Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the Intel Arc B390 delivers a severely constrained experience in Hitman 2, ranking 2662nd out of 3001 tested combos. The data shows this is a setup where the graphics solution, an integrated GPU with a 9th percentile standing, fundamentally limits playability across all resolutions and settings. While the CPU is a competent 6-core, 12-thread processor, the combination produces frame rates that are mostly below the threshold for smooth, consistent stealth gameplay.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo achieves in Hitman 2?*

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 80, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that breaks the 60 FPS barrier, indicating the system's peak performance ceiling.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals in the benchmark database?

A: The Arc B390's average benchmark score is 1482, which places it just 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 1.5% above the GeForce 800M (1460). It is also 2.5% ahead of the GT 625 OEM (1446) and 2.7% ahead of the GT 710 (1443), showing it is at the very bottom of the GPU performance hierarchy.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 4600G's performance a limiting factor in the benchmark results?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 4600G has a percentile rank of 71 against all CPUs and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593, indicating it is a capable processor. The GPU's 9th percentile rank is the dominant constraint, as shown by the fact that frame rates do not scale with resolution in a way that points to CPU limitation.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in the entire data set?

A: The only minimum FPS values provided are for Medium settings. The lowest of these is 17 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution. Other resolution/settings combinations do not have a measured minimum FPS listed, but the averages at Ultra settings (11 FPS at 4K) are even lower.

Q: What is the combo's rank within the full database of tested system configurations?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G + Intel Arc B390 combo is ranked 2662nd out of 3001 tested combinations for Hitman 2. This places it in the bottom 11.3% of all tested systems, reflecting its very low overall performance capability for this title.

Q: Does the data include any performance figures for "Ultra" settings at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 34 FPS. This is less than half the frame rate of the Low setting at the same resolution, illustrating the massive cost of enabling the highest visual preset.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is the decisive component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the poor frame rates. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture with 1536 shading units. Its performance class is clearly defined by its benchmark scores: an average score of 1482 places it at the 9th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA parts from over a decade ago. The data shows it is only 1.3% faster than the GeForce GT 520MX, which firmly establishes its entry-level status.

The GPU's memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main memory rather than dedicated VRAM. This is a major factor, as the memory bandwidth is listed as "System Dependent," which is a significant disadvantage in a game like Hitman 2 that requires rapid access to textures. The clock speeds, with a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2500 MHz, are high for an IGP, but the shared memory and limited 24 ROPs create a bottleneck that these clocks cannot overcome. The boost clock allows for bursts of activity, but the fundamental throughput is too low for demanding scenes.

This is reflected in the measured FPS, where the system struggles to maintain playable rates. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average FPS is 46, which is marginal for a stealth game where quick reactions are often needed. Lowering the resolution to 3840x2160 at the same settings drops the average to 16 FPS, showing a near-total collapse. The GPU's 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 performance is simply insufficient to handle the pixel and texture workload at higher resolutions. The data indicates that the Arc B390 is the definitive bottleneck; it is a component that is only suitable for the lowest graphical demands.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G provides the processing foundation for this system, and its specifications are notably more robust than the GPU's. It is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Its benchmark results confirm its mid-range standing: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13593 and a Passmark multithread score of 15992 place it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs. This indicates that the CPU has ample computational headroom for a game from 2018.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are a mix of low-power and desktop chips. It is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE and 0.6% faster than the Intel Core 7 150U, but 0.6% slower than the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and 0.8% slower than the Intel Core i3-14100T. These small deltas suggest that the 4600G's performance is closely matched with these other processors, all of which are likely more than enough to feed a discrete GPU. The CPU's 8 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are standard for the time.

In this specific configuration, the CPU's role is largely underutilized. The data shows a clear pattern of GPU limitation. For example, the FPS drop from 1080p Low (80 FPS) to 1080p High (46 FPS) is a 42.5% reduction, which is far more characteristic of a GPU bottleneck than a CPU one. A CPU bottleneck would show similar frame rates across different settings at the same resolution. The Ryzen 5 4600G is not the reason for the low performance; it is the platform that the Arc B390 is holding back.

