Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B370 presents a starkly contrasted hardware combination in Hitman 2. The data shows a CPU with robust multi-threaded capacity paired with a GPU whose benchmark percentile is extremely low, resulting in a system where graphical settings and resolution have an outsized impact on playability. This analysis examines the measured FPS data to determine optimal configurations, the balance between components, and the overall ranking of this unique pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the only configuration that achieves a consistently playable frame rate is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, producing an average of 73 FPS. This is significantly ahead of the next best option at the same resolution, which is Medium at 54 FPS. The jump from Low to Medium represents a 19 FPS drop, a 26% reduction, indicating that even modest graphical increases heavily tax the Intel Arc B370.

For users prioritizing smooth gameplay over visual fidelity, 1920x1080 Low is the clear recommendation. The data shows that at 2560x1440, even the Low preset only yields an average of 46 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for a stealth title where precise timing matters. At 3840x2160, all settings fall below 30 FPS, rendering the game effectively unplayable at that resolution.

The Medium preset at 1920x1080 (54 FPS) is a viable alternative for those who want a balance, but the High preset at 41 FPS and Ultra at 30 FPS at the same resolution show a steep curve of diminishing returns. The 4K Ultra setting is the worst performer, with an average of only 10 FPS, which is a slideshow. The data strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting factor; the CPU has ample headroom, but the GPU cannot sustain high frame rates at higher settings. Therefore, the recommended experience is 1920x1080 with Low or Medium settings, depending on whether frame rate or visual quality is the priority, with a strong preference for Low to maintain a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this hardware in Hitman 2?

A: The measured data indicates that 1920x1080 with Low settings is the only combination that provides an average FPS above 70, achieving 73 FPS. This is the most performant option, ensuring smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the frame rate scale when moving from 1080p to 1440p and 4K?

A: At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 73 at 1920x1080 to 46 at 2560x1440, a 27 FPS decrease. Moving to 3840x2160 at Low settings yields only 25 FPS. This shows a severe performance penalty at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D or the Intel Arc B370 the bottleneck in this system?

A: The benchmark results suggest the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The CPU has high multi-threaded scores (e.g., 22,366 in Cinebench R23 multi-core), while the GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad score is only 1,184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. The FPS drops significantly with resolution and settings, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 73 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 30 FPS. This is a 43 FPS difference, or a 59% reduction in performance, showing that the Ultra preset is very demanding for this GPU.

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 1440p in Hitman 2?

A: No. The highest average FPS recorded at 2560x1440 is 46 FPS on the Low preset. All other settings at this resolution produce lower averages (35 FPS for Medium, 26 FPS for High, and 19 FPS for Ultra), so a 60 FPS target is not achievable at 1440p.

Q: How does this combo rank among all other tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo ranks 2,768th out of 3,001 tested combinations for Hitman 2. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a low-performing configuration for this specific title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a severe dependency on resolution, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload. At the Low settings preset, the average frame rate drops from 73 FPS at 1920x1080 to 46 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 27 FPS or 37%. Scaling further to 3840x2160, the average FPS plummets to 25 FPS, which is a 66% decrease from the 1080p performance.

This pattern is consistent across all settings. For instance, at Medium settings, the average FPS goes from 54 at 1080p to 35 at 1440p, and finally to 19 at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is substantial, but the drop from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced in absolute terms. The data indicates that the Intel Arc B370's rendering capabilities are quickly overwhelmed as pixel count increases.

The scaling behavior points directly to the GPU as the limiting component. A CPU-bound scenario would show less dramatic FPS drops when increasing resolution, as the CPU workload remains relatively constant. Here, the FPS nearly halves when moving from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings, which is a hallmark of a GPU that is running out of fillrate or pixel throughput. The system is unable to maintain playable frame rates at any setting above 1080p, confirming that the GPU's performance ceiling is the primary constraint on the entire system.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database for Hitman 2, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B370 holds a rank of 2,768 out of 3,001 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 8% of all systems tested for this game, a position that reflects the significant imbalance between the two components.

