Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable, though not flawless, experience in Hitman 2. The data reveals that this combination is heavily reliant on settings and resolution to maintain smooth framerates, with a clear performance ceiling at higher presets. This analysis breaks down the measured results to understand where this combo excels, where it struggles, and how to best configure it for the stealth action.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data for this combo in Hitman 2 indicates that the Medium preset is the optimal balance between visual fidelity and playable performance across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset yields an average of 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while still offering a significant visual upgrade over the Low preset. The frame time variance at Medium is also acceptable, suggesting a stable experience rather than erratic spikes.

The High preset is a viable alternative only at 1920x1080, where it achieves an average of 70 FPS. While this is playable, it represents a 24.7% drop in average FPS compared to Medium, and the data does not provide a minimum FPS value for this setting, leaving uncertainty about potential stutters in crowded areas. At 2560x1440, the High preset drops to 45 FPS, which is below the ideal smoothness threshold, and at 3840x2160, it falls to 24 FPS, making it unsuitable for gameplay.

The Ultra preset is generally not recommended for this combo. Even at 1080p, it only manages an average of 52 FPS, and it quickly becomes unplayable at higher resolutions, with 33 FPS at 1440p and 18 FPS at 4K. The performance cost of Ultra settings is substantial, and the data suggests this combo lacks the GPU headroom to maintain smooth framerates with maximum eye candy. The Low preset is the only way to achieve high refresh rate play at 1080p, hitting 123 FPS, but this comes at the cost of most graphical features.

The data strongly suggests that for the best experience, users should start with the Medium preset at 1080p and adjust from there. At 1440p, Medium is the highest playable setting, delivering 59 FPS, which is technically playable but may feel less consistent. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset's 32 FPS is borderline, and users would need to drop to Low (42 FPS) for a more responsive experience, though this sacrifices most visual quality.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In Hitman 2, a game that can utilize multiple threads for AI, physics, and world simulation, this CPU provides a solid foundation. The multi-threaded performance is reflected in its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,765, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

The data from the measured FPS suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 123 FPS, indicating that the processor can feed frames quickly enough when the GPU load is light. However, the CPU's role becomes more apparent when analyzing the scaling from 1080p to 1440p. The FPS drop from Low settings at 1080p (123 FPS) to Low at 1440p (79 FPS) is a 35.8% reduction, which is a larger drop than what would be expected if the GPU were the sole limiting factor. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the CPU's ability to prepare draw calls and manage game logic is still sufficient, but the GPU begins to take on a more dominant role.

The Ryzen 5 7400F's single-thread performance is also crucial for Hitman 2's overall frame pacing. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,072 is strong, which helps ensure that the main game thread doesn't become a bottleneck. This is particularly evident in the 1080p High preset results, where the combo achieves 70 FPS. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps with game data access, likely reducing latency and improving frame consistency. The data indicates that this CPU has enough headroom to support the GPU across all tested settings, as the performance scaling is largely consistent with GPU-bound behavior.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the defining component in this combo's gaming performance. It features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock is 2500 MHz, and its 2,304 shading units deliver 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. In Hitman 2, the GPU is clearly the main driver of performance, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when increasing resolution.

The GPU's memory bandwidth appears to be a critical factor. At 4K resolution, the pixel count quadruples compared to 1080p, demanding substantially more memory bandwidth. The data shows that at 4K, the average FPS at Medium settings is 32 FPS, which is a 65.6% drop from the 93 FPS at 1080p Medium. This steep decline indicates that the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are not sufficient to maintain performance at higher resolutions, likely due to the increased texture and geometry data that needs to be processed.

The Arc B570's performance is closer to a mid-range card, as suggested by its percentile ranking of 65 among all GPUs. In Hitman 2, this translates to playable frame rates at 1080p with moderate settings, but the GPU struggles to maintain playable rates at 1440p and 4K on higher presets. The measured data shows that the Ultra preset is only playable at 1080p (52 FPS), and the High preset is only viable at 1080p (70 FPS). The GPU's 80 ROPs and 144 TMUs are sufficient for 1080p rendering, but the 160-bit memory bus becomes a bottleneck when the resolution increases, limiting the effective fill rate and texture throughput.

The data suggests that the Arc B570 is best suited for 1080p gaming in Hitman 2, where it can deliver smooth performance on Medium and High presets. The 10 GB VRAM is adequate for 1080p textures, but the bandwidth limitations become apparent at higher resolutions. The GPU's power envelope of 150 W and its 450 W suggested PSU indicate it is a mid-range part, and its performance in this game aligns with that positioning.

How This Combo Ranks

In the grand scheme of hardware configurations tested for Hitman 2, this specific combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2399th out of 3001 tested combinations. This places it in the bottom 20% of all combos, highlighting that it is not a high-performing configuration for this game. The ranking suggests that while the individual components are capable, their combined performance is limited by the GPU's ability to handle the game's demands.

