Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D + Intel Arc B570

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Hitman 2. The data shows a system that excels at lower resolutions but struggles to maintain frame rates as pixel count increases. With a combo rank of 2399 out of 3001 tested configurations, this pairing sits in the lower third of the database, indicating that while it can handle the game, it is not positioned among the top performers. The measured frames per second range from a high of 123 at 1080p Low to a low of 18 at 4K Ultra, revealing a wide performance envelope that depends heavily on both resolution and quality settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is dramatic and reveals where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p Low settings, the system produces 123 FPS, but at 4K Low, that number falls to 42 FPS — a reduction of approximately 66%. This steep decline at identical settings strongly indicates that the Intel Arc B570's rendering capabilities become the limiting factor as pixel count rises. The GPU's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 160-bit bus, while adequate for 1080p, are clearly stressed by the 8.3 million pixels of 4K resolution.

The scaling pattern across all settings confirms GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. Moving from 1080p Medium (93 FPS) to 1440p Medium (59 FPS) represents a 37% drop, and then to 4K Medium (32 FPS) another 46% drop. This progressive degradation is characteristic of a graphics card that cannot keep up with the fill-rate demands of higher resolutions. The pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s, while respectable for a mid-range card, are insufficient for sustained 4K performance in this title.

Interestingly, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less punishing than from 1440p to 4K. At High settings, 1080p yields 70 FPS, 1440p yields 45 FPS (36% drop), and 4K yields 24 FPS (47% drop from 1440p). This non-linear scaling suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s becomes progressively more strained as resolution increases, with 4K demanding more data throughput than the 160-bit bus can efficiently deliver. At 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's 96 MB of L3 cache likely helps mitigate some memory pressure, but at 4K, the GPU's limitations dominate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2399 out of 3001 tested configurations places this pairing in the 80th percentile position from the bottom — meaning roughly 80% of tested combos perform better in Hitman 2. This is a modest result for hardware that includes a strong 8-core CPU and a modern GPU. The ranking reflects the GPU's limitations in this specific title rather than the CPU's capabilities, as the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's benchmark scores are competitive with its peers.

Looking at the GPU's nearest rivals, the Intel Arc B570 (average benchmark score 20556) sits very close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (score 20534, deltaPct 0.1%) and the Intel Arc A750 (score 20582, deltaPct -0.1%). The near-zero deltas indicate that the B570 performs almost identically to these cards in general benchmarks, yet the combo ranking suggests Hitman 2 may be less forgiving of the B570's architecture than other titles. The CPU's nearest rivals show a similar clustering — the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (score 24728, deltaPct -0.1%) and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (score 24822, deltaPct -0.5%) bracket the 5700X3D's average score of 24709.

The disparity between the component-level benchmark positions and the in-game combo rank highlights how game-specific optimization can override raw compute potential. The CPU sits in the 77th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 65th percentile against all GPUs. However, their combined performance in Hitman 2 lands in the bottom 20% of combos, suggesting that either the game does not scale well with this hardware combination or that other tested combos typically include more capable GPUs. The data indicates that users seeking higher frame rates in this title would need to prioritize GPU upgrades over CPU improvements.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance occurs at 1080p Medium settings. This configuration produces 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 106 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 1440p (59 FPS average, 50-68 FPS range) is also viable for users with 1440p monitors, though it sits right at the edge of the 60 FPS target.

For 1080p users, the High preset at 70 FPS average is a reasonable alternative if visual fidelity is prioritized over headroom. However, the Ultra preset at 1080p drops to 52 FPS, which may introduce noticeable stutter in a stealth game where precision matters. The Low preset at 1080p yields 123 FPS, which is beneficial for competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, but the visual compromise may not be worth it given the Medium preset's strong performance.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is clearly the best choice, as the High preset (45 FPS) and Ultra preset (33 FPS) both fall below the 60 FPS target. The Low preset at 1440p (79 FPS) offers a playable alternative for users who prioritize frame rate over detail. At 4K, none of the presets achieve 60 FPS — the best option is Low at 42 FPS, followed by Medium at 32 FPS, High at 24 FPS, and Ultra at 18 FPS. Users with 4K displays should accept that this hardware cannot deliver a smooth experience at that resolution and either lower resolution or accept reduced visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The data provides exact FPS measurements across four resolutions and four quality settings, with average, minimum, and maximum values for Medium presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 123 FPS average, Medium delivers 93 FPS with a 79-106 FPS range, High delivers 70 FPS, and Ultra delivers 52 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 58% reduction in frame rate, demonstrating that quality settings have a substantial impact even at lower resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 79 FPS, Medium produces 59 FPS with a 50-68 FPS range, High produces 45 FPS, and Ultra produces 33 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 50 FPS indicates occasional dips below the 60 FPS target, but the average remains acceptable. The 1440p Ultra result of 33 FPS is notably poor, representing a 37% drop from 1440p High, which suggests that the Ultra preset includes effects that disproportionately burden the GPU.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently low across all presets. Low produces 42 FPS, Medium produces 32 FPS with a 27-36 FPS range, High produces 24 FPS, and Ultra produces 18 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 27 FPS indicates significant frame time spikes that would be noticeable during gameplay. The gap between 1440p and 4K at identical settings is substantial — for example, High settings drop from 45 FPS at 1440p to 24 FPS at 4K, a 47% reduction that underscores the GPU's 4K limitations.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's specifications directly explain its performance profile in Hitman 2. The GPU features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, with a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. Its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is adequate for 1080p and 1440p but insufficient for 4K in this title. The FP32 performance of 11.52 TFLOPS places it in the mid-range category, and its 65th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms this positioning.

