Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core i5-14400F + Intel Arc B370

This combination of an Intel Core i5-14400F and an Intel Arc B370 produces a benchmark result that places it near the bottom of the tested field, ranking 2768 out of 3001 total combinations in Hitman 2. The data shows a system that is heavily constrained by its graphics solution, with the Arc B370 functioning as an integrated GPU with system-shared memory, resulting in frame rates that are playable only at lower resolutions and settings. The CPU, by contrast, is a modern 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake part with strong synthetic scores, but its capabilities are largely untapped in this title due to the GPU bottleneck. The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern: as resolution increases, performance collapses, confirming that the graphics subsystem is the limiting factor across all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 2768 out of 3001 tested combinations places this system in the bottom 8% of all pairings evaluated in Hitman 2. This is a low standing, driven almost entirely by the GPU component. The Intel Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile among all GPUs in the benchmark database, with an average 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184. Its nearest rivals in the GPU comparison list are the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, ATI Radeon HD 5770, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, and AMD FirePro M2000 — all legacy or low-power parts with average scores ranging from 1168 to 1192. The Arc B370's deltaPct values against these rivals are minimal, ranging from -0.7% to +1.4%, meaning it performs essentially identically to these older, weaker GPUs. This places the Arc B370 in a performance tier that is inadequate for modern gaming at high settings, and Hitman 2 is no exception.

In contrast, the Intel Core i5-14400F ranks at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32279. Its nearest CPU rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, Intel Core i9-11900, AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, and Intel Core i7-12800H, with deltaPct values between -0.2% and +0.5%. The CPU is clearly not the weak link here; it holds its own against a range of high-end laptop and desktop processors from both AMD and Intel. The disparity between the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking and the combo's bottom-8% ranking underscores the severity of the GPU bottleneck. In Hitman 2, the combo's overall standing is effectively dictated by the Arc B370's performance ceiling, not by the i5-14400F's computational headroom.

FAQ

Q: Is this combination capable of running Hitman 2 at 1080p?

A: Yes, but only at lower settings. The data shows 73 FPS average at 1080p Low, 54 FPS at Medium, 41 FPS at High, and 30 FPS at Ultra. The Low setting provides a smooth experience, Medium is playable, while High dips below 45 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU's synthetic benchmark score predict its gaming performance?

A: The Arc B370's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, placing it at the 5th percentile. Its nearest rival, the ATI Radeon HD 5770, scores 1190, with a deltaPct of -0.5%. This indicates the Arc B370 is roughly on par with a GPU from over a decade ago, which explains why Hitman 2 frame rates are modest.

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

A: 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the system achieves consistently playable frame rates. At 2560x1440, even Low settings yield only 46 FPS, and at 3840x2160, the best result is 25 FPS on Low, which is not smooth enough for a stealth action game.

Q: Does the CPU's 10-core, 16-thread configuration help in Hitman 2?

A: The i5-14400F has a multithreaded PassMark score of 25470 and a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21645, indicating strong multi-threaded capability. However, the benchmark data shows performance is GPU-limited, so the CPU's cores are not fully utilized in this scenario.

Q: How does the Arc B370's system-shared memory affect performance?

A: The GPU uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, which is a significant limitation. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 10 FPS, while at 4K Low it reaches 25 FPS, illustrating that memory bandwidth constraints compound the GPU's low raw compute.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: The difference is 43 FPS, from 73 FPS at Low to 30 FPS at Ultra. This represents a 59% drop in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across resolutions reveals a steep performance cliff as pixel count increases. At 1080p Low, the combo delivers 73 FPS, but this falls to 46 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 25 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 66% reduction in average frame rate when scaling from 1080p to 4K at the Low preset. The pattern holds across all settings; at High, the drop is from 41 FPS at 1080p to 26 FPS at 1440p to 14 FPS at 4K, a 66% decrease as well. At Medium settings, the system manages 54 FPS at 1080p, 35 FPS at 1440p, and 19 FPS at 4K.

