Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination lands at rank 1725 out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. This pairing of a current-generation 8-core Zen 5 processor with an older Turing-generation GPU produces playable but not exceptional results, and the data shows the graphics card is the primary constraint in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 1725 out of 3001, this system sits in the 42nd percentile of all tested CPU-GPU pairings for Hitman 2. That places it behind the majority of configurations in the database, which makes sense given the RTX 2070 SUPER’s age and its position relative to modern GPUs. The GPU itself ranks in the 65th percentile among all tested graphics cards, while the Ryzen 7 9700F ranks in the 94th percentile among all CPUs. The large gap between CPU and GPU percentiles indicates a significant bottleneck: the processor has far more headroom than the graphics card can exploit in this title.

Looking at the measured frame rates, the combo achieves its best results at 1080p, where it reaches an average of 159 FPS on Low settings. At 1440p, that drops to 102 FPS on Low, and at 4K it falls to 54 FPS on Low. These numbers show a system that can handle competitive frame rates at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain smooth performance at higher resolutions, particularly with heavier graphics settings.

The ranking reflects this reality. Among the 3001 combos tested, 1276 perform better in Hitman 2, which means this configuration is more suited to 1080p gaming than to high-resolution or high-fidelity play. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s benchmark scores are close to several high-end rivals—its average benchmark score of 69996 is within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and within 0.2% of the Ryzen 9 7940HX—but that CPU strength does not translate into top-tier game performance because the RTX 2070 SUPER cannot keep pace.

The data suggests that if you already own this CPU, upgrading the GPU would yield substantial gains in Hitman 2. Conversely, if you own this GPU, the CPU is not the limiting factor at most settings. The combo rank is ultimately a reflection of the GPU’s mid-range standing in 2025, despite the CPU being a high-end part.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture with the TU104 chip, fabricated on a 12 nm process at TSMC. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 1750 MHz, which translates to 14 Gbps effective. The GPU’s base clock is 1605 MHz, with a boost clock of 1770 MHz.

In Hitman 2, the GPU’s memory capacity and bandwidth are significant factors. The game at 4K Ultra averages only 23 FPS, which is below playable thresholds. At 4K High, the average rises to 31 FPS, still not smooth. The 8 GB VRAM is likely a constraint at 4K with higher settings, as the game’s texture and geometry demands exceed what this card can comfortably handle. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the card appears to run out of memory bandwidth and raw compute headroom.

The RTX 2070 SUPER’s compute capabilities include 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. It also has 40 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores, though Hitman 2 does not heavily utilize ray tracing features from this era. The FP32 performance is 9.062 TFLOPS, which is modest by modern standards but was competitive at the card’s 2019 release.

The GPU’s benchmark scores provide context for its in-game performance. Its PassMark G3D score is 18169, and its average benchmark score is 20282. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (score 20480, 1% faster), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20534, 1.2% faster), the Intel Arc B570 (score 20556, 1.3% faster), and the Intel Arc A750 (score 20582, 1.5% faster). These deltas are small, meaning the RTX 2070 SUPER performs nearly identically to those cards in synthetic benchmarks, but in Hitman 2 the actual frame rates depend on driver optimization and game-specific factors.

At 1080p Medium, the combo produces 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS and maximum of 137 FPS. This suggests the GPU can handle the game’s medium preset at 1080p without major frame drops. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS. The min-to-max spread at each resolution shows the GPU maintains relatively consistent frame times, but the absolute values are low at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals how the RTX 2070 SUPER scales across resolutions in Hitman 2. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 159. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 102 FPS, a reduction of 57 FPS or about 36%. At 4K Low, the average is 54 FPS, which is 105 FPS lower than 1080p Low, representing a 66% drop. This scaling pattern indicates the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the frame rate falls roughly in line with the increase in pixel count.

For the High preset, the scaling is similar but at lower absolute values. At 1080p High, the average is 90 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 58 FPS, a 36% reduction. At 4K High, the average is 31 FPS, a 66% reduction from 1080p. The consistent percentage drops across Low and High presets suggest the game is GPU-bound at these resolutions, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

The Medium preset shows a slightly different pattern. At 1080p Medium, the average is 120 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it falls to 76 FPS, a 37% drop. At 4K Medium, it falls to 41 FPS, a 66% drop from 1080p. The Ultra preset follows the same trend: 67 FPS at 1080p, 43 FPS at 1440p (36% drop), and 23 FPS at 4K (66% drop).

These consistent scaling ratios indicate that the Ryzen 7 9700F is not limiting performance at any tested resolution. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rate drops to be less severe as resolution increases, because the GPU would become more saturated. Instead, the frame rates scale almost exactly with pixel count, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario.

The practical implication is that for 4K gaming, this combo requires Low settings to achieve 54 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. For 1440p, Medium settings at 76 FPS provide a good balance, while High at 58 FPS is also acceptable. At 1080p, all settings except Ultra (67 FPS) are above 90 FPS, making this a solid 1080p configuration.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, the Medium preset delivers 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios. The High preset at 90 FPS is also viable, while Ultra at 67 FPS is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. The Low preset at 159 FPS is excessive for most displays, but it does provide maximum headroom for high-refresh monitors.

