Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the Intel Arc B570 lands at rank 2399 out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2. That places this configuration in the 20th percentile of all tested systems, meaning roughly four out of every five other combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this specific title. The ranking reflects a pairing where the CPU's age and the GPU's mid-range positioning combine to produce playable but not exceptional results, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. The data indicates this is a build for 1080p gaming first and foremost, with the headroom to handle 1440p at moderate settings, but it struggles to maintain smooth performance when pushed toward 4K or Ultra presets.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 2399 of 3001, this pairing sits firmly in the lower third of tested configurations for Hitman 2. The percentile placement suggests that while the system is capable of running the game, it does not deliver the kind of high-refresh-rate performance that many other CPU-GPU pairings achieve. The bottleneck profile is visible in the measured FPS data: the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial at every resolution, indicating that both the CPU and GPU are working near their limits as graphical demands increase.

The ranking makes sense given the components involved. The Ryzen 5 2600 is a six-core, twelve-thread processor from the Zen+ generation, a design that was competitive in 2018 but now sits in the 75th percentile against all CPUs in synthetic benchmarks. The Arc B570, meanwhile, is a newer Battlemage GPU that ranks in the 65th percentile against all GPUs. Neither component is a performance leader in its respective category, and the combination reflects that: decent mid-range potential that gets outpaced by newer or higher-tier hardware. The data shows that in Hitman 2, this combo's performance ceiling is approximately 123 FPS at 1080p Low, which is respectable but far from the top of the leaderboard.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 brings 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both listed at 2500 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These specifications place the card in a competitive position against its nearest rivals: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores within 0.1% of the Arc B570 in average benchmark score, while the Intel Arc A750 is 0.1% behind, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X trails by 0.5%. The Quadro M4000M is 0.4% ahead, showing this is a tightly clustered performance tier.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the GPU's role becomes clear when examining the FPS scaling across settings. At 1080p, the Arc B570 delivers 123 FPS on Low, 93 FPS on Medium, and 70 FPS on High. The drop from Low to High is 43%, which is significant but manageable for a stealth game where precise timing matters more than twitch reflexes. At 1440p, the same settings yield 79, 59, and 45 FPS respectively, showing a consistent 36-38% reduction from 1080p at each preset. The GPU's 10 GB VRAM appears sufficient for these resolutions, though the 160-bit bus and 380 GB/s bandwidth may limit performance in scenes with heavy texture streaming, as evidenced by the more pronounced frame dips at Medium settings (min FPS of 50 at 1440p and 79 at 1080p).

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling that points to the GPU as the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, average FPS drops from 70 to 45, a 35.7% reduction. From 1440p to 4K at High, the drop is even steeper, falling from 45 to 24 FPS, a 46.7% reduction. This accelerating decline indicates that the Arc B570's compute resources and memory bandwidth are being saturated as pixel count increases, while the CPU has more headroom to keep feeding frames.

At Low settings, the scaling is less punishing but still significant: 123 FPS at 1080p drops to 79 FPS at 1440p (35.8% reduction) and then to 42 FPS at 4K (46.8% reduction). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest that the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions, with the CPU able to keep up even at the lowest preset. This is corroborated by the CPU's six-core, twelve-thread configuration, which provides enough parallel processing for Hitman 2's AI and simulation workloads without becoming the limiting factor at these frame rates. The data suggests that players seeking higher FPS at 1440p or 4K would need a stronger GPU, as the Ryzen 5 2600 can likely sustain higher frame rates than the Arc B570 can deliver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers its best performance. Low settings produce an average of 123 FPS, which is smooth for any gameplay scenario. Medium settings average 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but generally stable performance. High settings drop to an average of 70 FPS, which remains playable for a stealth title. Ultra settings are the weakest at this resolution, averaging 52 FPS, which is still technically playable but begins to show the GPU's limitations as graphical effects stack up.

Moving to 1440p, the performance envelope tightens. Low settings average 79 FPS, which is a solid result for a higher resolution. Medium settings average 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, putting the experience right at the edge of smooth gameplay. High settings drop to 45 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action sequences. Ultra settings at 1440p average just 33 FPS, making this the first resolution where the highest preset becomes impractical for comfortable play.

At 4K, the combo struggles across the board. Low settings average 42 FPS, which is borderline playable for a stealth game where patience is rewarded. Medium settings average 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 FPS and a maximum of 36 FPS, indicating significant frame pacing issues that would be noticeable during camera pans or crowded scenes. High settings drop to 24 FPS, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings average just 18 FPS, rendering the game essentially unplayable at this preset. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this pairing, even at the lowest quality settings.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 provides six cores and twelve threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. This Zen+ architecture CPU has a 16 MB shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, delivering 46.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 1248 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 157.3 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 5648 and single-core score of 1154. These numbers place the CPU in the 75th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 21484.

The nearest CPU rivals in terms of average score are the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (0.2% ahead), Intel Core i9-11900H (0.5% ahead), Intel Xeon D-1746TER (0.7% behind), and AMD EPYC 9454 (1.2% ahead). This clustering indicates the Ryzen 5 2600's multithreaded performance is still competitive with much newer processors, though its single-thread performance lags behind modern designs. In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is evident in the frame rate stability at lower resolutions: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 123 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU at this level. However, the CPU's age shows in the fact that it cannot push the GPU to higher frame rates at 1080p, as the Arc B570's performance ceiling in this game appears to be limited by the processor's single-thread capabilities in CPU-bound scenarios. The 12 threads help maintain consistent performance in crowded areas with many NPCs, but the older Zen architecture's lower IPC means the system relies on the GPU to carry the load at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system in Hitman 2?

A: The data shows 1080p Low delivers 123 FPS average, while 1080p Medium averages 93 FPS and 1080p High averages 70 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, 1080p High at 70 FPS is the highest preset that maintains smooth gameplay, while 1080p Medium offers a more comfortable margin with 93 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: No. At 4K, the best result is Low settings at 42 FPS average, which is borderline playable. Medium settings drop to 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 FPS, and High settings average 24 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K average just 18 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable at that resolution.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534 (0.1% behind), the Intel Arc A750 scores 20582 (0.1% ahead), the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 20480 (0.4% behind), and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662 (0.5% ahead). Performance is essentially identical across this cluster.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in Hitman 2?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 123 FPS, indicating the CPU can keep up with the GPU at lower graphical loads. However, at 1080p Ultra (52 FPS) and 1440p High (45 FPS), the GPU's limitations become apparent, as the CPU's six-core, twelve-thread configuration provides sufficient processing power for these frame rates.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at different settings?

A: The data shows min/max FPS only for Medium settings. At 1080p Medium, the range is 79-106 FPS (average 93), while at 1440p Medium it's 50-68 FPS (average 59), and at 4K Medium it's 27-36 FPS (average 32). The variance is roughly 25-30% of the average at each resolution, indicating moderate frame pacing stability that degrades as resolution increases.

Q: How does this combo's CPU compare to its nearest rivals in overall performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average benchmark score of 21484, placing it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is 0.2% ahead, the Intel Core i9-11900H is 0.5% ahead, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER is 0.7% behind, and the AMD EPYC 9454 is 1.2% ahead. This shows the 2018-era CPU remains competitive in multithreaded workloads.