Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the Intel Arc B580 delivers a distinctive performance profile in Hitman 2, a stealth title that stresses both CPU and GPU depending on resolution and preset. Across the measured resolutions—1080p, 1440p, and 4K—the combo shows clear scaling patterns that reveal where the bottleneck shifts. This analysis uses only the measured FPS data and hardware specifications provided, without extrapolation beyond the fact pack.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable yet steep decline as resolution increases, but the rate of decline varies significantly by settings preset. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves 140 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops this to 89 FPS, a reduction of 36.4%. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls to 48 FPS, which is 65.7% lower than the 1080p Low result. This scaling indicates that at Low settings, the GPU is heavily engaged even at 1080p, and the performance drop with resolution is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

For Medium settings, the pattern is similar but slightly less steep. The 1080p Medium average is 105 FPS, 1440p Medium is 67 FPS, and 4K Medium is 36 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36.2%, and from 1440p to 4K is 45.6%. The High preset shows 79 FPS at 1080p, 51 FPS at 1440p, and 27 FPS at 4K, with declines of 35.4% and 47.1% respectively. Ultra settings are the most demanding: 58 FPS at 1080p, 37 FPS at 1440p, and 20 FPS at 4K.

The pattern across all presets shows that the FPS decline is roughly proportional to the pixel count increase, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited workload. However, at 1080p with Low settings, the 140 FPS result suggests the CPU is still providing enough headroom, but the GPU is already the limiting factor. The data shows no settings preset where the CPU becomes a bottleneck at 1080p, as even the most demanding Ultra preset at 1080p yields 58 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS threshold. The limiting component is clearly the GPU across the entire resolution range, but the margin shrinks at 4K where the Arc B580 struggles to maintain playable frame rates.

The 4K results are particularly telling: at Ultra settings, the combo averages only 20 FPS, which is below the standard playability threshold. At 4K Medium, the average is 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS, indicating marginal performance. This suggests that 4K is only viable at Low settings (48 FPS), and even that is borderline for smooth play. The data points to a GPU that is heavily stressed at 4K, while at 1080p it has ample headroom. The CPU’s role becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions and lower settings, but the measured numbers do not show a scenario where the CPU is the primary limit.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K compared to 1080p at High settings?

A: At 3840x2160 High, the average FPS is 27, whereas at 1920x1080 High, the average is 79 FPS. That is a 65.8% reduction in performance.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo achieve its highest FPS?

A: The highest average FPS is 140, at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium?

A: The minimum FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings is 57 FPS, with an average of 67 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS.

Q: Is the combo capable of 60 FPS at 4K with any settings?

A: No. The measured data shows the highest 4K average is 48 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. All other 4K settings (Medium, High, Ultra) produce averages below 40 FPS.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Low compared to 4K Low?

A: The 1080p Low average is 140 FPS, while the 4K Low average is 48 FPS, making the 1080p result roughly 191.7% faster.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combos, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 2810 out of 3711 for Hitman 2. This places the combo in the lower third of tested configurations, specifically around the 75.7th percentile (since a rank of 2810 out of 3711 means that about 75.7% of tested combos rank above it). This ranking is context for the measured performance: while the combo delivers playable at 1080p Medium and High, its overall standing reflects the demanding nature of the game and the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions.

The rank is a single data point for the combination, but the FPS data shows that the combo is capable of a 140 FPS average at 1080p Low, which is a strong result. However, the 4K performance is below acceptable levels. The rank of 2810 suggests that many other combos achieve higher overall scores, likely due to being more balanced at 4K or having higher peak FPS. The Intel Arc B580’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks show a close grouping: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP averages 23061 (0.2% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 averages 22895 (0.6% lower), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 averages 23172 (0.7% higher), and NVIDIA P106-100 averages 23249 (1% higher). These differences are within ±1%, indicating the B580’s synthetic score is representative of that performance class, but the Hitman 2 measured FPS is what matters for this page.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four settings levels. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows:

• Low: 140 FPS average
• Medium: 105 FPS average, with a range of 89 to 121 FPS
• High: 79 FPS average
• Ultra: 58 FPS average

The 1080p data shows a smooth scaling: dropping from Low to Medium costs 25.0% of the FPS, Medium to High costs 24.8%, and High to Ultra costs 26.6%. This consistent step-down indicates that each settings increase adds a similar load on the GPU. The Medium preset has a minimum of 89 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold, but the Low preset does not have a minimum listed.

At 2560x1440, the averages are:

• Low: 89 FPS
• Medium: 67 FPS, with a range of 57 to 77 FPS
• High: 51 FPS
• Ultra: 37 FPS

The 1440p results show that the combo can handle Medium settings at an average of 67 FPS, with the minimum still at 57 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS mark. High settings drop below 60 FPS on average, and Ultra is not recommended for smooth play. The scaling from Low to Medium is 24.7%, Medium to High is 23.9%, and High to Ultra is 27.5%.

At 3840x2160, the averages are:

• Low: 48 FPS
• Medium: 36 FPS, with a range of 30 to 41 FPS
• High: 27 FPS
• Ultra: 20 FPS

The 4K results show a steep decline. The Medium preset has a minimum of 30 FPS, which is the only 4K setting with a reported minimum. All 4K settings fall below 60 FPS, and only Low exceeds 45 FPS. This confirms the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s role is less important at high resolution where pixel throughput dominates.

