Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 — AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + Intel Arc B370

The measured frame rates for this combination in Hitman 2 place it near the bottom of the database, occupying rank 2768 out of 3001 tested combos. The Intel Arc B370, operating as an integrated GPU with system-shared memory, delivers playable results only at 1080p with reduced settings, while higher resolutions and presets quickly fall below acceptable thresholds. The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G provides ample computational headroom, but the GPU's 5th-percentile standing among all tested graphics processors becomes the defining constraint across every resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a steep performance cliff that is characteristic of a heavily GPU-limited configuration. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 73 at 1920x1080 to 46 at 2560x1440 — a 37% reduction — and further to 25 at 3840x2160, which represents a 66% decline from the 1080p baseline. This scaling pattern indicates that pixel throughput, rather than CPU processing, is the limiting factor; the Ryzen 5 4600G's 6-core/12-thread design is more than sufficient for Hitman 2's workload at these frame rates.

Moving from Medium to Ultra settings at each resolution shows consistent degradation, but the gaps widen disproportionately at higher resolutions. At 1080p, Ultra (30 FPS) is 45% slower than Low (73 FPS). At 1440p, Ultra (19 FPS) is 59% slower than Low (46 FPS). At 4K, Ultra (10 FPS) is 60% slower than Low (25 FPS). The increasing percentage gap at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU's shading units, texture mapping units, and raster operations pipelines — 1280, 40, and 20 respectively — are saturated well before the CPU becomes a bottleneck.

The Arc B370's boost clock of 2400 MHz and base clock of 300 MHz suggest a wide dynamic range, but the integrated nature of this GPU, sharing system memory with variable bandwidth, means that memory latency and bandwidth constraints amplify at higher resolutions where frame buffer demands grow. The 4K High preset's 14 FPS average and 4K Ultra's 10 FPS average are effectively unplayable, while 4K Low at 25 FPS remains below the threshold for smooth interaction in a stealth title where precise timing matters.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 as the only resolution where average frame rates remain above 30 FPS across all presets. At 2560x1440, only Low (46 FPS) and Medium (35 FPS) exceed 30 FPS, while at 3840x2160, every preset falls below 25 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 places it within 1.4% of the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168) and within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190) are similarly close, with deltas of -0.2% and -0.5% respectively.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G holding back performance in this game?

A: No. The CPU's 71st-percentile standing among all processors, combined with its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and single-core score of 1919, indicates ample headroom. The GPU's 5th-percentile ranking is the clear bottleneck, as frame rates scale inversely with resolution and settings.

Q: What settings preset delivers the most balanced experience at 1080p?

A: Medium at 1920x1080 provides 54 FPS average with a minimum of 46 FPS and maximum of 63 FPS, offering a stable range that stays above 45 FPS. High at the same resolution delivers 41 FPS, which is lower but still playable, while Low reaches 73 FPS.

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

A: The measured data indicates it cannot. The highest 4K average is 25 FPS at Low settings, with Medium at 19 FPS, High at 14 FPS, and Ultra at 10 FPS. All of these fall below the generally accepted 30 FPS threshold for playable frame rates.

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

A: It ranks 2768 out of 3001 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 8% of configurations. This low ranking aligns with the GPU's 5th-percentile position and the steep resolution scaling penalties observed.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive component in this configuration's Hitman 2 performance. Its 5th-percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184 from the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, places it in the company of legacy discrete graphics solutions from over a decade ago. The nearest rivals — ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000 — all share similar benchmark scores, confirming that the Arc B370's compute capabilities are modest by contemporary standards.

The GPU's specifications reveal why resolution scaling is so punishing. With 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operations pipelines, the Arc B370 delivers 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s. The texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s provides context for how the GPU handles Hitman 2's detailed environments. At 1080p, these resources are sufficient for 73 FPS at Low settings, but the transition to 1440p increases pixel count by 78%, and 4K by 300%, quickly overwhelming the available throughput.

The system-shared memory configuration adds another layer of constraint. With no dedicated VRAM, the GPU relies on system memory bandwidth that is described as "system dependent," introducing variability that cannot be quantified from the measured data alone. The 10 ray tracing cores are present, but Hitman 2's rendering workload at these frame rates suggests that traditional rasterization demands dominate. The 300 MHz base clock and 2400 MHz boost clock represent a substantial dynamic range, yet the integrated nature of this GPU within a 25 W TDP envelope limits sustained performance under load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its only viable gaming profile. Low settings produce an average of 73 FPS, which is smooth for a stealth title. Medium settings reduce the average to 54 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 46 FPS and maximum of 63 FPS — a narrow band that suggests consistent frame pacing. High settings deliver 41 FPS average, still playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings drop to 30 FPS average, which is borderline for the genre's need for precise timing.

