Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is a profoundly unbalanced configuration for Hitman 2, producing a combo that ranks near the bottom of the database at 1742 out of 1795 tested pairs. The data indicates a severe GPU bottleneck, where the processor’s substantial multi-threaded capabilities are left largely idle while the graphics card struggles to maintain playable frame rates at any resolution above 1080p Low. This pairing delivers playable performance only at the absolute lowest settings, making it a poor choice for this specific title despite the CPU’s high percentile ranking.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a high-end desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a 3.80 GHz base clock and a 5.30 GHz boost clock. Built on the Zen 4 architecture, this CPU posts strong synthetic scores that place it in the 91st percentile of all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 40468. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i9-13905H (0.6% behind), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (0.5% ahead), indicating that the 7700 sits right at the top of the mobile and desktop performance pack.

However, in Hitman 2, this CPU’s power is irrelevant to the measured results. The game’s frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the GPU, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, the average FPS of 67.4 is far below what this CPU could theoretically support. The 7700’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are ample for the game’s engine, but the GTX 1650 simply cannot feed frames fast enough. The benchmark data shows that this is not a CPU-limited scenario; the processor is never the constraining factor, as the GPU consistently fails to deliver the geometry and pixel throughput required for higher settings.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 is the clear limiting component in this pairing. With 4 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, it provides a bandwidth of 128.1 GB/s, which is insufficient for Hitman 2’s more demanding presets. The GPU’s boost clock of 1665 MHz and FP32 performance of 2.984 TFLOPS place it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 8713. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (0.4% ahead), the AMD Radeon 550X (0.4% ahead), and the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (0.5% behind), showing that the GTX 1650 is entry-level even among its contemporaries.

The 4 GB VRAM is the primary culprit behind the severe performance collapse at higher settings. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS drops to 28.3, and at 4K Ultra, it falls to a slideshow-like 10.3 FPS. The data suggests that the GTX 1650’s memory capacity and bandwidth are overwhelmed by the game’s texture and shader demands, particularly at 4K, where even Low settings yield only 24.2 FPS. This GPU is fundamentally not designed for modern stealth-action titles at high resolutions, and the benchmark results confirm that it cannot handle Hitman 2’s visual complexity beyond the most basic configuration.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling data confirms the GPU bottleneck with stark clarity. Moving from 1080p Low (67.4 FPS) to 1440p Low (44.9 FPS) results in a 33.4% drop, and further down to 4K Low (24.2 FPS) represents a 64.1% decline from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the CPU has ample headroom and the graphics card is the sole constraint. In contrast, a CPU-limited setup would show minimal FPS variation across resolutions, as the processor would be the bottleneck regardless of pixel count.

The data shows that the GTX 1650’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the primary determinants of performance. At High settings, the FPS drops from 40.9 at 1080p to 23.0 at 1440p and 15.9 at 4K, representing a 61.1% decline from 1080p to 4K. This is a severe drop that underscores how the GPU’s 128.1 GB/s bandwidth cannot keep pace with the increasing pixel throughput required at higher resolutions. The benchmark results indicate that the Ryzen 7 7700 is never the limiting factor, as even the most demanding 4K Ultra settings (10.3 FPS) show no sign of CPU saturation; the processor’s 16 threads remain underutilized while the GPU maxes out.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS rows, the only playable configuration for this combo is 1080p Low, which yields an average of 67.4 FPS. This is the sole setting/resolution pair that clears the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience for a stealth game. The 1080p Medium preset offers 51.4 FPS, which is acceptable for slower-paced gameplay but may feel slightly less fluid during action sequences. All other configurations fall below 45 FPS, with 1440p Low at 44.9 FPS being the only other setting that approaches playability, though it risks dips during crowded scenes.

The data strongly suggests avoiding Ultra settings entirely, as even 1080p Ultra only manages 28.3 FPS, making it a poor trade-off for the visual fidelity gained. The 4K resolution is effectively unplayable across all presets, with the highest average being 24.2 FPS at Low. For a game like Hitman 2, where precision and reaction time matter, the recommendation is clear: stick to 1080p Low for the best balance of smoothness and visual clarity, or accept 1080p Medium at 51.4 FPS if visual quality is prioritized over a locked 60 FPS. The 1440p and 4K resolutions are not viable for this hardware combination, as the measured FPS values fall below the threshold for comfortable play.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This pairing ranks 1742 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 3% of all configurations in the database. This is a remarkably poor result, especially given the CPU’s high standing. The Ryzen 7 7700 alone ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the GTX 1650 sits in the 43rd percentile of GPUs, yet their combined performance is far worse than the sum of their parts. The data indicates that this is a classic case of a high-end processor being hamstrung by an entry-level graphics card.

The combo’s ranking suggests that in Hitman 2, the GPU is so dominant a factor that the CPU’s performance is almost irrelevant. Many combos with far weaker processors but stronger GPUs would outperform this pairing, as the game’s frame rates are tied directly to graphics processing capabilities. The 1742nd rank out of 1795 demonstrates that this is one of the least effective configurations for this title, and the measured FPS data confirms that it struggles to deliver even basic playability. For users with this CPU, the GTX 1650 represents a severe bottleneck that undermines the entire system’s potential in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 67.4 FPS on Low, 51.4 FPS on Medium, 40.9 FPS on High, and 28.3 FPS on Ultra. These are the only playable results in the entire dataset, with the Low preset being the sole configuration to exceed 60 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 39.1 FPS, a 58% reduction, highlighting how quickly the GPU’s performance degrades as settings increase.

At 2560x1440, the results fall off significantly: 44.9 FPS on Low, 31.1 FPS on Medium, 23.0 FPS on High, and 15.4 FPS on Ultra. The 1440p Low setting is the only one that approaches playability, but it still falls below the 45 FPS mark, which may be acceptable for slower sections but risky for action sequences. Moving to 3840x2160, the performance collapses entirely: 24.2 FPS on Low, 20.9 FPS on Medium, 15.9 FPS on High, and 10.3 FPS on Ultra. None of these 4K results are remotely playable, and the Ultra setting at 10.3 FPS is effectively a still image. The data shows a consistent pattern across all presets: each resolution step up halves the performance, confirming the GPU’s role as the definitive bottleneck.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The only configuration that achieves an average FPS above 60 is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which delivers 67.4 FPS. The 1080p Medium preset offers 51.4 FPS as a visual upgrade, but all other resolutions and settings fall below 45 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + GTX 1650 pairing ranks 1742 out of 1795 total combos tested in Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 3% of all systems in the database.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is overwhelmingly the limiting factor. The GTX 1650’s 4 GB VRAM and 128.1 GB/s bandwidth cannot handle the game’s demands, as evidenced by the FPS dropping from 67.4 at 1080p Low to 10.3 at 4K Ultra, while the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads remain underutilized.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 67.4 FPS, while Ultra drops to 28.3 FPS, a reduction of 39.1 FPS (58%). This demonstrates the massive performance cost of higher settings on this GPU.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K resolution in Hitman 2?

A: No. All 4K results are unplayable, with the highest being 24.2 FPS on Low settings and the lowest being 10.3 FPS on Ultra. The GPU’s compute power and memory bandwidth are insufficient for 4K rendering in this title.

Q: How does the GTX 1650 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1650 has an average benchmark score of 8713, which is 0.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 A Mobile (8746) and 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon 550X (8749). It sits 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 (8671).