Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the Intel Arc B370 produces a severely GPU-bound experience in Hitman 2, with the measured frame rates indicating that the processor’s capabilities are largely irrelevant to the final output. The data shows a combination that ranks 2768 out of 3001 tested combos, placing it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, a position driven almost entirely by the graphics solution’s limitations rather than the CPU’s performance.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results reveal a steep and predictable performance cliff as resolution increases, confirming that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component in this pairing. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 73 FPS average, which drops to 46 FPS at 1440p and further to 25 FPS at 4K. This represents a 37% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 66% reduction from 1080p to 4K, showing that the GPU’s rendering throughput collapses under higher pixel counts.

The scaling pattern becomes more telling when examining the Medium settings preset. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 54, dropping to 35 at 1440p and 19 at 4K. The delta between resolutions remains consistent, suggesting that the Arc B370’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the binding constraints. The 4K Medium result of 19 FPS with a minimum of 16 and maximum of 21 shows minimal variance, indicating the GPU is operating at its absolute ceiling with no headroom for frame time spikes.

High settings exhibit a similar pattern: 41 FPS at 1080p, 26 at 1440p, and 14 at 4K. The 4K High result of 14 FPS is barely playable by any standard, and the fact that it is only 4 FPS higher than the Ultra preset at the same resolution suggests that the GPU’s compute resources are exhausted regardless of minor graphical adjustments. The gap between Low and High at 1080p is 32 FPS (73 vs 41), while at 4K the same gap narrows to 11 FPS (25 vs 14), demonstrating that resolution scaling amplifies the GPU bottleneck.

The most striking data point is the Ultra preset at 4K, which manages only 10 FPS average. This is a 86% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score of 30 FPS, and the fact that the Arc B370 cannot exceed 21 FPS even at Medium 4K indicates that this combo is unsuitable for any 4K gaming configuration. The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads, along with its 4.70 GHz boost clock, are completely masked by the GPU’s performance envelope, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across resolutions that would normally show CPU limitation at lower pixel counts.

FAQ

Q: What frame rate can this combo achieve at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 73, which is the highest result across all tested configurations for this pairing. This is the only setting and resolution combination that approaches a smooth 60+ FPS experience.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F the bottleneck in this system?

A: No. The benchmark data indicates the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 5th percentile. The frame rates scale consistently with resolution, a classic sign of GPU limitation.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GPU’s 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, which is only 0.2% lower than the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186) and 0.5% lower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190). It outperforms the AMD FirePro M2000 by 1.4%, but the overall performance class is comparable to decade-old GPUs.

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

A: The 1080p Low preset, delivering 73 FPS average, is the only configuration that provides a consistently smooth experience. The 1440p Low preset at 46 FPS is borderline playable, but any settings above Low at resolutions above 1080p result in frame rates below 41 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU’s performance advantage over its rivals translate into better gaming results?

A: No. The Ryzen 5 8400F’s average benchmark score of 25005 is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964) and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911), but these differences are negligible in gaming. The GPU’s 5th percentile ranking completely dominates the system’s gaming performance.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures for the Medium preset?

A: At 1080p Medium, the minimum FPS is 46 with a maximum of 63. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 30 with a maximum of 40. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 16 with a maximum of 21. These minimums show that even the best-case frame times are far below the thresholds needed for competitive play.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370’s specifications paint a clear picture of why this combo struggles. With a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, the GPU’s dynamic range is narrow, and its 1280 shading units are insufficient for modern game workloads. The 6.144 TFLOPS FP32 performance places it firmly in the entry-level segment, and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 confirms this, putting it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs.

The memory configuration is system shared, meaning the GPU relies on the host system’s DDR5 memory rather than dedicated VRAM. While the CPU supports dual-channel DDR5 with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, the system-dependent nature of the GPU’s memory bandwidth means that performance can vary based on the specific memory configuration. This architecture is typical of integrated graphics solutions, and the 25 W TDP confirms that this is an IGP-class part rather than a discrete GPU.

The GPU’s 10 ray tracing cores are present but largely irrelevant at this performance level, as the measured frame rates show that even rasterization tasks overwhelm the GPU. The 20 ROPs and 40 TMUs are severely underpowered for Hitman 2’s rendering requirements, and the pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s are insufficient for maintaining playable frame rates at resolutions above 1080p.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, both of which are over a decade old. This comparison highlights the Arc B370’s position in the market as a low-power, integrated-class solution. The 0.2% to 0.7% performance deltas against these ancient parts indicate that the Arc B370 offers no meaningful generational improvement in raw compute performance.