At 2560x1440, the performance picture weakens considerably. Low settings average 46 FPS, which remains playable, while Medium averages 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS and maximum of 40 FPS — the minimum is exactly at the playability threshold. High settings fall to 26 FPS, and Ultra drops to 19 FPS. The 1440p Medium preset's 30 FPS minimum indicates that even the "safe" choice can dip to uncomfortable levels during busy scenes.

At 3840x2160, all presets fail to reach playable territory. Low settings average 25 FPS, Medium averages 19 FPS with a minimum of 16 FPS and maximum of 21 FPS, High averages 14 FPS, and Ultra averages 10 FPS. The 4K Medium range of 16-21 FPS illustrates the severity of the performance wall; even the most forgiving interpretation cannot make these numbers acceptable for gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2768 out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 7.8% of configurations. This ranking is consistent with the GPU's individual performance percentile of 5, while the CPU's percentile of 71 suggests that the processor is not the limiting factor. The wide discrepancy between CPU and GPU performance percentiles — 71 versus 5 — creates an imbalanced system where the GPU constrains every measurable outcome.

The combo's position in the database reflects its integrated graphics nature. The Arc B370, as an IGP with system-shared memory, competes with discrete GPUs from earlier eras, and the measured frame rates confirm this classification. The 1080p Low result of 73 FPS is respectable for an integrated solution, but the inability to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions or preset levels confines this combo to a narrow usage window.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G provides substantial processing capability that goes largely underutilized in this configuration. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture at a 7 nm process node, the CPU's Cinebench R23 scores of 13593 multi-core and 1919 single-core indicate strong performance for gaming workloads. The 3.70 GHz base clock and 4.20 GHz boost clock offer adequate frequency headroom, while the 8 MB shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support the system's data throughput needs.

The CPU's benchmark results across various tests show a well-rounded profile. PassMark multi-thread score of 15992, Geekbench multi-core score of 6637, and 3DMark 16-thread score of 4863 all place the processor in the 71st percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals — AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (17482 average score, 0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, -0.6%), Intel Core 7 150U (17395, 0.6%), and Intel Core i3-14100T (17648, -0.8%) — all cluster within 1% of the 4600G's average benchmark score of 17507, indicating that this CPU sits in a competitive performance band.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU's role is secondary. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K, combined with the GPU's 5th-percentile performance, demonstrates that the Ryzen 5 4600G is never the bottleneck. Even at 1080p Low where the GPU achieves 73 FPS, the CPU's single-thread performance of 1919 in Cinebench R23 and 726 in 3DMark single-thread tests provide sufficient headroom for game logic and AI processing. The 12 threads allow for efficient task distribution, though Hitman 2's engine does not appear to stress the CPU beyond its capabilities.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo is 1920x1080 with Medium settings. This configuration delivers 54 FPS average with a minimum of 46 FPS and maximum of 63 FPS, providing a stable frame rate that remains comfortably above the 30 FPS playability threshold. The Medium preset's narrow range of 46-63 FPS indicates consistent frame pacing, which is important for a stealth game where timing and precision are critical.

For users prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity, 1080p Low at 73 FPS offers the smoothest experience, though it sacrifices environmental detail that contributes to Hitman 2's stealth mechanics — spotting guards and security cameras becomes harder at lower visual settings. The High preset at 1080p (41 FPS) presents a middle ground, but the 13 FPS drop from Medium to High is significant, and the 30 FPS Ultra preset should be avoided due to its marginal performance.

At 1440p, only Low (46 FPS) and Medium (35 FPS) are viable, but the Medium preset's 30 FPS minimum means users will experience occasional drops to the edge of playability. The 1440p High (26 FPS) and Ultra (19 FPS) presets are not recommended. At 4K, no preset achieves playable performance, with the best case of 25 FPS at Low falling short of acceptable thresholds. The data clearly indicates that this combo is best suited to 1080p gaming with Medium settings as the default recommendation.