Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER pairing delivers a remarkably smooth Hitman 2 experience across most settings, though it struggles to maintain high refresh rates at 4K with maximum quality. This combination ranks in the 82nd percentile of all tested combos, indicating strong performance for a game released in 2018, but the data reveals distinct bottlenecks depending on resolution and preset.

FAQ

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

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent results with an average of 260.7 FPS on Low settings and 151.9 FPS on High. The 2560x1440 resolution is also strong, with High settings reaching 94.8 FPS, making either resolution viable for high-refresh-rate displays.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 49.3 FPS on High settings and 70.9 FPS on Medium, which is playable. However, Ultra settings drop to 37.8 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold preferred for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 SUPER perform relative to its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 42576 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA RTX A6000, which scores 42653 (a delta of -0.2%). It also edges out the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE by 0.3% and leads the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4%.

Q: What is the CPU's standing among all processors?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40468. This places it slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431, +0.1%) and AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262, +0.5%), while trailing the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6%.

Q: Which settings preset offers the best balance at 1440p?

A: High settings at 2560x1440 provides 94.8 FPS, which is a strong balance of visual quality and performance. Medium settings push this to 127.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 69.2 FPS, making High the most balanced choice.

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

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads allow for 260.7 FPS, but this drops to 37.8 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating the GPU cannot maintain performance as graphical load increases.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant component in determining Hitman 2's frame rates, particularly as resolution increases. With 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, the card provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves sufficient for the game's textures and geometry at all tested settings. The GPU's base clock of 1980 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz drive its 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units.

The data shows a clear scaling pattern tied to GPU load. At 1920x1080, the RTX 4070 SUPER delivers 260.7 FPS on Low settings, but this falls to 112.5 FPS on Ultra—a reduction of 148.2 FPS. This trend intensifies at 3840x2160, where Low settings achieve 89.5 FPS but Ultra drops to 37.8 FPS. The GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate are adequate for the game's stealth environments, but the 4K Ultra preset appears to exceed the card's comfortable operating range.

The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs reinforces its mid-to-high-tier positioning. Its average benchmark score of 42576 places it in close competition with professional-grade cards like the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653) and AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723), though Hitman 2's specific engine demands favor the 4070 SUPER's architecture at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 332nd out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the top 18.5% of all systems evaluated. This percentile position reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other in most scenarios. The ranking is particularly strong given that Hitman 2 is a title from 2018, meaning the hardware is significantly newer than the game itself.

The rank of 332 implies that 1,463 tested combinations outperform this setup, but many of those likely feature higher-tier GPUs or CPUs. Within the context of this game's requirements, the combo demonstrates that the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities are well-matched to the Ryzen 7 7700's processing power. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking among all processors complements the GPU's 84th percentile, creating a system that performs above average without excessive overkill for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals consistent performance scaling across three resolutions and four settings presets.

1920x1080: Low settings produce an average of 260.7 FPS, which is exceptionally high and suitable for 240Hz displays. Medium settings reduce this to 196.2 FPS, still well above 144Hz refresh rates. High settings achieve 151.9 FPS, maintaining smooth gameplay on 144Hz monitors. Ultra settings drop to 112.5 FPS, which remains playable but loses the headroom for very high refresh rates.

2560x1440: This resolution shows a more pronounced impact from settings changes. Low settings deliver 170.6 FPS, Medium reaches 127.1 FPS, and High achieves 94.8 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 69.2 FPS, which is above 60 FPS but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. The progression from Low to Ultra represents a 101.4 FPS reduction, demonstrating the GPU's sensitivity to quality presets at this resolution.

3840x2160: 4K gaming reveals the system's limits. Low settings average 89.5 FPS, which is respectable for 4K. Medium settings drop to 70.9 FPS, and High settings fall to 49.3 FPS. Ultra settings produce 37.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered necessary for smooth gameplay. The 51.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K shows how heavily the GPU is taxed at this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 provides the computational foundation for this setup, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. With a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz, the CPU delivers strong single-threaded performance, which is crucial for Hitman 2's engine. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core help maintain consistent frame pacing.

Benchmark results show the CPU's capabilities: Cinebench R23 multicore scores reach 29302, while single-core achieves 4136. The 3DMark scores range from 1049 in single-thread tests to 8484 in 16-thread tests, indicating robust scaling across thread counts. PassMark multithread performance registers 34470, with single-thread at 4063.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role becomes evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 260.7 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU with enough frames to saturate most displays. The CPU's 65W TDP and 5 nm process node from TSMC contribute to efficient operation, while its 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die keep thermal output manageable. The Ryzen 7 7700's percentile ranking of 91 among all CPUs confirms it is not a limiting factor in most gaming scenarios, though 4K Ultra settings shift the bottleneck to the GPU.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, High settings at 2560x1440 provide the optimal experience with 94.8 FPS average. This setting delivers smooth gameplay on 144Hz monitors while maintaining detailed textures and lighting effects. Players with 60Hz displays can comfortably use Ultra settings at this resolution, as the 69.2 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate.

At 1920x1080, High settings at 151.9 FPS are ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming, while Ultra at 112.5 FPS offers enhanced visuals for those with 120Hz or 144Hz monitors. Medium settings at 196.2 FPS suit competitive play where maximum frame rates take priority over graphical fidelity.

For 4K displays, Medium settings at 70.9 FPS represent the best compromise, providing smooth gameplay above 60 FPS. High settings at 49.3 FPS are playable but may cause noticeable stuttering in busy scenes. Ultra settings at 37.8 FPS are only recommended for screenshots or scenarios where frame rate is secondary to visual quality. Low settings at 4K achieve 89.5 FPS, which is suitable for players prioritizing performance over aesthetics.

The data indicates that this combo shines at 1440p and 1080p, where it can maintain high frame rates across all presets. For 4K, users should stick to Medium or High settings to ensure consistent performance without dipping below playable thresholds.