Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the Intel Arc B390 ranks near the bottom of the database for Hitman 2, sitting at position 2662 out of 3001 tested combos. This places the combination in the 11th percentile of all systems measured, a ranking driven almost entirely by the GPU's modest performance rather than the CPU's capabilities. The data indicates this is a pairing where the processor has substantial headroom, but the graphics solution becomes the definitive bottleneck in nearly every scenario.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2662 out of 3001 places this system firmly in the lower quartile of tested configurations for Hitman 2. This is not a surprising result when you examine the underlying components — the Ryzen 7 5700 is a strong 8-core processor that ranks in the 78th percentile against all CPUs, while the Arc B390 sits in the 9th percentile against all GPUs. The disparity between these two percentiles is the key takeaway: the CPU is performing at a level that would typically support much higher frame rates, but the GPU cannot deliver them.

Benchmark results show the GPU's average score of 1482 places it just 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX and 2.7% above the GeForce GT 710. In practical terms, this means the Arc B390 is competing with integrated graphics from over a decade ago. The measured FPS data confirms this positioning — even at 1080p with Low settings, the system only achieves 80 FPS average, and that number drops dramatically as resolution or quality settings increase.

The CPU, by contrast, shows no such weakness. Its average benchmark score of 25517 puts it within 0.1% of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U. In multi-threaded workloads like Cinebench R23, the 5700 scores 20655, which is a respectable result for a desktop processor. The bottleneck is unambiguous: this combo's rank reflects GPU limitation, not CPU deficiency.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B390 is an integrated graphics solution based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, which sounds capable on paper, but the real constraint is memory. The GPU uses System Shared memory with a bus width and bandwidth that are both listed as "System Dependent." This means the graphics performance is directly tied to how much system RAM is allocated and the speed of that memory, which is a fundamental limitation for a game like Hitman 2 that benefits from dedicated VRAM.

The specs show 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster operation units, with 12 ray tracing cores. The pixel rate is listed at 60.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate at 120.0 GTexel/s, delivering 7.680 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. These are not terrible numbers for an integrated part, but they place the GPU in the 9th percentile overall, and the nearest rivals are all entry-level discrete GPUs from NVIDIA's GT 700 series.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the measured data shows the GPU's limitations clearly. At 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 11, which is unplayable. Even at 1080p with Low settings, the 80 FPS average is the only measured result that approaches smooth gameplay. The GPU's performance scales predictably with resolution — dropping from 46 FPS at 1080p High to 29 FPS at 1440p High to 16 FPS at 4K High. This linear degradation points to a GPU that is simply overwhelmed by the game's rendering demands at higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Hitman 2 at 60 FPS?

A: The data shows 60 FPS average is only achieved at 1080p with Medium settings, where the system hits exactly 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69. At 1080p Low, it reaches 80 FPS average, but every other configuration falls below 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: Based on the measured results, 1080p is the only resolution where the system achieves playable frame rates across multiple settings. At 1440p, the best result is 51 FPS at Low settings, and at 4K, even Low settings only produce 27 FPS average.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 25517 on average, which is 0.1% below the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530) and 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485). It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U by 0.3%.

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

A: The Arc B390 scores 1482 on average, placing it 1.3% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (1463) and 2.5% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 625 OEM (1446). It is 2.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 710 (1443).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this game?

A: The GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The CPU ranks in the 78th percentile with an average score of 25517, while the GPU ranks in the 9th percentile with an average score of 1482. The measured FPS data reflects GPU limitations, not CPU constraints.

Q: What is the highest quality setting achievable at a stable frame rate?

A: At 1080p, Medium settings produce 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS, which is the highest quality setting that maintains a consistent frame rate. High settings at 1080p drop to 46 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 34 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four quality settings, providing a complete picture of how this combo performs in Hitman 2. The results show a consistent pattern: the system is only truly playable at 1080p with lower settings, and performance degrades sharply as resolution increases.

At 3840x2160, the results are all below playable thresholds. Low settings produce 27 FPS average, which is the best 4K result. Medium settings yield 21 FPS average with a minimum of 17 and maximum of 24. High settings drop to 16 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 11 FPS. None of these are suitable for actual gameplay, even for a slow-paced stealth game.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves but remains marginal. Low settings achieve 51 FPS average, which is the only 1440p result above 40 FPS. Medium settings produce 39 FPS average with a minimum of 33 and maximum of 44. High settings drop to 29 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 21 FPS. The 51 FPS at Low is technically playable, but the visual quality trade-off is substantial.

At 1920x1080, the results are more varied. Low settings produce 80 FPS average, which is excellent. Medium settings achieve exactly 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 and maximum of 69, making this the sweet spot for playability. High settings drop to 46 FPS average, which is borderline but playable for a stealth game. Ultra settings fall to 34 FPS average, which is below the threshold for smooth gameplay.

The pattern across all resolutions is clear: the Arc B390 cannot handle high or ultra settings at any resolution without dropping below 50 FPS. The only configurations that exceed 60 FPS average are 1080p Low at 80 FPS and 1080p Medium at 60 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience with this combo, the data points to 1080p with Medium settings as the optimal configuration. This produces 60 FPS average with a minimum of 51 FPS, which is smooth enough for Hitman 2's stealth mechanics. The minimum frame rate of 51 FPS means there will be occasional dips, but they remain within acceptable bounds for this genre.

If you prioritize frame rate over visual quality, 1080p Low settings deliver 80 FPS average, which provides significant headroom above 60 FPS. This is the only configuration that offers a comfortable margin for frame rate drops in crowded scenes. The trade-off is reduced visual fidelity, but Hitman 2's core gameplay loop — infiltration and assassination — does not require the highest texture quality to be enjoyable.

Avoid Ultra settings at any resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the system only achieves 34 FPS average, and at 1440p and 4K, Ultra settings produce 21 FPS and 11 FPS respectively. These are all below playable thresholds. High settings are only viable at 1080p, where 46 FPS is borderline but workable for a game that rewards patience over twitch reflexes.

For 1440p, the data suggests Low settings at 51 FPS as the only viable option. This sacrifices visual quality but maintains a playable frame rate. Medium settings at 1440p drop to 39 FPS, which is too low for consistent gameplay. At 4K, no settings produce playable frame rates, so this resolution should be avoided entirely.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 architecture processor built on TSMC's 7 nm process, with 8 cores and 16 threads. It operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosts up to 4.60 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it has 16 MB of L3 cache. These specifications are well above what Hitman 2 requires, and the benchmark data confirms the CPU is not a limiting factor.

The 5700 scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2916 in single-core, with a PassMark multithread score of 24303. Its average benchmark score of 25517 places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. In 3DMark tests, the CPU scores 6628 with 16 threads and 901 in single-thread. These results indicate a processor that can handle modern games with ease.

For Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power for the game's AI routines and physics calculations. The game was released in 2018, and even its most demanding scenes are unlikely to stress a modern 8-core processor. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the sole constraint — the CPU has enough headroom to push much higher frame rates if paired with a more capable graphics solution.

The CPU's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Xeon D-2752TER with an average score of 25530 (0.1% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U with 25485 (0.1% lower). These are all closely matched, which means the 5700 is performing exactly as expected for its class. The bottleneck in this combo is unequivocally the GPU, and the CPU's role is to provide stable, consistent performance without introducing frame time spikes or stutters.