Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + Intel Arc B570

The combination of AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel's Arc B570 presents a fascinating case study in how a modern mid-range CPU and a newer GPU architecture handle a 2018 stealth title. Hitman 2, with its dense crowd simulations and complex lighting, stresses both components in distinct ways. The measured FPS data reveals a system that is clearly capable at 1080p but struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 4K, with the scaling pattern pointing directly at the GPU as the bottleneck in this pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and tells a clear story about which component is the limiting factor. At High settings, the system delivers 70 FPS at 1920x1080, drops to 45 FPS at 2560x1440, and then plummets to just 24 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 65.7% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, a scaling curve that is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, and the Arc B570's frame rate drops by nearly two-thirds, indicating that the GPU's compute and memory resources are being saturated as resolution increases.

Looking at the Low settings data reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 123 FPS, which is an excellent result and suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames. However, at 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 42 FPS. Even when graphical load is minimized, the 4K resolution still crushes performance, confirming that the Arc B570's raw fill rate and bandwidth are the primary constraints. The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is simply not enough to sustain high frame rates at 4K in this game.

The scaling between Medium and Ultra settings at each resolution provides additional insight into the GPU's limitations. At 1440p, the jump from Medium (59 FPS) to High (45 FPS) costs 14 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra (33 FPS) costs another 12 FPS. This linear decline suggests that each quality tier adds a similar amount of shading and texture work, and the GPU has no headroom to absorb the extra load. At 4K, the pattern is similar but more severe: Medium runs at 32 FPS, High at 24 FPS, and Ultra at 18 FPS. The system is clearly not designed for 4K gaming with this GPU, as even the lowest settings cannot reach 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

The data suggests that for a smooth experience, players should prioritize resolution over quality settings. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, which is the best balance of visual fidelity and performance in the measured results. The High preset at 1080p runs at 70 FPS, which is still playable, but the 23 FPS difference between Medium and High is substantial. Ultra at 1080p drops to 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider the minimum for a smooth experience.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the only playable option, delivering 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS. High at 1440p drops to 45 FPS, which is borderline, and Ultra falls to 33 FPS, which is not recommended. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 79 FPS but sacrifices too much visual quality for most players. For 4K, the situation is dire: even Low settings only manage 42 FPS, and Medium drops to 32 FPS. None of the 4K presets deliver a comfortable frame rate, so players with this combo should avoid 4K or accept a compromised experience.

The measured data indicates that the sweet spot for this system is 1080p Medium, which offers 93 FPS average and stays above 79 FPS at all times. This preset likely preserves enough graphical detail to enjoy the game's stealth mechanics while maintaining a frame rate that keeps the action fluid. For players with 1440p monitors, Medium is the only viable choice, and even then, the 59 FPS average and 50 FPS minimum suggest that some scenes may feel slightly less smooth. The Ultra preset is not worth the performance cost at any resolution, as it delivers only 52 FPS at 1080p and 18 FPS at 4K.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the clear bottleneck in this system, and its specifications explain why. The GPU features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, with a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. The FP32 compute throughput is 11.52 TFLOPS, which is respectable for a mid-range card, but the memory subsystem appears to be the limiting factor. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest for 4K gaming where large textures and high-resolution buffers demand significant memory throughput.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20556. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which has an average score of 20582, representing a 0.1% difference. This puts the B570 essentially in a dead heat with its predecessor in synthetic benchmarks, yet the Hitman 2 results show clear limitations at higher resolutions. The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 14195 and DirectX 12 score of 72 indicate that it can handle modern APIs, but the actual gaming performance at 4K is poor.

The VRAM capacity of 10 GB is sufficient for most games at 1080p and 1440p, but Hitman 2's large open levels with many NPCs and dynamic lighting may require more memory at 4K. The data shows a 42 FPS result at 4K Low, which suggests that even when the GPU is not constrained by texture quality, the raw pixel throughput is insufficient. The GPU's texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s are not enough to fill a 4K frame buffer at high refresh rates. The 150 W TDP and 450 W suggested PSU indicate that this is a power-efficient card, but efficiency does not translate to high-end 4K performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2399th out of 3001 combos for Hitman 2. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, which is surprising given the relatively modern components. The rank of 2399 out of 3001 means that 602 other combinations performed worse, but a significant majority of systems deliver better frame rates in this game. This ranking suggests that while the individual components are capable, their combination does not excel in Hitman 2 specifically.

