Hitman 2

Best Settings per Resolution

The recorded data for Hitman 2 on this configuration shows that playable performance, defined as holding at least 60 FPS on average, is extremely limited. At 3840x2160, none of the four tested presets reach the playable threshold. The best result at this resolution comes from the Low preset, which delivers an average of 25 FPS, followed by Medium at 19 FPS, High at 14 FPS, and Ultra at 10 FPS. Since every preset falls far below 60 FPS, the database assigns no best settings at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but no preset clears the 60 FPS bar. Low settings produce an average of 46 FPS, Medium reaches 35 FPS, High drops to 26 FPS, and Ultra manages only 19 FPS. Again, the verdict data lists no playable settings and no best settings for this resolution, as even the least demanding option cannot sustain a 60 FPS average.

The only resolution with a playable configuration is 1920x1080. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves an average of 73 FPS, which comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset sits at 54 FPS average, just below the playable mark, while High falls to 41 FPS and Ultra drops to 30 FPS. The database identifies Low as the best settings at 1080p, with an average FPS of 73. For users targeting 60 FPS, this is the single viable combination across all tested resolutions and presets. The margin above the threshold is meaningful, 13 FPS, but the gap between Low and Medium (19 FPS) shows how quickly performance degrades as visual quality increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that this game’s performance ceiling on this hardware is dictated overwhelmingly by the GPU, particularly as resolution scales. The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated-class part with a recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, and AMD Radeon HD 7650M, all of which are older discrete or mobile parts with comparable average scores. This GPU is operating far below the demands of Hitman 2 at higher resolutions.

The CPU, an Intel Core i3-12100F, is a 4-core, 8-thread Alder Lake desktop processor with a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. Its benchmark profile is substantially stronger than the GPU’s. For example, it scores 11860 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1674 in single-core, and it ranks in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-9500 and Intel Core 7 1250U, both of which sit within roughly 1% of its average score. The CPU is not the primary constraint here.

The scaling pattern across resolutions makes this clear. At 1080p Low, the system averages 73 FPS. At 1440p Low, that drops to 46 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 25 FPS, another 46% drop from 1440p. This steep decline with resolution is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, as the pixel throughput demand outpaces what the Arc B370 can deliver. The CPU’s role is largely static across these scenarios; it has enough single-thread and multi-thread headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as the pixel count rises, the GPU becomes the bottleneck.

Preset scaling reinforces this. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces average FPS from 73 to 54, a 26% loss. Low to High drops it to 41, and Low to Ultra cuts it to 30. At 1440p, the same Low to Ultra progression goes from 46 to 19 FPS. At 4K, Low to Ultra goes from 25 to 10 FPS. The pattern shows that both resolution and preset changes are punished heavily, which is expected when the GPU’s raw throughput (6.144 TFLOPS FP32) is so limited. The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache and 4.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient for this title’s CPU demands, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most likely to bottleneck, the system still reaches 73 FPS. The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution and preset combination tested.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the GPU, the nearest recorded rivals are all older parts with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher than the Arc B370’s 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7% higher. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4% lower. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Hitman 2, meaning users with those parts should expect the same 1080p Low-only playability and the same sub-60 FPS results at higher resolutions.

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are more modern and much closer in overall performance. The Intel Core 3 N355 has an average score of 13492, essentially identical to the i3-12100F’s 13494, with a delta of 0%. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, 0.3% lower. The Intel Core 5 120UL scores 13594, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i7-1250U scores 13351, 1.1% lower. Since the CPU is not the bottleneck in this configuration, swapping to any of these alternatives would have minimal impact on Hitman 2 frame rates. The game’s performance would remain pinned to the GPU’s capabilities regardless of which of these CPUs is installed.

The combination of a mid-tier 12th Gen Core i3 with an integrated-class Arc GPU creates a system where the GPU is so far below the CPU in relative standing that CPU upgrades or downgrades within this rival group would be invisible in the measured FPS. The 68th percentile CPU paired with a 5th percentile GPU means the graphics component defines the experience.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Hitman 2? The answer depends entirely on the resolution and settings. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, yes, the system averages 73 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with room to spare. This is the only configuration in the measured data that achieves playable performance. Medium settings at 1080p fall short at 54 FPS, and High and Ultra are worse at 41 FPS and 30 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the system cannot run the game at 60 FPS on any preset. The best case is Low at 46 FPS, followed by Medium at 35 FPS, High at 26 FPS, and Ultra at 19 FPS. At 3840x2160, the results are worse still: Low averages 25 FPS, Medium 19 FPS, High 14 FPS, and Ultra 10 FPS. The verdict data lists no playable settings for either 1440p or 4K.

In short, this PC is playable only at 1080p Low. Users willing to accept 1080p Low will get a smooth experience above 60 FPS. Anyone expecting higher visual fidelity or higher resolutions will be disappointed, as the GPU simply does not have the throughput to sustain 60 FPS under those conditions. The recorded data is definitive: one playable configuration out of twelve tested combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 Low settings, the system records an average FPS of 73, with no min or max values captured. Medium settings at the same resolution produce an average of 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS recorded. High settings yield an average of 41 FPS, with no min or max values. Ultra settings drop to an average of 30 FPS, again with no min or max values recorded.

At 2560x1440 Low settings, the average is 46 FPS, with no min or max values captured. Medium settings produce an average of 35 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 30 FPS and maximum of 40 FPS. High settings at 1440p average 26 FPS, with no min or max values. Ultra settings at 1440p average 19 FPS, with no min or max values.

At 3840x2160 Low settings, the average is 25 FPS, with no min or max values captured. Medium settings at 4K produce an average of 19 FPS, with a minimum of 16 FPS and maximum of 21 FPS recorded. High settings at 4K average 14 FPS, with no min or max values. Ultra settings at 4K average 10 FPS, with no min or max values.

The only preset with complete min/max data at every resolution is Medium. At 1080p Medium, the range is 46 to 63 FPS, showing frame time variance that crosses the 60 FPS line even though the average sits below it. At 1440p Medium, the range is 30 to 40 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 16 to 21 FPS. This variance data suggests that even at 1080p Medium, the 60 FPS threshold is occasionally reached during less demanding scenes, but the average remains below playable.

The full table of results shows a consistent pattern: each step up in either resolution or preset costs a significant portion of performance. From 1080p Low to 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls from 73 to 10, a 86% reduction. The data demonstrates that this hardware is most comfortable at low resolution and low settings, with diminishing returns quickly setting in as demands increase.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Hitman 2 at 60 FPS on 1080p?

A: Yes, but only with Low settings. The recorded average FPS at 1920x1080 Low is 73, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings average 54 FPS, High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS, all below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p?

A: There is no playable settings preset at 2560x1440. The best average FPS at this resolution is 46 FPS with Low settings, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 35 FPS, High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (0.2% higher), ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5% higher), AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7% higher), and AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168 (1.4% lower). Performance differences are minimal.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Intel Core i3-12100F sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11860, while the Arc B370 sits in the 5th percentile of GPUs. The sharp FPS drops as resolution increases, from 73 FPS at 1080p Low to 25 FPS at 4K Low, indicate GPU-bound performance.

Q: What settings should I use to get above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: None of the tested presets at 3840x2160 reach 60 FPS. Low settings average 25 FPS, Medium averages 19 FPS, High averages 14 FPS, and Ultra averages 10 FPS. The database records no playable settings at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i5-9500?

A: The Intel Core i3-12100F has an average benchmark score of 13494, while the Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492, essentially identical at 0% delta. CPU performance differences among these rivals are negligible for Hitman 2.