Hitman 2

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-12700KF paired with the Intel Arc B370 lands at rank 3428 out of 3711 tested combos in the database for Hitman 2. That places this configuration in the bottom 8 percent of all recorded combinations, a stark positioning that reflects a severe imbalance between the two components. The CPU is a strong performer, sitting in the 85th percentile among all processors, while the GPU sits in the 5th percentile among all graphics cards. The data suggests this is a system where the processor has far more capability than the graphics solution can utilize, particularly in a game like Hitman 2 that scales heavily with GPU throughput.

The rank itself tells a story of constraint. With 3711 total combos measured, being 3428th means there are 283 combinations that perform worse, but there are thousands that outperform it. The gap between the CPU's potential and the GPU's delivery is the defining characteristic of this pairing. The recorded frame rates across all resolutions and presets reinforce this: the highest average FPS recorded anywhere is 73 at 1080p Low, and the lowest is 10 at 4K Ultra. The combo is not competitive at higher settings, and even at 1440p, no preset reaches the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant bottleneck in nearly every scenario. The CPU, an Intel Core i7-12700KF with 12 cores and 20 threads, has benchmark scores that put it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28838 and a single-core score of 4071. The Arc B370, by contrast, has a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 and sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. This massive disparity means the GPU is almost certainly the limiting factor at every resolution and preset measured.

Looking at resolution scaling, the data shows a predictable pattern. At 1080p Low, the combo averages 73 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 46 FPS, a 37 percent reduction. At 4K Low, it falls further to 25 FPS, another 46 percent drop. This steep scaling curve is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where increasing pixel count directly taxes the graphics processor. The CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but as resolution climbs, the GPU's limited shading units, 1280, and its 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput become the wall.

Preset scaling tells a similar story. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium drops the average from 73 to 54 FPS, then High drops to 41, and Ultra to 30. Each step down in quality costs roughly 13 to 19 percent of the previous frame rate. At 1440p, the same pattern holds: Low at 46, Medium at 35, High at 26, Ultra at 19. At 4K, the numbers are even more compressed: Low at 25, Medium at 19, High at 14, Ultra at 10. The consistent scaling across resolutions suggests the GPU is always the binding constraint, and the CPU's role is largely passive, providing enough throughput to avoid becoming the bottleneck itself, a role it easily fulfills given its benchmark pedigree.

The CPU's multi-threaded scores, such as a Geekbench multi-core of 14367 and Passmark multi-thread of 34092, indicate it can handle the game's simulation and AI workloads without issue. The game is from 2018, and the CPU released in 2021, so there is no scenario in the recorded data where the CPU would likely struggle with the CPU-side demands of Hitman 2. The question is purely about whether the GPU can push enough frames, and the data shows it cannot beyond the lowest settings at 1080p.

The Arc B370's memory configuration is also notable in the context of GPU-bound scaling. It uses System Shared memory with a System Dependent bandwidth, meaning the frame rate can be influenced by the rest of the system's memory configuration, but the recorded data does not isolate that variable. The GPU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz, a 25 W TDP, and it is classified as an IGP with no dedicated memory. This is an integrated-class solution, and the benchmark results reflect that classification.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the recorded data shows no preset reaches the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best average FPS at 4K is 25 at Low settings, which is far below the target. The verdict data also lists no playable settings at this resolution, so the recommendation is that 4K is not viable for this combo in Hitman 2.

At 2560x1440, the situation is similar. The highest average FPS is 46 at Low settings, still below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 35, High averages 26, and Ultra averages 19. No preset at 1440p clears the playable bar, and the verdict confirms no playable settings at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the picture changes. Low settings deliver an average of 73 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably. Medium averages 54 FPS, High averages 41, and Ultra averages 30, so only Low is playable. The best settings per resolution, therefore, is 1080p Low, with an average of 73 FPS. This is the only combination of resolution and preset in the entire measured dataset that reaches the playable threshold.

The data indicates that the gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 19 FPS, which is substantial, but the jump from Low to Medium also carries a visual quality cost that many players might find acceptable. However, the recorded data is clear: only Low at 1080p is playable, and any attempt to raise quality will drop the frame rate below 60.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-13700T, Intel Core i5-13600T, Intel Core 5 213PE, and Intel Core i7-12700K. The i7-13700T has an average benchmark score of 35403, which is 0.1 percent lower than the i7-12700KF's 35365. The i5-13600T scores 35305, 0.2 percent higher than the i7-12700KF. The Core 5 213PE scores 35428, 0.2 percent lower, and the i7-12700K scores 35287, 0.2 percent higher. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in this pairing. If a system builder swapped the i7-12700KF for any of these, the frame rates in Hitman 2 would be essentially unchanged, since the GPU is the bottleneck.

