Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a highly constrained gaming experience in Hitman 2, with the measured frame rates placing this combination near the bottom of the database. The data shows a system that is fundamentally limited by its graphics component, though the CPU provides a stable foundation that prevents further deterioration. This analysis examines the specific numbers recorded for this combo, interpreting what they mean for the game's performance profile across resolutions and settings.

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

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated graphics processor based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its clock behavior is unusual: the base clock runs at 300 MHz, while the boost clock reaches 2400 MHz. This wide gap between base and boost suggests the GPU can scale its frequency aggressively when thermal and power headroom allow, but the measured results in Hitman 2 indicate that even at maximum boost, the computational throughput is insufficient for smooth gameplay.

The graphics processor features 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 ROPs, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its peak pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate reaches 96.00 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32 operations. These specifications place the Arc B370 in the 5th percentile of all GPUs in the database, meaning 95% of tested graphics processors outperform it. The nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (0.2% faster) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (0.5% faster), which are both legacy parts from a different era — a clear indicator of this iGPU's limited standing.

Memory is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM. The memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent," meaning the GPU borrows from the main DDR5 memory pool. For Hitman 2, which was released in 2018 and has modest VRAM requirements, this shared memory arrangement does not create a capacity bottleneck, but the bandwidth available to the iGPU is inherently constrained by the system's dual-channel memory configuration. The Ryzen 5 7400F provides 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth, and the Arc B370 must compete with the CPU for access to that same pool.

The benchmark data reflects these limitations directly. In 3DMark's Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Arc B370 scores 1184 points. This is an extremely low result, and it correlates with the game's frame rates: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 73 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, it drops to 30 FPS. The GPU's raw compute capability, as measured by its 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, appears to be the primary constraint, as increasing graphical load causes frame rates to fall sharply.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2768th out of 3001 tested combos for Hitman 2. That places it in the bottom 8% of all system pairings in the database, a position that reflects the Arc B370's status as an integrated solution rather than a discrete graphics card. The rank of 2768 means only 233 combos perform worse, which is a remarkably small pool of inferior systems.

The CPU component of this combo is not the limiting factor in the ranking. The Ryzen 5 7400F sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% faster), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% slower). The CPU's performance is competitive with mid-range desktop and high-end mobile processors, yet the combo rank is dragged down almost entirely by the GPU's 5th percentile standing.

Comparing the two components' percentiles tells a stark story: the CPU is in the top 17% of all processors, while the GPU is in the bottom 5% of all graphics processors. This massive disparity means the system is severely GPU-bound in every scenario. The measured FPS data confirms this, as even at the lowest settings and resolution, the frame rates never approach what the CPU could theoretically support. If a more capable GPU were paired with this CPU, the combo rank would improve dramatically, but as configured, the Arc B370 holds the entire system back.

The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals show that the Arc B370 is essentially tied with ancient hardware. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 is 0.2% faster, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 is 0.5% faster, and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M is 0.7% faster. These are all parts from the early 2010s, and matching their performance in 2026 is a sobering result for an integrated GPU. The only rival that is slower is the AMD FirePro M2000, which trails by 1.4%.

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

The resolution scaling behavior reveals a classic GPU-bound pattern. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 73 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops the average to 46 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 25 FPS, another 46% reduction from 1440p. This consistently steep decline with increasing pixel count is the signature of a GPU that is saturated at every resolution.

At High settings, the scaling is even more pronounced. The combo delivers 41 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p (a 37% drop), and 14 FPS at 4K (a 46% drop from 1440p). The percentage losses are nearly identical to the Low settings pattern, which indicates that the GPU is equally constrained regardless of the graphical preset. This is not a case where lower settings relieve the bottleneck; the Arc B370 is simply too weak to handle Hitman 2's rendering demands at higher pixel counts.

The Medium settings row provides min and max FPS values at each resolution, offering insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the average is 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63, a range of 17 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 40, a range of 10 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 19 FPS with a minimum of 16 and maximum of 21, a range of 5 FPS. The shrinking range at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming more consistently saturated, leaving less headroom for frame rate variation.

The data implies that the limiting component is unequivocally the GPU. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see frame rates plateau at lower resolutions as the CPU reaches its maximum draw call throughput. Instead, frame rates continue to scale with resolution, confirming that the Arc B370's shading units and memory bandwidth are the constraining factors. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than adequate for Hitman 2's engine, which is known to scale well with multiple cores but does not require extreme thread counts.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average frame rate this combo can achieve in Hitman 2?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 73, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is the only configuration that approaches playable territory, and it requires the lowest graphical preset available.

Q: How does this combo compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 (0.2% faster), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 (0.5% faster), and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 (0.7% faster). The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 (1.4% slower).

Q: Is the CPU holding back the GPU in this configuration?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 7400F ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32750, while the Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU is far more capable than the GPU, and the frame rates are consistently limited by the graphics processor.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 35 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 40 FPS. This is below the threshold for smooth gameplay in a stealth title that benefits from consistent frame pacing.