The CPU's own benchmark percentile of 83 is significantly higher than the combo's rank, suggesting that the CPU is not the limiting factor. In contrast, the GPU's percentile of 65 is closer to the combo's overall rank, confirming that the Arc B570 drags down the overall performance. The data implies that pairing a more powerful GPU with this CPU would yield a much better result in Hitman 2, as the CPU has ample headroom to support a faster graphics card.

The combo's rank is a reflection of the GPU's mid-range capabilities. The Arc B570's nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750, have similar average benchmark scores (20,534 and 20,582, respectively), indicating that this GPU is in a competitive tier. However, in Hitman 2 specifically, the GPU's memory bandwidth limitations are exposed, leading to lower-than-expected performance at higher resolutions. This rank suggests that users with this combo will need to be mindful of settings and resolution to achieve a satisfactory experience.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is the most telling aspect of this combo's behavior in Hitman 2. The data shows a consistent and significant drop in FPS as resolution increases, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. At Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 93 at 1080p, to 59 at 1440p, and finally to 32 at 4K. This represents a 36.6% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45.8% drop from 1440p to 4K.

This scaling pattern strongly indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component in this configuration. The CPU's performance is less affected by resolution changes, as its workload (game logic, AI) remains relatively constant. The GPU, however, must render more pixels and process more texture data, which directly impacts its output. The fact that the FPS drops are proportional to the pixel count increase (approximately 2.25x from 1080p to 1440p, and 4x from 1080p to 4K) confirms this.

The data also reveals that the performance hit from increasing resolution is more severe at higher settings. For example, going from 1080p Low to 4K Low results in a 65.9% FPS drop (from 123 to 42 FPS), whereas going from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra results in a 65.4% drop (from 52 to 18 FPS). This suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being heavily taxed at 4K, regardless of the settings. The 10 GB VRAM may also be a limiting factor at 4K, as the game may need to swap textures more frequently, reducing performance.

The scaling data implies that this combo is best used at 1080p, where the GPU can maintain a solid performance lead over the CPU's minimum requirements. At 1440p, the combo is only viable on Medium settings, and at 4K, it is only playable on Low. The steep drop-offs at higher resolutions highlight the GPU's limits and suggest that users seeking higher resolutions would need to significantly lower graphical settings or consider a more powerful GPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play Hitman 2 with this CPU and GPU combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the optimal resolution. At 1080p, the combo achieves playable frame rates on all presets, with the Medium preset delivering 93 FPS and High delivering 70 FPS. Higher resolutions, such as 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, result in significantly lower FPS, making them less suitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F or the Intel Arc B570 the bottleneck in this setup?

A: The data clearly indicates the Intel Arc B570 is the primary bottleneck. The CPU's benchmark percentile (83rd) is much higher than the GPU's (65th), and the FPS drops significantly as resolution increases, which is a classic sign of GPU limitation. The CPU has enough headroom to support a more powerful GPU.

Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. At 4K with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 42 FPS, which is playable. However, at Medium settings, the average drops to 32 FPS, and at High and Ultra, it falls to 24 FPS and 18 FPS respectively, which are not smooth experiences.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570's memory bandwidth affect performance in Hitman 2?

A: The 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 160-bit bus are likely a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows a steep FPS drop when going from 1080p to 1440p and 4K, which suggests the GPU cannot fetch texture and geometry data fast enough to maintain performance at those higher pixel counts.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 123 FPS, while the Ultra preset delivers an average of 52 FPS. This represents a 57.7% reduction in performance when moving to the highest preset, indicating that Ultra settings are too demanding for this GPU at 1080p.

Q: Is the combo's rank of 2399 out of 3001 a good result?

A: No, this rank places the combo in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations for Hitman 2. The data suggests that while the CPU is powerful, the GPU's performance limits the overall experience, making this a lower-tier combo for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and Intel Arc B570 combo in Hitman 2, across all tested resolutions and settings.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Minimum FPS | Maximum FPS |

| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 18 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | High | 24 | N/A | N/A |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 32 | 27 | 36 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 42 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 33 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | High | 45 | N/A | N/A |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 59 | 50 | 68 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 79 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 52 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | High | 70 | N/A | N/A |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 93 | 79 | 106 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 123 | N/A | N/A |

The table shows a clear trend of decreasing performance with increasing resolution and higher quality settings. The Medium preset stands out as the most balanced option, providing the only set of minimum and maximum FPS values, which indicates a stable frame time. The data also shows that the Low preset at 1080p is the only configuration that breaks the 120 FPS barrier, suggesting it is ideal for high refresh rate monitors. The Ultra preset is consistently the worst performer, with the lowest FPS at every resolution, solidifying the recommendation to avoid it with this hardware combo.