How This Combo Ranks

The ranking data for this combo is stark. It holds the 2662nd position out of 3001 tested combinations for Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 11.3% of all systems. This ranking is almost entirely a consequence of the GPU's poor performance. The combo's rank is a direct reflection of the measured FPS data, which shows that even at the lowest settings, the system only achieves a playable 80 FPS at 1080p.

Comparing the two components' percentile ranks highlights the imbalance. The CPU sits at the 71st percentile, a respectable score that indicates it performs better than the majority of processors. In contrast, the GPU sits at the 9th percentile, meaning it performs worse than 91% of all GPUs. This massive disparity is the defining characteristic of this combo. The data suggests that pairing this CPU with a much stronger discrete GPU would yield a dramatically higher rank, as the processor has the headroom to support it.

The rank of 2662nd is not an anomaly; it is consistent across all the measured data points. The system cannot achieve a 60 FPS average at 1440p on any setting, and it falls below 30 FPS at 4K on every setting. This shows that the combo is fundamentally incapable of delivering a smooth experience at higher resolutions, confirming that it is only suitable for the most modest of gaming scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only viable configuration for an acceptable experience is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 80 FPS. This is the only setting in the entire data set that provides enough headroom above 60 FPS to be considered smooth. The 1080p Medium setting achieves 60 FPS, but this is a marginal result with no margin for error, and the minimum FPS of 51 indicates it will drop below the target in demanding scenes.

For players who prioritize visual fidelity over a high frame rate, the 1080p High setting at 46 FPS is the only other remotely playable option. However, the data strongly suggests that this is not a good trade-off. The jump from Low to High at 1080p costs 34 FPS, a 42.5% performance hit, for what is a moderate visual improvement in a game that is not particularly demanding on modern hardware. The Ultra preset is not recommended, as it drops the average to 34 FPS at 1080p, which is too low for a game that requires precision.

At 1440p and 4K, the results are decisively unplayable. The best case at 1440p is 51 FPS on Low, which is below the 60 FPS target, and the 4K results are all below 30 FPS. Therefore, the recommendation is clear: play at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Any other configuration will result in a substandard experience. The data does not support using higher resolution or settings with this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the system's performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system scales from an average of 80 FPS on Low to 60 FPS on Medium, 46 FPS on High, and 34 FPS on Ultra. The Medium setting has a minimum FPS of 51 and a maximum of 69, showing some variance, while the other settings do not have min/max data provided. This resolution is the only one where the system is capable of exceeding 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly. The average FPS ranges from 51 on Low, to 39 on Medium, 29 on High, and 21 on Ultra. The Medium setting shows a minimum of 33 FPS and a maximum of 44 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p represents a substantial increase in pixel count, and the Arc B390's performance collapses under the load, with no setting achieving a 60 FPS average.

At 3840x2160, the results are the worst in the data set. The average FPS is 27 on Low, 21 on Medium, 16 on High, and a mere 11 on Ultra. The Medium setting has a minimum of 17 and a maximum of 24. These frame rates are far below any playable threshold, confirming that this resolution is entirely out of the question for this combo. The data shows a consistent and expected pattern: performance degrades as both resolution and settings increase.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates the GPU-bound nature of this system. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 80 at 1080p to 51 at 1440p, a 36.3% drop, and then to 27 at 4K, a 66.3% drop from the 1080p baseline. This is a classic sign of a pixel-bound workload, where the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would be far more consistent across these resolutions.

The scaling at Higher settings is even more telling. At High settings, the FPS drops from 46 at 1080p to 29 at 1440p (a 37.0% drop) and then to 16 at 4K (a 65.2% drop). The percentage drops are remarkably similar across different settings, which further confirms that the GPU is the sole constraint. The rendering workload is increasing with resolution, and the Arc B390 simply does not have the processing power or memory bandwidth to keep up.

The data indicates that the system is incapable of maintaining a fluid experience at any resolution above 1080p, and even at 1080p, only the Low setting is truly smooth. The performance degradation from 1080p to 4K is not a linear curve but a steep cliff, highlighting the GPU's severe limitations. This combo is a clear example of a system where the graphics processor is the definitive bottleneck, and no amount of CPU headroom can compensate for its lack of rendering capability.