Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks near the bottom of the database for Hitman 2, placing 2768th out of 3001 tested combos. This is a pairing where the GPU, an integrated part with a 5th percentile ranking among all tested graphics solutions, decisively limits performance. The data shows that even at 1080p with Low settings, the combo manages only 73 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 10 FPS, making this configuration unsuitable for smooth play at higher resolutions or graphical presets.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2768 out of 3001 places it in the bottom 8% of all tested CPU-GPU pairings for Hitman 2. This is a poor result, and the benchmark data indicates the bottleneck is almost entirely the Intel Arc B370 integrated graphics. The GPU’s own percentile ranking is 5, meaning it performs better than only 5% of all GPUs in the database’s aggregate benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 1184 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, including the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186, delta -0.2%) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190, delta -0.5%). These are all low-end solutions from a different era, and the Arc B370 is not an outlier in a positive direction.

In contrast, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU is a much stronger component. Its percentile ranking is 73, meaning it outperforms 73% of all CPUs in the database’s aggregate tests. Its average benchmark score of 19593 is competitive with its nearest rivals: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (score 19617, delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-12500 (score 19668, delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i5-11600KF (score 19723, delta -0.7%). The 5500 is also slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-10700F (score 19499, delta 0.5%). This indicates that the processor is not the limiting factor in this pairing; it has ample compute headroom for a game like Hitman 2, but the integrated GPU cannot translate that headroom into high frame rates.

The gap between the CPU’s capability and the GPU’s weakness is the defining characteristic of this combo. In Hitman 2, the measured FPS data shows that the system is consistently GPU-bound, as evidenced by the steep drop in performance when increasing resolution or settings. The CPU’s strong single-threaded and multi-threaded scores, such as 836 in 3dmark_single_thread and 5411 in 3dmark_max_threads, do not compensate for the GPU’s 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 20 ROPs. The result is a combo that ranks 2768th, a position that reflects the GPU’s limitations rather than any deficiency in the Ryzen 5 5500.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Hitman 2?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 73, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only setting where the combo approaches a playable 60+ FPS threshold.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 or the Intel Arc B370 the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data strongly indicates the Intel Arc B370 is the bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 5th percentile. Furthermore, FPS scales poorly with resolution changes, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

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

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 25 with Low settings. With High settings, it drops to 14 FPS, and with Ultra settings, it falls to 10 FPS. These results are not suitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest rivals in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The Arc B370’s average benchmark score is 1184. Its nearest rivals are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 with a score of 1186 (a 0.2% difference), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 with a score of 1190 (a 0.5% difference), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M with a score of 1192 (a 0.7% difference). These are all within a 1% margin, indicating nearly identical performance levels.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Medium and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce an average of 35 FPS (with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 40), while Ultra settings produce an average of 19 FPS. This is a drop of 16 FPS, or about 46%, when moving from Medium to Ultra.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5500 have enough multi-threaded performance for this game?

A: Yes. The CPU’s multi-threaded scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a Passmark multithread score of 19330. These are far above what would be required to bottleneck a game like Hitman 2, especially given the GPU’s low performance ceiling.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured FPS data, the only viable setting for acceptable playability is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields an average of 73 FPS. This is the sole configuration that clears a 60 FPS average, making it the recommended preset for any user seeking a smooth experience. All other settings at 1080p fall below this threshold: Medium averages 54 FPS, High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more challenging. Low settings provide an average of 46 FPS, which is playable for some, but Medium drops to 35 FPS, High to 26 FPS, and Ultra to 19 FPS. The data shows a clear pattern: to maintain a reasonable frame rate, users must sacrifice both resolution and graphical fidelity. For 1440p, Low is the only reasonable choice, and even then, the 46 FPS average may not be sufficient for fast-paced action.

At 3840x2160, no setting is recommended. The highest average FPS is 25 on Low, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium averages 19 FPS, High averages 14 FPS, and Ultra averages 10 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K is entirely out of reach for this combo in Hitman 2, regardless of settings.

The data suggests that the best experience, balancing visual quality and playability, is 1080p Low. While Low settings will reduce graphical detail, the 73 FPS average provides a much smoother experience than the 54 FPS of Medium. If a user prioritizes visual fidelity over frame rate, 1080p Medium at 54 FPS is an alternative, but the 19 FPS drop from Low to Medium is significant. The measured minimum FPS of 46 on Medium also indicates potential stuttering, whereas the Low preset’s minimum is not listed but its higher average suggests more consistency. Ultimately, 1080p Low is the only preset that delivers a consistently playable experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of this combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 73 FPS; Medium settings produce an average of 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63; High settings produce an average of 41 FPS; and Ultra settings produce an average of 30 FPS. This shows a steady decline as settings increase, with a 59% drop from Low to Ultra.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern emerges but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings average 46 FPS; Medium settings average 35 FPS, with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 40; High settings average 26 FPS; and Ultra settings average 19 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 27 FPS, or a 59% reduction, which is consistent with the 1080p scaling.

