Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core i7-14700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The benchmark data for Hitman 2 with the Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a combination that handles the 2018 stealth title competently at 1080p and 1440p, but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K with higher presets. The measured results across twelve resolution/settings pairings reveal a system where the GPU becomes the primary constraint as resolution increases, while the CPU's substantial multi-threaded performance keeps frame pacing stable at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K demonstrates classic GPU-bound behavior. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 97 at 1920x1080 to 62 at 2560x1440, then to 33 at 3840x2160. This represents a 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with a GPU that has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s — adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but insufficient for 4K Ultra where the average drops to 24 FPS.

The Low preset shows the most dramatic resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the system delivers 171 FPS average, which is well beyond the refresh rate of most displays. At 1440p Low, the average drops to 110 FPS, and at 4K Low, it falls to 58 FPS. The 4K Low result is notable because it remains playable, suggesting that the RTX 4060's Ada Lovelace architecture, with its 3072 shading units and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance, can handle the game's geometry and lighting at lower quality settings even at high pixel counts.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data, including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the average is 129 FPS with a minimum of 109 and maximum of 148. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 95. At 4K Medium, the average is 44 FPS with a minimum of 37 and maximum of 50. The minimum frame rates at 4K Medium dipping to 37 FPS indicate occasional stutter, but the overall experience remains borderline playable.

The scaling pattern suggests a GPU-limited scenario at 4K, where the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus become bottlenecks. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is proportionally smaller than the difference between 1440p and 4K, indicating that memory bandwidth constraints intensify at higher pixel counts. The CPU's role is minimal at 4K, as frame rates are dictated almost entirely by the GPU's rendering capabilities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 operates with a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 18,900 million transistors. The GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at 2125 MHz with an effective speed of 17 Gbps, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 128-bit bus. These specifications explain the measured performance patterns in Hitman 2.

At 1080p, the GPU's 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are more than sufficient to handle the game's environments. The 1080p Ultra result of 72 FPS average is respectable, while 1080p Low at 171 FPS shows the GPU's raw throughput capabilities. The 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores present in the Ada Lovelace architecture are not directly measured in these results, but they contribute to the GPU's overall efficiency in handling the game's lighting and shadow calculations.

The GPU's VRAM capacity becomes a critical factor at 4K. With only 8 GB of GDDR6, the RTX 4060 must manage texture data carefully at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 24 FPS average suggests that both memory capacity and bandwidth are insufficient for the highest quality settings at 2160p. The 4K High result of 33 FPS and 4K Medium of 44 FPS show incremental improvements as texture quality and other VRAM-intensive settings are reduced.

The GPU's benchmark scores contextualize its performance. The PassMark G3D score of 19545 places it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% behind) and AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% ahead). The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 indicates moderate DirectX 12 performance, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 48643 shows strong API utilization. These aggregate scores align with the measured Hitman 2 results, which show solid performance at mainstream resolutions but limitations at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 129 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS, providing a smooth experience with room to spare. The High preset at 97 FPS average is also excellent, and even Ultra at 72 FPS average remains well within playable territory. For competitive or high-refresh-rate displays, Low at 171 FPS average is the clear choice.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 62 FPS average is the recommended starting point, as it maintains playability while preserving visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 82 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS offers a more substantial performance margin, making it the safer choice for ensuring consistent frame pacing. The Ultra preset at 46 FPS average is borderline, and the Low preset at 110 FPS average is available for those prioritizing frame rate over visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the options are limited. The Low preset at 58 FPS average is the only setting that achieves a consistently playable experience. The Medium preset at 44 FPS average with a minimum of 37 FPS is technically playable but may exhibit noticeable stutter in crowded scenes. The High preset at 33 FPS and Ultra at 24 FPS are not recommended for a smooth experience. Players targeting 4K should use Low settings, or consider reducing the resolution to 1440p for a better balance.

The data indicates that the RTX 4060 is best suited for 1080p gaming with this title, where it can handle Ultra settings at 72 FPS average. At 1440p, High settings provide the best compromise between visual quality and performance. At 4K, only Low settings deliver acceptable frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 2018 out of 3711 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the 54th percentile of all tested configurations. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced nature of the i7-14700F and RTX 4060 pairing — neither component is a top-tier performer, but together they handle mainstream gaming workloads effectively.

