Hitman 2

The Intel Core i7-14700K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a benchmark profile for Hitman 2 that is defined by a massive gap between CPU-bound and GPU-bound scenarios. The data shows a processor with 20 cores and 28 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. These specifications place the CPU in the 96th percentile of all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 70074. The processor’s multi-threaded capability is substantial, as evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44534, while its single-core performance is equally strong at 6287 in the same test. This combination of high core count and rapid clock speeds is directly relevant to Hitman 2’s engine, which is known to scale well with both single-thread performance and additional cores. The 33 MB of shared L3 cache further aids in reducing memory latency, which is critical for the game’s complex AI routines and crowd simulations.

In terms of raw compute, the i7-14700K’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-14700KF with an average score of 70104 and a deltaPct of 0, indicating a negligible performance difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X posts a slightly higher score of 70420, placing the i7-14700K at a -0.5 deltaPct relative to it. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 leads with a score of 71056, but the i7-14700K trails by only -1.4 deltaPct. These results suggest that the CPU is not the limiting factor in most gaming scenarios, especially at lower resolutions where the GPU is more likely to be the bottleneck. The benchmark results indicate that this processor provides ample headroom for the RTX 4070 Ti to operate at its full potential, even in the most demanding scenes of Hitman 2.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i7-14700K and RTX 4070 Ti achieves a combo rank of 222 out of 1795 tested configurations in Hitman 2. This places the pairing in the top 12.4% of all combos, which is a strong showing given the age of the game and the diversity of hardware tested. The rank of 222 reflects a system that is well-balanced for this title, but it also suggests that there are faster combinations available, likely involving higher-end GPUs or CPUs with even more aggressive boost clocks. The data shows that this combo is not at the absolute top of the charts, but it is firmly in the upper echelon, outperforming the vast majority of other tested setups. The percentileVsAllCpus score of 96 for the CPU and the percentileVsAllGpus score of 85 for the GPU indicate that both components are individually strong, yet the combined rank is slightly lower than what the individual percentiles might suggest. This is a typical outcome for a game that is not heavily multi-threaded, as the GPU often becomes the primary constraint.

The nearest GPU rivals for the RTX 4070 Ti include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile with an average score of 45152 and a deltaPct of -0.6, meaning the RTX 4070 Ti is slightly ahead. The Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, placing the RTX 4070 Ti at a -1.5 deltaPct, while the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and Radeon Pro 5500 XT are further behind with deltaPct values of 1.6 and -1.6 respectively. These comparisons highlight that the RTX 4070 Ti is a mid-to-high-tier performer, but it is not the fastest GPU available. In the context of Hitman 2, this means that the combo’s rank is influenced more by the GPU’s capabilities than the CPU’s, as the game’s engine does not fully utilize the i7-14700K’s 20 cores. The benchmark data shows that the combo sits comfortably in the upper quartile, making it a reliable choice for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and playable 4K performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that underscores the GPU-centric nature of Hitman 2’s performance. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 276.9 FPS, which is an exceptionally high frame rate that suggests the CPU is doing the heavy lifting. Moving to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average drops to 176.9 FPS, a reduction of exactly 100 FPS, or approximately a 36.1% decrease. At 3840x2160 with Low settings, the average falls further to 92.4 FPS, which is roughly half of the 1440p figure. This scaling indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck, and the CPU’s high clock speeds can no longer compensate for the increased pixel workload.

