Hitman 2

Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B570 presents a compelling study in system balance. The data reveals a configuration that is highly capable at mainstream resolutions but quickly runs out of headroom when pushed to 4K, particularly under maximum graphical loads. This analysis breaks down the measured performance to understand where the bottleneck lies and what the user can expect from this pairing.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data shows a classic and steep performance cliff as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves a solid 70 FPS average. Moving to 1440p drops that to 45 FPS, a 36% reduction, and then to 4K, the average plummets to 24 FPS, a further 47% drop from the 1440p figure. This scaling pattern is the first strong indicator that the Intel Arc B570 is the primary limiting factor in this pairing.

The trend is even more pronounced at Ultra settings. The 1080p Ultra average of 52 FPS falls to 33 FPS at 1440p and then to just 18 FPS at 4K Ultra. The frame rate is nearly halved with each step up in resolution, which points directly to the GPU's pixel-pushing capabilities being saturated. The Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is unlikely to be the bottleneck here; a CPU bottleneck would typically manifest as a smaller performance delta between resolutions, as the CPU workload remains relatively constant while the GPU's workload scales with pixel count.

Further evidence comes from the Low settings results. At 1080p Low, the system produces 123 FPS. At 1440p Low, it still manages 79 FPS. The gap between these two is 44 FPS, which shows the GPU is still working harder. However, the fact that the system can nearly double its frame rate from High to Low at 1440p (45 to 79 FPS) and more than double it at 4K (24 to 42 FPS) confirms that the GPU is the component that is being relieved by lowering the graphical load. The CPU is providing a stable enough platform for these frames to be generated, but the Arc B570's 10 GB of memory and 160-bit bus are clearly strained by the higher resolutions and detail levels.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The database places this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B570 at rank 2399 out of 3001 tested combos for Hitman 2. This percentile placement, roughly in the bottom 20% of all test configurations, is a stark statistic that frames the system's overall performance level. It suggests that while this combo is functional, it is far from the top tier of systems tested for this title.

This ranking appears to be heavily influenced by the GPU's performance at higher resolutions. The CPU itself is a strong performer, with an average benchmark score of 36945 and a percentile ranking of 85 against all CPUs. This places the 5600F in a very respectable position, even rivaling the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which has a nearly identical average score of 36938 (a deltaPct of 0). The CPU's weakness is not its processing power but its pairing in this context.

The GPU, on the other hand, has a percentile of 65 against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 20556 places it in a mid-range tier, comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (avgScore 20534, deltaPct 0.1) and the Intel Arc A750 (avgScore 20582, deltaPct -0.1). The discrepancy between the CPU's high percentile and the GPU's lower one, combined with the combo's low overall rank, suggests that in Hitman 2, the combination's performance is dragged down by the GPU's inability to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra, which is a metric that likely heavily influences the combo ranking. The data implies that this combo is well-suited for 1080p gaming but is not a high-ranking contender in the broader performance landscape.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured data, the optimal experience for this combo is unequivocally at 1920x1080 with the Medium preset. This setting yields an average of 93 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. This frame rate range is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and the minimum frame rate suggests good stability, avoiding significant stutters. It provides a high level of visual fidelity while ensuring a responsive and fluid experience.

While the Low preset at 1080p offers a higher average of 123 FPS, this comes at a significant visual cost. The jump from Low to Medium is a large qualitative leap in graphical detail, and the 30 FPS average trade-off is worthwhile for the improved image quality. The High preset at 1080p, with an average of 70 FPS, is also playable, but its minimum frame rate is not recorded, and the 23 FPS average loss compared to Medium is substantial for what may be a marginal visual improvement in this title.

At 1440p, the story changes. The Medium preset provides a 59 FPS average, which is right on the cusp of the 60 FPS target. The recorded minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS indicate that it would be a slightly less stable experience than 1080p Medium. For users with a 1440p monitor, this is the only viable setting for a near-60 FPS experience. The High preset at 45 FPS and Ultra at 33 FPS are not recommended for smooth gameplay, and Low at 79 FPS is playable but visually unappealing. The 4K resolution is essentially not viable for this combo, with even the Low preset only achieving a 42 FPS average, which is below the desired playability threshold.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: Can this system run Hitman 2 at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: No. The data shows that at 4K, even the Low preset only achieves an average of 42 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 32 FPS, High to 24 FPS, and Ultra to a slideshow-like 18 FPS. None of these averages reach a consistent 60 FPS target.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for a smooth experience?

