Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1026th out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. This position reflects a pairing where the CPU is a top-tier performer while the GPU is decidedly mid-range, and the game’s frame rates at higher resolutions show the graphics card holding the system back from stronger placement. The data indicates this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p play, with 4K requiring significant settings compromises to remain playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1026 out of 1795 places it near the 57th percentile of all tested configurations in Hitman 2. This is a modest result given the hardware involved. The Ryzen 7 7700X is a high-end CPU, sitting at the 89th percentile among all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 34313. In contrast, the RTX 4060 sits at only the 66th percentile among GPUs, with an average score of 23181. The disparity between the two components explains the overall ranking: the GPU becomes the primary constraint in this game, particularly as resolution increases. Benchmark results show that at 1080p, the combo can deliver high frame rates, but the ranking suggests that many other GPU-heavy combos outperform it at 4K. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded scores—such as 30325 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 35686 in PassMark multithread—do not translate into top-tier gaming performance here because Hitman 2’s engine leans more on the graphics card at higher settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and memory runs at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These specs are modest for a modern GPU, and the data shows how they impact Hitman 2. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages just 22.5 FPS, which is barely playable and indicates the GPU is overwhelmed by the game’s highest settings. The card’s 3072 shading units and 48 ROPs are sufficient for 1080p gaming, where it achieves 171.1 FPS at Low settings, but the 128-bit memory bus limits performance at higher resolutions. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is adequate for this 2018 title, as Hitman 2 does not appear to exceed it at the tested settings, but the bandwidth is the limiting factor. The GPU’s Ada Lovelace architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which the game can utilize, yet the raw throughput is not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 171.1 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 112.7 FPS (a 34% reduction); and at 4K Low, it falls to 57.3 FPS (another 49% reduction). This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the pixel count doubles at each step. At 1080p High, the average is 97.8 FPS; at 1440p High, it drops to 63.2 FPS (a 35% reduction); and at 4K High, it plummets to 36 FPS (a 43% reduction). The drop from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep at Ultra settings, where the frame rate goes from 46.9 FPS to 22.5 FPS, a 52% loss. These numbers indicate that the RTX 4060 is the limiting component at 1440p and above, as the CPU’s performance headroom is not being fully utilized. At 1080p, the combo can push high refresh rates, but the GPU’s bandwidth constraints become more pronounced as resolution climbs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings average 171.1 FPS, Medium averages 127.3 FPS, High averages 97.8 FPS, and Ultra averages 73.2 FPS. All of these are playable, and even Ultra remains above 60 FPS, making 1080p the sweet spot for this pairing. At 2560x1440, performance drops but remains mostly playable: Low averages 112.7 FPS, Medium averages 84.1 FPS, High averages 63.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 46.9 FPS. The Ultra setting at 1440p is the first point where the combo falls below 60 FPS, suggesting that users should stick to High or lower for smooth gameplay. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overmatched: Low averages 57.3 FPS, Medium averages 45 FPS, High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 22.5 FPS. Only Low at 4K is remotely smooth, and even that is borderline. The data shows that the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit bus are insufficient for consistent 4K performance in this title.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p is optimal, with all settings from Low to Ultra exceeding 73 FPS. At 1440p, only Low, Medium, and High stay above 60 FPS, while Ultra drops to 46.9 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 4K, only Low settings average above 57 FPS (57.3 FPS). Medium averages 45 FPS, High averages 36 FPS, and Ultra averages 22.5 FPS, so 4K is only viable with significant settings reductions.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 34313, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-13500 (34175) and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i7-12800HX (34136). It trails the AMD EPYC 4244P by 0.8%.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 23181, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321) and 0.7% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338). It is 0.7% higher than the Intel Arc B580 (23021).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at 1440p and 4K, as frame rates drop significantly with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU can feed the GPU adequately, but the RTX 4060’s bandwidth limits higher-resolution performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at the same resolution?

A: At 1080p, Ultra is 57% slower than Low (73.2 vs 171.1 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra is 58% slower (46.9 vs 112.7 FPS). At 4K, Ultra is 61% slower (22.5 vs 57.3 FPS), showing that settings scaling is consistent.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is a Zen 4 (Raphael) chip with 8 cores and 16 threads, base clock of 4.50 GHz, and boost clock of 5.40 GHz. It has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU’s benchmark scores are strong: 30325 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 4281 in single-core, and 35686 in PassMark multithread. These numbers place it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it has ample headroom for gaming. In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations, and at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 171.1 FPS, showing the CPU is not a bottleneck at that resolution. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the constraint, and the CPU’s additional headroom is unused. The 7700X’s 16 threads are more than sufficient for this 2018 title, which is primarily single-threaded in its game logic. The CPU’s 5.40 GHz boost clock and high single-core performance (4281 in Cinebench R23 single-core) ensure that even at 1080p Ultra, the frame rate of 73.2 FPS is CPU-limited only in the sense that the GPU is not fast enough to push higher. The data shows that pairing this CPU with a more powerful GPU would yield better results at 1440p and 4K, as the CPU is clearly not the limiting factor in this combo.