Hitman 2

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data for Hitman 2 with the Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B570 shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the highest resolution tested, the game is demanding across all settings. The High preset averages 24 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playability threshold. Dropping to Medium improves the average to 32 FPS, with minimum and maximum values of 27 and 36 FPS respectively. The Low preset reaches an average of 42 FPS, while the Ultra preset falls to 18 FPS. None of these 4K results approach playable levels.

Moving to 2560x1440, the situation improves substantially. The Low preset delivers an average of 79 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with headroom. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, just one frame short of the playable threshold on average. The High preset averages 45 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 33 FPS. At this resolution, only the Low preset can be considered smoothly playable.

At 1920x1080, the combination shows its strongest performance. The Low preset averages 123 FPS, providing a very fluid experience. The Medium preset averages 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 106 FPS, ensuring consistent playability. The High preset averages 70 FPS, still above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 52 FPS, which falls short of the playability mark. Across all resolutions, the data indicates that the gap between Low and Ultra presets is substantial, with 1080p Low being more than twice as fast as 4K Ultra in average frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i5-10400F in a specific performance tier based on its average benchmark score of 14185. Its nearest CPU rivals are closely matched. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD EPYC 7552 scores 14115, a 0.5% difference. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C scores 14277, 0.6% above the i5-10400F. These four processors are effectively in the same performance band, meaning systems built with any of them would likely exhibit very similar CPU-bound behavior in Hitman 2.

For the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480, 0.4% lower, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, 0.5% higher. The delta percentages are all under one percent, so these graphics cards should produce nearly identical frame rates in Hitman 2 when paired with the same CPU. Users considering this build could expect similar gameplay performance from any of these GPU alternatives.

The combination of CPU and GPU scores places this system in the 68th percentile for CPUs and the 65th percentile for GPUs among all tested hardware. This means the GPU is slightly less of an outlier relative to its peers, but both components sit comfortably in the upper-middle range of the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data across resolutions and presets reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU in Hitman 2. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant constraint. The difference between Low and Ultra presets is significant: 42 FPS versus 18 FPS, a 24 FPS spread. This large scaling with settings indicates that the GPU is heavily loaded at 4K, and the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card without becoming the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern continues but with a narrower gap. The Low preset reaches 79 FPS, while Ultra drops to 33 FPS. The Medium preset at 59 FPS sits just below the playable threshold. The GPU still drives most of the performance differences, as the settings-based scaling remains pronounced. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides sufficient processing power for the game's logic and draw calls at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the balance shifts. The Low preset delivers 123 FPS, while Ultra still manages 52 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 71 FPS, which is the largest absolute difference across all resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, both the CPU and GPU contribute to the frame rate, but the GPU remains the primary variable when changing settings. The fact that 1080p Ultra falls below 60 FPS while 1440p Low exceeds it shows that preset selection has a stronger impact on performance than resolution alone at these settings. The data indicates that Hitman 2 scales more with graphical settings than with resolution for this particular combo, meaning the GPU plays the more critical role in determining playability.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-10400F and Intel Arc B570 combination is ranked 2986 out of 3711 tested combinations in Hitman 2. This places the system in the lower half of the database, at approximately the 20th percentile from the top. The rank reflects that while this combo can handle 1080p and some 1440p scenarios, it struggles at 4K and with the highest presets.

The rank is consistent with the measured FPS data. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p for Low, Medium, and High presets, and at 1440p for the Low preset only. It fails to reach playable levels at 4K under any preset. The combo rank of 2986 indicates that a large number of tested configurations outperform this system in Hitman 2, likely those with more powerful GPUs or CPUs that can sustain higher frame rates at higher resolutions. However, the rank also shows that this is not a bottom-tier configuration, as 725 other combos rank below it.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Hitman 2 depends entirely on the target resolution and settings. The database verdict is clear: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings. The best average FPS at 4K is 42 on Low, which falls well short of the 60 FPS threshold. Users with a 4K display should not expect a smooth experience with this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the system is partially capable. The only playable setting is Low, which averages 79 FPS. Medium averages 59 FPS, just one frame below the threshold, so it may feel nearly playable but does not meet the strict 60 FPS criterion. High and Ultra are not viable at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the system is genuinely playable across three presets. Low averages 123 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, and High averages 70 FPS. The High preset is the most demanding setting that still maintains an average above 60 FPS. Ultra averages 52 FPS and is not recommended for smooth gameplay. For most users with a 1080p monitor, this combination offers a solid experience with room to spare on lower presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60. At 3840x2160, no preset qualifies. The highest average FPS recorded at this resolution is 42 on Low, and since no setting reaches the playable threshold, the best settings field is null.

At 2560x1440, the best playable setting is Low, with an average FPS of 79. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium falls short at 59 FPS, so users who want to play at 1440p should stick with Low to ensure consistent performance.

At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is High, averaging 70 FPS. This is the sweet spot for this resolution, offering better visual quality than Low or Medium while still staying above the playability line. Medium averages 93 FPS and Low averages 123 FPS for users who prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity. Ultra at 52 FPS is not recommended for maintaining a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Hitman 2 at 4K resolution?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 42 on the Low preset. Medium averages 32 FPS, High averages 24 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. None of these reach the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best preset for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 2560x1440, with an average of 79 FPS. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What average FPS does the High preset achieve at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system averages 70 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582. The Arc A750 is 0.1% faster, making the two GPUs virtually identical in performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more limiting at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 52, which is below the playable threshold. The large FPS spread between Low (123 FPS) and Ultra (52 FPS) indicates the GPU is the primary constraint when raising settings.

Q: What is the playable threshold used in these benchmarks?

A: The database uses 60 FPS as the playable threshold. Any preset with an average FPS at or above 60 is considered playable, while anything below is not recommended for smooth gameplay.