Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

This combo pairs a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 155H mobile processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile GPU, targeting 1080p and 1440p gaming in Hitman 2. Benchmark results show this pairing ranks 2018th out of 3711 tested combos for this game, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. The data indicates a system capable of smooth 60+ FPS at high settings in 1080p and 1440p, though 4K Ultra pushes beyond comfortable playability.

FAQ

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

A: The maximum recorded average is 171 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At Medium settings, it delivers 129 FPS average, and at High settings, 97 FPS average.

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

A: At 3840x2160, the combo averages 44 FPS on Medium settings with a minimum of 37 FPS and maximum of 50 FPS. High settings drop to 33 FPS average, while Ultra falls to 24 FPS — neither of the latter two are ideal for smooth play.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H scores an average benchmark of 32697, placing it within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812) and essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707). It sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

Q: Is the GPU performance competitive with desktop cards?

A: The RTX 4070 Mobile's average benchmark score of 27435 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (27425, 0% delta) and within 0.5% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (27565). It ranks in the 73rd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: What is the best resolution for a balanced experience?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo averages 62 FPS, which is playable. For higher framerates, 1920x1080 at High delivers 97 FPS average. The 1440p Medium preset offers 82 FPS average with a 70 FPS minimum.

Q: How many cores and threads does the CPU have?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has 16 cores and 22 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It features 24 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a Meteor Lake mobile processor built on Intel's 7 nm process, with 16 cores and 22 threads. Its base clock runs at 3.80 GHz, boosting up to 4.80 GHz under load. This hybrid architecture combines performance and efficiency cores, which matters for Hitman 2's AI-driven stealth gameplay — the game simulates multiple NPCs with distinct routines, and the 22 threads provide ample headroom for background simulation tasks alongside rendering.

In CPU-centric benchmarks, this chip demonstrates solid multi-threaded capability. It scores 15028 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 8754 in R20 multi-core, while single-core scores reach 1743 in R23 and 1235 in R20. The Passmark multi-thread score of 24873 and single-thread score of 3468 confirm balanced performance. The 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates this processor outperforms roughly five out of six alternatives in general compute tasks.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Core Ultra 7 155H sits in a tight competitive cluster. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662 (0.1% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32750 (0.2% slower). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H edges ahead at 32812, a 0.4% margin that is effectively negligible in real-world gaming. For Hitman 2 specifically, this means the CPU will not bottleneck the GPU at most settings — the processor's single-thread performance is sufficient to feed the RTX 4070 Mobile at 1080p, where the game's engine relies heavily on draw call processing and NPC logic.

With 24 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, the CPU can keep frequently accessed game assets close at hand. The 112 KB per-core L1 and 2 MB per-core L2 caches support latency-sensitive tasks, which matters for Hitman 2's stealth mechanics where reaction times to AI behavior directly affect gameplay. At 4K Ultra settings, the CPU load decreases relative to GPU load, but the data shows the combo still drops to 24 FPS average — this is a GPU limitation rather than a CPU constraint, as evidenced by the CPU's strong benchmark standing.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile is an Ada Lovelace architecture GPU built on TSMC's 5 nm process, featuring 4608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units. It operates at a base clock of 1395 MHz with a boost clock of 1695 MHz, and its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory runs at an effective 16 Gbps across a 128-bit bus, yielding 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores provide hardware support for ray tracing and DLSS, though Hitman 2's benchmark results here reflect standard rasterization performance.

The GPU's compute throughput measures 15.62 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 operations, with pixel rate of 81.36 GPixel/s and texture rate of 244.1 GTexel/s. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 19587 in Passmark G3D and 109197 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it at the 73rd percentile of all GPUs. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 179 and DirectX 12 score of 85 indicate strong API support for modern games like Hitman 2, which uses DirectX 12.

Comparing against desktop rivals, the RTX 4070 Mobile's 27435 average score is essentially identical to the RX 6700 XT (27425, 0% delta) and the RTX 3090 (27565, 0.5% faster). This is remarkable for a mobile part — the 115 W TDP classification demonstrates the efficiency of the 5 nm process. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Hitman 2 at all tested resolutions, as the game's environments, while detailed, do not demand the 12-16 GB that newer titles require. The 256.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, though the data shows 4K performance suffers significantly.

The GPU's frame delivery pattern across settings reveals a clear scaling curve. At 1920x1080, the jump from Low (171 FPS) to Medium (129 FPS) to High (97 FPS) to Ultra (72 FPS) shows diminishing returns as settings increase. The 2560x1440 results follow a similar pattern: 110 FPS at Low, 82 FPS at Medium, 62 FPS at High, and 46 FPS at Ultra. At 3840x2160, the GPU struggles more dramatically: 58 FPS at Low, 44 FPS at Medium, 33 FPS at High, and 24 FPS at Ultra. The 4K Ultra result indicates the GPU's 8 GB VRAM and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors at that resolution with maximum settings.

