Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B390

The combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 7400F processor with an integrated Intel Arc B390 GPU presents an unusual pairing for Hitman 2, and the measured frame rates reveal a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution. Ranking 2662nd out of 3001 tested combos places this configuration in the bottom 11% of all tested pairings, which is consistent with a CPU that sits in the 83rd percentile against all processors but a GPU that languishes in the 9th percentile. The data suggests this is a system where the integrated graphics are the definitive bottleneck, and the CPU's considerable headroom goes largely unused in this stealth title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a steep and consistent decline as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 80 FPS, but this drops to 51 FPS at 1440p (a 36% reduction) and further to 27 FPS at 4K (a 66% reduction from the 1080p baseline). This scaling pattern is far more aggressive than what would be expected from a balanced system, indicating that the Intel Arc B390's rendering throughput is saturated even at the lowest settings.

Moving to Medium settings, the same trend persists: 60 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p, and 21 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p represents a 35% performance loss, while the jump to 4K costs another 46% of the 1440p figure. These proportional losses are remarkably consistent across settings presets, which strongly suggests that the limiting factor is raw pixel throughput rather than any specific rendering feature or setting.

At High settings, the resolution scaling becomes even more punishing: 46 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p, and just 16 FPS at 4K. The 1080p to 1440p drop is 37%, and the 1440p to 4K drop is 45%. Ultra settings show the most severe scaling of all, with 34 FPS at 1080p, 21 FPS at 1440p, and 11 FPS at 4K — the latter representing a 68% loss from the already-low 1080p figure.

What this data implies is a GPU that has very limited fillrate and shading capacity. The 4K results across all settings (16 FPS High, 21 FPS Medium, 27 FPS Low, 11 FPS Ultra) are all below playable thresholds, and even the best 4K result (27 FPS at Low) is only marginally better than the worst 1080p result (34 FPS at Ultra). The resolution scaling data suggests that players would need to drop to 1080p to find any acceptable performance, and even then, only the Low and Medium presets cross the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F brings substantial processing capability to this pairing, with 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 4.70 GHz, combined with 32 MB of shared L3 cache, position it as a strong modern desktop processor. Benchmark results support this: the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,765 and single-core score of 3,072 place it well above average, and its 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms its strong standing.

However, the measured FPS data in Hitman 2 reveals that this CPU's capabilities are almost entirely wasted. At 1080p Low, the system hits 80 FPS, which is the highest result in the entire dataset. If the CPU were the limiting factor at this resolution, we would expect to see either frame rates capped at a lower value or inconsistent scaling when settings change. Instead, the FPS drops by 25% when moving from Low to Medium at 1080p (80 to 60 FPS), and by another 23% from Medium to High (60 to 46 FPS). This pattern indicates that even at 1080p Low, the GPU is already the primary constraint.

Comparing to the CPU's nearest rivals helps contextualize its role. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32,812 on average benchmark scores, just 0.2% higher than the 7400F's 32,750. The Intel Core i5-14600T is 0.1% behind, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is 0.2% behind. These negligible differences would translate to virtually identical gaming performance in a GPU-bound scenario, meaning the 7400F's processing power is not the differentiator in this combo.

The PassMark multithread score of 25,645 and single-thread score of 3,689 further illustrate the CPU's strength, but the game's actual frame rates tell the story of a processor waiting on its graphics counterpart. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is more than sufficient for Hitman 2's stealth gameplay, which typically relies on a few heavily utilized threads rather than massive parallel scaling. The 4.70 GHz boost clock should provide excellent single-threaded performance for game logic, but the data shows that even this advantage cannot overcome the GPU's limitations.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The data shows that 1080p is the only resolution where playable frame rates are consistently achieved. At 1440p, the best result is 51 FPS at Low settings, while 4K tops out at 27 FPS at Low. For a consistently smooth experience, 1080p with Low or Medium settings is the only viable option.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32,750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707), 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697), and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32,662). The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.2% ahead at 32,812.

Q: Is this combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: The measured data strongly favors 1080p. At 1440p, even Low settings only achieve 51 FPS, and Medium drops to 39 FPS. At 1080p, Low achieves 80 FPS and Medium hits 60 FPS. The 1440p results are playable at Low settings but leave no headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: What causes the large FPS drops when increasing resolution?

A: The Intel Arc B390's limited graphics processing capability is the cause. The GPU has only 1,536 shading units and 24 ROPs, which constrains pixel throughput. Moving from 1080p to 1440p to 4K increases pixel count dramatically, and the GPU's 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate cannot keep up at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B390 scores 1,482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1,463), 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (1,460), 2.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1,446), and 2.7% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 (1,443).

Q: Can this system handle Ultra settings at any resolution?

A: No. The best Ultra result is 34 FPS at 1080p, which drops to 21 FPS at 1440p and 11 FPS at 4K. Even at 1080p, Ultra settings produce frame rates below the 60 FPS threshold, and the 11 FPS at 4K is effectively unplayable.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for settings selection. At 1080p, Low settings deliver 80 FPS, which is the highest frame rate in the entire dataset and provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings at 1080p achieve exactly 60 FPS, with a minimum of 51 FPS and maximum of 69 FPS, indicating that this preset is right at the edge of smooth gameplay.