The low ranking is almost entirely attributable to the Intel Arc B370. The GPU's average benchmark score is 1,184, and its percentile rank against all GPUs is a very low 5. Its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmarks include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the AMD Radeon HD 7650M, which are legacy mobile parts. This indicates that the B370's raw 3D performance is comparable to very old, low-power hardware, which is not suited for demanding modern games like Hitman 2 at high resolutions or settings.

Conversely, the CPU's performance is far more respectable. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24,709. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D and the Intel Core i5-12450HX, which are much more capable processors. The data shows a massive gap between the CPU's capability and the GPU's delivery, making this a highly unbalanced pairing. The combo's rank of 2,768 is a direct consequence of the GPU's inability to translate the CPU's potential into actual game performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a high-core-count processor with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture. Its benchmark results show strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,366 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 11,086. The single-thread performance is also adequate, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1,849. This data suggests the CPU is more than capable of handling the game's logic and AI.

In the context of Hitman 2, a stealth game that typically involves complex AI routines and physics calculations, the CPU's 16 threads are likely sufficient to prevent any processor-related bottlenecks. The 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a significant feature of the X3D series, which can benefit games that are sensitive to cache latency and throughput. However, the measured FPS data shows that this CPU power is not being utilized effectively in this configuration.

The game's performance is clearly constrained by the GPU. The fact that FPS scales so dramatically with resolution and settings, rather than remaining stable and being limited by CPU performance, confirms this. While the CPU provides a strong foundation, the Intel Arc B370 acts as a bottleneck, preventing the system from achieving higher frame rates even at lower resolutions where the CPU workload is relatively unchanged. The CPU's high benchmark scores are irrelevant to the final FPS when the GPU can only manage 73 FPS at 1080p Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the average FPS (with min/max where available) for each tested configuration:

• 3840x2160 (4K):
• Low: 25 FPS
• Medium: 19 FPS (min 16, max 21)
• High: 14 FPS
• Ultra: 10 FPS

• 2560x1440 (1440p):
• Low: 46 FPS
• Medium: 35 FPS (min 30, max 40)
• High: 26 FPS
• Ultra: 19 FPS

• 1920x1080 (1080p):
• Low: 73 FPS
• Medium: 54 FPS (min 46, max 63)
• High: 41 FPS
• Ultra: 30 FPS

The data shows a clear and consistent hierarchy. At every resolution, the Low preset provides the highest average FPS, followed by Medium, High, and finally Ultra. The differences between presets are substantial. At 1080p, there is a 19 FPS gap between Low and Medium, and a further 13 FPS gap between Medium and High. The jump from High to Ultra is an 11 FPS difference.

The minimum FPS values recorded for Medium settings show that the frame times are not entirely stable. At 1080p, the minimum is 46 FPS, which is 8 FPS lower than the average. At 1440p, the minimum is 30 FPS, and at 4K, it is 16 FPS. This indicates that while the average may be playable at 1080p Medium, there are occasional dips that could be noticeable. The 4K Medium setting, with a minimum of 16 FPS, is not a viable option for gameplay.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is a mobile-class integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture. Its benchmark results are exceptionally low, with a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1,184 and a percentile rank of just 5 against all GPUs. This places it in the company of very old, low-end discrete graphics cards like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, as indicated by its nearest rivals.

The GPU's specifications include 1,280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. It has a boost clock of 2400 MHz, and its memory is "System Shared", meaning it uses a portion of the system's main RAM rather than dedicated VRAM. This architecture is not designed for high-performance gaming, and the measured FPS data confirms this.

The GPU is the dominant bottleneck in this system. The measured FPS shows a clear pattern of performance degradation with increasing resolution and settings, which is the primary characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. The fact that the combo ranks in the bottom 8% for this game is a direct result of the GPU's limited capabilities. The system's inability to maintain 60 FPS at 1080p on any setting above Low, and the sub-30 FPS performance at 4K on all settings, confirms the GPU's low throughput. The data suggests that this GPU is a major limiting factor for any modern gaming workload, and its pairing with a high-end CPU creates a significant performance imbalance that cannot be overcome by the processor's capabilities.