How This Combo Ranks

This CPU-GPU combination ranks 2018th out of 3711 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the 54th percentile of all pairings in the database. This mid-pack position reflects a balanced but not exceptional pairing — the RTX 4070 Mobile's strong relative GPU performance (73rd percentile) is partially offset by the CPU's mid-tier standing (83rd percentile among CPUs but with many faster desktop parts ahead).

The ranking suggests that in the broader landscape of tested systems, this combo delivers solid but not class-leading performance. Many desktop configurations with higher-end CPUs and GPUs will outpace it, particularly at 4K. However, for a mobile platform, the performance is competitive — the GPU's near-parity with desktop RX 6700 XT and RTX 3090 scores means this laptop can match many desktop setups from a few generations ago.

In the context of Hitman 2 specifically, the game's 2018 release date means it is not particularly demanding by modern standards. The combo's rank reflects that while it can handle the game well at 1080p and 1440p, it does not achieve the top-tier 4K performance that higher-ranked combos with desktop GPUs would deliver. The 54th percentile ranking indicates that roughly half of all tested combos perform better, which is expected given the mobile form factor's thermal and power constraints.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 171, providing an exceptionally smooth experience for fast-paced movement. Medium settings yield 129 FPS average with a minimum of 109 FPS and maximum of 148 FPS — this range indicates consistent frame delivery without major stutters. High settings produce 97 FPS average, still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings drop to 72 FPS average, which remains playable but begins to show the GPU's limits at maximum quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales predictably. Low settings average 110 FPS, maintaining high responsiveness. Medium settings deliver 82 FPS average with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS — the 70 FPS floor ensures no drops below playable thresholds. High settings average 62 FPS, right at the standard target for smooth play, though users sensitive to frame drops may notice occasional dips. Ultra settings fall to 46 FPS average, which is borderline for action sequences in Hitman 2's stealth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable framerates at higher settings. Low settings average 58 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal. Medium settings produce 44 FPS average with a minimum of 37 FPS and maximum of 50 FPS — the sub-40 FPS minimum indicates noticeable slowdowns during busy scenes. High settings drop to 33 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 24 FPS average, both of which are below acceptable thresholds for a stealth game requiring precise timing.

The data shows a clear pattern: at each resolution, the jump from Medium to High costs roughly 15-25% performance, while the jump from High to Ultra costs another 25-30%. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes effects that disproportionately tax the GPU, likely related to shadow quality and ambient occlusion, which are computationally expensive in Hitman 2's detailed environments.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 emerges as the optimal choice. The 82 FPS average with a 70 FPS minimum provides smooth gameplay while maintaining acceptable visual fidelity, and the 70 FPS floor ensures no embarrassing dips during crowded scenes or when multiple NPCs are on screen. This configuration leverages the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance while keeping the GPU within its comfort zone.

At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 97 FPS average, making this the recommended preset for users prioritizing visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The gap between High and Ultra (72 FPS) suggests that Ultra's additional effects are not worth the 25 FPS cost at this resolution. For competitive play or maximum responsiveness, Low settings at 171 FPS are available, but the visual downgrade is substantial for minimal gameplay benefit.

At 2560x1440, users should avoid Ultra settings — the 46 FPS average falls below the 60 FPS threshold that most players consider minimum for smooth action. Medium settings at 82 FPS or High settings at 62 FPS are both viable, depending on whether visual fidelity or frame rate consistency takes priority. The Medium preset's 70 FPS minimum makes it the safer choice for maintaining smoothness throughout gameplay.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings (58 FPS average) approach playability, and even then, the experience is marginal. Medium settings at 44 FPS average with a 37 FPS minimum will cause noticeable judder during fast camera movements. Users with 4K displays should either accept Low settings or drop to 2560x1440 for a significantly better experience. The data clearly shows that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Hitman 2 at medium or higher presets.

For the overall best experience, the 2560x1440 Medium preset offers the strongest combination of visual quality, frame rate stability, and headroom for demanding scenes. The 1080p High preset is a close second for users who prefer higher frame rates over resolution. The measured FPS ranges — particularly the 70-148 FPS window at 1440p Medium and the 109-148 FPS window at 1080p Medium — indicate that this combo provides consistent performance across the vast majority of gameplay scenarios in Hitman 2.