Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a compelling mid-range combination for Hitman 2, a stealth title from 2018. Benchmark data reveals a system capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, solid performance at 1440p, and a definitive struggle at 4K. The measured frames per second (FPS) across resolutions and presets provide a clear picture of where this combo excels and where its limits are reached.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that the most demanding preset maintaining an average of at least 60 FPS varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its full potential. The Ultra preset, the most demanding available, delivers an average of 60.3 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold, making it the optimal choice for maximum visual fidelity at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the demands on the GPU increase notably. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 37 FPS, which is not playable. The highest preset to maintain an average of 60 FPS or higher is Medium, which produces an average of 65.2 FPS. This represents the best balance of visual quality and performance for a smooth experience at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more challenging. None of the tested presets—Low, Medium, High, or Ultra—reach the 60 FPS threshold. The highest average FPS recorded at this resolution is 45.5 on the Low preset, which falls short of smooth playability. The verdict data confirms this, listing no playable settings for 4K. Therefore, the system cannot achieve a playable frame rate at this resolution with any of the tested settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for both the CPU and GPU offers insight into what other hardware would deliver comparable performance in this system. For the processor, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964. Its closest rivals are a mix of mobile and desktop chips. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a near-identical match, with a score of 25005, a mere 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.2% behind, and the Intel Core i7-11850H is 0.1% ahead, indicating that any of these CPUs would yield nearly identical frame rates in Hitman 2.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B580, with an average score of 23021, sits in a performance bracket with some surprising names. The AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP is essentially tied, with a score of 23061, just 0.2% higher. More notably, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% lower, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, which is 0.7% higher. This implies that the Arc B580 provides a gaming experience in this title that is statistically similar to these very different generations of NVIDIA cards. A system with a Ryzen 5 8400F and an RTX 2080, for example, would be expected to perform nearly indistinguishably from this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the system is clearly CPU-bound at lower settings. The Low preset yields an average of 136.7 FPS. This increases the graphical load progressively: Medium produces 103.5 FPS, High drops to 80.8 FPS, and Ultra settles at 60.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a smooth, predictable performance curve as the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the GPU load increases, and the frame rates adjust accordingly. The Low preset averages 92 FPS, a substantial drop from the 136.7 FPS seen at 1080p. Medium follows at 65.2 FPS, while High manages 51.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 37 FPS, demonstrating the significant cost of enabling the highest settings at this resolution.

The 3840x2160 results show a system under heavy strain. The Low preset averages 45.5 FPS, Medium drops to 33.8 FPS, and High falls further to 28.4 FPS. The Ultra preset is nearly unplayable at an average of 18.3 FPS. The performance deltas between resolutions highlight the GPU's limitations; for instance, the difference between 1440p Low and 4K Low is a 46.5 FPS drop, indicating that the Arc B580 is not suited for 4K gaming in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Hitman 2 at 1080p with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that the Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves an average of 60.3 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best setting for a smooth experience at that resolution.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 2560x1440 produces an average of 65.2 FPS, making it the highest-quality setting that remains above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at this resolution drops to 51.7 FPS, which is not considered playable.

Q: Is this system capable of 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: No. At 3840x2160, none of the tested presets reach the 60 FPS playability threshold. The highest average FPS recorded is 45.5 on the Low preset, which falls short of smooth performance.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B580 compare to other GPUs in terms of overall performance?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 places it within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, according to the nearestRivals data. This suggests similar performance to these disparate cards in a broad set of tasks.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The frame rate drops from an average of 136.7 FPS on Low to 60.3 FPS on Ultra at 1920x1080. This represents a significant performance cost of 76.4 FPS for the increased visual fidelity.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7500F a strong performer compared to its peers?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964 and ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Core i7-13620H, have scores within 0.2% to 0.4%, indicating they are all closely matched in processing power.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is dominant at lower settings. The jump from 103.5 FPS on Medium to 136.7 FPS on Low is substantial, but the more telling sign is the performance ceiling. The system appears capable of high frame rates, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as settings rise. The smooth scaling from 80.8 FPS on High to 60.3 FPS on Ultra shows the GPU taking over the workload.

At 2560x1440, the GPU's influence becomes more pronounced. The frame rate drop from 1080p is consistent across all settings, with an average decrease of roughly 31% from the corresponding 1080p presets. This scaling indicates that the Arc B580 is now the primary constraint. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, has ample headroom to feed the GPU, but the graphics card cannot maintain the same output at the higher pixel count.

The situation at 3840x2160 is entirely GPU-bound. The performance collapse, particularly the drop from 45.5 FPS on Low to 18.3 FPS on Ultra, underscores the GPU's inability to handle the 4K resolution. The CPU's role is negligible here; even the most powerful processor would not be able to alleviate the graphics bottleneck. The data implies that the Ryzen 5 7500F provides sufficient processing power for this game, but the Intel Arc B580's memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory are not enough to sustain playable frame rates at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B580 holds a specific position. The comboRankInGame data places it at rank 2845 out of 3711 total combos. This means that roughly 76% of all tested system configurations deliver higher average frame rates in Hitman 2. This ranking reflects the system's strong, but not top-tier, performance. It is a capable mid-range setup that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well, but its low rank is heavily influenced by its poor performance at 4K, where many other combinations are able to achieve higher frame rates. This is a clear indicator that the system is optimized for mainstream resolutions rather than enthusiast-level 4K gaming.

The Verdict

The evidence from the measured FPS and verdictByResolution data provides a definitive answer. This PC can run Hitman 2, but its playability is strictly resolution-dependent. At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable, with all four tested presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—achieving an average of over 60 FPS. The Ultra preset, at 60.3 FPS, is the recommended choice for the best experience.

At 2560x1440, the system remains a viable option for smooth gaming, but with limitations. The Low and Medium presets are playable, with the latter offering a solid 65.2 FPS average. High and Ultra settings at this resolution are not recommended, as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

The 3840x2160 resolution is not a viable option for this combination. No tested preset achieves the 60 FPS playability threshold, meaning a smooth experience is unattainable. Therefore, the verdict is clear: this PC is an excellent choice for 1080p and a good choice for 1440p gaming in Hitman 2, but it should not be considered for 4K.