Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a compelling Hitman 2 experience, combining an 8-core Zen 3 processor with 96 MB of shared L3 cache against a 12 GB GDDR6X Ada Lovelace GPU. This combination ranks 916th out of 3,711 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top quarter of all configurations. The measured frame rates show a system that handles 1080p and 1440p with high refresh rates, while 4K Ultra remains demanding, and the data reveals a clear picture of where the GPU becomes the limiting factor versus where the CPU's strengths shine through.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS across resolutions shows a predictable but steep decline as pixel count increases, with the most telling data points at High settings. At 1920x1080 High, the combo produces 134 FPS average; moving to 2560x1440 High drops this to 86 FPS, a 36% reduction; and at 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 46 FPS, which is 66% below the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070's rendering throughput is the dominant constraint at higher resolutions — the frame rate drops almost proportionally with the pixel count increase from 1440p to 4K (86 to 46 FPS, roughly 47% fewer pixels at 1440p compared to 4K).

At Low settings, the scaling is even more pronounced in absolute terms: 236 FPS at 1080p, 151 FPS at 1440p, and 81 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result being 66% lower than 1080p Low confirms that even with minimal graphical load, the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth (504.2 GB/s) become the bottleneck when pushing 8.3 million pixels. The Medium settings row provides min/max data that reinforces this — at 1080p Medium, the range spans 151 to 204 FPS (average 177), while at 4K Medium it narrows to 51 to 69 FPS (average 60). The narrowing range at 4K suggests the GPU is consistently saturated, leaving little variance between frames.

The Ultra preset tells a similar story with sharper drops: 99 FPS at 1080p, 63 FPS at 1440p, and only 34 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result of 34 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth gameplay, indicating this resolution/preset combination is not viable for a fluid experience. The data suggests that between 1080p and 1440p, the scaling is approximately linear with pixel count, but the jump to 4K produces a more than proportional drop, likely due to the increased memory pressure on the 192-bit bus (504.2 GB/s bandwidth) and the 12 GB frame buffer filling with higher-resolution textures and effects.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo achieves rank 916 out of 3,711 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the 75th percentile of all configs. This is a strong showing, but the ranking reflects that Hitman 2 is a title where high-end GPUs can stretch their legs, and the RTX 4070, while capable, is not at the absolute top tier. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 77, and the GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 81, so both components sit in a similar performance band — the combo ranking of 916 suggests the pairing is well-balanced, neither component dragging the other down significantly.

Comparing to the GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 scores 37,648 average, with the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37,628 (0.1% delta), AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 37,507 (0.4% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at 38,135 (-1.3% delta), and AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 37,157 (1.3% delta). These deltas are all within 1.5%, meaning the RTX 4070 sits in a dense cluster of GPU performance — in-game, this translates to the measured FPS being representative of a mid-to-upper tier graphics card that can handle Hitman 2 well at 1080p and 1440p but struggles at 4K Ultra.

For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's average benchmark score is 24,709, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24,728, -0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24,822, -0.5% delta), Intel Core i5-12450HX (24,576, 0.5% delta), and Intel Core i5-11600 (24,563, 0.6% delta). The sub-1% deltas indicate that in synthetic multi-threaded tests, this CPU is essentially tied with those rivals. However, in Hitman 2, the 96 MB L3 cache provides a gameplay advantage that synthetic benchmarks may not fully capture, as evidenced by the 134 FPS at 1080p High — a result that suggests the CPU is feeding the GPU efficiently at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070's specifications directly explain its behavior in Hitman 2. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1920 MHz and boosts to 2475 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but becomes a constraint at 4K, particularly with the Ultra preset that likely increases texture detail and shadow quality.

The Ada Lovelace architecture with 5,888 shading units, 184 TMUs, and 64 ROPs delivers 29.15 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s are the raw throughput figures that determine how quickly the GPU can fill the screen. At 4K Ultra, the 34 FPS average indicates that the combination of pixel fill and texture throughput is insufficient to maintain 60 FPS — the GPU is spending most of its time on pixel shading rather than geometry processing.

The 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present but Hitman 2 is not a ray-tracing-heavy title in its standard presets, so these units contribute little to the measured results. The GPU's 81st percentile ranking versus all GPUs (average score 37,648) places it above the median, and the measured FPS in Hitman 2 aligns with this — it handles 1080p and 1440p with authority but falls short at 4K Ultra, where even the 60 FPS Medium result (60 FPS average) is borderline playable.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS in Hitman 2?

A: At High settings, the combo achieves 134 FPS at 1080p and 86 FPS at 1440p, both above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K High, it drops to 46 FPS, so 1440p High is the highest resolution that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS.