The CPU's individual benchmarks place it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53620. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P (0.2% behind), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% ahead), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.6% ahead), and AMD EPYC 7313P (0.8% ahead). This positioning indicates that the CPU is a high-performing part, but the combo's overall rank is dragged down by the GPU's more modest standing.

The GPU's individual benchmarks place it in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% behind), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% ahead), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (0.7% ahead). The GPU's mid-range positioning explains why the combo ranks in the middle of the pack for Hitman 2 — the game's performance is limited by the GPU at higher resolutions, and the CPU's advantages cannot compensate for GPU constraints.

The combination's ranking suggests that for a game like Hitman 2, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, this setup performs adequately but not exceptionally. The 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus of the RTX 4060 are the primary limiting factors at 4K, while the CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide more than enough processing power for the game's AI and simulation systems.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700F provides robust processing power with 20 cores and 28 threads, operating at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The CPU's 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache ensure fast data access for game logic and physics calculations. The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power consumption, though the processor is not multiplier-unlocked.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is primarily to handle game logic, AI pathfinding, and scene management. The benchmark results show that at 1080p, where the GPU is less stressed, the CPU's performance allows frame rates to reach 171 FPS at Low settings. This indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck even at high frame rates. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 and single-core score of 4958 demonstrate the CPU's strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities.

The CPU's Geekbench multi-core score of 19620 and single-core score of 2429 further confirm its balanced performance profile. The PassMark multi-thread score of 41317 and single-thread score of 4257 show consistent performance across different benchmark methodologies. The CPU's 91st percentile ranking indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors, making it more than adequate for Hitman 2's requirements.

The measured FPS data shows minimal CPU-related frame drops. The minimum frame rates recorded at Medium settings — 109 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p, and 37 FPS at 4K — are all consistent with GPU-limited scenarios rather than CPU stalls. The CPU's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample parallelism for the game's background simulation tasks, and the 5.40 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance for the main game thread.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results show a clear progression across settings. Low delivers 171 FPS average, Medium delivers 129 FPS average with a minimum of 109 and maximum of 148, High delivers 97 FPS average, and Ultra delivers 72 FPS average. The 1080p Medium result provides the most comprehensive data, showing a 39 FPS range between minimum and maximum, indicating consistent frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, the results scale down proportionally. Low delivers 110 FPS average, Medium delivers 82 FPS average with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 95, High delivers 62 FPS average, and Ultra delivers 46 FPS average. The 1440p Medium result shows a 25 FPS range, narrower than at 1080p, suggesting the GPU is becoming more consistently loaded.

At 3840x2160, the results show significant performance degradation. Low delivers 58 FPS average, Medium delivers 44 FPS average with a minimum of 37 and maximum of 50, High delivers 33 FPS average, and Ultra delivers 24 FPS average. The 4K Medium result shows a 13 FPS range, indicating the GPU is operating near its limits with less headroom for frame time variation.

The data reveals that the RTX 4060 can handle Hitman 2 at 1080p with any settings preset, at 1440p with Low through High presets, and at 4K only with Low or Medium presets. The Ultra preset at 4K produces an average of 24 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K produces an average of 44 FPS, which is playable but may feel less responsive than higher frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination in Hitman 2?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 provides the best experience, with High settings achieving 97 FPS average and Ultra achieving 72 FPS average. At 2560x1440, High settings drop to 62 FPS average, while at 3840x2160, even Low settings only reach 58 FPS average.

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

A: Yes, but only with reduced settings. The 4K Low preset achieves 58 FPS average, and 4K Medium achieves 44 FPS average with a minimum of 37 FPS. The 4K High and Ultra presets are not viable, producing 33 FPS and 24 FPS averages respectively.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM affect performance?

A: The 8 GB VRAM on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where texture data exceeds comfortable memory capacity. This is evident in the steep performance drop from 1440p to 4K, particularly at High and Ultra settings.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-14700F a bottleneck in this game?

A: No. The CPU's 20 cores, 28 threads, and 5.40 GHz boost clock provide ample performance. The minimum frame rates at Medium settings (109 FPS at 1080p, 70 FPS at 1440p, 37 FPS at 4K) are consistent with GPU limitations rather than CPU stalls.

Q: What settings should be used for a 1440p monitor?

A: The Medium preset at 82 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS is the most balanced choice. The High preset at 62 FPS average is also viable, while the Low preset at 110 FPS average is available for higher refresh rate displays.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 2018 out of 3711 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the middle of the pack. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile among all GPUs, indicating the GPU is the limiting component.