Hitman 2

The Intel Arc B370, paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, delivers a profoundly GPU-limited experience in Hitman 2. The data reveals a clear pattern: the integrated graphics solution is the primary bottleneck across all tested resolutions, with the powerful CPU left largely underutilized. This combination is only viable for the lowest fidelity settings at 1080p, and even then, performance is merely adequate rather than smooth.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling behavior of this combo from 1080p to 4K is a textbook demonstration of a GPU-limited configuration. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 73 FPS. Stepping up to 1440p at the same settings drops that average to 46 FPS, a significant 37% reduction. Moving further to 4K at Low settings yields just 25 FPS, representing another 45.7% drop from the 1440p figure. The pattern is consistent: each doubling of pixel count roughly halves the framerate, which is the expected behavior when the graphics processor is the limiting factor.

The scaling becomes even more pronounced at higher quality presets. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 41 at 1080p to 26 at 1440p (a 36.6% decrease), and then to 14 at 4K (a further 46.2% decrease). The Ultra preset shows the most severe degradation, with averages of 30 FPS at 1080p, 19 FPS at 1440p, and a nearly unplayable 10 FPS at 4K. The fact that the framerate nearly halves at every resolution step, regardless of the settings preset, indicates that the Arc B370's pixel throughput and shading capacity are being saturated long before the Ryzen 7 5800X3D's processing power becomes relevant.

The implications are straightforward. At 4K, even the Low preset cannot maintain a playable framerate. The 1440p resolution is only marginally better, with the Low preset producing 46 FPS and the Medium preset dropping to 35 FPS. The data shows that this combination is not designed for high-resolution gaming; its performance envelope is firmly anchored at 1080p. The only scenario where the CPU might begin to exert influence is at 1080p Low, where 73 FPS is achieved, but even here, the GPU is still the dominant constraint, as evidenced by the dramatic falloff when any visual quality is added.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Hitman 2 at 4K resolution?*

A: No, not at a playable level. The measured data shows an average of 25 FPS on the Low preset at 3840x2160, dropping to 19 FPS on Medium and 14 FPS on High. The Ultra preset manages only 10 FPS. None of these averages approach a smooth 60 FPS, and even the 30 FPS threshold is only barely crossed by the Low preset, which is far from ideal.

Q: What is the best resolution for the Intel Arc B370 in this game?

A: The data clearly indicates that 1920x1080 is the only viable resolution. At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 73 FPS, and Medium achieves 54 FPS. While the High preset produces 41 FPS and Ultra drops to 30 FPS, these are less desirable. At higher resolutions, the framerate falls below the playable threshold for most presets.

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

A: According to the benchmark data, the Arc B370 scores 1184 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, which is 0.2% higher. The Arc B370 is 0.5% faster than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190) and 0.7% faster than the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192). It trails the AMD FirePro M2000 (1168) by 1.4%. This places the Arc B370 in the bottom percentile of all GPUs (5th percentile), indicating it is a low-performance part.

Q: What is the CPU's role in this specific benchmark, given the GPU's low performance?

A: The CPU is effectively a bystander in this configuration. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a high-end desktop processor with an 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs, but the Arc B370's 5th percentile ranking means it cannot feed frames fast enough to challenge the CPU. The performance deltas across resolutions and settings are entirely attributable to the GPU's limitations.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X3D a good match for the Arc B370?

A: From a pure performance standpoint, no. The data shows a massive imbalance. The CPU's average benchmark score is 27896, while the GPU's is 1184. In Hitman 2, the GPU is the limiting factor at every resolution, meaning the CPU's extra headroom is wasted. This is a pairing where the processor's capabilities are far beyond what the graphics solution can utilize.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured data for 1920x1080 with Medium settings shows a minimum FPS of 46 and a maximum FPS of 63, with an average of 54 FPS. This indicates some frame pacing inconsistency, as the gap between the minimum and average is notable, suggesting potential stutters in busy scenes.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a Zen 3 (Vermeer) architecture processor for the AM4 socket. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its defining characteristic is the large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is designed to improve gaming performance. The CPU's own benchmark results are strong: it scores 14317 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 2413 in Cinebench R15 multicore, and 11765 in Geekbench multicore. This places it in the 80th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27896.

