Hitman 2

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the Intel Arc B390 lands at rank 2662 out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 12% of all configurations. This is a decidedly low-tier result for a game that is now several generations old, and the ranking reflects a profound imbalance between the two components.

The combo's percentile position is dragged down almost entirely by the GPU. The Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463, 1.3% slower), the GeForce 800M (1460, 1.5% slower), the GT 625 OEM (1446, 2.5% slower), and the GT 710 (1443, 2.7% slower). These are all entry-level or legacy integrated-class parts, which sets expectations for the Arc B390's gaming capability. In contrast, the Ryzen 5 7600 sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (26274, 0.2% slower), the Ryzen 7 7435HS (26402, 0.3% faster), the Core i9-11900KF (26212, 0.4% slower), and the Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, 0.5% slower).

The data shows a combo where the CPU is performing at a high level relative to its peers, while the GPU is performing at a level that places it among the weakest tested. The rank of 2662 out of 3001 is a direct consequence of this GPU bottleneck. The CPU is effectively idle much of the time, waiting on the GPU to deliver frames. The implication is that any meaningful improvement in Hitman 2 performance would require a GPU replacement; the Ryzen 5 7600 is not the limiting factor in this pairing.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. Its base clock is 300 MHz, boosting to 2500 MHz. It has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units, along with 12 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 120.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance of 7.680 TFLOPS and FP16 of 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1). The TDP is 80 W.

The memory configuration is entirely system-shared, with no dedicated VRAM. Memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent," meaning the GPU borrows from the main system memory. This is a critical limitation for a game like Hitman 2, which benefits from dedicated video memory for texture streaming and geometry. The lack of dedicated VRAM means the GPU must compete with the CPU for memory bandwidth, and the measured results reflect this.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's performance is the dominant constraint. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 80 FPS average, which is the highest measured result. However, at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 34 FPS, a 57.5% reduction from Low. At 4K Ultra, the average falls to 11 FPS, which is barely playable. The scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution shows a consistent pattern: the GPU cannot handle the increased graphical load. The Arc B390's 9th percentile ranking among all GPUs aligns with these results; it is simply not designed for high-end gaming workloads.

The boost clock of 2500 MHz is respectable for an integrated part, but the architecture's limited shading units and ROPs, combined with shared memory, cap its real-world gaming performance. The data suggests that the GPU's memory-sharing arrangement is a primary bottleneck, as the FPS drops are severe even at 1440p, where a dedicated GPU with even modest VRAM would typically perform better.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture (Raphael), built on TSMC's 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. The TDP is 65 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7600 shows strong multi-threaded performance. It scores 12735 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1852 in single-core, with a Geekbench multi-core score of 13413 and single-core of 2521. The 3DMark results show scaling from 999 in single-thread to 6503 in max threads, indicating good multi-threading efficiency. PassMark scores confirm this: multi-thread score of 27058, single-thread of 3910, with strong sub-scores in integer math (80581) and floating-point math (48107).

For Hitman 2, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, AI, and physics. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 7600 is more than capable of this task. The FPS at 1080p Low is 80, which is likely near the CPU's limit for this game, but at higher settings, the GPU becomes the bottleneck. The fact that the combo ranks at the 78th percentile for CPU performance but the 9th percentile for GPU performance underscores the mismatch.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Hitman 2, which is not a heavily multi-threaded title. The high boost clock of 5.10 GHz is beneficial for single-threaded game logic. The data implies that if the GPU were replaced with a more capable part, the Ryzen 5 7600 could support significantly higher frame rates without becoming a constraint.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo playable at 1080p in Hitman 2?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 80 FPS average, which is playable. At 1080p Medium, the average drops to 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS, which is still smooth. At 1080p High, the average is 46 FPS, which is playable but less ideal. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 34 FPS, which may feel stuttery.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX, scores 1463, which is 1.3% slower. The GeForce 800M scores 1460 (1.5% slower), the GT 625 OEM scores 1446 (2.5% slower), and the GT 710 scores 1443 (2.7% slower). This puts the Arc B390 at the 9th percentile among all GPUs.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking and how does it compare to rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 is at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, which scores 26274 (0.2% slower). The Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402 (0.3% faster), the Core i9-11900KF scores 26212 (0.4% slower), and the Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187 (0.5% slower).

