Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + Intel Arc B570

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Hitman 2, with the data showing a system that is clearly GPU-limited at higher settings and resolutions. The combo ranks 2399 out of 3001 tested configurations in this game, placing it in the lower-mid tier of all possible pairings. Across the measured FPS rows, the system ranges from 18 FPS at 4K Ultra to 123 FPS at 1080p Low, which demonstrates that this build requires settings discipline to hit smooth frame rates. The Arc B570's 10 GB of VRAM and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for the game's demands, but the GPU's raw throughput becomes the primary constraint as resolution climbs.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the table, running at a base clock of 3.70 GHz and boosting up to 4.60 GHz. This is a Zen 3 architecture part built on TSMC's 7 nm process, with a 65 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core provide solid cache hierarchy for gaming workloads. In synthetic benchmarks, the chip scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2916 in single-core, which places it at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6628 and 2-thread score of 1762 show balanced scaling across thread counts, indicating that the processor can handle both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded scenarios without bottlenecks.

For Hitman 2, a stealth game that relies on complex AI behaviors and physics interactions in crowded environments, the CPU's multi-threaded capabilities matter for maintaining consistent frame pacing during busy scenes. The game was released in 2018, and modern 8-core CPUs like this one are generally more than adequate for its CPU demands. The data supports this assessment: at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 123 FPS, which is well beyond the CPU-bound threshold for most displays. The fact that FPS drops dramatically at higher resolutions and settings — down to 52 FPS at 1080p Ultra — suggests that the GPU, not the CPU, is the limiting factor even at 1080p when visual fidelity increases. The CPU's single-thread performance of 901 in 3DMark single-thread and 3296 in PassMark single-thread is sufficient for the game's main thread, so the processor is unlikely to be the primary constraint in any of the measured configurations.

In terms of rival positioning, the Ryzen 7 5700 sits within 0.3% of its nearest competitors in average benchmark score. It trails the Intel Xeon D-2752TER by 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H by 0.1%, while leading the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U by 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U by 0.3%. These deltas are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU's performance class is well-established for this title. The processor's 16 threads and 4.60 GHz boost clock give it ample headroom for Hitman 2's engine, which can utilize multiple cores for rendering, physics, and AI tasks simultaneously. The benchmark results indicate that CPU performance is not the bottleneck in this pairing, as evidenced by the significant FPS gains when lowering GPU load at each resolution.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is a Battlemage-generation GPU built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process with 19,600 million transistors. It operates at a fixed clock of 2500 MHz for both base and boost, with memory running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. With 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, the card is positioned as a mid-range offering. Its compute capabilities include 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS FP16, with a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s. The 18 ray tracing cores support DirectX 12 Ultimate, though Hitman 2's original release predates widespread RT adoption in the series.

In the measured results, the Arc B570's performance scales predictably with settings and resolution. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 123 FPS at Low, 93 FPS at Medium, 70 FPS at High, and 52 FPS at Ultra. This represents a 58% drop from Low to Ultra at the same resolution, which is a substantial penalty for the highest quality preset. At 1440p, the numbers fall to 79 FPS Low, 59 FPS Medium, 45 FPS High, and 33 FPS Ultra. The 4K results show the GPU struggling: 42 FPS at Low, 32 FPS at Medium, 24 FPS at High, and 18 FPS at Ultra. These figures demonstrate that the Arc B570's 10 GB VRAM is not the limiting factor — rather, the GPU's raw compute throughput is insufficient for 4K gaming at high quality settings in this title.

The GPU's benchmark percentile of 65 places it in the upper-mid range of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% slower), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% faster). The Arc B570's PassMark G3D score of 14195 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 2649 indicate its DirectX 12 capabilities are solid for a card in this class. For Hitman 2 specifically, the GPU's performance at 1080p Medium (93 FPS) and High (70 FPS) suggests that the card can handle the game well at mainstream resolutions with moderate settings, but pushing to Ultra or 4K requires significant compromises.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At Low settings, the system delivers 123 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p (a 36% drop), and 42 FPS at 4K (a 66% drop from 1080p). This scaling is typical for a GPU-limited scenario, where pixel count directly impacts frame rate. At Medium settings, the progression is 93 FPS → 59 FPS → 32 FPS from 1080p to 1440p to 4K, representing 37% and 66% drops respectively. The High preset shows 70 FPS → 45 FPS → 24 FPS, with 36% and 66% reductions. Ultra settings follow the same pattern: 52 FPS → 33 FPS → 18 FPS, with 37% and 65% drops.

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings presets is telling. Regardless of whether the game runs at Low or Ultra, moving from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 36-37% of performance, and moving from 1080p to 4K costs approximately 65-66%. This uniform scaling strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B570 is the limiting component in this pairing. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see smaller percentage drops at higher resolutions (since the CPU workload stays constant while the GPU becomes more loaded) and larger absolute FPS differences at lower resolutions. Instead, the proportional FPS loss tracks the pixel count increase almost exactly: 1440p has 1.78x the pixels of 1080p, and 4K has 4x the pixels, which would predict 44% and 75% drops in a perfectly pixel-bound scenario. The observed drops are somewhat less severe, suggesting the CPU does provide some mitigation at lower resolutions, but the overall trend is unmistakably GPU-dominated.

