Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 lands in the upper echelon of tested configurations for Hitman 2, securing the 440th spot out of 1,795 total combos. That placement puts it comfortably inside the top quarter of all systems measured, reflecting a pairing that leans heavily on the GPU's capabilities while the CPU provides ample headroom. The data indicates a balanced setup where neither component becomes a severe bottleneck at standard resolutions, though the scaling patterns reveal where each part's influence wanes and grows.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 440 out of 1,795 tested combinations places it in the 75th percentile of all systems evaluated for this title. This is a strong showing, considering the field includes both older and newer hardware configurations. The CPU itself sits at the 93rd percentile when compared against all processors in the database, while the GPU holds an 81st percentile ranking among all graphics cards. The gap between these two percentiles suggests the RTX 4070 is the more limiting factor in this pairing, but the i5-14600KF's high single-thread performance ensures it keeps pace even in Hitman 2's more CPU-sensitive moments.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the i5-14600KF posts an average benchmark score of 49,367, which is a mere 0.4% off the Intel Core i5-14600K's 49,166 and 0.5% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4345P's 49,595. It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X by 0.6% and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 1.4%. These deltas are small, indicating that the processor is performing exactly as expected for its class, with no unusual throttling or configuration issues affecting the Hitman 2 results. For the GPU, the RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37,283 places it within 0.6% of the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 and 1.9% of the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A, though those comparisons are less meaningful for gaming performance than the direct FPS measurements.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory across a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Memory clocks run at 1,313 MHz, translating to 21 Gbps effective, with a base clock of 1,920 MHz and a boost clock of 2,475 MHz. For Hitman 2, a game from 2018, this memory configuration is more than sufficient, and the data confirms that VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor at any resolution tested. The GPU's 5,888 shading units and 64 ROPs handle the game's rendering demands without hitting compute ceilings that would artificially cap framerates.

The Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 35,800 million transistors, provides the raw throughput needed for the higher preset levels. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint, dropping to 33.3 FPS, which indicates the card is fully saturated. At 1080p Low, the GPU is barely stressed, hitting 238.1 FPS, meaning the CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads are doing the heavy lifting to feed frames. The GPU's TDP of 200 W and its 16-pin power connector are worth noting for system builders, but the measured performance shows no signs of power-related throttling within the tested scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about which component governs performance at each setting. At Low settings, the drop is steep: 238.1 FPS at 1080p falls to 153.8 FPS at 1440p and then to 82.8 FPS at 4K. That is a 65% reduction from 1080p to 4K, a pattern consistent with a GPU-bound workload where resolution directly impacts pixel throughput. The CPU's high boost clock of 5.30 GHz and strong single-core scores keep it from bottlenecking even at low settings, where framerates exceed 200 FPS at 1080p.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. The 1080p result of 97.4 FPS drops to 65.3 FPS at 1440p and then plummets to 33.3 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra figure represents a 66% reduction from the 1080p Ultra number, showing that the RTX 4070's compute resources are exhausted when combining the highest preset with maximum resolution. Medium settings follow a similar trajectory, going from 174.8 FPS at 1080p to 111.5 FPS at 1440p and 63.9 FPS at 4K. The consistent pattern across all presets confirms that resolution scaling is purely GPU-limited, with the CPU maintaining its ability to feed frames well beyond what the GPU can render at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the results span a wide range depending on the preset. Low settings deliver 238.1 FPS, which is far beyond what any standard 1080p monitor can display, making this setting only useful for extreme competitive play or benchmark validation. Medium settings hit 174.8 FPS, still excellent for high-refresh displays, while High settings produce 135 FPS, a comfortable figure for 144 Hz panels. Ultra settings drop to 97.4 FPS, which remains playable but sacrifices the headroom that lower presets provide.

Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers become more demanding. Low settings still achieve 153.8 FPS, keeping the experience smooth on 144 Hz monitors. Medium settings reduce to 111.5 FPS, which is solid for most gaming scenarios. High settings deliver 85.6 FPS, a figure that is playable but begins to show the GPU's effort. Ultra settings fall to 65.3 FPS, which is on the edge of what many players consider smooth, though it remains a viable experience for those prioritizing visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4070's limits are clear. Low settings produce 82.8 FPS, which is surprisingly playable for 4K and indicates the card's strengths at lower graphical loads. Medium settings drop to 63.9 FPS, still acceptable for cinematic single-player experiences. High settings yield 49.2 FPS, which is borderline for action sequences. Ultra settings bottom out at 33.3 FPS, a figure that is challenging for a stealth game requiring precise timing, though Hitman 2's slower pace mitigates some of the impact.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 1080p, the High preset at 135 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, especially for those with 144 Hz monitors. The jump from High to Ultra costs nearly 40 FPS (135 to 97.4), a significant penalty for marginal visual gains in a game that already looks strong at High. Players with 240 Hz displays should consider Medium at 174.8 FPS, as it provides a substantial framerate boost while maintaining acceptable image quality.

At 1440p, High settings at 85.6 FPS emerge as the recommended choice for most users. The drop to Ultra at 65.3 FPS is noticeable but not catastrophic, while Medium at 111.5 FPS offers a smoother experience for those who prioritize framerate over detail. Low settings at 153.8 FPS are unnecessary unless chasing maximum refresh rates, as the visual degradation outweighs the benefit in a stealth game where environment readability matters.

For 4K gaming, Medium settings at 63.9 FPS provide the most playable experience, striking a balance between the card's capabilities and the game's visual demands. High settings at 49.2 FPS are tolerable for slower sections but may feel sluggish during crowd-heavy levels. Low settings at 82.8 FPS are surprisingly effective, offering a smooth 4K experience that many players might find preferable to the High preset's framerate penalty. Ultra settings at 33.3 FPS should be avoided for anything beyond screenshots, as the performance hit is severe. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 is best utilized at 1440p High or 4K Medium, where its 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are fully leveraged without exceeding the card's compute limits.