Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the Intel Arc B580 occupies the 1388th position out of 1795 tested combinations in Hitman 2. This places the combo in the lower-middle tier of the database, which is a notable result given the individual component rankings. The CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands at the 66th percentile, yet their combined performance in this specific title does not reach those relative heights. The data suggests that Hitman 2 presents a challenging workload for this pairing, as the combination rank is significantly lower than what either component achieves in isolation. This gap indicates that the game's engine does not scale efficiently with the available hardware resources, and the overall experience will be defined more by compromise than by headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 1388 out of 1795 means that roughly 22% of tested configurations perform worse, placing this pairing in the third quartile of all results. This is a modest outcome when considering the CPU's percentile rank of 77, which indicates it outperforms most processors in general benchmarks. The disconnect between the CPU's strong general showing and the combo's middling position highlights a fundamental imbalance in this pairing for Hitman 2. The Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen architecture, delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11186 and a single-core score of 1579. Those numbers suggest a capable processor, but the game's performance is clearly gated by the graphics subsystem.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the Intel Core i5-1345U scores 19691 on average, which is only 0.4% higher than the Ryzen 5 2600's 19616 average benchmark score. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U trails by 0.6%, and the Intel Core i7-10700F leads by 0.7%. These margins are negligible, indicating the CPU is competitive with its direct peers. However, the GPU's nearest rival list tells a different story. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 scores 23181 on average, which is 0.7% higher than the Arc B580's 23021, while the AMD Radeon 760M is nearly identical at 0.1% behind. This places the Arc B580 in a tight cluster of comparable graphics hardware, yet the measured FPS in Hitman 2 does not reflect a strong showing from this GPU.

The empirical evidence from the measured FPS data reinforces the combo's low rank. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 22.4 FPS, which is below playable thresholds for most users. Even at 1080p High, the system only manages 78.3 FPS, which is respectable but not exceptional. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is better suited for lower resolutions and settings, as the rank suggests a configuration that struggles to maintain high frame rates under demanding conditions.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is substantial for a mid-range GPU, and the 12 GB capacity is more than sufficient for Hitman 2's asset loading requirements. The GPU's base and boost clocks are both set at 2670 MHz, with memory running at 2375 MHz or 19 Gbps effective. These clock speeds, combined with 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs, give the card a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role becomes increasingly dominant as resolution and settings increase. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 139.8 FPS, which is likely CPU-bound given the Ryzen 5 2600's single-thread performance. However, as settings rise to Medium and High, the frame rates drop to 103.9 FPS and 78.3 FPS respectively, indicating a gradual shift toward GPU limitation. At 4K Ultra, the system falls to 22.4 FPS, a clear case of the GPU being overwhelmed by the rendering load.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS and its DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) suggest it has the architectural capabilities for modern titles. However, the measured results show that these capabilities do not translate into strong performance in Hitman 2 at higher settings. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 and the Geekbench Vulkan score of 109672 provide context for the GPU's general capability, but the game-specific results indicate a less favorable outcome. The GPU's percentile rank of 66 among all graphics cards is respectable, yet the combo's overall rank suffers because Hitman 2 appears to be particularly demanding on this architecture.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases across all settings. At Low settings, the average frame rates are 139.8 FPS at 1080p, 89.4 FPS at 1440p, and 46.9 FPS at 4K. This represents a 36% decrease from 1080p to 1440p and a further 48% decrease from 1440p to 4K. The scaling pattern suggests that at Low settings, the system is partially CPU-bound at 1080p, but the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution climbs.

At Medium settings, the frame rates drop from 103.9 FPS at 1080p to 68.1 FPS at 1440p, then to 38.5 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 43%. This consistent pattern indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are the primary constraints at higher resolutions. The 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, while respectable, is not sufficient to maintain frame rates when pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

High settings show a similar trend: 78.3 FPS at 1080p, 51.3 FPS at 1440p, and 28.6 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 34%, and from 1440p to 4K is 44%. At Ultra settings, the system manages 57 FPS at 1080p, 38.7 FPS at 1440p, and 22.4 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly harsh, with a 42% reduction. These numbers suggest that the limiting component shifts decisively to the GPU at 4K, as the CPU's performance gap becomes less relevant when the GPU is rendering nearly four times the pixels.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p, the Medium preset achieves 103.9 FPS, which is a strong result for a stealth game where smooth camera movement is important. The High preset at 78.3 FPS is also playable, but the jump from Medium to High costs 25% of performance for what is likely a marginal visual improvement. The Ultra preset at 57 FPS is technically playable but approaches the lower boundary of what most users would consider smooth.

