Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile

The benchmark data for Hitman 2 on this combination of Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile shows a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and preset selection. The measured frame rates span from a playable 70 FPS at 1080p Ultra down to a marginal 24 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor while the CPU maintains a stable baseline. This analysis breaks down the measured results across all twelve data points, interprets the component roles, and provides specific settings guidance based on the observed performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Hitman 2?

A: The combination ranks 2058 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database for this specific title.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H has an average benchmark score of 32697, which is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, 0.1% delta). It is slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32750, -0.2% delta) and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, -0.4% delta).

Q: What is the best performing settings preset at 1080p based on the measured data?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average frame rate at 169 FPS, followed by Medium at 127 FPS and High at 96 FPS. The Ultra preset yields 70 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the GPU capable of 4K gaming in this title?

A: The RTX 5070 Mobile reaches an average of 33 FPS at 4K High and 24 FPS at 4K Ultra, which are below the standard 60 FPS target. Only the 4K Low preset (57 FPS) approaches playability, while 4K Medium (43 FPS) remains sub-60.

Q: How does the GPU's synthetic benchmark score compare to desktop predecessors?

A: The RTX 5070 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 29928, which is essentially on par with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (29945, -0.1% delta) and slightly ahead of the RTX 2080 Ti (29783, 0.5% delta). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6800 (30095, -0.6% delta) by a small margin.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, indicating it outperforms the majority of processors in synthetic workloads despite being a mobile part.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile is the dominant factor in Hitman 2's performance scaling. The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 384.0 GB/s. Its clock speeds are relatively modest for a modern part, with a base of 907 MHz and a boost of 1425 MHz, but the architecture compensates through 4608 shading units and 144 tensor cores. The measured data shows that frame rates drop dramatically as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance.

At 1080p, the GPU has headroom to spare. The Low preset hits 169 FPS, and even Ultra manages 70 FPS, suggesting the RTX 5070 Mobile is not fully saturated at this resolution. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates scale down proportionally: High drops from 96 to 61 FPS, a 36% reduction, while Ultra falls from 70 to 45 FPS, a 36% reduction as well. This consistent scaling indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck at both resolutions. The 4K results confirm this trend, with High crashing to 33 FPS and Ultra to 24 FPS, representing a 66% and 66% drop respectively from 1080p.

The GPU's synthetic benchmarks support its real-world behavior. Its Passmark G3D score of 20355 places it in the 75th percentile among all GPUs, and its nearest rivals in synthetic tests are desktop cards like the RTX 3070 Ti and RX 6800. However, in Hitman 2, the mobile form factor's power constraints (50 W TDP) likely limit sustained performance more than the raw silicon would suggest. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p and 1440p in this 2018 title, but the 4K Ultra preset's 24 FPS average is a clear indication that the GPU is overwhelmed at that resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but steep resolution scaling curve for Hitman 2. From 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop by approximately 36-37% across all settings. For example, High goes from 96 to 61 FPS, Medium from 127 to 81 FPS, and Low from 169 to 108 FPS. This consistent percentage decline suggests the GPU is the limiting component, as a CPU bottleneck would show less scaling at higher resolutions.

The jump from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160) is even more punishing. High settings fall from 61 to 33 FPS, a 46% reduction, while Medium drops from 81 to 43 FPS, a 47% reduction. Low settings decline from 108 to 57 FPS, a 47% drop. The Ultra preset is the most affected, going from 45 FPS at 1440p to 24 FPS at 4K, a 47% decrease. This steeper decline at 4K indicates that the GPU is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth, as the 384.0 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for the 8.3 million pixels at 4K.

The data shows that 1080p is clearly the sweet spot for this combo, with all presets delivering above 70 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (108 FPS) and Medium (81 FPS) maintain high frame rates, while High (61 FPS) is borderline and Ultra (45 FPS) falls short. At 4K, even Low (57 FPS) struggles to hit 60 FPS, making this resolution impractical for smooth gameplay. The scaling pattern confirms that the RTX 5070 Mobile is the bottleneck at all resolutions above 1080p, with the CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads providing ample headroom.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low preset delivers 169 FPS, Medium averages 127 FPS with a minimum of 108 and maximum of 146, High averages 96 FPS, and Ultra averages 70 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 99 FPS, which is a 141% increase from the lowest to highest preset. The Medium preset's minimum of 108 FPS indicates that even during demanding scenes, the frame rate stays well above 100 FPS, suggesting a stable experience.