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

A: No — the measured 4K Ultra average is 34 FPS, which is well below playable smoothness. Even 4K Medium averages only 60 FPS, with a min of 51 FPS suggesting occasional drops below the target.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic tests?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 37,648, which is 0.1% above the NVIDIA Tesla P4 (37,628), 0.4% above the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37,507), 1.3% above the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 (37,157), and 1.3% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (38,135).

Q: What FPS can be expected at 1080p Low?

A: The measured average is 236 FPS, making this the highest FPS setting combination recorded for this combo. It indicates the CPU and GPU together are not heavily taxed at this resolution.

Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM limit performance at any tested settings?

A: The data shows the 4K Ultra preset drops to 34 FPS, but the limitation is more likely the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth (504.2 GB/s) rather than the VRAM capacity, as the 12 GB frame buffer is sufficient for Hitman 2's textures at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU's cache affect the game's performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is its standout feature. The 1080p High result of 134 FPS suggests this cache helps maintain high frame rates by reducing memory latency for game data, though the exact impact cannot be isolated from the measured data alone.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the ideal balance of visual quality and performance is the Medium preset at 1440p. This yields 113 FPS average with a min of 96 and max of 130, providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS while still delivering a solid visual experience. At 1080p, Medium produces 177 FPS average (min 151, max 204), which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors, and even High at 1080p (134 FPS) is a strong choice if visual fidelity is prioritized.

For users with 4K displays, the data suggests Medium is the only viable preset — it averages 60 FPS with a min of 51, which is borderline but playable. The High preset at 4K (46 FPS) and Ultra (34 FPS) are not recommended for smooth gameplay. At 1440p, Ultra (63 FPS) is technically above 60 FPS but has no min/max data, so the Medium preset's confirmed min of 96 FPS makes it the safer recommendation.

The Low preset is an option for competitive play: 236 FPS at 1080p and 151 FPS at 1440p, but the visual trade-offs are significant. Given that Medium at 1080p offers 177 FPS average with a 151 FPS minimum, it is the best overall recommendation for most users — it provides a high frame rate while retaining enough graphical features to keep Hitman 2's stealth gameplay visually clear. The measured min/max data for Medium (151-204 at 1080p, 96-130 at 1440p) indicates consistent frame pacing, which is important for a stealth game where precise timing matters.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) on a 7 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock is 3.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, and it draws 105 W TDP. The standout feature is the 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is significantly larger than typical processors and is designed to improve gaming performance by keeping more game data on-chip.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 22,366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3,157 in single-core, with a PassMark multi-thread score of 26,318 and single-thread of 2,970. Its average benchmark score of 24,709 places it at the 77th percentile versus all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 0.6% in average score — the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (-0.1%), AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (-0.5%), Intel Core i5-12450HX (+0.5%), and Intel Core i5-11600 (+0.6%).

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the 236 FPS average shows the CPU can drive frame rates well beyond what most displays can show, indicating it is not a limiting factor at this resolution. At 1080p High (134 FPS) and Medium (177 FPS), the CPU continues to feed the GPU effectively. The 3DMark scores — 6,764 for 16 threads, 5,357 for 8 threads, 3,097 for 4 threads, and 1,575 for 2 threads — suggest strong multi-threaded scaling, which Hitman 2 can utilize for AI and physics calculations.

The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (DDR4 dual-channel) is modest by modern standards, but the large L3 cache mitigates this by reducing the frequency of main memory accesses. The CPU's release in January 2024 with a $249 launch MSRP places it as a mid-range option, and its 8-core/16-thread configuration is well-suited for a game like Hitman 2 that can use multiple threads for crowd simulation and world interactions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low averages 236 FPS, Medium averages 177 FPS with a range of 151 to 204 FPS, High averages 134 FPS, and Ultra averages 99 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 137 FPS, showing that the RTX 4070's performance scales significantly with graphical load at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results drop predictably: Low averages 151 FPS, Medium averages 113 FPS (min 96, max 130), High averages 86 FPS, and Ultra averages 63 FPS. The Medium preset's min of 96 FPS ensures smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes, while Ultra's 63 FPS average is just above the 60 FPS target but lacks min/max data to confirm stability.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low averages 81 FPS, Medium averages 60 FPS (min 51, max 69), High averages 46 FPS, and Ultra averages 34 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one that maintains an average at or above 60 FPS, and its min of 51 FPS indicates some scenes will dip below the target. The progression from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent pattern: Low drops from 236 to 81 FPS (-66%), Medium from 177 to 60 FPS (-66%), High from 134 to 46 FPS (-66%), and Ultra from 99 to 34 FPS (-66%). This uniformity suggests that the GPU's performance scales linearly with pixel count in Hitman 2, regardless of preset, which is a strong indicator that the limiting factor is the GPU's pixel processing rate rather than any specific feature like VRAM capacity or bandwidth.