Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-11400F paired with the Intel Arc B390 presents a highly constrained gaming experience in Hitman 2. The recorded data shows that this combination struggles to reach playable frame rates at higher resolutions, with the GPU acting as the primary limiting factor. At 1080p, the system manages to cross the 60 FPS threshold only on Low and Medium presets, with the Medium preset delivering an exact average of 60 FPS. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and provides a clear verdict for potential users.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data from the database indicates that the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS varies sharply by resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), no preset achieves the 60 FPS target. The highest recorded average is 27 FPS on Low settings, followed by 21 FPS on Medium, 16 FPS on High, and 11 FPS on Ultra. Every preset falls far below the playable threshold, so there is no recommended setting for this resolution.

At 2560x1440 (QHD), the situation improves slightly but remains unplayable. The Low preset reaches an average of 51 FPS, which is the closest to 60 FPS. However, the Medium preset drops to 39 FPS, High to 29 FPS, and Ultra to 21 FPS. Since no preset hits the 60 FPS average mark, the database records no playable settings for this resolution.

At 1920x1080 (Full HD), the system finally finds a playable configuration. The Low preset runs at 80 FPS average, and the Medium preset runs at exactly 60 FPS average. The High preset falls to 46 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS. Therefore, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with a recorded average of 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets indicates a clear division of labor between the processor and graphics card. The Intel Core i5-11400F is a capable 6-core, 12-thread CPU with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, but the Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1482, placing it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The GPU's performance is the dominant factor in this game.

Evidence for this GPU-bound scenario comes from the steep drop in frame rates as resolution increases. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 on the Low preset, the average FPS falls from 80 to 51, a 36% reduction. From 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 on Low, it drops further from 51 to 27, a 47% reduction. These large drops are characteristic of a system where the renderer is overwhelmed by pixel count, not the CPU.

The CPU's role is more visible at lower resolutions and graphics presets. At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 80 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough at that point. However, when the resolution increases to 2560x1440 Low, the FPS drops to 51, indicating the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The scaling between presets also supports this: at 1440p, moving from Low to Medium costs 12 FPS (51 to 39), while moving from Medium to High costs 10 FPS (39 to 29). These increments show a consistent reliance on the GPU's fill rate.

The recorded data shows no instance where the CPU's 12 threads or high boost clock becomes the limiting factor. The GPU's system-shared memory and low pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s are the constraining elements. In short, this game is entirely GPU-bound at all tested resolutions for this specific combination.

FAQ

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

A: No. The database shows no playable settings at 3840x2160. The highest average FPS is 27 on Low, and the Ultra preset only reaches 11 FPS, far below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting for this combo?

A: The best playable setting is Medium at 1920x1080, which delivers an average of 60 FPS. This is the highest preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU's average score of 1482 is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M, 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM, and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710.

Q: Is the CPU or the GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor. The data shows large FPS drops when increasing resolution, which indicates a GPU limitation. The CPU's performance is sufficient for the game's demands.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 2560x1440 on Low settings?

A: The measured average is 51 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target, so it is not considered playable by the database's threshold.

Q: Are there any settings at 1080p that exceed 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The Low preset runs at an average of 80 FPS, while Medium runs at exactly 60 FPS. High runs at 46 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Hitman 2? The answer is conditional. Based on the verdict by resolution, the system only achieves playable performance at 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings. The database confirms that the 1080p Medium preset clears the 60 FPS target with an exact average of 60 FPS, while Low runs at 80 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets fail to hit 60 FPS, with the best being Low at 51 FPS. At 3840x2160, no preset is close, with the highest average being 27 FPS on Low.

For a playable experience, the user must stick to 1080p and cannot use High or Ultra settings. The High preset at 1080p averages 46 FPS, which is below the threshold. The verdict is clear: the system can run the game, but only at the cost of resolution and visual fidelity. The GPU's low percentile ranking (9th) and its measured performance in the Steel Nomad benchmark (1482) indicate that it is an entry-level part for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table outlines the exact measured FPS values for every combination in the database.

At 3840x2160:

• Low: 27 average FPS
• Medium: 21 average FPS, 17 min, 24 max
• High: 16 average FPS
• Ultra: 11 average FPS

At 2560x1440:

• Low: 51 average FPS
• Medium: 39 average FPS, 33 min, 44 max
• High: 29 average FPS
• Ultra: 21 average FPS

At 1920x1080:

• Low: 80 average FPS
• Medium: 60 average FPS, 51 min, 69 max
• High: 46 average FPS
• Ultra: 34 average FPS

The data shows a consistent pattern: the frame rate halves as the resolution doubles, and the difference between Low and Ultra presets is significant at all resolutions. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min and max FPS values, indicating a stable frame time at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database, this specific combination of Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B390 ranks 3300 out of 3711 tested combos for Hitman 2. This places it in the 11th percentile of all tested systems, which aligns with its low GPU performance. The GPU's own percentile (9th) is the primary driver of this low rank, while the CPU is at the 71st percentile among all CPUs.

The nearest GPU rivals show how close the Arc B390 sits to older, low-end hardware. The GT 520MX and GeForce 800M are within 1.5% of its score, and the GT 625 OEM and GT 710 are within 2.7%. These rivals are historically weak gaming parts, and the Arc B390’s position in this group explains why the combo ranks so low for a game like Hitman 2. The game's stealth genre requires steady, high frame rates for quick reactions, and the data shows this system cannot deliver them above 1080p Medium.