At 2560x1440, the averages drop to 108 FPS for Low, 81 FPS for Medium (with min 69 and max 93), 61 FPS for High, and 45 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset's minimum of 69 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold, but the High preset's 61 FPS average leaves little margin for dips. The Ultra preset's 45 FPS average is below the standard for competitive play but remains playable for casual sessions.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes marginal. Low averages 57 FPS, Medium 43 FPS (with min 37 and max 50), High 33 FPS, and Ultra 24 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 37 FPS is notably low, indicating significant frame time spikes. The Ultra preset's 24 FPS average is below the threshold for smooth motion, making it unsuitable for active gameplay. The data shows a clear tiered structure: 1080p is fully playable across all settings, 1440p is playable up to High, and 4K is only marginally playable on Low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is a 16-core, 22-thread processor based on the Meteor Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's synthetic benchmarks show strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15028 and a single-core score of 1743, which places it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU based on the measured FPS patterns. The fact that frame rates scale so heavily with resolution suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck, as a CPU-limited scenario would show similar FPS across different resolutions. The processor's 24 MB of shared L3 cache is sufficient for the game's data requirements, and its 22 threads provide ample parallel processing for the game's AI and physics systems.

The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 24873 and physics score of 1727 indicate solid computational throughput. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, have nearly identical average scores (within 0.1% delta), suggesting that the 155H is well-matched to its competition. However, the CPU's 28 W TDP and mobile form factor may limit sustained performance in long gaming sessions, though the measured FPS data does not show any obvious thermal throttling patterns.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 70 FPS is the best choice for visual fidelity while maintaining smooth gameplay, as it stays above the 60 FPS threshold. If a higher refresh rate is preferred, the High preset at 96 FPS offers a substantial improvement with only a minor visual downgrade. The Medium preset at 127 FPS is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays, while Low at 169 FPS is only recommended for competitive play where frame rate is paramount.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 61 FPS is the highest quality option that remains playable, though its average is close to the 60 FPS line. The Medium preset at 81 FPS provides more headroom and is the safest choice for consistent performance, with its minimum of 69 FPS ensuring no major drops. The Low preset at 108 FPS is suitable for those prioritizing frame rate over visuals, while Ultra at 45 FPS is not recommended due to its sub-60 average.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 57 FPS is the only option that approaches playability, though it still falls short of 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 43 FPS is marginal, and both High (33 FPS) and Ultra (24 FPS) are below acceptable thresholds for action games. For 4K gaming, the data suggests reducing the resolution to 1440p rather than lowering settings further, as the Medium preset at 1440p (81 FPS) offers a better experience than Low at 4K (57 FPS).

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile combination ranks 2058 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the 55th percentile of all systems tested for this game. This rank is lower than the individual component percentiles (CPU at 83rd, GPU at 75th), which suggests that the pairing is not optimal for this specific title. The discrepancy likely stems from the GPU's mobile power constraints limiting its performance in a game that scales heavily with resolution.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the RTX 3070 Ti (29945, -0.1% delta) and RTX 2080 Ti (29783, 0.5% delta), both of which are desktop parts. In Hitman 2, the RTX 5070 Mobile's performance at 1080p Ultra (70 FPS) is competitive with what these desktop cards would achieve, but at 4K the mobile GPU falls behind due to its 50 W power limit. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, show nearly identical synthetic scores, but the 155H's 16 cores and 22 threads provide ample headroom for this game's CPU demands.

The combo's rank of 2058 out of 3711 indicates that many other systems achieve better performance in Hitman 2, likely due to more powerful desktop GPUs or higher-TGP mobile variants. However, the measured data shows that this combo is still capable of delivering a good experience at 1080p and 1440p, with the main limitation being 4K performance. The system's overall capability is constrained by the GPU's mobile design, which trades raw performance for power efficiency, as evidenced by its 50 W TDP compared to desktop counterparts.