The GPU's memory configuration is particularly relevant to Hitman 2's performance. The 10 GB capacity is not the limiting factor at any tested resolution, but the 160-bit bus width restricts memory bandwidth. At 4K, the game's texture streaming and geometry processing demand more bandwidth than the card can provide, resulting in the steep FPS drops observed. The near-identical benchmark scores with the RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% delta) and Arc A750 (-0.1% delta) suggest that the B570 is competitive with these cards in general workloads, but Hitman 2's specific rendering paths may not fully utilize the B570's architecture.

The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility are relevant for a game like Hitman 2, which can leverage modern APIs. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 72, compared to DirectX 11 score of 118, indicates that the card performs better in legacy APIs — this may explain why the game's performance does not fully reflect the GPU's raw compute capabilities. The 18 ray tracing cores are present but likely unused in this title, as Hitman 2's visual effects are primarily rasterization-based.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides substantial processing power that is not fully utilized by Hitman 2 at higher resolutions, but which prevents CPU bottlenecks at 1080p. The CPU features 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a standout feature that benefits gaming workloads, and the 74 mm² die size with 8,850 million transistors on a 7 nm process reflects efficient design.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22366 and single-core score of 3157 show a balanced capability between parallel and single-threaded workloads. The 3DMark scores — 1575 for 2 threads, 3097 for 4 threads, 5357 for 8 threads, and 6764 for 16 threads — demonstrate excellent scaling across core counts. The PassMark multi-thread score of 26318 and single-thread score of 2970 further confirm that this CPU can handle demanding workloads without becoming a limiting factor.

In Hitman 2, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game logic. At 1080p Low, the 123 FPS result suggests that the CPU can push frame rates well above 120 FPS when the GPU is not stressed, indicating that the 5700X3D is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, the GPU's limitations dominate, and the CPU's performance headroom goes unused. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with nearest rivals within 0.6% of its average score, positions it as a solid mid-to-high-tier processor that pairs well with mid-range GPUs in most games.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1080p Medium provides the best balance, with 93 FPS average (79-106 FPS range). This is followed by 1080p High at 70 FPS and 1440p Medium at 59 FPS (50-68 FPS range). For a consistent 60+ FPS experience, 1080p Medium is the optimal choice.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Hitman 2?

A: The measured results indicate that 4K performance is limited. The best 4K result is 42 FPS at Low settings, followed by 32 FPS at Medium, 24 FPS at High, and 18 FPS at Ultra. None of these achieve 60 FPS, so 4K gaming is not recommended with this hardware.

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

A: The B570's average benchmark score is 20556, which is nearly identical to the RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% delta) and Arc A750 (20582, -0.1% delta). It also sits close to the Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4% delta) and Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5% delta).

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X3D a bottleneck in this game?

A: The CPU does not appear to be a bottleneck at higher resolutions, as frame rates drop with resolution regardless of CPU capability. At 1080p Low, the 123 FPS result shows the CPU can handle high frame rates, but the GPU limits performance at 1440p and 4K.

Q: What is the frame rate range at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the range is 79-106 FPS with a 93 FPS average. At 1440p Medium, the range is 50-68 FPS with a 59 FPS average. At 4K Medium, the range is 27-36 FPS with a 32 FPS average.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 2399 out of 3001 tested combinations in Hitman 2, placing it in the bottom 20% of tested systems. This is lower than the individual component rankings — the CPU at 77th percentile and GPU at 65th percentile — suggesting the pairing is not optimal for this specific game.