The data shows that the combo is most suitable for 1080p gaming, where even Ultra settings reach an average of 58 FPS. At 1440p, Medium is the highest playable preset, while High and Ultra are below the 60 FPS mark. At 4K, only Low settings come close to playable, with an average of 48 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture. It has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU’s cache is 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3. It supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel interface and a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU’s integrated GPU is Radeon Vega 7, but this combo uses the discrete Arc B580.

In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 140 FPS, which is a high enough number to suggest the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The 140 FPS result indicates that the CPU can handle the game’s rendering at low settings, but the GPU is likely the limit at higher settings. The 1080p Ultra at 58 FPS also shows that the CPU is not limiting, as the GPU’s capacity is likely the cap.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance, as shown by the 3dmark_16_threads score of 5523, indicates that it can handle the game’s threads. The single-thread performance, as measured by the 3dmark_single_thread score of 913, is also relevant because Hitman 2 is a game that may use a few threads. The data suggests that the CPU is adequate for the game, as it does not appear to be the bottleneck at any measured resolution. The 1080p Low result of 140 FPS is a strong indicator that the CPU can push the game beyond the GPU’s limits at higher settings.

The CPU’s TDP is 65W, which is modest, and it is built on a 7nm process. The CPU’s memory support is DDR4, and the system uses dual-channel. The 16 MB L3 cache is shared across the six cores, which is typical for this class. The CPU’s release date is January 7, 2024, with a launch MSRP of $140.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, but the Medium preset provides the best balance: it delivers an average of 105 FPS, with a minimum of 89 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 79 FPS is also fine, but the Medium preset offers a higher minimum FPS. The Ultra preset at 58 FPS is below 60, so Medium is the recommended setting for smooth gameplay at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the only one that maintains an average above 60 FPS (67 FPS), with a minimum of 57 FPS, which is close. The High preset at 51 FPS is below 60, so Medium is the best for a consistent experience. The Low preset at 89 FPS is an option if the user prefers higher FPS, but it sacrifices visual quality. The Ultra preset at 37 FPS is not recommended for 60 FPS play.

At 3840x2160, the data shows that the combo is not able to reach 60 FPS at any setting. The Low preset provides an average of 48 FPS, which is the highest at 4K. The Medium preset is at 36 FPS, High at 27 FPS, and Ultra at 20 FPS. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only acceptable choice, as it offers the highest FPS, but it is still below 60 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 30 FPS, which might be tolerable for some, but the Low preset is the recommended for 4K.

In summary, for 1080p, Medium or High are good, with Medium being the sweet spot. For 1440p, Medium is the best for 60 FPS, and for 4K, Low is the only setting that exceeds 45 FPS. The data does not show any settings that produce a perfect 60 FPS at 4K, so the user must prioritize either resolution or frame rate.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 has a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, with a memory clock of 2375 MHz. It has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It includes 20 ray tracing cores, but the Hitman 2 results are not ray tracing based. The GPU’s pixel rate is 213.6 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 427.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 13.67 TFLOPS.

In Hitman 2, the GPU is the primary determinant of FPS across all settings. The measured data shows that at 1080p, the GPU can deliver up to 140 FPS at Low, but the FPS drops as settings increase. The 1080p Ultra at 58 FPS is a 58.6% drop from Low, which is a substantial cost for the visual improvements. At 4K, the GPU is clearly stressed, with the Low setting at 48 FPS and the Ultra at 20 FPS.

The GPU’s 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for Hitman 2 at 1080p and 1440p, and even at 4K with the low settings, the VRAM is not a limiting factor. The 4K results show that the GPU is compute-limited, as the memory bandwidth is high. The GPU’s performance is consistent with its class, as the synthetic benchmarks show it is close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 and RTX 3080, but the Hitman 2 data shows that the combo is not able to reach high FPS at 4K.

The GPU’s TDP is 190 W, and the recommended PSU is 450 W. The GPU has a 1x 8-pin power connector. The GPU uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is adequate for this card. The card is dual-slot, with a length of 272 mm, a height of 115 mm, and a width of 45 mm. The GPU’s release date is December 12, 2024, with a launch MSRP of 249 USD.

The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the limit at every resolution. At 1080p, the GPU can handle the game, but at 4K, the FPS drops below playable. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to feed the GPU, but the GPU’s capacity is the cap. The 4K result of 20 FPS at Ultra indicates that the GPU is overburdened, and the 1080p Low result of 140 FPS shows that the GPU has headroom at lower resolutions. The data also shows that the GPU’s performance scales reasonably with resolution, but the settings levels have a significant impact, especially at 4K where the Ultra preset is nearly unplayable.

The GPU’s memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s is a key factor; at 4K, the bandwidth is used heavily, but the FPS shows that the GPU compute is the limiting factor. The GPU’s shading units (2560) and texture units (160) are what handle the game’s pixel work. The measured FPS at 4K is consistent with a GPU that has enough VRAM but is limited by its compute throughput. The GPU’s boost clock is 2670 MHz, which is the same as the base clock, suggesting that the card runs at a fixed boost. The 20 ray tracing cores are not used in this test, as the game is not ray tracing dependent.

In summary, the GPU is the defining component for this combo’s performance in Hitman 2. The B580 provides strong 1080p performance, adequate 1440p, but struggles at 4K. The data suggests that the best experience is at 1080p with Medium settings, where the GPU and CPU work together to deliver 105 FPS average. The combination of the CPU’s six cores and the GPU’s 12 GB VRAM yields a balanced system at 1080p, but the 4K is not a strength.