Despite this processing power, the CPU's role in Hitman 2 with the Arc B370 is minimal. The game's frame rates are dictated by the GPU's rendering capabilities, not the CPU's ability to calculate game logic or physics. The evidence is in the resolution scaling: if the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across different resolutions, as the CPU's workload would remain constant. Instead, we see a stark drop in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is the signature of a GPU bottleneck.

The CPU's performance relative to its nearest rivals reinforces that it is not the limiting factor. The data shows it is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (deltaPct of 0) and the Intel Core i9-10900K (deltaPct of 0.1), while being 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600KF. This level of consistency in synthetic benchmarks suggests that any modern mid-to-high-range CPU would perform similarly in this game, as the Arc B370 simply cannot translate CPU performance into higher frame rates. The 5800X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads are overkill for a scenario where the GPU is delivering 14 FPS at 4K High.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D + Arc B370 combo in Hitman 2 is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. The Low preset produces an average of 73 FPS. The Medium preset averages 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS. The High preset averages 41 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 30 FPS. This is the only resolution where any preset achieves a 60 FPS average, and that is only on the lowest quality setting.

At 2560x1440, performance falls below comfortable playability for most presets. The Low preset averages 46 FPS. The Medium preset averages 35 FPS, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 40 FPS. The High preset averages 26 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 19 FPS. The frame times at Medium show a narrow band, but the overall averages are too low for a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the combo is not viable for gaming. The Low preset averages 25 FPS. The Medium preset averages 19 FPS, with a minimum of 16 FPS and a maximum of 21 FPS. The High preset averages 14 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 10 FPS. These frame rates are well below the threshold for interactive play, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive.

The data shows a consistent hierarchy of presets at each resolution: Low > Medium > High > Ultra. The difference between Low and Ultra is substantial, with Ultra typically delivering less than half the frame rate of Low. For instance, at 1080p, the gap is 73 FPS vs 30 FPS, a 58.9% reduction. This suggests that the Ultra preset includes effects that are particularly taxing on the Arc B370's limited resources, such as advanced lighting or shadow techniques.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2768 out of 3001 combos for Hitman 2. This places it in the bottom 8% of all tested configurations, which is a poor result. The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance, as the CPU is a high-performer in its own right.

To contextualize this rank, consider the GPU's position. The Arc B370's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it is outperformed by 95% of the graphics cards in the database. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 1184 is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, a mobile GPU from a different era. This explains why the combo ranks so low; the graphics solution is simply not competitive with even modest dedicated GPUs.

The CPU's high rank (80th percentile) does not compensate for the GPU's deficiencies in this specific game. The combo rank reflects the total system performance, and the data shows that the Arc B370 drags the entire configuration down. A user looking at this rank would understand that this is not a gaming system, but rather a general-purpose machine with an iGPU that can handle only the most basic 3D workloads. The 2768 rank is a definitive statement that this combo is unsuitable for playing Hitman 2 at any reasonable quality level.

Settings Recommendations

Based strictly on the measured FPS data, the only acceptable experience is at 1920x1080 with the Low preset, which yields an average of 73 FPS. This is the only configuration that provides a framerate above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at 1080p, with an average of 54 FPS, is a borderline option; it is playable but may exhibit occasional dips to the 40s, which could be noticeable in fast-paced action.

All other presets and resolutions are not recommended. At 1080p High (41 FPS) and Ultra (30 FPS), the game is playable but not smooth, with the Ultra preset hovering right at the edge of playability. The 1440p and 4K resolutions are unsuitable for anything other than static screenshots, as even the Low presets at these resolutions fail to maintain a stable 30 FPS.

The data suggests a clear trade-off: visual fidelity is heavily sacrificed for playability. For a game like Hitman 2, where stealth and precision are key, maintaining a high frame rate is critical for responsive controls. Therefore, the optimal choice is the 1080p Low preset. If a user prefers a slightly better visual presentation, the 1080p Medium preset is the maximum acceptable option, but they must be prepared for a less consistent frame rate. The Ultra preset should be avoided entirely, as the 30 FPS average at 1080p is not worth the visual improvements, and the 10-19 FPS at higher resolutions is a non-starter.