Hitman 2

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The following analysis examines the performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the Intel Arc B570 in Hitman 2, based on measured frame rate data at three resolutions and four quality presets. This combination ranks 2399th out of 3001 tested configurations in this specific game, placing it in the lower third of all combos tested. The data reveals a system that is heavily constrained by the graphics card at higher resolutions, while showing a more balanced profile at 1080p. The measured FPS values provide a clear picture of how this specific hardware pairing handles a stealth title with complex crowd and lighting systems.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data from 1080p to 4K shows a steep and consistent performance drop that points directly to the Intel Arc B570 as the primary limiting factor. At Low settings, the average frame rate falls from 123 FPS at 1920x1080 to 79 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 44 FPS, and then further down to 42 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a roughly 66% drop in performance from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which is a classic signature of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint.

The scaling pattern becomes even more telling when examining the High preset. The average frame rate at 1080p High is 70 FPS, which drops to 45 FPS at 1440p and then collapses to 24 FPS at 4K. The step from 1440p to 4K alone costs 21 FPS, which is a 47% reduction. This non-linear scaling—where the percentage loss increases as resolution rises—indicates that the Arc B570's 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute are simply insufficient to feed the pixel pipeline at 4K. The GPU's 160-bit memory bus and 10 GB GDDR6 allocation become progressively more strained as the render target grows.

At Medium settings, the pattern repeats with slightly better absolute numbers: 93 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 FPS and maximum of 36 FPS shows tight frame pacing but at an unplayable level for most users. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, yields 52 FPS at 1080p, 33 FPS at 1440p, and only 18 FPS at 4K. This last figure is below the threshold for smooth gameplay and highlights that the combination of the Arc B570 with this CPU is not viable for 4K Ultra in this title.

The resolution scaling data strongly suggests that the Ryzen 5 7600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads running at a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, is not the bottleneck at any resolution tested. The consistent frame rate drops across all four presets as resolution increases—regardless of whether the CPU has light or heavy work to do—indicates that the GPU is saturated well before the CPU's capabilities are exhausted. In fact, the 1080p Low result of 123 FPS shows that the CPU can drive very high frame rates when the GPU load is low, which further confirms the GPU-bound nature of this pairing at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The only resolution where all presets produce playable frame rates is 1920x1080. At this resolution, even the Ultra preset achieves an average of 52 FPS, while Low, Medium, and High reach 123, 93, and 70 FPS respectively. At 2560x1440, only Low and Medium presets exceed 30 FPS, and at 3840x2160, no preset reaches 45 FPS.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Intel Arc B570's average benchmark score is 20556, placing it at the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which scores 20582, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the B570 is essentially tied with the A750. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 20534, a 0.1% difference, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X scores 20662, which is 0.5% higher.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a strong performer relative to other CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636 and sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, scores 27578, a delta of 0.2%, meaning the 7600X is marginally faster. The Intel Core i5-12600K also scores 27578, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, a 0.4% difference.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the measured average frame rate is 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. This is a playable experience for most users, though it is noticeably lower than the 93 FPS average seen at 1080p Medium.

Q: Does this combo support ray tracing in Hitman 2?

A: The Intel Arc B570 features 18 ray tracing cores and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing capabilities. However, the measured FPS data in the FACT PACK does not include any ray tracing tests, so the actual performance impact in Hitman 2 cannot be assessed from this data.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance like?

A: In the 3DMark single-thread test, the Ryzen 5 7600X scores 1060, and in Cinebench R23 single-core it scores 1965. These scores, combined with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, indicate strong single-threaded performance that is well-suited for games that rely on a few fast cores.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this hardware combination depend entirely on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance, delivering an average of 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 1080p drops to 70 FPS average, which is still playable, but the jump from Medium to High costs 23 FPS while the visual improvement in a stealth game like Hitman 2 is typically modest.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the only reasonable choice for smooth gameplay, yielding 59 FPS average with a minimum of 50 FPS. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 79 FPS, but the visual compromise is significant. The High preset at 1440p falls to 45 FPS average, which may be acceptable for some players but is below the ideal range for a stealth game where quick reactions matter. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not recommended, as the 33 FPS average is too low for consistent gameplay.

For 4K, the data shows that this combination is not suitable for any preset. The best result at 3840x2160 is 42 FPS at Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS target and barely playable. The Medium preset at 4K manages only 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 FPS, and the High preset drops to 24 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 18 FPS, is effectively a slideshow. Users who insist on 4K should consider this combo only for static scenes or non-competitive play, and even then, Low settings are mandatory.

