Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-12400F and Intel Arc B570 combination presents a mixed picture for Hitman 2, with benchmark data showing a clear divide between playable and non-playable configurations. At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide range of performance, from 123 FPS at Low settings down to 52 FPS at Ultra. The 2560x1440 resolution shows a narrower band, with averages spanning 79 FPS at Low to 33 FPS at Ultra, while 3840x2160 falls well below the 60 FPS threshold across all tested settings. These measured results place the combo at rank 2986 out of 3711 tested combinations, indicating that while the hardware can handle the game at lower presets, it struggles under maximum load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent pattern across all three resolutions: higher settings exact a steep performance penalty. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its strongest results with an average of 123 FPS at Low settings, dropping to 93 FPS at Medium, 70 FPS at High, and 52 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at 1080p shows the only complete min/max data in the entire set, with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 106 FPS, indicating stable frame pacing within that range.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages compress significantly. Low settings produce 79 FPS, Medium drops to 59 FPS, High falls to 45 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 33 FPS. The Medium preset at this resolution shows a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, a narrower band than its 1080p counterpart. This suggests that at 1440p, the system is operating closer to its performance ceiling, with less headroom for frame rate variation.

At 3840x2160, the data shows a dramatic decline. Low settings average 42 FPS, Medium drops to 32 FPS with a 27-36 FPS range, High falls to 24 FPS, and Ultra manages only 18 FPS. None of these averages approach the 60 FPS playability threshold, and even the Low preset's 42 FPS average would produce noticeable stutter in a stealth game that rewards smooth camera movement. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 24 FPS, a larger absolute difference than at lower resolutions, though the percentage scaling is comparable.

The settings scaling follows a roughly linear progression at each resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs 30 FPS, Medium to High costs 23 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 18 FPS. At 1440p, the corresponding drops are 20, 14, and 12 FPS respectively. At 4K, the drops are 10, 8, and 6 FPS. This pattern indicates diminishing returns from higher presets as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor earlier in the settings ladder at higher resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in aggregate benchmark scores include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, which scores 19047 against the i5-12400F's 19039 average, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core 3 201E scores 19056, also showing a -0.1 percent delta. These processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, though Hitman 2's engine tends to favor GPU throughput at the tested resolutions.

The GPU's nearest rivals present more interesting comparisons. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 against the Arc B570's 20556 average, a 0.1 percent delta, meaning these two GPUs would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in this game. The Intel Arc A750 scores 20582, a -0.1 percent delta, representing the same performance tier. The AMD Radeon R9 M390X and NVIDIA Quadro M4000M also fall within 0.5 percent of the B570's score, though these are older architectures that may not support the same feature set.

For a system pairing, the Ryzen 5 7535HS with an RTX 3070 Mobile would behave nearly identically to the i5-12400F and Arc B570 combination in Hitman 2. The Arc A750, being a desktop card like the B570, would pair naturally with the i5-12400F and produce similar results. The data suggests that users upgrading from an Arc A750 would see negligible FPS changes in this title, as the two GPUs sit within 0.1 percent of each other in aggregate benchmarks.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo sits at rank 2986 out of 3711 tested combinations, placing it in the 80th percentile from the bottom. This ranking reflects the system's inability to maintain 60 FPS at higher presets, particularly at 1440p and 4K. The CPU's percentile versus all CPUs is 73, and the GPU's percentile versus all GPUs is 65, indicating both components are mid-range hardware that cannot push Hitman 2 to its visual limits.

The rank suggests that roughly 725 other tested combinations perform worse than this pairing, while 2985 perform better. This places the system in the lower-middle tier of the database's tested configurations. The gap between the CPU's 73rd percentile and GPU's 65th percentile hints that the GPU is the more significant bottleneck in this game, especially at higher resolutions where pixel throughput dominates.

The Verdict

The verdict data provides clear guidance on playability. At 1920x1080, the system can run Hitman 2 at High settings with an average of 70 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. Low and Medium also qualify, with 123 FPS and 93 FPS respectively. Ultra at 1080p falls short at 52 FPS, so the most demanding playable preset is High.

At 2560x1440, only Low settings achieve playability, with an average of 79 FPS. Medium falls one FPS short of the threshold at 59 FPS, which would likely result in occasional dips below 60 in busy scenes. High and Ultra are not viable at this resolution, averaging 45 FPS and 33 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, no setting reaches 60 FPS, with the best result being 42 FPS at Low. This resolution is effectively unplayable for smooth gameplay.

For users seeking a consistent 60 FPS experience, 1080p High is the optimal configuration. Those willing to accept 1440p can only do so at Low settings, which may compromise visual fidelity in a game known for its detailed environments.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data reveals which component dominates at each resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's 73rd percentile ranking and the GPU's 65th percentile suggest a balanced load, but the FPS progression from Low to Ultra shows the GPU taking on increasing responsibility. The 71 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p indicates that the GPU has substantial headroom at lower presets, with the CPU capable of feeding it enough data to reach 123 FPS.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes clearly dominant. The 46 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution, combined with the fact that no preset exceeds 79 FPS, points to the GPU being the primary constraint. The CPU's 12 threads and 18 MB of shared L3 cache provide sufficient processing power, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 123 FPS.

At 4K, the GPU bottleneck is severe. The 24 FPS gap between Low and Ultra at 3840x2160, compared to the 71 FPS gap at 1080p, shows that the GPU is saturated even at Low settings. The CPU's role diminishes to near-irrelevance at this resolution, as the GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth cannot keep up with the pixel demands. The 160-bit memory bus and 2304 shading units are simply insufficient for 4K Hitman 2 at any preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best playable preset is High, delivering an average of 70 FPS. This represents the highest visual quality that maintains 60 FPS, with Medium at 93 FPS and Low at 123 FPS offering additional headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra at 52 FPS is not recommended for consistent playability.

At 2560x1440, Low is the only playable preset, averaging 79 FPS. Medium's 59 FPS average is tantalizingly close to the threshold but fails to clear it, making Low the safest choice. The 50 FPS minimum at Medium would produce noticeable frame drops during action sequences.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves playability. Low's 42 FPS average is the best possible result, but it falls 18 FPS short of the threshold. Users with 4K displays would need to lower their resolution to 1440p or 1080p to achieve a smooth experience, as the GPU cannot handle this game's rendering demands at native 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Hitman 2 at 60 FPS on a 1440p monitor?

A: Only at Low settings, which averages 79 FPS. Medium falls just short at 59 FPS average, with a 50 FPS minimum, so Low is the only reliable playable preset at 2560x1440.

Q: What is the highest quality preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: High settings average 70 FPS at 1920x1080, making it the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 93 FPS and Low averages 123 FPS for more headroom.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rival in this game?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 in aggregate benchmarks against the B570's 20556, a 0.1 percent delta. This means the two GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Hitman 2.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average is 42 FPS at Low settings, with Ultra dropping to 18 FPS. None of the four tested presets approach the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: Which component limits performance more at 1440p?

A: The GPU is the primary constraint at 2560x1440. The 46 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings, combined with the CPU's ability to reach 123 FPS at 1080p Low, indicates the Arc B570's 2304 shading units and 160-bit memory bus are the limiting factors.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2986 out of 3711 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier. The CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, reflecting the system's mid-range positioning.