Hitman 2

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for this configuration in Hitman 2 shows a steep performance curve as resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are consistently low across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 27 FPS, Medium drops to 21 FPS with a minimum of 17 and maximum of 24, High falls to 16 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 11 FPS. None of these 4K results approach the 60 FPS threshold, and even the most forgiving preset at this resolution remains far below playable.

Stepping down to 2560x1440 brings meaningful improvements, though the situation remains challenging. The Low preset averages 51 FPS, which is close to but still under the 60 FPS target. Medium averages 39 FPS with a range of 33 to 44 FPS. High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra drops to 21 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: at 1440p, only the lowest settings come near playability, and even then the average falls short.

At 1920x1080, the configuration finally reaches playable territory. The Low preset averages 80 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial headroom. Medium averages exactly 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69, meaning the frame rate occasionally dips below the target during demanding scenes. High averages 46 FPS, and Ultra drops to 34 FPS. The measured results indicate that 1080p is the only resolution where this combo can sustain acceptable performance, and only on the lower two presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions reveals which component constrains this game. From 1080p Low at 80 FPS to 1440p Low at 51 FPS, the drop is 36%. From 1440p Low to 4K Low at 27 FPS, the drop is another 47%. This steep decline as pixel count increases points to the GPU as the primary bottleneck, since the Intel Arc B390 carries the rendering load while the Intel Core i5-12400F handles game logic and draw calls.

The CPU side of this pairing is relatively strong. The i5-12400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its benchmark results show solid single-thread and multi-thread capability: Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 12380, single-core scores 1680, and Geekbench multi-core reaches 9472. The CPU percentile versus all CPUs sits at 73, meaning it outperforms most processors in the database. In this game, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor at lower resolutions, but the GPU's performance ceiling becomes evident as resolution climbs.

The GPU tells a different story. The Intel Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482 on the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. Its nearest GPU rivals are all old or low-end NVIDIA parts, including the GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, and GeForce GT 710. The GPU's shading units number 1536, with 48 texture mapping units and 24 raster output units. The FP32 throughput of 7.680 TFLOPS suggests the hardware has compute capability, but the measured frame rates in Hitman 2 indicate that real-world gaming performance falls well short of what modern titles demand.

The resolution scaling suggests that lowering resolution helps, but not enough. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 80 FPS, which is 33% faster than the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Low, the same settings produce 51 FPS, a 15% deficit. This pattern implies that the GPU's memory subsystem, which relies on system shared memory, cannot feed enough data at higher pixel counts. The bandwidth is system dependent, so the integrated design of the Arc B390 limits its ability to handle large frame buffers.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the Intel Core i5-12400F provide context for CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047 on average, essentially identical to the i5-12400F's 19039, a delta of 0%. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, slightly higher by 0.1%. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982, about 0.3% lower. The AMD EPYC 7773X also scores 18979, another 0.3% lower. For CPU-heavy sections of Hitman 2, any of these processors would behave within a fraction of a percent of the i5-12400F, so swapping among them would produce nearly identical frame rates.

For the GPU side, the comparisons are stark. The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 on the Steel Nomad test, while the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463, a delta of 1.3% lower. The GeForce 800M scores 1460, 1.5% lower. The GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446, 2.5% lower. The GeForce GT 710 scores 1443, 2.7% lower. These are all legacy or entry-level parts, and the deltas are small enough that any of them would produce similar frame rates in Hitman 2. None of these alternatives would meaningfully change the playability picture, since they all sit at or below the Arc B390's performance level.

The combination of a strong CPU with a weak GPU means that upgrading the graphics side would yield the largest gains. A user with this CPU could pair it with a more capable GPU and see dramatic improvements, since the processor has headroom to feed faster graphics hardware. Conversely, the CPU's rivals would not help much, because the bottleneck is clearly on the GPU side for this title at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this configuration run Hitman 2 at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: Yes. The recorded data shows an average of 60 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 69 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, though occasional dips below 60 may occur.

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

A: Medium is the best settings preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average. The Low preset averages 80 FPS, while Medium averages exactly 60 FPS. High and Ultra fall to 46 FPS and 34 FPS respectively, so they are not playable.

Q: Is 1440p playable with any settings?

A: No. The highest average at 2560x1440 is 51 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 39 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 21 FPS. None of these presets reach playable frame rates.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-12400F scores 19039 on average benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS scores 19047 (0% difference), the Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 (0.3% lower). Performance differences are negligible.

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

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 on 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX scores 1463 (1.3% lower), the GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% lower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% lower), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% lower). All are closely matched, low-end parts.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The recorded average is 11 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is far below the playable threshold, and even the Low preset at this resolution only reaches 27 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, no settings preset achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher. The highest average is 27 FPS on Low, followed by 21 FPS on Medium, 16 FPS on High, and 11 FPS on Ultra. The verdict for this resolution records no playable settings, so the best available option is Low at 27 FPS, but this remains unplayable.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. No preset reaches the 60 FPS threshold. Low averages 51 FPS, Medium averages 39 FPS, High averages 29 FPS, and Ultra averages 21 FPS. The verdict lists no playable settings for this resolution, meaning users would need to accept significant compromises or lower the resolution.

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is Medium, which averages exactly 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69. This is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS average threshold. Low is also playable at 80 FPS, but Medium provides better visual quality while maintaining the target frame rate. High at 46 FPS and Ultra at 34 FPS are not playable.

How This Combo Ranks

This configuration ranks 3300 out of 3711 tested combos in Hitman 2. That places it in the bottom 11% of all combinations in the database for this game. The ranking reflects the GPU's severe performance limitations, since the CPU is comparatively strong. The GPU's 9th percentile standing versus all GPUs drags the overall combo down, while the CPU's 73rd percentile shows it is not the weak link.

The gap between this combo and the top performers is substantial. Being ranked 3300 out of 3711 means there are 410 combinations that perform worse, but over 3300 that perform better. For a game from 2018, this is a surprisingly low position, suggesting that the Arc B390's integrated design and system shared memory severely hamper its ability to run even moderately demanding titles.

The practical implication is that users with this combo should target 1080p and lower presets. The measured data confirms that the configuration can handle the game at 1080p Medium with an average of 60 FPS, but any higher resolution or more demanding preset will push frame rates below playable levels. The rank reflects this reality: the combo is playable, but only at the most forgiving settings and resolution.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Hitman 2? The answer depends entirely on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, yes, it can run the game with either Low or Medium settings. The Low preset delivers 80 FPS average, and Medium delivers 60 FPS average. These are the only playable configurations recorded in the database.

At 2560x1440, the configuration cannot run the game at any preset. The best case is 51 FPS on Low, which misses the 60 FPS threshold by 15%. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with the highest average being 27 FPS on Low. The verdict by resolution confirms this: playable settings exist only at 1080p, with Medium being the best playable preset at exactly 60 FPS average.

The data paints a clear picture. The Intel Core i5-12400F is a capable processor that ranks in the 73rd percentile, but the Intel Arc B390 ranks in the 9th percentile and performs similarly to GPUs from over a decade ago. The combination produces a system that can handle Hitman 2 at 1080p with modest settings, but it is not suited for higher resolutions. Users seeking a smoother experience at 1440p or 4K would need significantly more powerful graphics hardware, since the CPU has headroom to support it. For the target resolution of 1080p, this combo is functional, but the margin above the playable threshold is thin on Medium and only comfortable on Low.