Hitman 2

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a distinct performance profile in Hitman 2, characterized by substantial headroom at lower resolutions and a predictable transition to GPU-bound scenarios at 4K. The measured frame rates across the three primary resolutions and four quality presets provide a clear picture of system behavior, ranking this combination in the 499th position out of 3001 tested combos. This places the pairing comfortably within the top tier of configurations for this title, with the data indicating that the CPU is rarely the limiting factor outside of extreme settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate trajectory from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals the classic shift in system bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the combination produces 263 FPS, a figure that is overwhelmingly CPU-bound, given the high refresh rate potential. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 168 FPS, a 36.1% reduction, which is a steeper decline than what would be expected from pixel count alone, suggesting the load is beginning to transition toward the graphics card. At 4K Low, the average falls to 90 FPS, a further 46.4% drop from 1440p, firmly establishing the GPU as the primary constraint at this resolution.

Analyzing the Ultra preset shows a similar but more compressed scaling pattern. The 1080p Ultra average of 110 FPS drops to 70 FPS at 1440p Ultra, a 36.4% decrease, and then to 37 FPS at 4K Ultra, a 47.1% decline from the 1440p figure. This consistent percentage drop between resolutions indicates that even at the highest settings, the performance scaling is closely tied to the pixel throughput demands, with the RTX 4070 SUPER's capabilities being fully taxed at 4K. The data suggests that for smooth 4K gameplay, users must rely on the High or Medium presets, as the 4K Ultra average of 37 FPS is below the threshold for a consistently fluid experience, while 4K High at 51 FPS and 4K Medium at 67 FPS offer more viable options.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 24-core, 24-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz and a base clock of 3.70 GHz. Its synthetic benchmark scores are formidable, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44,253 and a single-core score of 2,439. In the context of Hitman 2, a title that is not known for extreme multi-threaded scaling, the high single-core performance is the more relevant metric. The 96th percentile ranking against all CPUs reinforces its position as a top-tier processor, and the benchmark results indicate that it provides ample compute headroom for this game.

The evidence for CPU headroom is most apparent in the 1080p Low setting, where the average FPS of 263 is exceptionally high. This figure is far beyond what the GPU can sustain at higher settings, indicating that the processor is capable of feeding frames at a rate that exceeds the graphics card's rendering capacity in less demanding scenarios. The single-core Cinebench R20 score of 3,453 and R15 score of 354 further substantiate the processor's ability to handle the game's primary simulation and draw-call logic without becoming a bottleneck. The data suggests that at 1440p and 4K, the CPU's role diminishes, with the frame rates being dictated almost entirely by the GPU's pixel processing and shading throughput.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, provides a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process, features 7,168 shading units and a boost clock of 2,475 MHz. In Hitman 2, the GPU's role is clearly the dominant factor at higher resolutions and settings. The 4K Ultra result of 37 FPS is a stark illustration of the card's limits under maximum load, where the combination of high-resolution textures and advanced effects overwhelms the GPU's compute resources. The drop from 4K High (51 FPS) to 4K Ultra (37 FPS) represents a 27.5% performance penalty for the additional visual fidelity, a trade-off that many users may find unfavorable.

The GPU's synthetic performance, with a Passmark G3D score of 29,995 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4,627, places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database, such as the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB and the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, have comparable average scores, but the desktop RTX 4070 SUPER's advantage is in its specific driver optimizations and feature set for gaming. The measured FPS data shows that the card scales effectively from 1080p to 1440p, but the transition to 4K demands a reduction in settings to maintain playable frame rates. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the game's requirements at all tested presets, as none of the results indicate a memory-related performance collapse.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The highest recorded average is 263 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the peak performance scenario for this pairing.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K resolution?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU is the limiting factor. The frame rates at 4K across all settings (ranging from 37 FPS at Ultra to 90 FPS at Low) are significantly lower than at lower resolutions, indicating the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary constraint on performance.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset yields an average of 95 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 70 FPS. This represents a 26.3% reduction in average frame rate when moving from High to Ultra settings.

Q: Are there any settings where the CPU becomes a bottleneck?

A: The data indicates the CPU is not a bottleneck at any tested setting. Even at 1080p Low, where the frame rate is highest at 263 FPS, the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus's high single-core performance allows it to keep up. The consistent frame rate scaling with resolution and settings points to the GPU as the sole performance limiter.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for the Medium preset. The lowest of these is 57 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160. The 1080p Medium and 1440p Medium presets have minimums of 168 FPS and 107 FPS, respectively.

Q: How does this combo's performance rank among all tested configurations?

A: This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 499th out of 3001 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the top 16.6% of all configurations in the database for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 499 out of 3,001 tested configurations places this pairing in the upper echelon of systems for Hitman 2. This ranking is a composite measure that reflects the balanced performance of the two components. The high percentile rankings of the individual parts—96th for the CPU and 83rd for the GPU—contribute to an overall system that excels in this title. The performance gap between this combo and the top-ranked systems is likely due to the GPU, as the RTX 4070 SUPER, while powerful, is not the absolute fastest card in the database. The CPU's position in the 96th percentile suggests that it is a negligible source of performance loss, allowing the GPU to operate near its full potential.

The ranking also implies that the majority of the 2,502 combos ranked below this one will exhibit lower frame rates at similar settings. The data suggests that users with this configuration will experience performance that is significantly better than the median, particularly at 1080p and 1440p where the high CPU headroom and capable GPU combine to produce high refresh rate gameplay. The ranking is a strong indicator that this is a well-matched pairing for a game like Hitman 2, where the balance between CPU and GPU load is handled effectively.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset is highly recommended, providing an average of 149 FPS, which is well-suited for high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 1080p yields 110 FPS, still a smooth experience, but the 26.2% performance drop from High to Ultra may not justify the marginal visual improvements for all users. The Medium preset at 197 FPS is an excellent choice for competitive play or for users seeking maximum frame rates, while the Low preset's 263 FPS is excessive for most displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the best balance, delivering an average of 95 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz displays. The Medium preset at 126 FPS offers a higher frame rate for those prioritizing smoothness, while the Ultra preset at 70 FPS is still playable but represents a significant compromise in fluidity. For 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the recommended starting point, with an average of 67 FPS and a minimum of 57 FPS, providing a playable experience with some headroom. The High preset at 51 FPS is viable for slower-paced gameplay, but the Ultra preset's 37 FPS average is generally not recommended for a consistent experience. The Low preset at 4K, while producing 90 FPS, sacrifices too much visual quality to be a practical choice for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average frame rates recorded for each configuration, with minimum and maximum values included where available.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

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

| 1920x1080 | Low | 263 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 197 | 168 | 227 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 149 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 110 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 168 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 126 | 107 | 145 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 95 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 70 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 90 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 67 | 57 | 77 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 51 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 37 | — | — |

The data reveals a clear gradient of performance, with the Medium preset consistently providing a stable frame time experience, as evidenced by the recorded minimum and maximum values. At 4K, the Medium preset's minimum of 57 FPS ensures that even the most demanding scenes remain fluid, whereas the Ultra preset's average of 37 FPS suggests a high likelihood of noticeable stutter. The 1080p and 1440p results show that the system has ample performance for high-refresh-rate monitors, with the High preset at 1440p being the most balanced for a 144Hz display. These measured figures provide a definitive guide for configuring the game to match user preferences for visual quality versus frame rate.