Hitman 2

The benchmark data for Hitman 2 with the Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Radeon RX 570 presents a clear picture of a system where the graphics card is the primary constraint. The measured results across all resolutions and settings indicate that this combination is positioned at the lower end of performance for this title, ranking 1707 out of 1795 tested combos. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to provide a methodical overview of what users can expect from this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data shows a stark difference in playability based on the selected graphics preset. At 1920x1080, the difference between the Low and Ultra presets is substantial, with the Low preset achieving an average of 71.8 FPS compared to the Ultra preset's 29.9 FPS. This indicates that for a smooth experience, the Low preset is the only viable option at this resolution, as it is the sole setting that crosses the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset, at 53.3 FPS, is playable but may not provide a consistently fluid experience, while the High preset at 38.3 FPS is noticeably below that mark.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly across the board. The Low preset is the only one that remains somewhat playable, with an average of 46.2 FPS, but it falls short of the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 33.8 FPS and High at 26.8 FPS are both quite low, and the Ultra preset at 19.2 FPS is not recommended for active gameplay. At 3840x2160, all presets produce averages below 22 FPS, with the Low preset at 21.4 FPS and the Ultra preset at a mere 10.2 FPS, making the game essentially unplayable at this resolution.

Given this data, the optimal experience for this combo is to run the game at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which yields an average of 71.8 FPS. This is the only configuration in the measured rows that provides a frame rate high enough for a responsive experience in a stealth-action title. Users who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate could consider the Medium preset at 1080p, but the data clearly shows that the Low preset is the best balance of performance and playability for this hardware combination.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 71.8 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to the Low preset at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers an average of 29.9 FPS, which is less than half of the 71.8 FPS achieved with the Low preset.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the AMD Radeon RX 570 in this title?

A: No. At 3840x2160, all settings presets result in average frame rates below 22 FPS, with the best being 21.4 FPS on Low and the worst at 10.2 FPS on Ultra.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p on the High preset?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset averages 38.3 FPS. At 2560x1440, the High preset drops to an average of 26.8 FPS, a significant reduction in smoothness.

Q: Which resolution provides the most consistent playable frame rate?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with the Low preset is the only configuration that offers a consistently playable experience, with an average of 71.8 FPS.

Q: Given the rank of 1707 out of 1795, what does this say about the combo's standing?

A: This rank places the Intel Core i7-14700K and AMD Radeon RX 570 combination in the bottom 5% of all tested combos for Hitman 2, indicating that it is a low-performance pairing for this specific game.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a high-end desktop processor with 20 cores and 28 threads, capable of boosting up to 5.60 GHz. In the context of Hitman 2, the role of this CPU is to feed the GPU with enough data to render frames. However, the benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this system. The most telling evidence is the fact that the GPU, the AMD Radeon RX 570, has a benchmark percentile of 74, while the CPU sits at a much higher 96th percentile. This discrepancy suggests that the CPU has ample headroom to process game logic and draw calls, but the GPU is unable to translate that into higher frame rates.

The CPU's strong synthetic performance, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44534 and a single-core score of 6287, further confirms its capability. In a game like Hitman 2, which is more dependent on the graphics card for rendering, the i7-14700K's role is to ensure that the GPU is consistently fed with data. The measured FPS data shows that even with this powerful CPU, the frame rates are limited by the RX 570's rendering capacity. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 71.8 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 29.9 FPS, a change that is almost entirely attributable to the GPU's workload. The CPU's high core count and clock speeds do not translate into higher FPS in this scenario because the graphics card is the limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank in Hitman 2 is 1707 out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 5% of all systems tested. This is a very low standing and indicates that this specific pairing is far from optimal for this title. The ranking is likely driven by the GPU's performance, as the AMD Radeon RX 570 is an end-of-life product from 2017 with a 4 GB memory buffer. The CPU, while powerful, cannot compensate for the GPU's limitations in a graphics-intensive game like Hitman 2.

The data shows that the RX 570's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which have nearly identical average benchmark scores. This is a curious data point, as these are much newer and more powerful GPUs on paper, but their average benchmark scores are within 0.2% of the RX 570. This suggests that the average benchmark score may not be a direct indicator of gaming performance in all titles. Nevertheless, the in-game rank for this combo is definitively low, meaning that most other CPU and GPU combinations tested will deliver higher frame rates in Hitman 2. The i7-14700K itself has a percentile rank of 96 versus all CPUs, but this does not influence the overall combo rank, which is game-specific.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 shows a classic pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 71.8 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, the same preset drops to 46.2 FPS, a reduction of approximately 36%. At 3840x2160, the Low preset falls further to 21.4 FPS, which is less than a third of the 1080p performance. This trend is consistent across all settings presets. For example, the High preset goes from 38.3 FPS at 1080p, to 26.8 FPS at 1440p, and then down to 17 FPS at 4K.

This scaling behavior is a strong indicator that the GPU is the limiting component. The frame rate drops are directly proportional to the increase in pixel count, which is a workload that falls primarily on the graphics card. The CPU's performance does not change with resolution, so if the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. However, the significant drops in FPS at higher resolutions confirm that the AMD Radeon RX 570 is being overwhelmed by the increased rendering demands. The transition from 1080p to 1440p is particularly steep, with the Low preset losing over 25 FPS, and the jump to 4K makes the game unplayable, with all presets yielding averages below 22 FPS. The data clearly shows that this combo is only suitable for 1080p gaming, and even then, only at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates recorded for each resolution and settings preset combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | ----------: |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 71.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 53.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 38.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 29.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 46.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 33.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 26.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 19.2 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 21.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 16.0 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 17.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 10.2 |

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the only one that exceeds 60 FPS, making it the clear choice for a playable experience. The Medium preset at 53.3 FPS is a marginal option, while High and Ultra are below 40 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset at 46.2 FPS is the only one that approaches playability, but it is still below the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 33.8 FPS and High at 26.8 FPS are quite low, and the Ultra preset at 19.2 FPS is not viable. At 3840x2160, the performance is uniformly poor. The Low preset at 21.4 FPS is the best result, but it is still far from smooth. The Medium and High presets are nearly identical at 16.0 and 17.0 FPS respectively, and the Ultra preset is a slideshow at 10.2 FPS. The data shows a clear hierarchy: for any semblance of playable performance, users must use the Low preset at 1080p. Any other configuration results in frame rates that are too low for a satisfying stealth action experience.