Hitman 2

The Intel Core i5-9400 paired with the Intel Arc B570 presents a compelling dataset for Hitman 2, a stealth title from 2018. The recorded measurements reveal a system that is highly capable at standard resolutions but is clearly constrained at 4K. The data indicates a strong 1080p experience, a usable 1440p experience, and a 2160p performance profile that falls short of the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination in Hitman 2 shows a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At the native 1920x1080 resolution, the system demonstrates its most robust performance metrics. The Low preset yields an average of 123 FPS, establishing a strong baseline. Stepping up to the Medium preset, the average FPS drops to 93, with recorded minimums of 79 FPS and maximums of 106 FPS. The High preset at 1080p maintains a solid showing with an average of 1080p performance at 70 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p yields an average of 52 FPS, which falls below the established playable threshold.

Moving up to the 2560x1440 resolution, the data shows a significant shift in performance scaling. The Low preset delivers an average of 79 FPS at 1440p is the standout number. The Medium preset records 59 FPS on average, with the data showing a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 45 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1440p manages an average of 33 FPS. This represents a significant drop from the 1080p results, with the 1440p High preset 25 FPS lower than its 1080p counterpart.

At the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the performance data is considerably more constrained. The Low preset yields an average of 42 FPS. The Medium preset produces an average of 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 FPS and a maximum of 36 FPS. The High preset records an average of 24 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 18 FPS. These figures illustrate that the combination is heavily taxed at 4K, with even the lowest settings failing to approach the 60 FPS target.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Intel Core i5-9400 at the 47th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 2254. The nearest rival CPUs show a tight clustering of scores. The Intel Core i7-1068NG7 scores 2259, which represents a delta of -0.2% from the i5-9400. The Intel Core i7-10710U is marginally ahead with a score of 2248, a delta of 0.3%. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 achieves a score of 2246, a delta of 0.4%, while the Intel Core i3-10305 posts a score of 2264, a delta of -0.4%. The benchmark data shows that any of these processors would deliver a nearly identical CPU-bound experience in this game, as their performance differences are within a fraction of a percentage point.

On the graphics side, the Intel Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. The nearest rivals in the database are equally close in performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Arc A750 is a direct competitor, scoring 20582, a delta of -0.1%. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and AMD Radeon R9 M390X are also in the same performance band, with scores of 20480 and 20662 respectively, representing deltas of 0.4% and -0.5%. For Hitman 2, a system using an Arc A750 or RTX 3070 Mobile would exhibit very similar frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The database identifies the optimal settings for each resolution based on maintaining an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that achieves this target is the High preset, which records an average of 70 FPS. This is the recommended setting for a 1080p display. The 2560x1440 resolution shows a different set of options. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 1440p is the Low preset, which produces an average of 79 FPS. This indicates that to maintain smooth gameplay at 1440p, users must select the lowest graphical quality. At 3840x2160, no preset reaches the 60 FPS average target. The measured data shows no playable settings at this resolution, meaning that 4K gameplay is not viable for this combination.

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data is clear: this PC can run Hitman 2 effectively at 1080p and 1440p, but not at 4K. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with three presets, with the High preset providing the best visual fidelity while maintaining an average of 70 FPS. The Ultra preset at 1080p falls short at 52 FPS, making it unplayable at that setting. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset clears the playable threshold, and it does so decisively with an average of 79 FPS. The Medium and High presets at 1440p fail to reach the 60 FPS mark, averaging 59 FPS and 45 FPS respectively. At 3840x2160, the verdict is definitive: no settings are playable. The highest average FPS at this resolution is 42 FPS on Low, which is well below the playable threshold. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, this hardware combination requires a significant drop in resolution or a change in components.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals distinct roles for the CPU and GPU in Hitman 2 across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system shows a wide spread of performance across presets, from 123 FPS on Low to 52 FPS on Ultra. This suggests the game is highly sensitive to graphical settings at this resolution, indicating the GPU is the primary driver of performance. The CPU, an Intel Core i5-9400 with its six cores and six threads, is sufficient to keep pace with the Arc B570 at this resolution, as even the most demanding setting is not bottlenecked by the processor.

At 2560x1440, the performance scaling changes. The Low preset drops to 79 FPS from 123 FPS at 1080p, which is a significant 44 FPS decrease. The Medium preset at 1440p records 59 FPS, a 34 FPS drop from the 1080p Medium result. This suggests that the GPU is now becoming more heavily loaded, and its performance is the limiting factor. The CPU's role is less prominent, as the frame rate is increasingly dictated by the graphics card's rendering capabilities.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The highest average FPS is just 42 FPS on Low, and the Ultra preset drops to 18 FPS. The Arc B570's memory bandwidth and processing power are insufficient for the demands of 4K rendering in this title. The CPU's performance is largely irrelevant at this resolution, as the GPU is unable to push frame rates anywhere near the 60 FPS target. The scaling between resolutions shows that the GPU's workload increases dramatically with resolution, while the CPU's role becomes less significant.

FAQ

Q: Can this system achieve 60 FPS in Hitman 2 at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured data shows that the Low, Medium, and High presets all exceed 60 FPS at 1080p, with average frame rates of 123 FPS, 93 FPS, and 70 FPS respectively.

Q: What is the best playable settings preset at 2560x1440 for Hitman 2?

A: At 1440p, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, which records an average of 79 FPS. The Medium preset averages 59 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-9400 a significant bottleneck for the Intel Arc B570 in this game?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is not a limiting factor, as the GPU is able to produce high frame rates across all presets. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary performance limiter, and the CPU's role diminishes.

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

A: The database shows they are very close in performance. The Arc A750 has an average score of 20582, which is a delta of -0.1% from the Arc B570's score of 20556. In game performance, they would be nearly identical.

Q: What is the average FPS for the Ultra preset at 3840x2160?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K yields an average of 18 FPS, which is not a playable frame rate. No settings at 4K reach the 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the lowest recorded FPS for the Medium preset at 1920x1080?

A: The Medium preset at 1080p has a recorded minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, with an average of 93 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Hitman 2, this combination of the Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 holds a rank of 2986 out of 3711 tested combos. This places the system in the lower portion of the performance rankings for this specific game. The ranking reflects that while the system is competent at 1080p and playable at 1440p, its inability to handle 4K keeps it from a higher position. The measured FPS results, which are strongest at 1080p, are a primary factor in this rank. The data indicates that for Hitman 2, there are many other hardware combinations that can deliver higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions and with more demanding graphical presets.