Q: Does increasing resolution from 1080p to 4K cause a proportional frame rate drop?

A: Yes. At Low settings, 1080p yields 73 FPS, 1440p yields 46 FPS (37% lower), and 4K yields 25 FPS (46% lower than 1440p). The consistent percentage drops across resolution steps indicate a purely GPU-bound scenario.

Q: How many total combos does this pairing outperform in Hitman 2?

A: This combo ranks 2768th out of 3001 tested combinations, meaning it outperforms 233 other combos. It sits in the bottom 8% of all tested system pairings for this game.

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

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings produces the following averages: Low delivers 73 FPS, Medium delivers 54 FPS with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63, High delivers 41 FPS, and Ultra delivers 30 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 43 FPS, showing that the GPU loses more than half its frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 46 FPS, Medium at 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 40, High at 26 FPS, and Ultra at 19 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 27 FPS, a slightly smaller absolute gap than at 1080p but a similar proportional reduction of roughly 59%. This indicates that the GPU's performance ceiling is being approached at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results become largely unplayable: Low averages 25 FPS, Medium averages 19 FPS with a minimum of 16 and maximum of 21, High averages 14 FPS, and Ultra averages 10 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K produces a frame rate that is barely sufficient for a slideshow, and even the Low preset fails to reach 30 FPS. The measured data includes no minimum or maximum values for most of the 4K rows, which may indicate that the frame pacing was too erratic for reliable percentile reporting.

Comparing settings scaling across resolutions: at 1080p, Medium is 74% of Low's frame rate, High is 56% of Low, and Ultra is 41% of Low. At 1440p, Medium is 76% of Low, High is 57% of Low, and Ultra is 41% of Low. At 4K, Medium is 76% of Low, High is 56% of Low, and Ultra is 40% of Low. These percentages are remarkably consistent across resolutions, reinforcing that the GPU's relative performance under different settings loads is uniform regardless of pixel count.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. These specifications are more than sufficient for Hitman 2, which was released in 2018 and does not demand the latest CPU features.

The CPU's benchmark scores further confirm its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21765 multicore and 3072 singlecore. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 9141 multicore and 1290 singlecore. PassMark results include a multithread score of 25645 and a single-thread score of 3689. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking places it well above average, and its nearest rivals show that it competes with the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% faster) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% faster).

However, in this specific combo, the CPU's role is almost entirely passive. The measured frame rates never approach the CPU's potential limit. Even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is least stressed, the 73 FPS average is far below what the Ryzen 5 7400F could deliver with a discrete GPU. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth is shared with the iGPU, and this shared bandwidth becomes a secondary constraint as the resolution increases, but the primary bottleneck remains the Arc B370's compute throughput.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are well-suited for Hitman 2's engine, which benefits from multiple threads for AI, physics, and rendering setup. The 4.70 GHz boost clock provides strong single-threaded performance for the game's main thread, and the 32 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for frequently accessed data. Yet none of these advantages manifest in the frame rates, because the GPU simply cannot render frames fast enough to utilize the CPU's headroom.

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

For this combo, the measured data shows that the only viable path to playable frame rates is to use the Low preset at 1080p, which delivers 73 FPS. This is the sole configuration that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, providing a reasonably smooth experience for a stealth game. Any other setting or resolution results in frame rates below 60 FPS, with most falling well below that mark.

At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 54 FPS, which is still playable but with noticeable frame pacing issues (minimum 46 FPS, maximum 63 FPS). The 17 FPS range between minimum and maximum suggests inconsistent frame times that could be distracting during fast camera movements. The Low preset, while visually less appealing, offers a more consistent experience at a higher average frame rate.

For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, 1080p High at 41 FPS is the highest settings preset that remains above 30 FPS, which is often considered the minimum for a playable experience. However, the 1440p High preset at 26 FPS falls below this threshold, and 4K is entirely unsuitable for gameplay at any settings level.

The Medium preset at 1440p produces 35 FPS, which is a marginal experience but might be acceptable for slower-paced stealth sections. The minimum of 30 FPS and maximum of 40 FPS indicate that the frame rate stays within a narrow band, which could feel more consistent than the wider swings seen at 1080p Medium. Still, the recommendation is clear: 1080p Low is the only configuration that delivers a smooth experience, and users seeking higher visual fidelity should consider that the GPU's 5th percentile ranking fundamentally limits this combo to low-end gaming.

For the best balance of playability and visual quality, 1080p Medium at 54 FPS offers a compromise, but the data suggests that the Low preset's 73 FPS is the safest choice for maintaining consistent frame pacing. The Ultra preset at any resolution is not recommended, as even at 1080p it only achieves 30 FPS, and at 4K it drops to 10 FPS. The measured values clearly indicate that this system is designed for esports-level or older titles, not for running Hitman 2 at high fidelity.