Given the GPU’s limitations, the CPU’s strong synthetic scores are wasted in gaming. The Ryzen 5 8400F’s 3DMark max threads score of 6165 and PassMark multithread score of 24389 demonstrate substantial processing power, but the GPU cannot translate this into higher frame rates. The measured FPS data shows that even at Low settings, the GPU is the primary constraint, as evidenced by the fact that reducing graphical settings from Ultra to Low at 1080p only improves FPS from 30 to 73, a 143% increase that is entirely attributable to reduced GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2768 out of 3001 tested configurations places this pairing in the bottom 7.8% of all systems tested. This ranking is remarkably poor given that the CPU alone ranks in the 77th percentile of all processors, illustrating how a weak GPU can nullify a strong CPU’s contribution to gaming performance. The data indicates that the Ryzen 5 8400F is capable of far better gaming results when paired with a more capable GPU, but this specific combination is constrained by the Arc B370.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 24964 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (0.4% lower). These processors would likely produce similar frame rates in Hitman 2 when paired with the same GPU, as the GPU bottleneck would dominate regardless of which CPU is installed. The AMD EPYC 9474F, which scores 25103 (0.4% higher than the 8400F), would also be equally constrained in this configuration.

The GPU’s ranking is even more revealing. At the 5th percentile of all GPUs, the Arc B370 is below 95% of all graphics solutions tested. Its nearest rivals are all legacy parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, 0.2% higher), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, 0.5% higher), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, 0.7% higher). The only GPU it outperforms in its immediate vicinity is the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168, 1.4% lower). This places the Arc B370 in a performance tier that is fundamentally incompatible with modern gaming at acceptable frame rates.

The combination of a 77th percentile CPU with a 5th percentile GPU creates a system that is severely unbalanced. The data suggests that any GPU ranking above the 50th percentile would yield significantly better results, but as configured, this combo is limited to esports-level settings at 1080p. The 2768th rank out of 3001 combos is consistent with this analysis, as the majority of tested systems likely feature more balanced GPU-CPU pairings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the only configuration that provides a smooth gaming experience is the 1080p Low preset, which achieves 73 FPS average. This is the sole configuration that clears the 60 FPS threshold, and it does so by a comfortable margin. The 1440p Low preset at 46 FPS is technically playable but lacks the headroom for consistent frame pacing, and the 1080p Medium preset at 54 FPS is borderline but may exhibit noticeable stuttering during intense scenes.

For users who prioritize visual quality over frame rate, the 1080p High preset at 41 FPS is the highest quality setting that remains playable, though it requires accepting a frame rate below the 60 FPS standard. The 1080p Ultra preset at 30 FPS is not recommended, as the visual improvement over High does not justify the 27% performance drop. The 1440p Medium preset at 35 FPS offers a middle ground for users with 1440p displays, but the 4K configurations are all unsuitable for actual gameplay.

The data shows that the Ultra preset at any resolution above 1080p results in frame rates below 20 FPS, making it entirely unplayable. The 4K High preset at 14 FPS and 4K Medium at 19 FPS are both below the minimum threshold for interactive frame rates. The only 4K configuration that approaches playability is Low at 25 FPS, but this is still below the 30 FPS minimum typically considered acceptable for single-player games.

For the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, the 1080p High preset at 41 FPS is the recommended configuration. This provides a 37% improvement over Ultra while maintaining a frame rate that is high enough for smooth gameplay in a stealth game like Hitman 2. Alternatively, users with lower visual standards can achieve the highest frame rates with 1080p Low at 73 FPS, which is the only configuration that fully utilizes the CPU’s capabilities without being entirely GPU-limited.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS table for the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and Intel Arc B370 in Hitman 2 is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 73 FPS average, which is the highest score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset achieves 54 FPS average with a minimum of 46 and maximum of 63, showing a 19 FPS drop from Low. The High preset manages 41 FPS average, and the Ultra preset drops to 30 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 43 FPS, indicating that the GPU’s performance scales inversely with graphical complexity.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 46 FPS average, a 37% reduction from the 1080p Low score. The Medium preset delivers 35 FPS average with a minimum of 30 and maximum of 40, while the High preset drops to 26 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 1440p manages only 19 FPS average, which is below the playability threshold. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 27 FPS, narrower than at 1080p due to the overall lower performance ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only configuration that exceeds 20 FPS, achieving 25 FPS average. The Medium preset delivers 19 FPS average with a minimum of 16 and maximum of 21, while the High preset drops to 14 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 4K is the worst result in the entire dataset, managing only 10 FPS average. The degradation from 1080p Low to 4K Low is 48 FPS, and the degradation from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra is 20 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU’s performance collapses entirely at higher resolutions.

The minimum FPS data for the Medium preset shows that frame pacing is inconsistent across resolutions. At 1080p, the minimum of 46 FPS is 85% of the average, while at 1440p the minimum of 30 FPS is 86% of the average, and at 4K the minimum of 16 FPS is 84% of the average. This consistency indicates that the GPU maintains a steady workload without significant spikes, but the overall performance level is simply too low for a modern game.