The GPU's nearest rivals are more telling. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, which is 0.2 percent lower than the Arc B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, 0.5 percent lower. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, 0.7 percent lower, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, 1.4 percent higher. These are all older, low-end graphics solutions, and their proximity to the Arc B370 in benchmark scores indicates that the Arc B370 is performing at a level comparable to hardware from a previous era. In practical terms, any of these GPUs would deliver similar frame rates in Hitman 2, all of them struggling to reach 60 FPS at any resolution above 1080p Low.

The implication is that the CPU is overkill for this GPU. The i7-12700KF is in the 85th percentile of CPUs, while its GPU partner is in the 5th percentile. The system's overall performance is defined by the GPU's limitations, and swapping the CPU for a much weaker one would likely not change the measured FPS numbers in a meaningful way, as long as the GPU remains the same.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data records an average of 14 FPS at High settings, with no min or max values recorded. Low settings average 25 FPS, also without min or max. Medium averages 19 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 16 and a maximum of 21. Ultra averages 10 FPS, with no min or max values. These numbers are all far below the playable threshold, and the 4K results show a consistent degradation as settings increase: 25, 19, 14, 10.

At 2560x1440, High averages 26 FPS with no min or max. Low averages 46 FPS, again without min or max. Medium averages 35 FPS, with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 40. Ultra averages 19 FPS with no min or max. The 1440p results follow the same ordering: Low is the fastest, then Medium, then High, then Ultra.

At 1920x1080, High averages 41 FPS with no min or max. Low averages 73 FPS, the highest recorded value in the entire dataset, with no min or max. Medium averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 and a maximum of 63. Ultra averages 30 FPS with no min or max. The 1080p results show the only preset that clears 60 FPS is Low at 73 FPS, and Medium's maximum of 63 FPS indicates there are moments where it can briefly touch playable territory, but the average of 54 FPS is below the threshold.

The min and max values are only recorded for Medium presets across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the range from 46 to 63 FPS shows variability that can cross the 60 FPS line, but the average remains below it. At 1440p Medium, the range is 30 to 40 FPS, and at 4K Medium, 16 to 21 FPS. The absence of min and max data for other presets means the database only provides averages for those cases.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Hitman 2? The answer depends entirely on the resolution and settings. The verdict data is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, there are no playable settings, and the best average FPS is 25 at Low. At 2560x1440, again no playable settings, with the best average at 46 FPS on Low. At 1920x1080, only Low is playable, with an average of 73 FPS.

So the system can run the game, but only at 1080p with the lowest quality preset. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared by a comfortable margin at 1080p Low, but every other combination falls short. Medium at 1080p averages 54 FPS, which is close to playable but not over the line, and the data suggests players should not expect a smooth experience beyond Low settings at 1080p. The GPU is the limiting factor, and the CPU is not the reason for the low frame rates, it is capable of far more, but the graphics solution cannot deliver the throughput needed for higher settings.

The measured FPS at 1440p Low of 46 is a notable shortfall. It is 14 FPS below the playable threshold, and it indicates that even a modest resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p pushes the system out of playable territory. The recommendation from the data is clear: if the goal is 60 FPS, the only viable configuration is 1080p Low.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Hitman 2?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 73, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run Hitman 2 at 1440p with playable frame rates?

A: No. The best average FPS at 2560x1440 is 46 at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The Arc B370 has an average benchmark score of 1184, with the closest rivals being the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (0.2 percent higher), ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5 percent higher), AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7 percent higher), and AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168 (1.4 percent lower).

Q: What is the only playable settings combination for this system?

A: The only playable combination is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 73 FPS.

Q: Are the min and max FPS values recorded for all settings?

A: No. Min and max values are only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution. For example, 1080p Medium ranges from 46 to 63 FPS, 1440p Medium from 30 to 40 FPS, and 4K Medium from 16 to 21 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-12700KF rank among all CPUs?

A: The i7-12700KF sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35365. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403 (0.1 percent lower) and the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 (0.2 percent higher).