The data suggests that the "best experience" for this combo in Hitman 2 is 1080p Medium, which provides a smooth, responsive frame rate while retaining enough graphical detail to appreciate the game's environments. For users with 1440p monitors, Medium settings are the practical maximum, while 4K should be avoided entirely unless the user accepts very low frame rates and minimal visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of presets was tested. The Low preset delivers the highest average frame rate at 123 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values recorded. Medium settings produce an average of 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, showing a 27 FPS range that indicates some scene-dependent variability. High settings average 70 FPS, and Ultra settings average 52 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 30 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 23 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 18 FPS. This progression shows diminishing returns in terms of frame rate loss as settings increase, which is typical of a GPU that is already under load.

At 2560x1440, the measured results show a more constrained GPU. Low settings average 79 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS, High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 33 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 20 FPS, between Medium and High is 14 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 12 FPS. The frame time consistency at Medium, with a spread of 18 FPS, suggests that the GPU is working harder but still maintaining reasonable pacing.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently low across all presets. Low settings average 42 FPS, Medium averages 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 FPS and maximum of 36 FPS, High averages 24 FPS, and Ultra averages 18 FPS. The delta between Low and Medium is 10 FPS, between Medium and High is 8 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 6 FPS. The relatively small differences between presets at 4K indicate that the GPU is so heavily pixel-bound that reducing graphical quality has limited impact on frame rates; the bottleneck is the raw rendering throughput rather than specific settings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570 is the clear performance ceiling for this combo in Hitman 2. With 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, the GPU has a solid hardware foundation, but its 10 GB GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The memory bandwidth is particularly relevant in a game like Hitman 2, which features large, detailed environments with many NPCs and dynamic lighting. The 4K results, where even Low settings only produce 42 FPS, suggest that the memory subsystem cannot keep up with the pixel requirements.

The GPU's clock speeds are fixed at 2500 MHz for both base and boost, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). This locked boost clock means there is no dynamic overclocking headroom, which is consistent with the measured performance scaling. The 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are modest figures that align with the GPU's 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs. In terms of nearest rivals, the Arc B570 is essentially tied with the Arc A750 (delta -0.1%) and the RTX 3070 Mobile (delta 0.1%), which places it in a competitive mid-range segment.

The GPU's 18 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate are features that may matter in other titles, but in Hitman 2, the measured data shows no ray tracing tests. The 5 nm process node and 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die indicate a modern architecture, but the actual game performance is constrained by the 160-bit memory interface. The GPU's launch MSRP is 219 USD, and it draws 150 W with a suggested PSU of 450 W, but these figures do not directly influence the measured frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X provides more than enough processing power for Hitman 2, as evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 123 FPS. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), this CPU has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The single-thread performance is particularly strong, with a 3DMark single-thread score of 1060 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1965. This matters for Hitman 2, which is known to have a significant single-threaded component in its game logic and AI.

The CPU's multi-threaded scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15236 and a Geekbench multicore score of 13858, indicate that it can handle the game's background tasks without becoming a bottleneck. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core provide ample on-die storage for game assets and code. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27636, places it above the median, and its nearest rivals (Ryzen 7 5700X, Core i5-12600K, Ryzen 7 5800) are all within 0.4% in performance.

The memory support for DDR5 with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s is adequate for feeding the GPU, and the fact that the CPU does not appear to limit frame rates at any resolution tested is confirmed by the scaling data. At 1080p Low, the CPU can drive 123 FPS, which is far above the GPU's capability at higher resolutions. This suggests that if a more powerful GPU were paired with this CPU, the frame rates could be significantly higher. The CPU's 105 W TDP and PCIe Gen 5 support (with 24 lanes) are future-proofing features, but they do not change the fact that in this combo, the GPU is the limiting component.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2399th out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2, placing it in the 20th percentile of all configurations. This is a low ranking that reflects the GPU's performance ceiling rather than any CPU deficiency. The GPU alone sits at the 65th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU sits at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, creating a significant mismatch where the CPU's potential is left untapped.

The combo's rank of 2399 suggests that many other hardware pairings achieve higher frame rates in this game, likely due to more powerful GPUs. The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can deliver high frame rates at Medium and High settings, but it struggles at 1440p and is largely unsuitable for 4K. The gap between the combo's rank and the individual component percentiles highlights the importance of balanced system design; in this case, the Arc B570 holds back the Ryzen 5 7600X.

Compared to other combos that might use the same CPU with a different GPU, or the same GPU with a different CPU, the ranking data indicates that the GPU is the primary determinant of this combo's position. The fact that the CPU is at the 79th percentile while the combo is at the 20th percentile underscores this point. Users looking to improve performance in Hitman 2 with this CPU should consider a more powerful GPU, while those with the Arc B570 might not see significant gains from a CPU upgrade. The combo's rank of 2399 out of 3001 is a clear signal that this pairing is entry-level for this specific game, and the measured FPS data provides the detailed evidence for that conclusion.