The CPU's benchmarks show that the Ryzen 5 7600 is a strong performer, with 6 cores and 12 threads running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The CPU's average benchmark score is 26324, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX with a delta of 0.2% and the Intel Core i9-11900KF with a delta of 0.4%. These are all high-performance processors, so the CPU is not the issue. The GPU's average benchmark score of 20556 places it in the 65th percentile, but its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile and Intel Arc A750, both of which are mid-range parts.

The combination's low rank likely stems from the GPU's inability to handle higher resolutions in Hitman 2. The game's engine is known for being CPU-intensive in certain scenes, but the Ryzen 5 7600's 3DMark multithreaded score of 6503 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12735 indicate that it has ample processing power. The bottleneck is clearly the Arc B570, which struggles to maintain playable frame rates at 1440p and above. This ranking suggests that players with this combo should stick to 1080p for the best experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 provides a strong foundation for this gaming system. Its 6 cores and 12 threads are based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. The CPU has a 32 MB shared L3 cache, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 KB L1 per core, which helps reduce memory latency in gaming workloads. The base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz are both respectable, and the CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus providing 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 7600 shows strong single-threaded performance with a 3DMark single-thread score of 999 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1852. These scores are critical for Hitman 2, which often relies on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and AI. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 3910 and Geekbench single-core score of 2521 further confirm that it can handle the game's computational demands. The multithreaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12735 and a Geekbench multicore score of 13413.

The CPU's TDP of 65 W is low, which means it produces less heat and can maintain boost clocks for longer periods. The 5.10 GHz boost clock is particularly valuable in Hitman 2, where frame pacing depends on consistent CPU performance. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates that it is better than the majority of processors on the market, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and Intel Core i9-11900KF, both of which are high-end parts. The data suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this system, and players looking to improve performance should focus on the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 123 FPS on Low, 93 FPS on Medium, 70 FPS on High, and 52 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, indicating a stable frame rate with only mild fluctuations. The Low preset at 123 FPS is excellent for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, while Ultra at 52 FPS is below the 60 FPS target. The 71 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p shows the significant impact of quality settings on this GPU.

At 2560x1440, the system delivers 79 FPS on Low, 59 FPS on Medium, 45 FPS on High, and 33 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, which is playable but with occasional drops below 60 FPS. The 46 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is slightly smaller than at 1080p, suggesting that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. High at 45 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 33 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the system delivers 42 FPS on Low, 32 FPS on Medium, 24 FPS on High, and 18 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a minimum of 27 FPS and a maximum of 36 FPS, which is barely playable. The 24 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is the smallest of all resolutions, confirming that the GPU is completely saturated at this resolution. Even the lowest settings cannot achieve 60 FPS, and the 18 FPS at Ultra is a slideshow. The data clearly shows that 4K is not viable with this GPU in Hitman 2, and players should use 1080p or 1440p for the best experience.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the best resolution, with the Medium preset delivering 93 FPS average and 79 FPS minimum. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset drops to 59 FPS average, and at 3840x2160, even Low settings only achieve 42 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, which is nearly identical to the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 (0.1% difference) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile at 20534 (0.1% difference). This places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 powerful enough for this game?

A: Yes, the CPU's benchmarks show strong performance with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12735 and a single-core score of 1852. It ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX with a 0.2% difference.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows 70 FPS average at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is playable but not as smooth as the Medium preset, which delivers 93 FPS average with a 79 FPS minimum.

Q: Why is 4K performance so poor with this system?

A: The data shows that 4K performance drops to 24 FPS at High settings and 42 FPS at Low settings. The GPU's 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is insufficient for the pixel throughput required at 4K.

Q: Should I use Ultra settings with this combo?

A: No, the Ultra preset delivers only 52 FPS at 1080p, 33 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K. The performance cost is not justified, and the Medium preset provides a much better balance with 93 FPS at 1080p.