU's 84th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with a 0.7% delta to the Intel Core i9-9900K, shows it is a capable mid-range part. However, the data does not suggest the CPU is holding back the RTX 4070 SUPER in this title, as even at 1080p High the frame rate is well above 144 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience on this combo, the data points to 2560x1440 with High settings, which delivers 97 FPS. This provides a strong balance between visual fidelity and smoothness, and the frame rate is high enough for a 144Hz monitor. If a higher refresh rate is preferred, 1920x1080 with Medium settings at 199.7 FPS or High at 151.7 FPS are excellent choices, keeping the action fluid without compromising too much on detail.

For players with a 4K display, the recommendation is to use Low settings at 90.6 FPS or Medium at 71 FPS. These presets keep the game responsive and playable. The High preset at 53 FPS is playable but may feel less smooth, and Ultra at 36.3 FPS should be avoided unless absolute visual quality is prioritized over gameplay. The data clearly shows that the RTX 4070 SUPER is not a 4K Ultra card for Hitman 2, but it can still deliver a good 4K experience with adjusted settings.

The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution for competitive play, as even at 1080p it drops to 108.8 FPS, which is fine but not optimal for high-refresh displays. Given that Medium at 1080p yields 199.7 FPS and High at 1440p yields 97 FPS, the best practical settings are either 1080p High for maximum smoothness or 1440p Medium for a visual upgrade at 128.1 FPS. For most users, 1440p High at 97 FPS is the sweet spot, offering detailed visuals and a frame rate that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS.