Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 5600G + Intel Arc B580

This pairing of AMD's 6-core Ryzen 5 5600G with Intel's Arc B580 produces a combo that ranks in the 78th percentile of all tested configurations in Hitman 2, yet the data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by graphics settings at higher resolutions. The measured frame rates show that while the CPU is capable of pushing well over 100 FPS at 1080p on lower presets, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck when ray-traced or high-detail settings are enabled. The Arc B580's 12 GB of VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth do not translate into consistent performance at 4K Ultra, where the game drops to 19.7 FPS average. This is a combo that rewards careful settings tuning more than raw hardware potential.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 136.9 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium yields 106.6 FPS, High drops to 80.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 57.4 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 760M (22999) and 0.3% ahead of the NVIDIA P106-100 (22950). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 by 0.7% (23181) but beats the RTX 4060 Mobile by 1.3% (22729).

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all tested processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19983. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11600H, scores 19949, a 0.2% difference, while the AMD EPYC 7713P scores 20024, a -0.2% difference.

Q: Does the combo rank higher or lower than the median tested configuration?

A: The combo ranks 1407 out of 1795 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 22% of all combos. This is notably lower than the CPU's 78th percentile ranking, suggesting the GPU drags the overall result down in this specific game.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at Medium settings?

A: At Medium settings, the combo delivers 106.6 FPS at 1920x1080 but only 33.5 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 68.6% drop in performance, indicating a strong GPU bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: How much VRAM does the Arc B580 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 2375 MHz, which translates to 19 Gbps effective.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 1407 out of 1795 tested configurations in Hitman 2 places it decidedly below average, which is surprising given the individual component strengths. The CPU alone outperforms 78% of all processors in synthetic benchmarks, yet the total package only beats 21.6% of tested combos in this game. This discrepancy highlights a significant mismatch: the Ryzen 5 5600G's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than adequate for Hitman 2's stealth gameplay, but the Arc B580's percentile ranking of 66 among all GPUs suggests the graphics card is the limiting factor.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals provides context. The Arc B580's average benchmark score of 23021 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon 760M (22999) and NVIDIA P106-100 (22950), differing by only 0.1% and 0.3% respectively. Yet in actual Hitman 2 gameplay, the combo's results are far from competitive. The 12 GB VRAM and 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute should theoretically handle Hitman 2's demands, but the measured FPS at 4K Ultra (19.7) and even 1440p Ultra (35.7) suggest the GPU struggles with the game's highest settings.

The rank disparity becomes more telling when comparing the CPU's nearest rivals. The Intel Core i7-11800H scores 20024 (0.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7713P matches that score, yet these are vastly different processors in core count and price. This suggests the Ryzen 5 5600G's single-thread performance (872 in 3dmark single-thread) is competitive, but the combo's overall rank is dragged down by the GPU's inability to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings, especially at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings drops average FPS from 80.3 to 52.3, a 34.9% reduction. The jump from 1440p to 4K at the same settings is even steeper: 52.3 to 25.5 FPS, a 51.2% decline. At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more punishing: 57.4 FPS at 1080p falls to 35.7 at 1440p (37.8% drop) and then to 19.7 at 4K (44.8% drop from 1440p).

The pattern across all settings shows that the Arc B580's memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s and pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s cannot keep pace with the increasing pixel count. At Low settings, the combo manages 136.9 FPS at 1080p but only 48.1 FPS at 4K, a 64.9% reduction. This indicates that even at the lowest settings, the GPU is the limiting component at 4K, since the CPU's 3.90 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost clocks should theoretically support higher frame rates.

The data suggests that 1080p and 1440p are the practical operating resolutions for this combo. At 1440p Low, 88.9 FPS is achievable, and medium settings at 69.5 FPS remain smooth. However, 4K gaming is not viable except at Low settings, where 48.1 FPS is borderline playable but far from ideal. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM is not the issue; rather, the 2670 MHz boost clock and 13.67 TFLOPS compute simply cannot render Hitman 2's detailed environments at 4K with acceptable performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings produce an average of 136.9 FPS, Medium reaches 106.6 FPS, High drops to 80.3 FPS, and Ultra falls to 57.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that 1080p gaming is viable across all settings, with even Ultra providing a smooth experience above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the performance picture shifts. Low settings yield 88.9 FPS, which remains excellent. Medium produces 69.5 FPS, still smooth for most gameplay. High drops to 52.3 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a stealth game requiring precise timing. Ultra at 35.7 FPS becomes noticeably stuttery, making it difficult to recommend for serious play.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limitations become stark. Low settings manage 48.1 FPS, which is borderline playable. Medium drops to 33.5 FPS, High to 25.5 FPS, and Ultra to a nearly unplayable 19.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 28.4 FPS, representing a 59.1% performance difference. This stark contrast indicates that settings choices matter more at 4K than at any other resolution.

The overall pattern shows diminishing returns from settings reductions at higher resolutions. At 1080p, moving from Ultra to Low yields a 79.5 FPS improvement (57.4 to 136.9). At 4K, the same settings change only improves by 28.4 FPS (19.7 to 48.1). This suggests the GPU is saturated at 4K regardless of settings, while at 1080p the CPU can still push higher frame rates when the GPU load is reduced.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580's role in this combo is defined by its 12 GB GDDR6 memory, 2670 MHz boost clock, and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. In Hitman 2, these specifications translate to strong 1080p performance but rapid degradation at higher resolutions. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 160 TMUs provide a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s, which should theoretically handle the game's detailed environments, but the measured FPS tells a different story.

The GPU's benchmark scores show it ranks in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 15748 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, scores 23181, just 0.7% higher. Yet in Hitman 2, the Arc B580's performance at 4K Ultra (19.7 FPS) is far below what one might expect from a GPU with 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

The GPU's 20 ray tracing cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate support indicate modern hardware, but Hitman 2's Ultra settings appear to heavily tax the architecture. The 2375 MHz memory clock and 19 Gbps effective speed provide ample bandwidth, yet the 4K results suggest a compute or driver limitation rather than a memory bottleneck. The GPU's pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s is not sufficient for 4K Ultra, which requires rendering over 8 million pixels per frame at high detail.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, High settings at 80.3 FPS provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, as Ultra only drops to 57.4 FPS but offers marginal visual improvements that may not justify the 28.5% performance hit.

At 2560x1440, Medium settings at 69.5 FPS are the sweet spot. High at 52.3 FPS is playable but risks dropping below 50 FPS in intense scenes, while Low at 88.9 FPS sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a game that relies on ambient detail for stealth gameplay. Ultra at 35.7 FPS is not recommended for active play.

At 3840x2160, only Low settings at 48.1 FPS are viable, and even this is borderline. Medium at 33.5 FPS and above will likely cause frustration due to stuttering and reduced responsiveness. For players prioritizing 4K, the data suggests this combo is not suitable, and switching to 1440p Medium would provide a much better experience at 69.5 FPS.

The overall recommendation is to target 1440p Medium for the best combination of visual fidelity and frame rate stability. This setting provides 69.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while maintaining enough detail to appreciate Hitman 2's level design. For players with 1080p displays, High at 80.3 FPS is the clear winner.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 5600G's 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 3 Cezanne architecture, provide solid foundation for Hitman 2's CPU demands. The processor's base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, combined with 16 MB of L3 cache, deliver strong single-thread performance (872 in 3dmark single-thread, 2365 in Cinebench R23 single-core). These scores suggest the CPU is rarely the bottleneck in this combo.

The CPU's benchmark results show it outperforms 78% of all processors, with an average score of 19983. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11600H, scores 19949, a negligible 0.2% difference. In multi-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 5 5600G achieves 16758 in Cinebench R23 multicore, indicating it can handle Hitman 2's background simulation tasks without issue.

The CPU's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR4 support are adequate for the game's needs, though the lack of PCIe Gen 4 support (the CPU only provides Gen 3, 16 lanes) could theoretically limit the Arc B580's performance. However, the measured FPS at 1080p Low (136.9) suggests the CPU is not hindering the GPU in most scenarios. The 65W TDP and 7 nm process node ensure efficient operation, with the integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics serving as a fallback but not affecting discrete GPU performance.

The data indicates that the CPU's 78th percentile ranking is not reflected in the combo's overall rank of 1407 out of 1795. This is because the GPU's 66th percentile ranking and its poor scaling at higher resolutions drag down the combined result. The CPU is clearly capable of supporting higher frame rates, as evidenced by the 136.9 FPS at 1080p Low, but the GPU's limitations at 1440p and 4K prevent the combo from achieving a higher rank.