Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Hitman 2, ranking 110th out of 3,001 tested combinations. This places the combo in the top 3.7% of all tested systems, indicating a very capable setup for this stealth title. The data shows a clear pattern: the RTX 4090's immense graphics horsepower is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 9700F's strong single-thread performance keeps frame rates high at 1080p. Below are detailed settings recommendations, FAQ, GPU role analysis, ranking context, resolution scaling behavior, and exact measured frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual fidelity and smooth gameplay, the High preset at 2560x1440 is the standout choice. It delivers an average of 121 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for a fluid experience. The jump from 1440p High to 1440p Ultra is substantial, with average frame rates dropping from 121 to 89 FPS—a 26.4% reduction. Given that Hitman 2 is a stealth game where precise timing matters, the smoother frame pacing of the High preset is preferable to the marginal visual gains of Ultra.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best experience for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. It averages 251 FPS, with a minimum of 213 FPS and a maximum of 288 FPS. This is significantly higher than the High preset's 190 FPS average, and the difference between Medium and High is visually minor in most scenes. The Ultra preset at 1080p, while still excellent at 140 FPS average, does not justify the performance cost when Medium provides such high headroom. For users with 240Hz monitors, Medium is the optimal choice to stay consistently above the refresh rate.

For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point. It averages 85 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS, providing a playable experience without major dips. The High preset at 4K drops to 65 FPS average, which is still acceptable but leaves less margin for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 4K is not recommended, as it falls to 48 FPS average, which is below the smoothness threshold for an action-stealth hybrid. The Low preset at 4K, while hitting 114 FPS, sacrifices too much visual quality for a game that relies on environmental detail for stealth gameplay.

The data suggests that the Sweet Spot for this combo is 1440p High. It provides a 121 FPS average, which is smooth on most displays, while maintaining the visual richness that makes Hitman 2's levels so immersive. At 1080p, the CPU is capable of pushing frame rates beyond 300 FPS at Low settings, but the Medium preset at 251 FPS is the practical ceiling for consistent performance without visual compromise.

FAQ

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

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 with the High preset offers the best overall experience, delivering 121 FPS average. This resolution balances the RTX 4090's graphical capabilities with the Ryzen 7 9700F's processing power, avoiding the frame rate collapse seen at 4K Ultra (48 FPS) while providing far better visuals than 1080p.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 89 FPS, while High averages 121 FPS. This represents a 26.4% performance penalty for Ultra. Given that Hitman 2's visual differences between High and Ultra are subtle, the High preset is statistically the better choice for maintaining high frame rates.

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

A: Yes, but with limitations. At 4K Medium, the combo averages 85 FPS with a minimum of 73 FPS, which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 48 FPS, indicating the GPU is maxed out. The RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM is not a bottleneck, but raw compute limits Ultra settings at 4K.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded in the measured data is 73 FPS, which occurs at 4K Medium settings. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 136 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 213 FPS. This indicates that the combo never drops below 73 FPS in the tested configurations.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875) and 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69,515). It trails the Intel Core i7-14700KF by 0.2% (70,163) and the Intel Core i7-14700K by 0.9% (69,355). This places it in a tight competitive cluster.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's performance consistent with its benchmark standing?

A: The RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60,347, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its PassMark G3D score is 38,194, and its PassMark GPU Compute score is 26,613. The measured FPS in Hitman 2 aligns with its top-tier positioning, though the GPU's nearest rivals in the benchmark database (e.g., Intel Arc Pro A60 with a 0% delta) are not representative of its gaming class.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 plays the decisive role in Hitman 2's performance at higher resolutions. The GPU features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz, and memory runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s, with FP32 compute at 82.58 TFLOPS.

The VRAM capacity is far beyond what Hitman 2 requires, even at 4K Ultra. The 24 GB buffer ensures no texture swapping or stuttering issues, which is evident in the stable frame rates observed. The GPU's 16,384 shading units and 512 tensor cores provide ample compute for the game's lighting and shadow calculations. The 128 RT cores, while not heavily utilized in a non-ray-traced title like Hitman 2, contribute to the overall architectural efficiency.

The data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The frame rate drops from 114 FPS at Low to 48 FPS at Ultra—a 57.9% reduction. This is a clear sign that the RTX 4090's rendering workload, not the CPU, is the bottleneck at 4K Ultra. The GPU's 450W TDP and triple-slot design indicate a high-power part, but the measured performance justifies the power draw for users seeking maximum frame rates.

