Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a formidable Hitman 2 experience, with the data showing that the combination ranks in the 86th percentile of all tested system combos. The benchmark results indicate a system that excels at high refresh rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while maintaining playable, albeit more demanding, frame rates at 4K. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, the specific roles of the CPU and GPU, and how the system scales across resolutions.

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

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. This configuration is more than sufficient for Hitman 2, a stealth game that is primarily GPU-bound at higher settings but still relies on strong single-core performance for game logic and AI. The processor's high boost clock ensures that the game's main thread has ample headroom, preventing CPU bottlenecks even when many NPCs are active on screen.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i5-14600K demonstrates its strength, achieving a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24491 and a single-core score of 2064. These results place it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs tested, and its average benchmark score of 48618 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals. The data shows it is only 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4345P, indicating that for CPU-intensive tasks, this chip is competitively positioned. However, for Hitman 2, the more relevant metric is its strong single-threaded performance, which directly supports the smooth frame delivery seen in the measured FPS data.

The 24 MB of shared L3 cache is ample for a game of this era, allowing frequently accessed data to be stored close to the cores for rapid retrieval. The processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the benchmark data does not specify which was used in the test system. The presence of the UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU is irrelevant for this discrete GPU configuration, but it does not detract from the CPU's primary role. The benchmark results show that the i5-14600K is a capable gaming CPU that does not hold back the RTX 4070 Ti in this title, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p.

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

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Hitman 2, and at what settings?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 277 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo averages 39 FPS, indicating a very demanding configuration that may not be ideal for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the system better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: The system is significantly better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1920x1080 with High settings, it averages 157 FPS, and at 2560x1440 with High settings, it averages 101 FPS. The 4K results are much lower, with the High setting only reaching 54 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate range for the Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average frame rate is 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 517th out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2.

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

A: The average frame rate drops from 277 FPS on Low to 116 FPS on Ultra at 1920x1080, a difference of 161 FPS.

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

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases, which points to the GPU becoming the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system averages 157 FPS. When moving to 2560x1440, the frame rate drops to 101 FPS, a reduction of 56 FPS (or approximately 36%). At 3840x2160, the average further falls to 54 FPS, which is a 103 FPS drop from the 1080p result. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, a characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios.

The behavior is consistent across all settings. For example, with Low settings, the system produces 277 FPS at 1080p, 177 FPS at 1440p, and 95 FPS at 4K. Similarly, at Ultra settings, the averages are 116 FPS, 74 FPS, and 39 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, respectively. The consistent proportional drop across all settings suggests that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as its workload does not change significantly with resolution. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see similar frame rates regardless of resolution, especially at lower settings where the GPU load is lighter.

The data strongly suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti's rendering capabilities are the determining factor for performance at higher resolutions. The 12 GB of VRAM and the 192-bit memory bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K causes the frame rate to halve compared to 1440p. This is a classic sign of a GPU-limited system, where the graphics card's computational throughput and memory bandwidth are the constraining resources. Users seeking higher 4K performance would need a more powerful GPU, as the CPU has ample headroom to spare.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti combination holds a strong position in the overall performance hierarchy for Hitman 2. The data shows it ranks 517th out of 3711 tested combinations, placing it in the top 14% of all systems tested. This is a high rank, indicating that the pairing delivers performance that is superior to the vast majority of other configurations.

While this rank is impressive, it is important to contextualize it. The rank of 517 means there are 516 other combinations that perform better. These are likely to include pairings with higher-end CPUs like the Core i9 series or more powerful GPUs like the RTX 4080 or 4090. The deltaPct values from the individual component benchmarks provide a clue: the CPU is nearly tied with its nearest rivals, while the GPU is also closely matched with its nearest competitors. This suggests the combination is well-balanced, but not at the extreme top end of performance.

The percentile data reinforces this. The CPU is in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 84th percentile of all GPUs. The combined system rank of 517/3711 (86th percentile) is slightly lower than the CPU's individual percentile, which is expected since the GPU is a more significant factor in gaming performance. The data indicates that this is a high-end, capable system, but one that leaves performance on the table compared to the most extreme hardware configurations. For the vast majority of gamers, however, this rank signifies excellent performance in Hitman 2, especially at mainstream resolutions.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant component in this pairing for Hitman 2 performance. Based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, it features 7680 shading units and 80 ROPs, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz. The GPU is equipped with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This memory configuration is sufficient for Hitman 2 at all tested settings and resolutions, as the game does not appear to exceed the 12 GB capacity, even at 4K Ultra.

The GPU's raw compute power is substantial, with an FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS. This is directly reflected in the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p. For instance, the jump from Medium to High settings at 1440p results in a frame rate drop from 133 FPS to 101 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the increased visual complexity. The data shows a clear correlation between the GPU's capabilities and the measured performance, solidifying its role as the primary driver of frame rates.

The RTX 4070 Ti's percentile rank of 84 among all GPUs is slightly lower than the CPU's rank, which is consistent with the finding that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions. Its average benchmark score of 44795 is close to its nearest rivals, such as the RTX 5090 Mobile, which is only 0.8% ahead, and the RTX A6000, which is 1.6% behind. This indicates the GPU is a strong performer in its class. The 4K results, particularly the 39 FPS average on Ultra, highlight the GPU's limitations under extreme load, but its performance at lower resolutions is excellent, making it a great fit for high-refresh-rate gaming.

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

The following data is the complete set of measured frame rates for the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti in Hitman 2.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 277 FPS.
• Medium: Average 208 FPS, with a minimum of 177 FPS and a maximum of 239 FPS.
• High: Average 157 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 116 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 177 FPS.
• Medium: Average 133 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 153 FPS.
• High: Average 101 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 74 FPS.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 95 FPS.
• Medium: Average 71 FPS, with a minimum of 60 FPS and a maximum of 82 FPS.
• High: Average 54 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 39 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: for every resolution, the frame rate decreases as settings increase from Low to Ultra. The most significant drop occurs between High and Ultra settings, which is typical for games with demanding post-processing effects. At 1080p, the system is capable of delivering exceptionally high frame rates, exceeding 270 FPS on Low, which is ideal for competitive play or very high refresh rate monitors. The 1440p results are also excellent, with all settings except Ultra exceeding 100 FPS. At 4K, the system remains playable on Medium settings with an average of 71 FPS, but the Ultra setting drops to 39 FPS, which may be too low for smooth gameplay for some users. The minimum and maximum FPS data for Medium settings shows good frame pacing, with the 1440p result ranging from 113 to 153 FPS, indicating a stable experience without major stutters.