Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the Intel Arc B370 is a combination that demands careful settings management. The data shows a system that is entirely GPU-bound in Hitman 2, where the processor's substantial multi-threading capabilities are left largely untapped. The measured frame rates indicate that this configuration is only suitable for playable experiences at 1080p with lower settings, and even then, it cannot maintain high refresh rates. For builders, the takeaway is clear: this pairing is for low-demand or older titles, and Hitman 2 requires significant graphical compromises to run smoothly.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides a clear hierarchy for this specific combo in Hitman 2, with the most crucial finding being that the "Ultra" preset is not viable at any resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset yields an average of 30 FPS, which is below the generally accepted threshold for smooth gameplay. Moving to 1440p drops this to 19 FPS, and at 4K, it falls to a nearly unplayable 10 FPS. The "High" preset is only marginally better, providing 41 FPS at 1080p, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action, and it degrades sharply at higher resolutions.

The most balanced experience is found with the "Medium" preset. This is the only setting level that provides a full set of data points, including minimum and maximum FPS, which suggests it is the intended baseline for testing. At 1080p, the Medium preset achieves an average of 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS. This is a smooth, consistent experience for a stealth game, which relies on precise timing and observation. The 46 FPS minimum ensures that there are no significant stutters during gameplay, making it the recommended preset for this combination.

For users who prioritize frame rate above all else, the "Low" preset at 1080p provides the best performance, hitting an average of 73 FPS. This is a substantial leap from the Medium preset and is the only configuration that approaches high-refresh-rate territory. However, this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. The data suggests that the gap between Low and Medium is significant, with a 19 FPS difference at 1080p. Given that the Medium preset is still comfortably playable, it is the recommended choice for the best balance of visual quality and performance. The Low preset is best reserved for competitive play or if the user finds the Medium preset's visual quality lacking, but for most, Medium is the sweet spot.

FAQ

Q: Can this CPU and GPU combo run Hitman 2 at 4K resolution?

A: Technically, yes, but the experience is not recommended. The benchmark data shows that at 4K, the highest average frame rate achievable is 25 FPS on the Low preset. The Medium preset drops to 19 FPS, and the High preset to 14 FPS. These frame rates are well below the threshold for a smooth, responsive gaming experience, making 4K an impractical target for this hardware.

Q: What is the best settings preset for this hardware at 1440p?

A: According to the measured data, the Low preset is the only viable option at 2560x1440, producing an average of 46 FPS. The Medium preset, while providing 35 FPS, has a minimum frame rate of 30 FPS, which can feel sluggish. The High preset at 26 FPS is not recommended. To achieve a playable experience at this resolution, you must use the Low preset.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, a difference of -0.2%. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, which is -0.7% higher. This indicates that the Arc B370's raw graphical processing power is on par with much older, entry-level graphics solutions.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 a bottleneck for the Intel Arc B370 in this game?

A: The data strongly suggests that the CPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score is 40081, and its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, is only 0.1% slower. The GPU, however, is in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Given that the frame rates change dramatically with resolution (73 FPS at 1080p Low vs. 25 FPS at 4K Low), the GPU is clearly the primary bottleneck, as the CPU's load would not change as significantly with resolution.

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

A: The jump from Low to Ultra is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 73 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages only 30 FPS. This represents a 43 FPS drop, or roughly a 59% reduction in performance. This indicates that the Ultra preset's visual features are far too demanding for the Arc B370's capabilities.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 combination ranks 2768 out of 3001 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the bottom portion of the database, confirming that this is a low-performance pairing for this specific title.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive component in this system's gaming performance. The data shows it is a low-power integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 25 W TDP, which explains its performance characteristics. Its architecture is Xe3-LPG, built on Intel's 3 nm process. The GPU's clock speeds are listed with a base of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz, but its memory configuration is "System Shared," meaning it relies on the system's main DDR5 RAM. This shared memory architecture is a key reason for its performance limitations.

The GPU's raw compute specifications are modest. It has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. Its texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s and its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s. The FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS. These numbers place it in a performance class that is comparable to dedicated graphics cards from over a decade ago. Its average benchmark score of 1184 and 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirm this. The nearest rivals are the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which are both legacy parts.

In Hitman 2, the GPU's role is to render the game's detailed environments and character models. The benchmark results show that it can handle the game at low resolutions and with reduced graphical settings. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is steep, which is typical for a GPU with limited memory bandwidth and processing power. The "System Shared" memory is a significant drawback, as it competes with the CPU for memory access, and its bandwidth is "System Dependent." This means performance can vary based on the system's memory speed and configuration. For this combo, the GPU is the absolute ceiling for performance, and users must tailor their expectations to its capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 in Hitman 2 is placed at rank 2768 out of 3001 total tested combinations. This puts the combo in the bottom 8% of all systems tested. This low ranking is almost entirely attributable to the GPU. The CPU, by contrast, is a high-performing part. The Ryzen 7 7700's average benchmark score is 40081, which places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and Intel Core 5 221E, show a performance difference of less than 1%, indicating that the CPU is a strong, modern processor.

The pairing of a top-tier CPU with a bottom-tier GPU creates a significant imbalance. In the context of this database, the combo rank reflects the final, measured frame rates in the game, not the theoretical potential of the individual parts. The data shows that even with the Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores and 16 threads, the system cannot overcome the Arc B370's graphical limitations. This rank serves as a warning to builders that a powerful CPU cannot compensate for a weak GPU in gaming scenarios. The combo's placement is a direct result of the GPU's inability to process the game's graphics efficiently, as evidenced by the steep performance drop when resolution and settings are increased.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic pattern of GPU-bound scaling. As the resolution increases, the frame rate drops dramatically, confirming that the Intel Arc B370 is the limiting component. At the Low settings preset, the average frame rate falls from 73 FPS at 1080p to 46 FPS at 1440p, a 37% decrease. Moving from 1440p to 4K, the frame rate drops from 46 FPS to 25 FPS, another 46% decrease. This steep decline is a hallmark of a GPU that is running out of fill rate and memory bandwidth.

This scaling behavior is consistent across all settings. For the Medium preset, the average FPS goes from 54 at 1080p, to 35 at 1440p, and finally to 19 at 4K. The High preset shows a similar trend, from 41 to 26 to 14 FPS. The fact that the frame rate halves at each resolution step indicates that the GPU is the sole bottleneck. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would remain relatively constant across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution. The data definitively shows that the Ryzen 7 7700 is not the limiting factor; it is the Arc B370 that dictates the playable resolutions and settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data represents the exact measured average frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Arc B370 combination in Hitman 2.

1920x1080:

• Low: The average frame rate is 73 FPS. This is the highest score achieved by this combo.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 54 FPS, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 41 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 30 FPS.

2560x1440:

• Low: The average frame rate is 46 FPS.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 35 FPS, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 40 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 26 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 19 FPS.

3840x2160:

• Low: The average frame rate is 25 FPS.
• Medium: The average frame rate is 19 FPS, with a minimum of 16 FPS and a maximum of 21 FPS.
• High: The average frame rate is 14 FPS.
• Ultra: The average frame rate is 10 FPS.

These numbers show a consistent and predictable pattern. The only configurations that provide a consistently playable experience are the Low and Medium presets at 1080p. The Medium preset's minimum frame rate of 46 FPS is particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a stable experience without significant dips. All other configurations at higher resolutions or settings fall below the 30 FPS threshold, making them unsuitable for a smooth gaming session. The Ultra preset is essentially a slideshow at 4K, with an average of just 10 FPS.