Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a strictly low-end gaming experience in Hitman 2, as evidenced by the measured FPS data. The combo ranks 3300 out of 3711 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom percentile of systems. The data reveals a system where the GPU is the dominant bottleneck across all resolutions, with the CPU's six Zen 3 cores never being the limiting factor. The benchmark results indicate a configuration that is only viable at 1080p with reduced settings, struggling to maintain playable frame rates at higher resolutions or with increased graphical fidelity.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a steep and consistent decline as resolution increases, a clear sign of a GPU-bound workload. At 1080p with High settings, the system delivers an average of 46 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 29 FPS, a reduction of 17 FPS or roughly 37%. The jump to 4K is even more punishing, with the average falling to just 16 FPS, which is a 65% decrease from the 1080p High result. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a system where the graphics processor is overwhelmed by the increasing pixel count.

The trend is consistent across all quality presets, confirming the GPU's role as the primary constraint. At Low settings, the system achieves 80 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 51 FPS at 1440p and further to 27 FPS at 4K. The relative performance hit from 1080p to 4K is remarkably similar across presets, with the Low preset losing 66% of its performance and the High preset losing 65%. This uniformity suggests that the rendering pipeline is saturated by the fill-rate and pixel-processing demands of higher resolutions, regardless of the complexity of the shaders or textures being used.

The data implies that the Intel Arc B390's 24 ROPs and 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate are the limiting factors. The GPU's modest memory bandwidth, listed as "System Dependent" for this integrated part, further compounds the issue at higher resolutions where memory traffic increases. The 4K Ultra result of 11 FPS is essentially a slideshow, indicating that the combination of maximum pixel count and maximum graphical effects is far beyond the capabilities of this hardware.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its specifications, including 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 24 ROPs, are modest for a discrete GPU, and its performance in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark is 1482. This score places the GPU in the 9th percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals including the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 and GT 625 OEM, which are also low-end parts. The B390's boost clock of 2500 MHz is relatively high, but it cannot compensate for the low shader core count and the lack of dedicated VRAM.

The "System Shared" memory configuration is a critical weakness. The GPU relies on system memory, which is shared with the CPU and has bandwidth that is "System Dependent." This is a major contributor to the poor performance at 4K, where the demand for texture data and frame buffer space increases significantly. The 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is present, but it is effectively starved by the memory subsystem. The benchmark results show that while the GPU can produce playable frame rates at 1080p Low (80 FPS), it quickly degrades as the memory and pixel load increases.

The GPU's performance relative to its rivals is telling. The nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, has a score of 1463, which is 1.3% lower. The gap between the B390 and these older, entry-level parts is minimal, confirming its position at the very bottom of the performance stack. The data suggests that the Arc B390 is not designed for demanding 3D titles like Hitman 2 at anything beyond the most conservative settings, and its performance is a direct result of its integrated nature and shared memory architecture.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F presents a stark contrast to the GPU. This six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 19236 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a capable mid-range processor. The nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with a score of 36938 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D with 37018 (-0.2% delta), indicating the 5600F is squarely in the middle of its performance class.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU. The FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low, where the GPU load is at its minimum, the system only reaches 80 FPS. This is not a result of CPU limitations, as the Ryzen 5 5600F has ample compute headroom. The PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and the high integer math score of 59339 indicate that the CPU can handle game logic and AI calculations without breaking a sweat. The bottleneck is clearly the GPU, which cannot keep up with the CPU's output.

The data implies that the Ryzen 5 5600F is significantly overqualified for this pairing. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are more than sufficient for the game's demands. The benchmark results show that the FPS is nearly identical to what a much weaker CPU would achieve with the same GPU, reinforcing the idea that the Arc B390 is the sole limiting factor. The CPU is not the story here; it is the foundation that allows the GPU to be the single point of failure.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings presets offer a usable experience. The only configuration that achieves a consistently playable frame rate is 1080p with Low settings, which averages 80 FPS. This is the only preset and resolution combination that breaks the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting it is the intended target for this hardware. The 1080p Medium preset averages 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and a maximum of 69 FPS, which is borderline playable but may suffer from noticeable drops during busy scenes.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more difficult. The Low preset averages 51 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset drops to 39 FPS, and High falls to 29 FPS. The data suggests that 1440p is only viable at Low settings, and even then, the frame rate is below the 60 FPS target. The 4K resolution is not playable under any preset, with the highest average being 27 FPS at Low settings. The Ultra preset at 4K is a non-starter at 11 FPS.

For the best experience, the data points to 1080p Low as the only sensible choice. The 1080p Medium preset offers a 60 FPS average but with a minimum of 51 FPS, which could result in stutter. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p is 20 FPS, a 25% performance cost for presumably minor visual improvements. Given the GPU's low percentile ranking (9th), the recommendation is to prioritize frame rate and use 1080p Low. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended, as the performance cost is severe and the visual uplift is not worth the frame rate sacrifice.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 3300 out of 3711 tested combinations is a definitive statement of its performance tier. This places it in the bottom 11% of all systems tested, a position that aligns with the GPU's 9th percentile ranking. The CPU's high 85th percentile ranking is irrelevant here, as the overall system performance is dragged down by the graphics solution. The data shows that this is a severely imbalanced pairing, where a strong CPU is paired with a very weak GPU.

The nearest rival GPUs, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (2.7% delta) and GT 520MX (1.3% delta), underscore the low bar for this system's graphics performance. The combo rank suggests that users with this configuration will have a poor experience in Hitman 2, and the FPS data confirms this. The system is only capable of performance that is comparable to decade-old entry-level discrete GPUs. This rank, combined with the measured FPS, indicates that the system is not suitable for modern gaming at standard resolutions with quality settings.

The data implies that the CPU is a wasted resource in this configuration. The Ryzen 5 5600F could easily power a much more capable discrete GPU, but the Arc B390 holds it back. The rank of 3300 is a direct consequence of the GPU's limitations, and the benchmark results show that no amount of CPU power can overcome the graphics bottleneck. This is a combination that should be avoided for gaming, as the data clearly shows it cannot deliver a satisfactory experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 80, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B390?

A: No. The best 4K result is 27 FPS at Low settings, which is not playable. Ultra settings at 4K yield only 11 FPS.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck in this system?

A: The GPU. The Intel Arc B390's low pixel rate (60.00 GPixel/s) and shared memory architecture limit performance across all resolutions, while the CPU's PassMark scores suggest it has ample headroom.

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

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth experience?

A: The only preset to exceed 60 FPS is 1080p Low, which averages 80 FPS. The 1080p Medium preset averages 60 FPS but has a minimum of 51 FPS.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 3300 out of 3711 tested combinations, placing it in the bottom 11% of all systems.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS for each resolution and settings preset combination. Minimum and maximum FPS are only provided for the Medium preset across all resolutions.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 16 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 27 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 21 | 17 | 24 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 11 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 29 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 51 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 39 | 33 | 44 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 21 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 46 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 80 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 60 | 51 | 69 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 34 | - | - |

The data shows a clear linear relationship between resolution and performance. At each settings level, the FPS roughly halves when moving from 1080p to 4K. The Medium preset's minimum FPS values indicate potential frame pacing issues, particularly at 1440p (33 FPS) and 4K (17 FPS). The Ultra preset offers no playable configurations, with the best result being 34 FPS at 1080p. The Low preset is the only viable option for maintaining a frame rate above 60 FPS, and only at 1080p.