For 1440p, the Medium preset at 68.1 FPS is the most viable option, providing a good balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. The Low preset at 89.4 FPS is smoother but sacrifices too much visual detail for a game that relies on environmental storytelling. High at 51.3 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 38.7 FPS is not recommended for consistent gameplay.

At 4K, the results are less encouraging. The Low preset at 46.9 FPS is the only setting that approaches playability, while Medium at 38.5 FPS and High at 28.6 FPS are below the threshold for comfortable play. Ultra at 22.4 FPS is not viable for any serious gaming session. Given these measurements, the best experience comes from using the Medium preset at 1080p or 1440p, where the combo delivers frame rates that are both smooth and stable. The data does not support using this pairing for 4K gaming, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance. The Low preset produces an average of 139.8 FPS, which is excellent for fast-paced action. Medium follows at 103.9 FPS, providing a significant step up in visual quality while still maintaining high frame rates. High drops to 78.3 FPS, which is still smooth for most players, and Ultra bottoms out at 57 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for competitive play. The 82.8 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p illustrates the high cost of maximum settings on this hardware.

At 2560x1440, the performance gap narrows. Low achieves 89.4 FPS, which is a solid result for 1440p. Medium drops to 68.1 FPS, still a good experience for a stealth game. High manages 51.3 FPS, which is acceptable but shows strain, and Ultra falls to 38.7 FPS, which is below the ideal range for smooth gameplay. The 50.7 FPS spread from Low to Ultra at 1440p indicates that the GPU is becoming the bottleneck at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles across all settings. Low produces 46.9 FPS, which is the only setting that approaches playability. Medium drops to 38.5 FPS, High falls to 28.6 FPS, and Ultra reaches only 22.4 FPS. The 24.5 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is smaller than at lower resolutions, suggesting that the GPU is fully saturated and additional settings changes have diminishing returns. These numbers clearly show that 4K is beyond this combo's capabilities for Hitman 2, as even the lowest settings fail to reach 50 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of running Hitman 2 at 60 FPS on any settings?

A: Yes, at 1080p with Low, Medium, or High settings, the combo achieves 139.8 FPS, 103.9 FPS, and 78.3 FPS respectively, all above 60 FPS. At 1440p, only the Low preset at 89.4 FPS and Medium at 68.1 FPS exceed 60 FPS. No 4K setting reaches 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 scores an average of 19616, which is 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-1345U (19691), 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (19508), 0.6% behind the Intel Core i5-11600KF (19740), and 0.7% ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700F (19485). These differences are all within a margin of less than 1%.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The data shows 1080p is the optimal resolution, as it delivers 103.9 FPS at Medium settings and 78.3 FPS at High. This provides a good balance of visual quality and performance. 1440p is viable only at Low or Medium settings, while 4K is not recommended due to sub-60 FPS results across all settings.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B580's 12 GB VRAM help at 4K?

A: Despite having 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, the GPU cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K. The highest 4K result is 46.9 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS target. The VRAM capacity is not the limiting factor; rather, the GPU's compute resources are insufficient for 4K rendering in this game.

Q: How does the combo's in-game rank compare to the individual component percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 1388 out of 1795, placing it in the lower third of tested configurations. This is notably worse than the CPU's 77th percentile and the GPU's 66th percentile, indicating that the pairing performs below expectations in Hitman 2 specifically.

Q: What setting provides the most balanced experience at 1440p?

A: The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 68.1 FPS, which is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance at that resolution. Low settings at 89.4 FPS are smoother but significantly reduce visual detail, while High at 51.3 FPS and Ultra at 38.7 FPS fall below ideal playability thresholds.