Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 131.8 FPS, which drops to 85.3 FPS at 1440p, and further to 44.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is the dominant limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The scaling behavior changes notably when moving from Low to Ultra settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (131.8 FPS) and Ultra (57.9 FPS) is substantial, showing a 56% performance penalty for maxing out quality settings. At 1440p, the same settings span from 85.3 FPS down to 36.9 FPS, while at 4K, the range narrows to 44.6 FPS down to 20.6 FPS. This narrowing gap at higher resolutions suggests that the RTX 2060's raw throughput becomes the bottleneck before settings-based overhead can manifest fully.

The data shows that 1080p Medium (99.4 FPS) and 1440p Low (85.3 FPS) deliver nearly identical frame rates, which is typical for a GPU with 6 GB of VRAM and a 192-bit memory bus. The 4K results are particularly telling: even at Low settings, the average FPS is 44.6, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth gameplay. At 4K Ultra, the 20.6 FPS result is barely playable, indicating this combination is not suited for 4K gaming regardless of settings compromises.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is built on the Turing architecture with a 12 nm process node and packs 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die. It operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz. The GPU's memory configuration consists of 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. These specifications place the RTX 2060 in the 58th percentile of all GPUs in the benchmark database, with an average benchmark score of 16074.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role is clearly evidenced by the resolution scaling data. The RTX 2060's nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (0.5% higher average score), AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (1.7% lower), and AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (1.8% higher). The GPU's 6 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gameplay, as the frame rates remain consistent across settings at these resolutions. However, the 4K results show the memory bandwidth and compute capabilities are stretched thin — the 24.5 FPS at 4K High versus 34.5 FPS at 4K Medium indicates that texture and shader complexity heavily impacts the GPU's ability to maintain playable performance.

The RTX 2060's pixel rate of 80.64 GPixel/s and texture rate of 201.6 GTexel/s are moderate figures that align with its performance class. The GPU's FP32 throughput of 6.451 TFLOPS suggests that Hitman 2's lighting and shadow calculations at higher settings quickly overwhelm the hardware. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1242 provides a synthetic reference point, though the in-game data shows the RTX 2060 can handle 1080p High at 74.6 FPS, which is a smooth experience for a stealth title.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on Raptor Lake architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process. It has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and a shared 33 MB L3. This CPU sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54097.

The i7-14700F's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X (0.6% higher average score), AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (1.1% higher), and Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (1.2% lower). The CPU's multi-threaded performance is strong, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35443 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 16571. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5003.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is less apparent than the GPU's because the game is primarily GPU-bound at the resolutions tested. The data shows that at 1080p Low (131.8 FPS), the i7-14700F is capable of feeding the RTX 2060 enough frames to approach the GPU's theoretical limit. The fact that 1080p Low achieves 131.8 FPS while 1440p Low only reaches 85.3 FPS confirms that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. The CPU's high single-core boost clock of 5.40 GHz and 28 threads provide ample headroom for Hitman 2's AI and physics calculations, but these do not appear to constrain the average FPS in this dataset.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1441 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the lower-mid tier of all possible pairings, which is consistent with the GPU's 58th percentile standing and the CPU's 94th percentile. The rank indicates that while the CPU is exceptional, the GPU holds back the overall performance in this game.

The rank disparity between the CPU and GPU components is notable. The i7-14700F ranks among the top 6% of CPUs, while the RTX 2060 sits in the top 42% of GPUs. This creates a significant bottleneck where the CPU's potential is unrealized in Hitman 2. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a higher-performing GPU would yield substantially better results, but the current combination delivers playable frame rates only at 1080p and 1440p with adjusted settings.

The rank of 1441 out of 1795 means that approximately 80% of tested combos outperform this configuration in Hitman 2. This is primarily due to the GPU's age and mid-range positioning. However, within the context of 1080p gaming, the combo still achieves 74.6 FPS at High settings, which is competitive for a stealth title where frame pacing matters more than absolute maximum FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best settings preset for this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 74.6 FPS, while Medium achieves 99.4 FPS and Low reaches 131.8 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 57.9 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming?

A: At 3840x2160, even the Low preset only reaches 44.6 FPS, while Ultra falls to 20.6 FPS. This indicates 4K is not viable for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which is 0.6% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and 1.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 2060 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, 1080p achieves 99.4 FPS, while 1440p drops to 61.6 FPS — a 38% reduction in frame rate.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in this game?

A: The i7-14700F + RTX 2060 combination ranks 1441 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is presented below, organized by resolution and settings preset.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best performance. The Low preset achieves the highest average FPS at 131.8, followed by Medium at 99.4, High at 74.6, and Ultra at 57.9. These numbers show a clear progression where each settings tier costs approximately 20-25 FPS, with the Ultra preset representing the largest single drop from High.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all presets. Low settings produce 85.3 FPS, Medium yields 61.6 FPS, High drops to 49.6 FPS, and Ultra falls to 36.9 FPS. The relative performance gap between Low and Ultra is smaller here (from 85.3 to 36.9) compared to 1080p (from 131.8 to 57.9), suggesting the GPU is becoming more saturated.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal for playability. Low settings achieve 44.6 FPS, Medium reaches 34.5 FPS, High manages 24.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 20.6 FPS. The data shows that 4K Ultra is roughly 84% slower than 1080p Low, which quantifies the extreme resolution penalty for this GPU. The 4K Low result of 44.6 FPS is the only 4K preset that approaches a playable frame rate, and even that falls short of 60 FPS.