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 2662 out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 12% of all configurations.

Q: Does the GPU have dedicated VRAM?

A: No, the Intel Arc B390 uses system-shared memory. The memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent," meaning it relies on the system's main memory.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p Low and 1080p Ultra?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 80. At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 34, representing a 57.5% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows how the combo scales across resolutions from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 80. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 51, a 36.3% reduction. At 4K Low, the average drops to 27, a 66.3% reduction from 1080p Low. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the increased pixel count directly impacts the GPU's workload.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 60 FPS at 1080p, 39 FPS at 1440p (35% reduction), and 21 FPS at 4K (65% reduction). At High settings, the pattern continues: 46 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p (37% reduction), and 16 FPS at 4K (65.2% reduction). At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 34 at 1080p to 21 at 1440p (38.2% reduction) and 11 at 4K (67.6% reduction).

The consistency of the percentage drops across settings suggests that the GPU is the limiting component at all resolutions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the FPS would remain relatively constant as resolution increases, since the CPU's workload would stay the same. The data shows the opposite: FPS drops significantly with each resolution increase, indicating that the GPU is fully saturated.

The fact that 4K Low (27 FPS) performs worse than 1080p Ultra (34 FPS) further confirms this. The GPU is unable to handle the pixel throughput required at 4K, regardless of settings. The system-shared memory likely exacerbates this issue, as the GPU struggles to access memory at the speed required for high-resolution rendering.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate.

At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 80 FPS average, which is the highest measured result. However, the Medium preset at 60 FPS with a minimum of 51 FPS offers a better balance between visual quality and smoothness. The High preset at 46 FPS is playable but may introduce noticeable dips. The Ultra preset at 34 FPS is not recommended, as the visual improvements are unlikely to justify the significant frame rate drop.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 51 FPS average, which is playable. The Medium preset at 39 FPS drops below the 60 FPS target, and the High preset at 29 FPS is borderline. The Ultra preset at 21 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. Given the data, 1440p Low is the most viable option, with Medium as a compromise if the user prioritizes visual quality over frame rate.

At 4K, the results are poor across all settings. The Low preset achieves 27 FPS, the Medium preset 21 FPS, the High preset 16 FPS, and the Ultra preset 11 FPS. None of these are playable for a stealth game that requires smooth camera movement and precise aiming. The data suggests that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Hitman 2, and users should stick to 1080p or 1440p.

The best experience, per the measured rows, is 1080p Medium, which provides 60 FPS average and a minimum of 51 FPS. This offers a smooth frame rate while still providing some visual fidelity improvements over Low. For users who prioritize frame rate above all, 1080p Low at 80 FPS is the safest choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following are the exact measured average FPS values for each resolution and settings combination:

3840x2160 (4K):

• High: 16 FPS average
• Low: 27 FPS average
• Medium: 21 FPS average (minimum 17 FPS, maximum 24 FPS)
• Ultra: 11 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• High: 29 FPS average
• Low: 51 FPS average
• Medium: 39 FPS average (minimum 33 FPS, maximum 44 FPS)
• Ultra: 21 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p):

• High: 46 FPS average
• Low: 80 FPS average
• Medium: 60 FPS average (minimum 51 FPS, maximum 69 FPS)
• Ultra: 34 FPS average

The data shows that the Medium settings at each resolution have the most detailed FPS records, with minimum and maximum values provided. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 51 FPS indicates that the frame rate stays within a playable range even during demanding scenes. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 33 FPS suggests potential stuttering. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 17 FPS confirms the lack of playability.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution: at 1080p, the difference is 46 FPS (80 vs 34); at 1440p, it is 30 FPS (51 vs 21); at 4K, it is 16 FPS (27 vs 11). This indicates that the GPU's inability to handle higher settings becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions, further confirming the GPU bottleneck. The measured FPS breakdown aligns with the combo's low rank of 2662 out of 3001, painting a clear picture of a system that is severely limited by its graphics component.