The practical implication is that users should not expect the Ryzen 7 5700 to rescue frame rates at high resolutions. The CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with data — evidenced by the 123 FPS at 1080p Low — but the Arc B570 simply cannot maintain playable frame rates at 4K with any quality setting above Low. Even at 1440p, only the Low preset (79 FPS) and Medium preset (59 FPS) deliver smooth gameplay, while High (45 FPS) and Ultra (33 FPS) fall below the 60 FPS threshold that many players consider essential for action games.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, at 1080p with Low (123 FPS) or Medium (93 FPS) settings, and at 1440p with Low (79 FPS) or Medium (59 FPS). The 1440p Medium result is just under 60 FPS at 59 FPS average. At 4K, no settings preset achieves 60 FPS; the highest is 42 FPS at Low.

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

A: 1080p is the most versatile resolution, offering 52-123 FPS across all settings presets. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings are playable (79 FPS and 59 FPS respectively). 4K is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as even Low settings only reach 42 FPS.

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

A: The Arc B570's average benchmark score of 20556 is 0.1% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534), 0.1% lower than the Intel Arc A750 (20582), 0.4% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480), and 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662). These differences are within noise margins.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in this game?

A: No. The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor at all settings and resolutions tested. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 123 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond what the card can render at higher quality settings. The uniform FPS percentage drops across resolutions confirm GPU limitation.

Q: What settings preset provides the most balanced experience?

A: At 1080p, Medium at 93 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1440p, Medium at 59 FPS is viable but marginal. For 4K, Low at 42 FPS is the only option above 30 FPS, but it requires significant visual compromises.

Q: How much VRAM does this game need, and does the Arc B570 have enough?

A: The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. The measured FPS data shows no VRAM-related stutters or crashes, and the performance scaling follows compute-bound patterns rather than memory capacity issues. The 10 GB allocation appears sufficient for Hitman 2 at all tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the system's performance ranges from 123 FPS at Low settings to 52 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 106 FPS, providing a smooth experience with headroom for dips. High settings produce 70 FPS average. The Ultra preset at 52 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the highest quality settings require frame rate sacrifices even at 1080p.

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS drops across all presets. Low settings yield 79 FPS, which is still playable. Medium delivers 59 FPS average with a range of 50 to 68 FPS, meaning the frame rate can dip below 60 during demanding scenes. High settings produce 45 FPS, and Ultra falls to 33 FPS. At this resolution, only Low and Medium presets provide acceptable performance for most players.

At 3840x2160, the situation becomes challenging. Low settings manage 42 FPS, which is borderline playable on VRR displays. Medium delivers 32 FPS average with a range of 27 to 36 FPS — this minimum of 27 FPS is likely to cause noticeable stuttering. High settings produce 24 FPS, and Ultra drops to 18 FPS. These results indicate that 4K gaming with this GPU requires either Low settings or significant compromises in visual quality.

The FPS delta between Low and Ultra at each resolution is consistent: a 71 FPS difference at 1080p (123 vs 52), a 46 FPS difference at 1440p (79 vs 33), and a 24 FPS difference at 4K (42 vs 18). This diminishing absolute delta at higher resolutions reinforces that the GPU is the limiting factor — at 4K, even the most aggressive settings reductions cannot overcome the pixel throughput limitations.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For players targeting 1080p, the Medium preset at 93 FPS is the clear recommendation. It provides nearly double the frame rate of Ultra (52 FPS) while maintaining a quality level that is visually close to High (70 FPS). The minimum FPS of 79 at Medium ensures that even during busy scenes with multiple NPCs and complex lighting, the frame rate stays comfortably above 60. Players with high-refresh-rate monitors (120 Hz or above) should consider Low at 123 FPS, which approaches the refresh ceiling of many displays.

At 1440p, Medium at 59 FPS is the optimal choice for most users. The average is just below 60, but the minimum of 50 FPS means occasional dips below the refresh threshold. Players who prioritize smoothness over visual fidelity can drop to Low at 79 FPS for a more consistent experience. High at 45 FPS and Ultra at 33 FPS are not recommended for action-oriented gameplay, as the frame rates fall into the range where input latency and motion clarity degrade noticeably.

For 4K, the data does not support a high-quality experience. Low settings at 42 FPS is the only preset above 30 FPS, and even this requires significant visual compromises. Players with 4K displays should consider running the game at 1440p resolution with Medium settings (59 FPS) if their display supports downscaling, or accepting Low settings at native 4K for a playable but visually reduced experience. The Ultra preset at 18 FPS is effectively unplayable, and High at 24 FPS is too low for consistent gameplay.

The overall recommendation based on the measured data is to run Hitman 2 at 1080p Medium for the best balance of visual quality and performance, or at 1440p Medium if a higher native resolution is preferred. The system is not suited for 4K gaming in this title beyond Low settings, and the GPU's limitations become apparent at higher resolutions. Players should prioritize frame rate over quality presets when using this hardware configuration, as the Arc B570's performance profile favors lower settings to maintain smooth gameplay.