Hitman 2

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT ranks 1130th out of 1795 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

Q: How does the RX 7600 XT compare to its closest GPU rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The RX 7600 XT scores 20146 on average, which puts it 0.3% ahead of the RX 460 (20088) and 1.9% ahead of the RTX 2060 SUPER (19774). It sits 0.6% behind the RX 7600 (20258) and 1.9% behind the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534).

Q: What is the best 1080p result for this combo?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 150.1 FPS average, which is the highest measured frame rate across all tested configurations.

Q: Does the GPU's 16 GB VRAM appear to help at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, performance drops dramatically with increasing quality. The Ultra preset yields only 22.3 FPS, while High reaches 30.7 FPS, suggesting that the 16 GB capacity does not overcome the GPU's compute limitations at this resolution.

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

A: The i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 70074, which is essentially tied with the i7-14700KF (70104, 0% delta). It trails the Ryzen 9 9950X (70420) by 0.5% and the Xeon Platinum 8270 (71056) by 1.4%.

Q: What is the playable 1440p configuration?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 57.4 FPS, which is the only 1440p setting above the 60 FPS threshold except for Low (93.6 FPS) and Medium (74.4 FPS). Ultra drops to 41.1 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with a Navi 33 chip fabricated on a 6 nm process. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory runs across a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1980 MHz, a game clock of 2470 MHz, and a boost clock of 2755 MHz. These specifications place the card in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20146.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution. The 1080p results show a clear progression: Low hits 150.1 FPS, Medium drops to 114.4 FPS, High falls to 87.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 64.5 FPS. At 1440p, the same pattern emerges but with lower absolute numbers: Low yields 93.6 FPS, Medium 74.4 FPS, High 57.4 FPS, and Ultra 41.1 FPS. The 4K results are notably weaker, with Low achieving 48.9 FPS, Medium 41.5 FPS, High 30.7 FPS, and Ultra only 22.3 FPS.

The 16 GB frame buffer does not prevent the GPU from being the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's assets, but the underlying compute throughput—22.57 TFLOPS FP32 across 2048 shading units—constrains performance. The memory clock of 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) provides adequate bandwidth for 1080p and 1440p workloads, but the transition to 4K exposes the 128-bit bus limitation.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the RX 460 (0.3% ahead), the RX 7600 (0.6% behind), the RTX 2060 SUPER (1.9% ahead), and the RTX 3070 Mobile (1.9% behind). These close margins in compute benchmarks translate to similar expectations in gaming workloads, though Hitman 2's specific optimization can shift the balance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i7-14700K and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT achieves a rank of 1130 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places the combo in the 63rd percentile of all tested configurations, meaning roughly 37% of combos perform worse. The ranking reflects a system that is competent for mainstream gaming but not positioned for high-refresh-rate or high-resolution dominance.

The CPU's synthetic performance is strong—the i7-14700K sits in the 96th percentile among all CPUs with an average score of 70074. However, the GPU's 63rd percentile ranking drags the overall combo down. The gap between the two components' relative strengths suggests the RX 7600 XT is the bottleneck in most scenarios, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth limitations become more pronounced.

In the context of the full combo database, this rank indicates that users could find better gaming performance by pairing the i7-14700K with a stronger GPU, or by accepting lower settings to maintain playable frame rates. The combo's position near the 63rd percentile of all combos aligns closely with the GPU's own percentile ranking, reinforcing the notion that the graphics card dictates the gaming experience in Hitman 2.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data spans three resolutions and four quality presets, providing 12 data points that reveal the performance envelope.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce 150.1 FPS, which is more than double the High preset's 87.2 FPS. Medium achieves 114.4 FPS, and Ultra manages 64.5 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium costs 35.7 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs another 27.2 FPS. The step from High to Ultra is the steepest relative drop, losing 22.7 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance declines across the board. Low yields 93.6 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. Medium drops to 74.4 FPS, and High falls to 57.4 FPS—just below the 60 FPS target. Ultra reaches only 41.1 FPS, which is a 28.4% reduction from the High preset. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows roughly a 38% reduction on Low (150.1 to 93.6) and a 34% reduction on High (87.2 to 57.4).

At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles. Low produces 48.9 FPS, which is the only 4K setting above 40 FPS. Medium drops to 41.5 FPS, High falls to 30.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 22.3 FPS. The delta between 1440p and 4K on High settings is 26.7 FPS (57.4 to 30.7), representing a 46.5% reduction. The 4K Ultra result of 22.3 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, indicating that this configuration is not suited for maxed-out 4K play.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a 20-core, 28-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The CPU supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the i7-14700K demonstrates strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 44534 multicore and 6287 singlecore. Geekbench results show 18896 multicore and 2932 singlecore. Passmark tests reveal a multithread score of 52392 and a single-thread score of 4472. The CPU's average benchmark score of 70074 places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs.

For Hitman 2, the CPU's capabilities are more than sufficient to feed the RX 7600 XT. The game is not CPU-bound at the tested settings, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling with GPU load across resolutions. The 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and future workloads, but the game's performance ceiling is determined by the GPU.

The nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the i7-14700KF (70104, 0% delta), the EPYC 9115 (69887, 0.3% ahead), the Ryzen 9 9950X (70420, 0.5% ahead), and the Xeon Platinum 8270 (71056, 1.4% ahead). These margins are small, indicating that the i7-14700K is well positioned within the broader CPU landscape.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 64.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the recommended configuration for users who prioritize visual quality while maintaining smooth gameplay. For those seeking higher refresh rates, the High preset at 87.2 FPS offers a substantial improvement with a modest visual trade-off. The Medium preset at 114.4 FPS is suitable for competitive play, while Low at 150.1 FPS maximizes frame rate at the expense of visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 57.4 FPS, which is slightly below 60 FPS but still playable for most users. The Medium preset at 74.4 FPS is the safest choice for consistent performance above 60 FPS. The Low preset at 93.6 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 41.1 FPS is not recommended, as the visual gains do not justify the frame rate penalty.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset at 48.9 FPS approaches playability, and it still falls short of 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 41.5 FPS and High at 30.7 FPS are marginal, while Ultra at 22.3 FPS is effectively unplayable. Users with 4K displays should either reduce the resolution to 1440p or accept Low settings for a sub-60 FPS experience.

The data indicates that the optimal experience for this combo is at 1080p with Ultra settings, or at 1440p with Medium settings. Both configurations maintain frame rates above 60 FPS while preserving reasonable visual quality. The 4K Ultra configuration is the least viable option, and the 4K Low configuration is the only 4K setting that approaches acceptable performance.