The same trend is evident at higher settings. At 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 116 FPS, which is still very playable, but at 1440p Ultra, it drops to 75.1 FPS, a 35.3% decrease. At 4K Ultra, the average is 42.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. This pattern demonstrates that the RTX 4070 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit memory bus, is the limiting component at 4K, especially with higher graphical presets. The data shows that the CPU’s performance headroom is largely untapped at 4K, as the frame rate is constrained by the GPU’s pixel throughput. Conversely, at 1080p, the system is clearly CPU-bound, as evidenced by the high frame rates that approach the limits of the game’s engine. The benchmark results indicate that users seeking maximum frame rates should stick to 1080p or 1440p, while 4K requires a reduction in settings to maintain playable performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides precise figures for each resolution and settings combination, offering a granular view of the combo’s performance. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 276.9, which is the highest recorded in the dataset. Increasing the settings to Medium reduces the average to 210.9 FPS, a drop of 66 FPS. At High settings, the average is 160.6 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 116 FPS. This progression shows a consistent decline of roughly 25-30 FPS per settings tier, indicating that the GPU is increasingly stressed as graphical fidelity rises. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset delivers a frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low settings produce an average of 176.9 FPS, which is still a very high frame rate. Medium settings yield 135.6 FPS, while High settings provide 100.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 75.1 FPS, which is still playable but begins to show the GPU’s limitations. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 101.8 FPS, which is proportionate to the 1080p delta of 160.9 FPS, but the absolute numbers are lower. At 3840x2160, the Low settings average 92.4 FPS, which is a solid result for 4K gaming. Medium settings reduce this to 71.8 FPS, and High settings further drop to 51.4 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages just 42.5 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and may result in noticeable stuttering in fast-paced scenes. The data shows that the combo is capable of 4K gaming, but only with reduced settings, and that 1440p with High or Ultra settings offers the best balance of visual quality and frame rate.

The benchmark results indicate that the system is most efficient at 1080p and 1440p, where the frame rates are high enough to take advantage of the CPU’s capabilities. At 4K, the GPU’s 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are the primary determinants of the final FPS. The measured figures show a clear hierarchy: 1080p Low is the fastest, followed by 1080p Medium, 1080p High, 1440p Low, 1080p Ultra, 1440p Medium, 1440p High, 4K Low, 1440p Ultra, 4K Medium, 4K High, and finally 4K Ultra. This ordering confirms that resolution has a larger impact on performance than settings, as the gap between 1080p and 4K is more pronounced than the gap between Low and Ultra at the same resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti plays a central role in determining Hitman 2’s performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node, featuring 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. It has 60 RT cores and 240 tensor cores, which are relevant for games that support ray tracing or DLSS, though Hitman 2 does not heavily rely on these features. The GPU’s base clock is 2310 MHz, with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and it has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. These specifications place the RTX 4070 Ti in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44900.

The data shows that the GPU’s performance is the primary factor in the FPS drops observed from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the system is CPU-bound, as the GPU can easily render frames at 276.9 FPS. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU’s pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors. The 208.8 GPixel/s pixel rate and 626.4 GTexel/s texture rate are sufficient for 1440p gaming, but at 4K, they are stretched thin, especially with higher settings. The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is adequate for Hitman 2, as the game does not require more than 12 GB even at 4K Ultra, but the memory bus width of 192-bit is a potential bottleneck for high-resolution textures. The nearest GPU rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile, which scores 45152 on average, placing the RTX 4070 Ti at a -0.6 deltaPct. The Intel Arc A730M scores 45592, with a -1.5 deltaPct, while the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and Radeon Pro 5500 XT are less competitive with deltaPct values of 1.6 and -1.6 respectively.

In the context of Hitman 2, the RTX 4070 Ti is a capable performer that delivers playable frame rates at 1440p High and Ultra, and at 4K Low and Medium. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU’s 40.09 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is sufficient for the game’s lighting and shadow calculations, but the 4K Ultra preset at 42.5 FPS shows the limits of the hardware. The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility ensure that it is well-suited for modern game engines, but Hitman 2’s age means that it does not fully leverage the GPU’s advanced features like ray tracing. The data shows that the RTX 4070 Ti is the component that users should consider upgrading first if they wish to improve 4K performance, as the CPU offers ample headroom for higher frame rates. Overall, the GPU’s role is to provide a solid foundation for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K being a secondary consideration that requires settings adjustments.