Hitman 2

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B580 reveals a predictable yet steep drop as resolution climbs. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 138.6 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 87.1 FPS, a 37% reduction. At 4K Low, the average falls to 49.7 FPS, which is a 64% decline from the 1080p baseline.

The pattern intensifies at higher presets. At High settings, the transition from 1080p (82 FPS) to 1440p (53.9 FPS) represents a 34% loss, while 4K High (26.9 FPS) is 67% below the 1080p figure. Ultra settings are even more punishing: 1080p Ultra runs at 57.2 FPS, 1440p Ultra drops to 35.5 FPS, and 4K Ultra collapses to 18.4 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra is a 48% reduction, suggesting the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at this resolution.

The data implies that the B580’s 12 GB VRAM and 192-bit memory bus are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but 4K pushes the rendering pipeline past its comfort zone. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K (49.7 vs 18.4 FPS) shows that pixel count, not just preset complexity, is the primary limiting factor. The Arc B580’s 2670 MHz clock and 13.67 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are simply not enough to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60 FPS target, the data shows that 1080p Medium (101.7 FPS) and 1080p High (82 FPS) both clear that threshold comfortably. At 1440p, Medium (65 FPS) is the only preset that stays above 60 FPS, while High (53.9 FPS) falls short. The best experience per the measured rows appears to be 1440p Medium: it delivers 65 FPS while offering a substantial visual upgrade over Low (87.1 FPS) without the performance penalty of High.

At 4K, no preset reaches 60 FPS. Low (49.7 FPS) is the only playable option, with Medium (38.7 FPS) also offering a playable experience if a lower frame rate is acceptable. Ultra at 4K (18.4 FPS) is not viable for action sequences. The data suggests that users should prioritize Medium settings at 1440p for a balanced experience, or drop to Low at 4K if resolution is non-negotiable.

The scaling from Low to Medium at 1080p (138.6 to 101.7 FPS) is a 27% performance hit, while Medium to High (101.7 to 82 FPS) is a 19% hit. High to Ultra (82 to 57.2 FPS) is a 30% hit, making Ultra the least efficient preset. The measured data indicates that Medium offers the best frame rate per quality step, making it the recommended preset for most users.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i5-11400F and Intel Arc B580 combination ranks 1405 out of 1795 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the lower-middle tier of the database, which is surprising given the individual component scores. The CPU has a percentile rank of 75 against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at percentile 66 against all GPUs. Yet the combined result lands in the 22nd percentile (1405/1795), suggesting that Hitman 2 is particularly demanding on this pairing.

The GPU’s nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which has an average benchmark score of 23181 compared to the B580’s 23021, a delta of -0.7%. The CPU’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, which scores 17189 versus the i5-11400F’s 17181, essentially a tie. Despite these close individual scores, the combo’s in-game rank indicates that Hitman 2 does not respond well to this specific pairing.

The rank suggests that other combos with similar or even lower individual component scores achieve better frame rates in this title. This could be due to the game’s engine favoring certain architectural features, such as the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads or the GPU’s Xe2-HPG architecture. The data implies that while each component is competitive in isolation, their interaction in Hitman 2 produces a result that is below expectations.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1080p High (82 FPS) and 1440p Medium (65 FPS) are the highest resolutions that maintain playable frame rates above 60 FPS. 4K is only playable at Low (49.7 FPS).

Q: Does the Intel Arc B580 bottleneck the Core i5-11400F?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo hits 138.6 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU well. However, at 4K Ultra (18.4 FPS), the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are unlikely to be saturated at that resolution.

Q: How does the B580 compare to the RTX 4060 in this context?

A: The B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, while the RTX 4060 scores 23181, a 0.7% difference. In Hitman 2, the B580’s 12 GB VRAM and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth should help at high resolutions, but the measured data shows 4K Ultra is unplayable.

Q: Is the Core i5-11400F holding back the GPU?

A: The CPU’s Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2029 and multi-core score of 14372 suggest it can handle modern games. At 1080p Low (138.6 FPS), the CPU appears sufficient, but at 1440p and above, the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

Q: What preset offers the smoothest experience at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 1440p yield 65 FPS, which is the only preset above 60 FPS at that resolution. High (53.9 FPS) and Ultra (35.5 FPS) are playable but may feel less smooth.

Q: How does the combo rank against all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 1405 out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the lower 22% of results. This is lower than expected given the CPU’s 75th percentile and GPU’s 66th percentile rankings.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580’s specifications play a critical role in Hitman 2’s performance. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This is ample for 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results (26.9 FPS at High, 18.4 FPS at Ultra) suggest the memory bandwidth is insufficient for the higher resolution’s texture demands.

The B580’s base and boost clock are both 2670 MHz, with a memory clock of 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The GPU has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, delivering a pixel rate of 213.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 427.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 13.67 TFLOPS places it in the mid-range segment, which is consistent with the measured FPS.

The GPU’s benchmark scores show a Passmark G3D score of 15748 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 92821. Its percentile rank of 66 against all GPUs indicates it outperforms two-thirds of the database. However, in Hitman 2, the 4K Ultra result of 18.4 FPS reveals that the B580 is not designed for extreme resolutions with high presets. The 12 GB VRAM is a strength, but the 192-bit bus limits the data throughput needed for 4K textures.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F provides 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. This Rocket Lake processor has a 12 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 scores of 2029 (single-core) and 14372 (multi-core) indicate solid performance for gaming.

The CPU’s benchmarks show a Passmark multithread score of 16908 and a single-thread score of 2981. Its percentile rank of 75 against all CPUs places it above three-quarters of the database. In Hitman 2, the CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p Low, where the combo achieves 138.6 FPS. This suggests the CPU can drive high frame rates when the GPU is not the bottleneck.

The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, scores nearly identically (17189 vs 17181), indicating the i5-11400F is well-positioned. However, the combo’s rank of 1405 out of 1795 suggests that the CPU’s 6 cores may not be fully utilized by Hitman 2, which could limit performance in certain scenes. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz is beneficial for single-threaded tasks, but the game may require more cores for optimal performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the data shows a clear progression across presets. Low settings deliver 138.6 FPS, Medium drops to 101.7 FPS, High falls to 82 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 57.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 81.4 FPS, representing a 59% reduction. This suggests that the GPU is capable of high frame rates at lower presets, but Ultra settings introduce rendering loads that cut performance nearly in half.

At 1440p, the results are more moderate. Low produces 87.1 FPS, Medium yields 65 FPS, High reaches 53.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 35.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 51.6 FPS, a 59% reduction, consistent with 1080p. This indicates that the scaling between presets is uniform across resolutions, with the GPU handling the increased pixel count gracefully until Ultra.

At 4K, the performance collapses. Low manages 49.7 FPS, Medium drops to 38.7 FPS, High falls to 26.9 FPS, and Ultra struggles to 18.4 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 31.3 FPS, a 63% reduction, slightly worse than lower resolutions. This suggests that 4K Ultra requires more than the B580 can provide, with the 12 GB VRAM and 2670 MHz clock working overtime but still falling short of playable frame rates.