At 1080p, the GPU is less stressed, allowing the CPU to shine. The Ryzen 7 9700F's single-thread score of 4,691 in PassMark ensures that draw calls and game logic are processed quickly, pushing frame rates to 334 FPS at Low settings. However, the GPU still delivers 190 FPS at High and 140 FPS at Ultra, showing that even at lower resolutions, the RTX 4090 remains a formidable performer.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 110th out of 3,001 tested combinations, placing it in the top 3.7% of all systems tested. This is an excellent result, though it is not at the absolute top, which suggests that some combinations with faster CPUs or more optimized configurations edge it out. The rank reflects the synergy between the Ryzen 7 9700F and RTX 4090, with the CPU providing strong single-thread performance and the GPU delivering top-tier rasterization.

The CPU's percentile rank of 94 among all CPUs indicates that the Ryzen 7 9700F is a high-end processor, but not the absolute fastest. Its average benchmark score of 69,996 is within 1% of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% higher), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% lower), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% lower), and Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% lower). This tight clustering means that the choice of CPU among these options would have minimal impact on Hitman 2's frame rates.

The GPU's percentile rank of 88 among all GPUs is slightly lower than the CPU's rank, which is surprising for an RTX 4090. However, this percentile includes professional and workstation GPUs in the benchmark database, such as the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M and Intel Arc Pro A60, which are not gaming-focused. The RTX 4090's nearest rivals in the database—Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% higher), AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (2.5% lower), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (2.9% lower)—are not comparable in gaming scenarios.

The combo's 110th rank out of 3,001 suggests that while this is a very fast setup, there are 109 combinations that perform better in Hitman 2. These likely feature higher-clocked CPUs or more optimized memory configurations, but the practical difference is small given the already high frame rates achieved. For most users, the rank indicates a top-tier experience.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the bottleneck dynamics of this combo. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 190. At 1440p High, it drops to 121 FPS—a 36.3% reduction. At 4K High, it falls further to 65 FPS—another 46.3% reduction from 1440p. This pattern shows that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, with each step up in pixel count causing a substantial frame rate penalty.

The scaling is more dramatic at Ultra settings. From 1080p Ultra (140 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (89 FPS), the drop is 36.4%. From 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra (48 FPS), the drop is 46.1%. This consistent ~36% and ~46% reduction across settings indicates that the GPU's rendering pipeline is the bottleneck, as CPU performance remains constant regardless of resolution.

At Low settings, the scaling is slightly different. From 1080p Low (334 FPS) to 1440p Low (214 FPS), the drop is 35.9%. From 1440p Low to 4K Low (114 FPS), the drop is 46.7%. The fact that the Low preset still shows a 46.7% drop from 1440p to 4K confirms that even minimal graphics settings cannot overcome the GPU's pixel-fill limitations at 4K.

The CPU's role is more evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are extremely high. The Ryzen 7 9700F's 16 threads and 5.50 GHz boost clock ensure that the game's simulation and AI logic do not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions. However, the data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor at any resolution, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution changes, which is a GPU-bound behavior.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 334 FPS, which is exceptionally high. The Medium preset averages 251 FPS, with a minimum of 213 FPS and a maximum of 288 FPS. The High preset averages 190 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 58.1% reduction in average FPS, from 334 to 140.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows the expected drop. The Low preset averages 214 FPS, a 35.9% reduction from 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 160 FPS, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS. The High preset averages 121 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 89 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across all settings, averaging around 36%.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still playable but requires careful settings selection. The Low preset averages 114 FPS, which is a 46.7% reduction from 1440p Low. The Medium preset averages 85 FPS, with a minimum of 73 FPS and a maximum of 98 FPS. The High preset averages 65 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 48 FPS. The reduction from 1440p to 4K is more severe, averaging around 46%, which indicates the GPU is hitting its rendering limits.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset provides the most consistent frame pacing, with recorded minimum and maximum values that suggest stable performance. The 4K Medium preset's minimum of 73 FPS is the only recorded dip below 100 FPS in the entire dataset, underscoring that this combo is exceptionally well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and below, with 4K requiring some settings compromises for a locked 60 FPS experience.