At 3840x2160, performance collapses. Low settings average 25 FPS; Medium settings average 19 FPS, with a minimum of 16 and maximum of 21; High settings average 14 FPS; and Ultra settings average 10 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 15 FPS, which is a 60% reduction. This consistency across resolutions suggests that the GPU’s fill rate and compute capabilities are the limiting factors, as the relative performance penalty for increasing settings remains constant.

Comparing resolutions, moving from 1080p Low (73 FPS) to 1440p Low (46 FPS) results in a 37% drop. Moving from 1440p Low (46 FPS) to 4K Low (25 FPS) results in a 46% drop. These reductions are more severe than what would be expected from a purely pixel-count increase, indicating that the GPU is struggling to maintain its throughput as the render target grows. The Medium settings data points are particularly telling: at 1080p Medium, the average is 54 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 35 FPS; and at 4K Medium, it is 19 FPS. This consistent halving of performance with each resolution step confirms that the Intel Arc B370 is the primary constraint.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling behavior in Hitman 2 reveals a GPU that is heavily overloaded at higher pixel counts. From 1080p to 1440p, at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 73 to 46, a reduction of 27 FPS or 37%. From 1440p to 4K, at Low settings, the average drops from 46 to 25, a reduction of 21 FPS or 46%. The scaling is not linear with pixel count; the 4K step is more punishing, indicating that the GPU’s memory bandwidth or ROP throughput is exhausted.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 1080p averages 54 FPS, 1440p averages 35 FPS, and 4K averages 19 FPS. The percentage drops are 35% from 1080p to 1440p and 46% from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, the numbers are 41 FPS, 26 FPS, and 14 FPS, with drops of 37% and 46% respectively. At Ultra settings, the numbers are 30 FPS, 19 FPS, and 10 FPS, with drops of 37% and 47%. This consistent pattern across all settings indicates that the GPU’s performance is primarily limited by its pixel processing capabilities, not by the CPU.

The Intel Arc B370 has a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and 20 ROPs, which are extremely low figures for modern gaming. The data shows that as resolution increases, the GPU’s fill rate becomes the bottleneck. The fact that the FPS drops by nearly half when moving from 1440p to 4K, even at Low settings, suggests that the GPU is operating at its absolute limit. This is further supported by the fact that the CPU, with its strong single-threaded score of 836 and multi-threaded score of 5411, is not the limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS across resolutions, but the data shows a clear and consistent decline.

The resolution scaling analysis confirms that this combo is designed for 1080p gaming at best, and even then, only at Low settings. The GPU’s system-shared memory and system-dependent bandwidth mean that its performance is tied to the system’s memory, but the measured data shows that the dominant factor is resolution. For users considering this combo, the data suggests that 1440p is only marginally playable at Low settings, and 4K is not viable.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. It has a 16 MB L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory with a dual-channel bus and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. These specifications are more than adequate for a game like Hitman 2, which is not known for being CPU-intensive. The CPU’s benchmark scores confirm this: it achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16429 and a single-core score of 2319, both of which are strong results for a mid-range desktop processor.

In the context of this combo, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with data, and the data shows it is doing so without issue. The measured FPS does not change dramatically when the CPU’s workload would be expected to increase (e.g., at higher settings with more AI or physics), but instead drops consistently with resolution increases. This indicates that the GPU is the sole limiting factor. The CPU’s percentile rank of 73, compared to the GPU’s rank of 5, highlights this disparity.

The Ryzen 5 5500’s nearest rivals in aggregate benchmarks all have nearly identical scores: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (19617, -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-12500 (19668, -0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F (19499, +0.5%). This suggests that any of these CPUs would perform similarly in this game, reinforcing the conclusion that the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to handle Hitman 2’s engine, and its high single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 3058) ensures that it can process game logic without lagging behind the GPU.

Furthermore, the CPU’s power characteristics, being a 65W part, do not contribute to any thermal throttling issues that might affect performance. The data shows that the CPU’s multi-threaded performance, such as the Passmark multithread score of 19330, is well above what is needed for this game. In summary, the Ryzen 5 5500 is a capable processor that is held back by the Intel Arc B370’s integrated graphics. If this CPU were paired with a more powerful discrete GPU, the combo’s rank and FPS results would be significantly different, but with the current pairing, the CPU’s potential is untapped in Hitman 2.