Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B580 reveals a steep performance curve as resolution climbs. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo delivers 140.6 FPS, but that figure drops to 86.3 FPS at 1440p and 49 FPS at 4K. The scaling from 1080p to 4K represents a 65% reduction in frame rate, which indicates the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The pattern holds across all settings presets. With High settings, the average frame rate falls from 81.6 FPS at 1080p to 50.3 FPS at 1440p, then to 26.2 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is 31.3 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 24.1 FPS. This suggests the scaling is relatively consistent, with each resolution step imposing a similar proportional load on the graphics subsystem.

Ultra settings tell a more dramatic story. The combo manages 59.4 FPS at 1080p, but that collapses to 38.9 FPS at 1440p and just 21.3 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is barely playable, falling well below the 30 FPS threshold commonly considered the minimum for smooth gameplay. The data shows that this pairing is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for lower quality presets.

The fact that Low settings at 4K hit 49 FPS while Ultra at 1080p reaches only 59.4 FPS highlights how much headroom exists in the graphics pipeline. The Ryzen 5 5600's six cores and twelve threads, paired with the Arc B580's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, appear well-matched for mid-range 1080p and 1440p gaming. However, the 4K Ultra result of 21.3 FPS suggests the GPU's 2560 shading units are simply overwhelmed when both resolution and quality settings are maximized.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average frame rate is 81.6 FPS, which places it comfortably above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. This is a solid result for a stealth title that benefits from consistent frame pacing.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with this hardware combination?

A: At 4K with Low settings, the combo achieves 49 FPS, which is playable. However, Medium settings drop to 34.5 FPS, High falls to 26.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 21.3 FPS. The data suggests 4K is only practical with reduced quality presets.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60+ FPS at 1440p?

A: Medium settings deliver 67.2 FPS at 1440p, while High drops to 50.3 FPS. Therefore, Medium is the highest preset that keeps the average above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600 has an average benchmark score of 21765, which is 0.6% above the Intel Xeon D-1746TER's 21635 and 0.6% below the AMD EPYC 9554P's 21899. It sits 0.9% behind the Intel Core i7-11700F's 21957.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The Intel Arc B580 ranks in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23021. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon 760M, scores 22999, a difference of just 0.1%.

Q: Does the combo rank high among tested CPU-GPU pairings for this game?

A: It ranks 1398 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the field. This ranking reflects the GPU's mid-tier status rather than any CPU deficiency.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 1398th out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the 22nd percentile of all pairings evaluated. This is a middling result that reflects the Arc B580's position as a 66th-percentile GPU rather than any weakness in the Ryzen 5 5600, which sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's benchmark performance helps contextualize this ranking. With an average score of 21765, the Ryzen 5 5600 edges out the Intel Xeon D-1746TER by 0.6% and trails the AMD EPYC 9554P by the same margin. The delta to the Intel Core i7-11700F is 0.9%, which is negligible in real-world gaming terms. This suggests the processor is not the bottleneck in most scenarios.

The GPU's ranking tells a different story. The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 places it just 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 by 0.7% while leading the RTX 4060 Mobile by 1.3%. These tight margins indicate the Arc B580 competes in a crowded mid-range segment where performance differences are minimal.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the combo's 1398th-place ranking out of 1795 suggests that many other pairings deliver higher frame rates. The measured data shows this is primarily a GPU limitation at higher resolutions, as the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 882 and multi-thread score of 5659 indicate strong processing capability. The ranking reflects the Arc B580's mid-pack GPU position rather than any pairing-specific issue.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 140.6 FPS, while Medium achieves 102.7 FPS and High hits 81.6 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 59.4 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold but just barely. The spread from Low to Ultra is 81.2 FPS, demonstrating significant headroom for quality adjustments at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress noticeably. Low settings average 86.3 FPS, Medium reaches 67.2 FPS, and High falls to 50.3 FPS. Ultra settings manage only 38.9 FPS, which is below the 40 FPS mark often cited as the minimum for acceptable console-style performance. The 47.4 FPS spread between Low and Ultra shows that quality settings have a substantial impact at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results become marginal for most presets. Low settings maintain 49 FPS, but Medium drops to 34.5 FPS, High falls to 26.2 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 21.3 FPS. The 27.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra is smaller than at lower resolutions, suggesting the GPU is hitting its absolute limits regardless of quality settings.

The data reveals an interesting pattern: the percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is steepest at High settings, where the frame rate falls from 81.6 to 26.2 FPS, a 68% reduction. Low settings see a 65% drop, Medium a 66% drop, and Ultra a 64% drop. This consistency indicates the Arc B580's 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 13.67 TFLOPS compute throughput are the binding constraints, with the CPU rarely becoming the limiting factor.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580's specifications directly explain the measured performance in Hitman 2. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, the card delivers 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming but becomes strained at 4K, particularly with higher quality presets that increase memory pressure.

The GPU's clock behavior is notable: both base and boost clocks are listed at 2670 MHz, meaning the card operates at a fixed frequency under load. This eliminates clock variability as a factor in frame rate fluctuations. The 2560 shading units and 80 ROPs provide a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s, which translate into the measured 140.6 FPS at 1080p Low and 59.4 FPS at 1080p Ultra.

The Arc B580's 20 ray tracing cores are present in the architecture, though Hitman 2's implementation does not heavily tax them. The card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support, with a 12_2 feature level, ensures compatibility with modern rendering paths. The 66th-percentile GPU ranking, with an average benchmark score of 23021, places it in the same performance tier as the AMD Radeon 760M (22999, 0.1% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (23181, 0.7% ahead).

The 190 W TDP and dual-slot cooler design are reasonable for this performance class, and the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides adequate bandwidth for the 192-bit memory bus. The 19 Gbps effective memory speed contributes to the 456.0 GB/s bandwidth figure, which is the key specification for understanding why 4K performance drops so sharply. At 4K Ultra, the 21.3 FPS result indicates the GPU is completely saturated, with no headroom for additional graphical work. Conversely, the 140.6 FPS at 1080p Low shows the same card has ample capability when the resolution and settings are appropriately scaled.