At 1440p, the Medium preset at 76 FPS average with a minimum of 65 FPS is the best balance between visual quality and performance. High at 58 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced stealth gameplay, but the minimum frame rates are not recorded for High, so consistency is uncertain. Ultra at 43 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and not recommended for this resolution. Low at 102 FPS is smooth but sacrifices visual fidelity unnecessarily.

At 4K, the situation is more constrained. Low settings at 54 FPS is the only preset that approaches playable frame rates. Medium at 41 FPS is borderline, with a minimum of 35 FPS that could cause noticeable stutter. High at 31 FPS and Ultra at 23 FPS are not recommended for active gameplay, as they fall well below smooth performance thresholds.

For the best experience per the measured rows, 1440p Medium is the sweet spot for this combo. It provides a 76 FPS average with a minimum of 65 FPS, which is consistent enough for Hitman 2’s stealth mechanics that reward careful movement over twitch reactions. If you prefer higher visual fidelity, 1080p High at 90 FPS is a strong alternative. For 4K users, Low settings are the only practical option, and even then the game will not run at 60 FPS.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. At 1080p, Ultra at 67 FPS is viable, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 23 FPS, which may not be worth the visual improvements. At 1440p, the difference between Medium (76 FPS) and High (58 FPS) is 18 FPS, making Medium the safer choice for maintaining smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 60 FPS at 1440p in Hitman 2?

A: Yes, but only on Medium settings. The measured average at 1440p Medium is 76 FPS with a minimum of 65 FPS. At High settings, the average drops to 58 FPS, which is below 60 FPS. At Ultra, it falls to 43 FPS.

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

A: Only at Low settings, where it averages 54 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 41 FPS with a minimum of 35 FPS, while High and Ultra produce 31 FPS and 23 FPS respectively. These values are below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The nearest rivals are synthetic benchmark comparisons, not in-game measurements. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 20282, with the Quadro M4000M at 20480 (1% faster), the RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (1.2% faster), the Intel Arc B570 at 20556 (1.3% faster), and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (1.5% faster). In Hitman 2, actual performance may vary, but the RTX 2070 SUPER is roughly equivalent to these cards.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a 1080p monitor?

A: Medium settings provide 120 FPS average with a minimum of 102 FPS. High settings at 90 FPS are also good. Low settings at 159 FPS are overkill unless you have a very high refresh rate display. Ultra at 67 FPS is playable but the frame rate drop from High is significant.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F or the RTX 2070 SUPER the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 94th percentile among all processors with an average benchmark score of 69996, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile with an average score of 20282. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K follows pixel count closely, which indicates a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates at different settings?

A: Minimum frame rates are only recorded for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 102 FPS. At 1440p Medium, it is 65 FPS. At 4K Medium, it is 35 FPS. For Low, High, and Ultra presets, minimum frame rates are not provided in the data.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, based on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. It supports DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core, and L3 is 32 MB shared. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and uses the AMD Socket AM5.

In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with frames, and the data shows it does this effectively at all tested resolutions. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s PassMark multithread score is 36470, and its single-thread score is 4691. These scores place it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (score 69875, 0.2% slower), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (score 70163, 0.2% faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (score 69515, 0.7% slower), and the Intel Core i7-14700K (score 69355, 0.9% slower). These deltas are minimal, indicating the Ryzen 7 9700F performs essentially identically to these high-end CPUs in synthetic benchmarks.

The game’s stealth genre typically involves moderate CPU demands—AI pathfinding, line-of-sight calculations, and dynamic events—but Hitman 2 is not known for being CPU-heavy compared to strategy or simulation titles. The measured frame rates support this: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 159 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU must be keeping up with the GPU’s output. If the CPU were struggling, we would see diminishing returns when lowering resolution, but the scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent across all presets.

The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for Hitman 2, which likely uses fewer threads. The boost clock of 5.50 GHz is high, and the Zen 5 architecture’s IPC improvements over older generations mean single-thread performance is strong. The PassMark single-thread score of 4691 is excellent, and the extended instructions score of 33688 and integer math score of 120788 further indicate robust processing capability.

The fact that the combo ranks 1725 out of 3001 despite having a top-tier CPU confirms that the GPU is the bottleneck. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the combo rank would be much lower, as the GPU would be underutilized. Instead, the frame rates are consistent with what an RTX 2070 SUPER can produce on its own, regardless of the CPU’s strength.

For users considering upgrades, the data suggests the CPU has longevity. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s benchmark scores are competitive with the Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel Core i7-14700K, both of which are higher-tier processors. In Hitman 2, this CPU could support a faster GPU without becoming a bottleneck, meaning a future GPU upgrade would likely improve frame rates proportionally. However, the current RTX 2070 SUPER limits the system to the performance levels shown in the measured FPS table, and no CPU-side adjustment can overcome that limitation.