For players prioritizing frame rate stability, 1080p Low is the safest choice, offering 80 FPS with no reported minimum below that average. The gap between Low and Medium at 1080p (20 FPS) suggests that the GPU has some headroom at Low settings, but Medium consumes most of it. The High preset at 1080p drops to 46 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS standard and may result in noticeable stuttering during fast camera movements.

At 1440p, only Low settings (51 FPS) approach playability, but the margin is thin. Medium at 1440p drops to 39 FPS, and High to 29 FPS. The 4K resolution is not viable for any preset, with the best result being 27 FPS at Low. The data implies that the optimal experience is 1080p with Low settings, with Medium as a secondary option for players who prefer visual quality over frame rate headroom.

The Ultra preset is uniformly poor across all resolutions, and the data suggests that its additional rendering demands (likely higher shadow quality, reflections, and draw distances) disproportionately impact the Arc B390's limited resources. The 11 FPS at 4K Ultra versus 27 FPS at 4K Low represents a 59% performance penalty for the highest quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 2662 out of 3001 tested combinations places it in the bottom 11.3% of all tested pairings for Hitman 2. This is a remarkably low ranking that reflects the GPU's severe performance limitations rather than any CPU deficiency. The Ryzen 5 7400F's 83rd percentile CPU ranking contrasts sharply with the Intel Arc B390's 9th percentile GPU ranking, creating a massive imbalance that the game's benchmark results clearly expose.

This ranking suggests that the vast majority of tested combos deliver better Hitman 2 performance. The combo's position near the bottom of the distribution indicates that most other CPU-GPU pairings, even those with weaker processors, likely outperform this configuration because they include more capable graphics solutions. The data implies that the 7400F's processing power is largely irrelevant to the gaming experience in this title, as the GPU bottleneck dominates at every resolution and settings level.

The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals (all within 2.7% of the Arc B390's score) suggest that any of those similarly-performing GPUs would produce nearly identical results. This means the combo's rank is essentially determined by the GPU's tier rather than any specific optimization or pairing advantage. The CPU's position in the 83rd percentile of all processors does nothing to boost the combo's standing in Hitman 2's performance hierarchy.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the system delivers 80 FPS on Low settings, 60 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69), 46 FPS on High, and 34 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 46 FPS, showing that settings have a substantial impact at this resolution, but even the highest quality preset fails to reach 60 FPS.

The 1440p results show a compressed range: Low produces 51 FPS, Medium 39 FPS (minimum 33, maximum 44), High 29 FPS, and Ultra 21 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 30 FPS, and notably, the 1440p Low result is only 5 FPS higher than 1080p Ultra, highlighting the resolution penalty.

At 4K, the performance collapses entirely: Low achieves 27 FPS, Medium 21 FPS (minimum 17, maximum 24), High 16 FPS, and Ultra drops to 11 FPS. The maximum FPS at 4K Medium (24) is below the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium (51), demonstrating the extreme resolution sensitivity of this GPU.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings, Low settings show a 53 FPS range (80 at 1080p to 27 at 4K), Medium shows a 39 FPS range (60 to 21), High shows a 30 FPS range (46 to 16), and Ultra shows a 23 FPS range (34 to 11). This narrowing range at higher settings suggests that as quality increases, the GPU becomes saturated even at lower resolutions, reducing the relative impact of resolution changes.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution built on the Xe3-LPG architecture using a 3 nm process. Its specifications reveal why it struggles in Hitman 2: 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and only 24 ROPs. The GPU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts to 2500 MHz, with a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 7.680 TFLOPS, which is modest for modern gaming.

The memory configuration is particularly limiting — the Arc B390 uses System Shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. This means the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory access, and the effective bandwidth is dependent on the system's DDR5 configuration. The Ryzen 5 7400F supports dual-channel DDR5 with a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, but the shared nature of the GPU's memory access likely reduces effective bandwidth available for graphics workloads.

The GPU's benchmark results are stark: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,482 places it in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all legacy NVIDIA GPUs — the GeForce GT 520MX (1,463, 1.3% slower), GeForce 800M (1,460, 1.5% slower), GeForce GT 625 OEM (1,446, 2.5% slower), and GeForce GT 710 (1,443, 2.7% slower). This comparison places the Arc B390 in the company of entry-level GPUs from over a decade ago, which explains the sub-30 FPS results at 4K.

The GPU's 12 ray tracing cores are present but largely irrelevant for Hitman 2, and the 80 W TDP with IGP slot width and no power connectors indicate this is designed for low-power integrated use cases. The FP16 performance of 15.36 TFLOPS (at 2:1 ratio) suggests some compute capability, but the gaming-focused metrics — pixel rate, texture rate, and shading units — all point to a GPU that is insufficient for demanding titles at high resolutions. The data shows that this GPU can handle 1080p Low settings in Hitman 2 but is overwhelmed by higher resolutions and quality presets.