Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing delivers a robust Hitman 2 experience, with frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows a system that is firmly capable of high-refresh-rate 1080p play and smooth 1440p performance, while 4K Ultra remains a demanding target. The GPU is the clear performance anchor, though the CPU’s 8-core/16-thread configuration ensures it never becomes a bottleneck in this stealth title.

FAQ

Q: What is the ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for Hitman 2?

A: The combo ranks 228th out of 1795 tested combinations in this game, placing it in the top percentile of systems for overall performance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700 compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K's score of 27043, making them nearly identical in performance.

Q: What is the peak average frame rate recorded for this setup?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 276.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings, demonstrating the system's ability to push very high frame rates when visual demands are reduced.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4070 Ti compared to the AMD Radeon Pro 580?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44900, which is 1.6% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 580's score of 44195, indicating a slight but measurable performance advantage.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: The average frame rate drops from 159.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 54.8 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of approximately 65%, which highlights the significant load increase on the GPU at higher resolutions.

Q: Does the CPU's multi-threaded performance indicate strong gaming capability?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multicore and has a single-thread score of 2916, showing balanced performance that is well-suited for gaming workloads.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications directly explain the Hitman 2 results. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the card provides a 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth. This is ample for the game’s textures and geometry at all tested settings, preventing memory capacity from being a limiting factor. The GPU’s architecture, Ada Lovelace, is built on a 5 nm process and contains 7680 shading units alongside 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores. These resources drive the raw rendering power, with FP32 performance rated at 40.09 TFLOPS.

The clock speeds are a key indicator of performance. The GPU has a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz. The benchmark results show how these clocks translate into real-world frame rates. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS peaks at 276.3, while at High settings it remains a strong 159.3 FPS. This indicates the GPU is capable of handling the game’s draw calls and shader work with ease at lower resolutions. However, the data reveals a clear scaling trend; as resolution increases, the frame rate drops significantly. At 3840x2160, the average FPS at High settings falls to 54.8, and at Ultra, it drops to 37.7. This dramatic decrease is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance, where the pixel fill rate and shading capacity become the primary constraints.

The GPU’s percentile ranking of 85 versus all GPUs confirms its high-end status. In the benchmark suite, it scores 31624 in Passmark G3D and 5024 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, solidifying its position. The fact that the frame rate at 1080p Low is more than double the 4K High result shows the GPU’s raw power is sufficient for lower resolutions, but it also illustrates that Hitman 2’s higher settings and resolutions place a massive load on the graphics card. The transition from 1440p High (100.9 FPS) to 4K High (54.8 FPS) represents a 46% performance hit, which is a substantial cost for the additional pixels.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides a solid foundation for the RTX 4070 Ti. This CPU is part of the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration is more than sufficient for Hitman 2, which is not known for being heavily CPU-dependent. The processor’s cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core, with a shared 16 MB of L3 cache, which helps reduce memory latency for game data.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded throughput. It scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 8675 in Cinebench R20 multicore. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 score of 2916. These numbers suggest that the CPU can handle the game’s AI, physics, and draw call submission without becoming a bottleneck. The data supports this; at 1080p Low, the system achieves 276.3 FPS, a frame rate far beyond what a weaker CPU would allow. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 27220 places it in the 84th percentile, and it is nearly identical in performance to the Intel Core i9-9900K, with a delta of just 0.7%.

The fact that the frame rate scales almost linearly with resolution and settings changes indicates that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU’s demands. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see a plateau in frame rates at lower resolutions. Instead, the data shows a consistent increase in FPS as resolution decreases, confirming that the CPU is providing enough headroom for the GPU to work at its full potential. The 65W TDP and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are adequate for feeding the GPU, ensuring that data transfers do not impede performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 4070 Ti ranks 228th out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the top 13% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-to-high-end pairing. The ranking reflects the balance between the two components. While the GPU is a high performer, ranking in the 85th percentile, the CPU’s 84th percentile ranking is also above average. This synergy means the system does not have a glaring weakness that would drag its overall ranking down.

To contextualize this rank, the GPU’s nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which has an average score of 45152, a 0.6% delta from the RTX 4070 Ti’s 44900. This shows the desktop card is competitive even with a high-end mobile part. The CPU’s nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, has a similar average score, demonstrating that the Ryzen 7 5700 is a capable processor that does not hold the system back. The combo rank of 228 is a result of this balanced performance, and the measured FPS data confirms that the pairing delivers a consistent gaming experience across the board.

The data suggests that the combo is not just a mid-pack performer. In fact, the 1080p High result of 159.3 FPS is well above the 60 FPS target most gamers aim for, and the 1440p High result of 100.9 FPS is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The ranking reflects this capability, showing that the system is positioned to handle demanding titles at high settings without compromise.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how resolution impacts performance. At 1920x1080, the system is incredibly powerful, with average frame rates ranging from 276.3 FPS at Low settings to 118.4 FPS at Ultra. This indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is heavily underutilized at lower settings, and even at Ultra, it has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops but remains very playable. The average FPS at High settings is 100.9, and at Ultra, it is 76.5. This shows a 37% decrease in FPS from 1080p High to 1440p High, which is a significant but expected reduction.

The jump to 3840x2160 is where the system starts to struggle. At High settings, the average FPS drops to 54.8, and at Ultra, it falls to 37.7. This represents a 66% decrease from 1080p High to 4K High. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is also steep, with a 46% reduction in performance. This pattern strongly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component at 4K. The CPU’s performance is likely not a factor at these higher resolutions, as the workload shifts almost entirely to the graphics card.

The data suggests that for a smooth 60 FPS experience, the system is best suited for 1440p gaming. At 4K, users would need to lower settings to Medium (70.6 FPS) or Low (92.7 FPS) to achieve a playable frame rate. The difference between 1080p Low (276.3 FPS) and 4K Low (92.7 FPS) is a 66% reduction, which underscores the massive pixel count increase. This scaling behavior is typical for a system where the GPU is the primary driver of performance, and it confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti is the component to upgrade if 4K Ultra is the goal.