Hitman 2

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a robust performance profile in Hitman 2, though the data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, but the GPU takes over as the primary limiting factor at 4K. The measured frame rates across the three tested resolutions provide a detailed look at how this pairing scales under load, with the RTX 5070 Ti’s substantial memory bandwidth and the i7-14700F’s high core count playing distinct roles in the final results.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial, but the pattern of scaling varies significantly depending on the quality preset. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 166.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 105.1 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 57.1 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 65.7% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the game becomes progressively more demanding on the GPU as pixel count rises. The 1440p result shows a 36.8% drop from 1080p, while the 4K result shows a 45.7% drop from 1440p, demonstrating that the scaling penalty accelerates at higher resolutions.

The Low preset shows a similar trajectory but with higher absolute numbers. At 1080p Low, the system produces 291 FPS, which drops to 183.8 FPS at 1440p and 98.3 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p reduction is 36.8%, while the 1440p to 4K reduction is 46.5%. This consistent pattern suggests that the RTX 5070 Ti’s rendering pipeline is the dominant constraint at 4K, regardless of settings, because the raw pixel throughput requirement scales linearly with resolution.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is more dramatic due to the increased graphical load. The system achieves 121.9 FPS at 1080p, 77.9 FPS at 1440p, and 40.3 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 36.1%, but the 1440p to 4K drop is 48.3%. This steeper decline at the highest resolution indicates that Ultra settings push the GPU to its limits, with the 4K result falling below the 60 FPS threshold that is often considered the baseline for smooth gameplay. The data shows that the i7-14700F is capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, but the RTX 5070 Ti becomes the clear bottleneck at 4K Ultra.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti plays a central role in determining the frame rates observed in this dataset. The card features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is particularly relevant for Hitman 2, which is a game that benefits from high bandwidth when rendering detailed environments at high resolutions. The 4K results, which range from 40.3 FPS at Ultra to 98.3 FPS at Low, indicate that the GPU’s memory subsystem is being exercised heavily at this resolution, as the bandwidth requirement scales with pixel count.

The GPU’s clock speeds also contribute to the performance picture. The base clock is 2295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2452 MHz. These clocks, combined with the 8960 shading units, allow the card to maintain high throughput in compute-heavy scenarios. The benchmark results for the GPU show a Passmark G3D score of 32974, which places it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. This score is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, with a deltaPct of 0, indicating that the RTX 5070 Ti performs on par with that previous-generation card in synthetic tests.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 43.94 TFLOPS is a key metric for understanding its gaming capabilities. In Hitman 2, the transition from 1080p to 4K at the same settings shows the GPU scaling its workload efficiently, but the frame rate drops suggest that the card is reaching its limits at 4K Ultra. The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is unlikely to be a limiting factor at any of the tested settings, as the game’s texture requirements are well within this capacity, but the bandwidth and compute throughput become the deciding factors at higher resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data allows for a clear recommendation based on the desired resolution and frame rate target. At 1080p, all settings presets deliver playable frame rates, with High settings producing 166.2 FPS and Ultra producing 121.9 FPS. The data shows that Ultra at 1080p is the best experience for players with high-refresh-rate monitors, as the 121.9 FPS result is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience without sacrificing visual quality. The Medium preset at 217.8 FPS is also viable for competitive play, but the visual fidelity loss is significant compared to Ultra.

For 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, producing 105.1 FPS. This provides a good balance between visual quality and performance, as the Ultra preset drops to 77.9 FPS, which is still playable but may not be ideal for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 141.2 FPS is also a strong option for players who prioritize frame rate over visual detail. The Low preset at 183.8 FPS is unnecessary for most users, as the visual downgrade is substantial and the frame rate gain over High is not proportionally beneficial.

At 4K, the High preset is the only viable option for a smooth experience, producing 57.1 FPS. This is slightly below the 60 FPS target, but the data shows that the Medium preset at 75.9 FPS offers a better compromise for players who want higher frame rates, albeit with reduced visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 40.3 FPS is not recommended, as the frame rate drops below playable levels for most users. The Low preset at 98.3 FPS is the best choice for players who prioritize frame rate above all else at 4K, but the visual quality is severely compromised.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p High settings with this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 105.1 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RTX 4080 in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, which is exactly equal to the RTX 4080’s score of 52085, with a deltaPct of 0.

Q: Is the i7-14700F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is a limiting factor at 1080p, as the frame rates at High settings (166.2 FPS) are significantly higher than at 4K (57.1 FPS), indicating the GPU is not the primary constraint at the lower resolution.

Q: What is the frame rate at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 40.3 FPS.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s, which is provided by 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the Intel Core i7-14700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 153rd out of 1795 tested combinations in Hitman 2. This places it in the top 8.5% of all tested combos, which is a strong result for a mid-range to high-end pairing. The CPU’s percentile rank of 94 among all CPUs indicates that the i7-14700F is a top-tier processor, and the GPU’s percentile rank of 87 among all GPUs similarly shows that the RTX 5070 Ti is a high-performing card.

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 54097, which is just 0.6% below the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X’s score of 54450. This tight margin shows that the Intel processor is competitive with AMD’s latest offerings in general compute workloads. The GPU’s nearest rival is the RTX 4080, with a deltaPct of 0, meaning the two cards are virtually identical in average benchmark performance.

The ranking of 153 out of 1795 is influenced by the game’s specific engine characteristics. Hitman 2 is a stealth game that can be CPU-intensive in certain scenes, but the data shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The combo’s high rank suggests that this pairing is well-balanced for this game, with the CPU providing enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions and the GPU delivering solid frame rates at higher resolutions. The overall ranking reflects the synergy between the 20-core, 28-thread CPU and the 8960-shader GPU, making this a capable combination for Hitman 2 players at any resolution.