A: The measured data points to 1920x1080 with the Medium preset as the sweet spot. It delivers an average of 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS, providing both high frame rates and good stability.

Q: How does the CPU performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. This is virtually identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, deltaPct 0) and only 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, deltaPct -0.2). It is a very competitive mid-range processor.

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 closer in performance to a mobile GPU or a desktop GPU?

A: Based on average scores, its performance is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile. The Arc B570 scores 20556, while the RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a deltaPct of only 0.1%. It also closely matches the desktop Intel Arc A750 (20582, deltaPct -0.1%).

Q: What is the performance cost of enabling Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: Compared to the Medium preset at 1080p (93 FPS), the Ultra preset drops the average frame rate to 52 FPS. This represents a significant 41 FPS loss for the maximum visual quality settings.

Q: Based on the data, what is the limiting factor for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The GPU. The frame rates drop drastically as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's high benchmark percentile (85) compared to the GPU's lower one (65) also suggests the graphics card is the component that prevents higher performance.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is the decisive factor in this combo's performance ceiling. Its specifications—10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth—are adequate for 1080p but appear to be a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The steep frame rate drops at 4K suggest that the memory bandwidth and capacity are being overwhelmed by the demands of Hitman 2's detailed environments at high pixel counts.

The GPU's base and boost clocks are both rated at 2500 MHz. This high clock speed helps the card achieve its 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is strong for a mid-range card. However, the data shows that raw compute power isn't enough. The 4K Ultra result of 18 FPS is a clear indication that the card's 80 ROPs and 144 TMUs, while capable at lower resolutions, cannot sustain the fill rate required for 4K. The 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are the theoretical limits, and the measured results show these limits are hit hard when resolution scales.

The B570's performance is benchmarked in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its average score of 20556 places it directly between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and the Intel Arc A750. This context is important; it's not a high-end card, but it's a competent mid-range performer. The 18 FPS at 4K Ultra is not a failure of the card's architecture but a clear sign that its 10 GB VRAM buffer and 160-bit memory interface are not designed for 4K gaming in a title as demanding as Hitman 2. The data suggests that the card is best utilized at 1080p, where its memory bandwidth is sufficient to feed its compute units effectively.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F provides a solid foundation for this system. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it offers strong multi-threaded performance. Its base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.00 GHz are respectable for a 65W TDP part. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache is a key feature of the Zen 3 design, helping to reduce latency and improve gaming performance.

The CPU's benchmark scores are impressive. It achieves a Passmark multithread score of 19236 and a single-thread score of 2872. These numbers, combined with its 85th percentile ranking, indicate that it is far more powerful than the minimum requirements for Hitman 2. In this context, the CPU is not the bottleneck. If it were, we would see lower frame rates even at 1080p Low settings, as the CPU would struggle to feed the GPU with draw calls. Instead, we see a healthy 123 FPS at 1080p Low, which shows the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's demands at that resolution.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent when looking at the scaling. The fact that frame rates drop so significantly at 4K, while the CPU workload remains relatively constant, points to the GPU being the limiting factor. The 5600F is providing a stable platform, and its performance is consistent with or better than its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D. This indicates that for Hitman 2, the Ryzen 5 5600F is more than capable of supporting a more powerful GPU, and the current performance ceiling is entirely dictated by the Arc B570's capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following is a complete breakdown of the measured average FPS for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B570 combination in Hitman 2.

1920x1080:

• Ultra: The average frame rate is 52 FPS. This is the most demanding setting and yields a playable but not perfectly smooth experience.
• High: The average frame rate is 70 FPS. This is a solid performance level, suitable for most displays.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. This is the optimal balance of quality and speed.
• Low: The average frame rate is 123 FPS. This is the maximum performance setting, ideal for competitive play or very high refresh rate monitors.

2560x1440:

• Ultra: The average frame rate drops to 33 FPS. This is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.
• High: The average frame rate is 45 FPS. This is a noticeable step down from 1080p and is not ideal for fast-paced action.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. This is on the edge of playability, with some dips below 60 FPS.
• Low: The average frame rate is 79 FPS. This is playable but requires sacrificing most visual details.

3840x2160:

• Ultra: The average frame rate is 18 FPS. This is not a playable experience.
• High: The average frame rate is 24 FPS. This is also not a playable experience.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 32 FPS, with a minimum of 27 FPS and a maximum of 36 FPS. This is a slideshow-like experience.
• Low: The average frame rate is 42 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that approaches playability but still falls short of a consistent 60 FPS.