Hitman 2

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-10400F sits in a tightly packed performance cluster according to the database records. Its average benchmark score of 14,185 places it within a fraction of several other processors. The Intel Xeon 6756E posts an average score of 14,163, a mere 0.2% lower than the i5-10400F. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14,232, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 records 14,115, trailing by 0.5%. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C completes the group with 14,277, leading by 0.6%. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly indistinguishable frame pacing and compute performance in Hitman 2, since the entire cluster sits within a 1.1% spread. The i5-10400F ranks at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms the majority of processors in the database while remaining far from the top tier.

The Intel Arc B370 presents a very different picture. Its single recorded benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, yields a score of 1,184. This places it at just the 5th percentile among all GPUs, indicating it sits near the bottom of the performance distribution. Its nearest rivals show how tight the competition is at this level. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186, which is 0.2% higher. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190, leading by 0.5%. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192, ahead by 0.7%. The AMD FirePro M2000 trails at 1,168, which is 1.4% lower. For Hitman 2, a system builder swapping between these GPUs would observe essentially identical frame rates, as the entire group spans less than 2.1%. The Arc B370 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture with 1,280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster output units. It operates with system-shared memory, so its bandwidth is system dependent rather than fixed.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal that the Intel Arc B370 is the dominant constraint in this pairing. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system reaches 73 FPS, while the same resolution at Ultra drops to 30 FPS. This 58% reduction from Low to Ultra at the same resolution points squarely at the GPU, since the CPU workload does not scale dramatically with graphical detail levels. The i5-10400F, with six cores, twelve threads, and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, has ample headroom for Hitman 2's stealth gameplay logic and AI routines.

The scaling across resolutions reinforces this interpretation. At Medium settings, the system delivers 54 FPS at 1920x1080, 35 FPS at 2560x1440, and 19 FPS at 3840x2160. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 35%, and from 1440p to 4K it is another 46%. These are steep declines driven by the pixel throughput demands on the GPU. The Arc B370's peak pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and its FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS. At 4K resolution, the sheer number of pixels overwhelms these resources. The Low preset at 3840x2160 still only manages 25 FPS, confirming that even minimal shading work at that resolution exceeds what this integrated GPU can handle.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes more visible. The i5-10400F scores 10,283 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1,451 in single-core. These figures indicate it can keep up with the game's simulation threads. The measured 73 FPS at Low settings suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at 1080p, since the frame rate is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. When settings rise to Medium at 1080p, the frame rate falls to 54 FPS, and at High it drops to 41 FPS. The GPU is progressively taking over as the bottleneck. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU is so far behind that CPU differences would be invisible in the recorded data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the system records its lowest performance tier. With Low settings, the average frame rate is 25 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 19 FPS, with a minimum of 16 FPS and a maximum of 21 FPS. High settings yield 14 FPS average. Ultra settings drop to 10 FPS average. None of these configurations approach the 60 FPS playable threshold, and even the minimum frame rates at Medium (16 FPS) indicate a stutter-prone experience.

At 2560x1440, the results improve but remain below playability. Low settings reach 46 FPS average. Medium settings average 35 FPS, with the recorded range spanning 30 to 40 FPS. High settings average 26 FPS. Ultra settings fall to 19 FPS average. The gap between Low and Medium at this resolution is 11 FPS, and between Medium and High it is 9 FPS. The minimum at Medium, 30 FPS, is exactly half of the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system finally crosses into playable territory, but only at the lowest settings. Low settings deliver 73 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 13 FPS. Medium settings average 54 FPS, with a recorded range of 46 to 63 FPS. This means the maximum at Medium touches 63 FPS, but the average falls short. High settings average 41 FPS. Ultra settings average 30 FPS. The pattern is consistent: each step up in settings costs roughly 12 to 13 FPS at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined configuration of the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3,428 out of 3,711 tested combinations in Hitman 2. This places the system in the bottom 7.6% of all recorded combos. The low rank aligns with the GPU's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs. The CPU, by contrast, sits at the 68th percentile, so the pairing represents a strong processor held back by a very weak graphics solution. In the database's recorded results, only 283 combinations perform worse in this game. The rank reflects the measured frame rates, which show that the system can only reach the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1080p with Low settings.

The i5-10400F's benchmark profile explains why the CPU portion of the combo is not the issue. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 12,115, and its Geekbench multi-core score is 6,257. These are respectable figures for a desktop processor. The GPU, however, has only one recorded benchmark, the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,184, and the nearest rivals to that score are all legacy mobile or entry-level desktop parts. The combination rank of 3,428 out of 3,711 is consistent with a system where the graphics component cannot keep pace with modern game rendering demands.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Hitman 2? The database's verdict is clear: only at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At that resolution and preset, the system averages 73 FPS, comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The recorded data shows no other playable configuration. At 1920x1080, Medium settings average 54 FPS, High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. All fall short of 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS. The best result is Low at 46 FPS average, which is 14 FPS below the threshold. Medium averages 35 FPS, High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse. Low averages 25 FPS, Medium averages 19 FPS, High averages 14 FPS, and Ultra averages 10 FPS. The verdict by resolution lists no playable settings for either 1440p or 4K. For a player targeting 60 FPS, the only viable path is 1080p with the Low preset. Even the minimum frame rate at that setting is not recorded in the database, but the average of 73 FPS provides enough margin that occasional dips are unlikely to fall below 60 FPS. At Medium 1080p, the minimum recorded is 46 FPS, which confirms that the GPU cannot sustain 60 FPS under higher load.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Hitman 2 at 60 FPS in 4K?

A: No. The highest average frame rate at 3840x2160 is 25 FPS on Low settings. Medium averages 19 FPS, High averages 14 FPS, and Ultra averages 10 FPS. No preset at this resolution reaches the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1920x1080?

A: Low is the only preset that clears 60 FPS, averaging 73 FPS. Medium averages 54 FPS, which is below the threshold, so Low is the recommended choice for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1,184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1,186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1,190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1,192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1,168 (1.4% lower).

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

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates drop sharply as resolution and settings increase, from 73 FPS at 1080p Low to 10 FPS at 4K Ultra. The CPU sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 5th percentile.

Q: What frame rates does the system achieve at 2560x1440?

A: Low averages 46 FPS, Medium averages 35 FPS with a range of 30 to 40 FPS, High averages 26 FPS, and Ultra averages 19 FPS. None reach the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Hitman 2?

A: It ranks 3,428 out of 3,711 combinations, placing it in the bottom 7.6% of all recorded systems.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS. The highest average frame rate is 25 FPS on Low, but since the playable threshold is 60 FPS, there is no valid recommendation for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the best result is 46 FPS on Low settings, which still falls short of 60 FPS. Medium averages 35 FPS, so no preset at this resolution is recommended.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS. It averages 73 FPS, which clears the threshold by 13 FPS. The next step up, Medium, averages 54 FPS and does not meet the playability requirement. The system's only playable configuration in Hitman 2 is therefore 1920x1080 with Low settings.