Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Arc B580 combination delivers a playable but inconsistent experience in Hitman 2, with performance heavily dependent on resolution and settings. The data shows this pairing performs best at 1080p and 1440p with Medium or High presets, while 4K Ultra is not viable. This combo ranks in the 25th percentile of all tested configurations, indicating that while it can handle the game, it does not excel in this specific title.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination in Hitman 2?*

A: This combo ranks 2262 out of 3001 tested combinations, placing it in the lower 25% of all configurations. This suggests that while the hardware is functional, it is not optimized for high-end performance in this particular game.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this setup?

A: The best balance of performance is found at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, achieving an average of 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS and a maximum of 121 FPS. This provides smooth gameplay without sacrificing visual fidelity entirely.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44573, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and 0.5% higher than the Intel Core i9-13950HX. It trails the Intel Core i5-14600 by 0.7%, indicating very close performance among these top-tier processors.

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

A: The Intel Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, which is 0.6% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080. It is 0.2% slower than the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP and 0.7% slower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, showing it sits in a competitive mid-range bracket.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable at 1080p with this hardware?

A: The highest average frame rate is 140 FPS, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This demonstrates the CPU and GPU can push high frame rates when graphical demands are minimized.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this combination?

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields only 20 FPS average, while High settings produce 27 FPS. Only the Low preset, at 48 FPS, approaches playability, but Medium settings manage 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific pairing at rank 2262 out of 3001 tested combinations. This percentile position indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D with the Intel Arc B580 is not a top-tier performer for Hitman 2. A rank in the bottom 25% suggests that many other CPU/GPU pairings deliver superior frame rates or higher fidelity in this title.

This ranking is particularly interesting given the individual hardware components' benchmark scores. The CPU sits in the 89th percentile against all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 68th percentile against all GPUs. Yet, when combined for this specific game, the overall performance falls short of expectations set by those individual scores. This discrepancy suggests a potential bottleneck or inefficiency in how these two components interact within Hitman 2's engine.

The gap between the component-level performance and the in-game ranking implies that Hitman 2 may be sensitive to certain architectural traits. The data shows the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-13950HX, have nearly identical average scores with a delta of just 0.5%. Similarly, the GPU's performance is within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. Despite these close synthetic benchmarks, the in-game rank suggests the real-world performance may not scale linearly with these scores.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580 is the primary driver of visual performance in this configuration. Its memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR6 type memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. This memory capacity is sufficient for Hitman 2 at all tested resolutions, but the bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at higher settings where texture data demands increase.

The GPU operates at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). These clocks are consistent across the board, indicating a stable performance profile. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units suggest it has the raw compute power for this game, but the frame rate data shows a steep drop-off as resolution and settings increase.

At 1920x1080, the GPU handles the game well, with frame rates ranging from 140 FPS at Low to 58 FPS at Ultra. However, when moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops significantly, with Ultra settings yielding only 37 FPS. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly overburdened, as even Medium settings only produce 36 FPS. This pattern indicates that the GPU's 13.67 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is not sufficient for high-resolution, high-detail gaming in this title.

The GPU's benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 and a Passmark G3D score of 15748, reflect its mid-range positioning. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks, including the RTX 2080 and RTX 3080, show that it performs within a narrow band of those older high-end cards, but the in-game data suggests Hitman 2 may not utilize the Arc B580's architecture as efficiently.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across nine distinct scenarios. At 1920x1080, performance is generally strong: Low settings achieve an average of 140 FPS, Medium hits 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 and maximum of 121, High reaches 79 FPS, and Ultra drops to 58 FPS. This resolution is clearly the sweet spot for this hardware, offering playable frame rates even at the highest preset.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings produce an average of 89 FPS, which is still smooth. Medium settings yield 67 FPS with a range of 57 to 77 FPS. High settings drop to 51 FPS, and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. While 1440p is playable at Low and Medium, the higher presets become less comfortable for fast-paced gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the results are largely disappointing. Low settings manage an average of 48 FPS, which is borderline playable. Medium settings produce 36 FPS with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 41, indicating noticeable stuttering. High settings drop to 27 FPS, and Ultra is practically unplayable at 20 FPS. These numbers show that 4K gaming is only viable with the lowest settings, and even then, the frame rate is not ideal.

The data also reveals a scaling pattern. When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average frame rate drops by roughly 35-40% across all settings. Moving from 1440p to 4K results in a similar percentage drop. This consistent scaling indicates that the bottleneck is primarily the GPU, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed the graphics card at these resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture. It has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The CPU features a substantial L3 cache of 96 MB shared, which is a significant asset for gaming workloads that benefit from large, fast memory pools.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, AI, and physics, which the Passmark scores indicate it does well. The processor scores 2779 in Passmark physics and 25047 in multithread tests. Its single-thread score of 3494 is crucial for this game, as many game engines rely heavily on single-core performance for frame pacing and AI calculations.

The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Intel Core i9-13950HX, have average scores within 0.5% of this chip. This indicates that the 7500X3D is not leaving performance on the table relative to other high-end mobile and desktop parts. The 96 MB L3 cache likely helps maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, which is evident in the 1080p results where the CPU has to work harder to keep up with the GPU.

Given the frame rate data, the CPU does not appear to be the primary bottleneck in this configuration. At 1080p Low, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to achieve 140 FPS. However, at 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU is likely waiting for the graphics card to finish rendering each frame. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR5 support provide sufficient data throughput for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's display resolution and performance priorities.

At 1920x1080, the Medium preset is the recommended choice for the best balance of visual quality and performance. It delivers an average of 105 FPS with a minimum of 89 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay without significant frame drops. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the Low preset at 140 FPS is an option, but the visual compromise may not be worth the extra frames for a stealth game where atmosphere matters.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is again the best option, providing 67 FPS average with a minimum of 57 FPS. This is acceptable for most players, though the High preset at 51 FPS may be preferable for those who prioritize visual fidelity over absolute smoothness. The Low preset at 89 FPS is also viable, but Ultra at 37 FPS is too choppy for a consistent experience.

At 3840x2160, the options are severely limited. The Low preset at 48 FPS is the only setting that approaches a playable frame rate, but it still may feel inconsistent during busy scenes. The Medium preset at 36 FPS is playable for slower, methodical gameplay, but the minimum of 30 FPS suggests it will struggle during action sequences. For this resolution, users should accept that this hardware is not suited for high-detail 4K gaming in Hitman 2.

In summary, the data indicates that the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and Intel Arc B580 combination is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with Medium settings. This configuration provides a smooth, enjoyable experience without pushing the hardware to its breaking point. Attempting to run higher presets or resolutions will result in suboptimal performance that detracts from the game's stealth mechanics.