The consistency of the percentage drops across settings indicates that the limiting component is the GPU's raw fill rate and memory bandwidth. The Arc B370 has a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s, which are modest figures. As resolution increases, the number of pixels to fill grows quadratically, and the GPU's fixed throughput cannot keep pace. The 25 W TDP and 300 MHz base clock further constrain performance; the boost clock of 2400 MHz helps, but the integrated nature of the GPU, sharing system memory, adds latency and bandwidth bottlenecks. The CPU, with its high single-thread score of 3055 in Cinebench R23, is not the constraint here — the data shows that frame rates scale inversely with pixel count in a way that points squarely at the GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its best results. Low settings produce an average of 73 FPS, which is the only configuration that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings yield 54 FPS average, with a minimum of 46 FPS and a maximum of 63 FPS, indicating some frame time variance but generally playable performance. High settings drop to 41 FPS average, which is borderline for smooth gameplay in a stealth title where precision matters. Ultra settings produce only 30 FPS average, which is under the standard 60 FPS target and likely to feel sluggish during fast-paced sequences.

At 2560x1440, the system struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings deliver 46 FPS average, which is acceptable but not smooth. Medium settings drop to 35 FPS average, with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 40 FPS, showing that even the minimum frame rate is below the ideal threshold. High settings produce 26 FPS average, and Ultra falls to 19 FPS average. At this resolution, only Low settings approach playability, and even then, the experience is compromised.

At 3840x2160, the combo is largely unplayable. Low settings yield 25 FPS average, Medium produces 19 FPS average with a minimum of 16 FPS, High settings drop to 14 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 10 FPS. These frame rates are far below what is needed for a responsive stealth game, where timing and reaction are critical. The data shows a clear degradation: from 73 FPS at 1080p Low to 25 FPS at 4K Low, the system loses roughly two-thirds of its performance. The pattern is consistent across all settings, confirming that resolution is the dominant factor in determining frame rates.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14400F is a 10-core, 16-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz, boosting up to 4.70 GHz, with a 20 MB shared L3 cache. Synthetic benchmarks show strong performance: a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21645 and a single-core score of 3055, a Geekbench multicore score of 11268, and a PassMark multithread score of 25470. The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus of 83 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database.

In Hitman 2, however, the CPU's role is diminished by the GPU's limitations. At 1080p Low, where the GPU has the least work to do, the system achieves 73 FPS, which could indicate some CPU involvement in frame generation. But as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. The fact that the combo ranks 2768 out of 3001, despite the CPU's strong 83rd percentile standing, suggests that the game's engine is not CPU-bound at any tested setting. The CPU's 10 cores and 16 threads are likely underutilized, as Hitman 2's computational demands are modest compared to the GPU's fill rate requirements. The i5-14400F's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, has a deltaPct of 0.1%, indicating near-identical CPU performance, yet the combo's FPS is dictated solely by the Arc B370. The data shows that upgrading the CPU alone would yield no measurable improvement in this game, as the graphics card is the limiting component at every resolution and preset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal configuration for this combo in Hitman 2 is 1920x1080 with Low settings, delivering 73 FPS average. This is the only tested setting that provides a frame rate above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. Medium settings at 1080p, with 54 FPS average, are a viable alternative for players who prioritize visual quality over maximum smoothness, though the 46 FPS minimum indicates occasional dips that could be noticeable. High settings at 1080p, at 41 FPS, are playable but not ideal for a game that requires precise timing and stealth mechanics.

For players who insist on higher resolutions, the data suggests that 1440p Low, at 46 FPS average, is the only viable option, though it sacrifices visual fidelity. At 4K, all settings produce frame rates below 30 FPS, making the game effectively unplayable. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it yields only 30 FPS at 1080p, 19 FPS at 1440p, and 10 FPS at 4K. The best balance of visual quality and playability is achieved at 1080p Medium, which offers a 54 FPS average — close to the 60 FPS target — while providing better textures and effects than Low. Given that the Arc B370's performance is comparable to legacy GPUs like the ATI Radeon HD 5770, users should temper expectations and prioritize frame rate over graphical detail.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU based on the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on Intel's 3 nm process. It has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 raster operation pipelines, along with 10 ray tracing cores. Its base clock is 300 MHz, boosting to 2400 MHz, with a TDP of just 25 W. The GPU's memory is system-shared, with system-dependent bandwidth, which is a critical weakness. Its FP32 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS, and its pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s.

In Hitman 2, the Arc B370's limitations are stark. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1184 places it at the 5th percentile, and its performance is nearly identical to the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186 with a deltaPct of -0.2%. This level of performance is insufficient for modern gaming at high resolutions. The system-shared memory means that the GPU and CPU contend for the same memory bandwidth, which is a particular problem at 4K where memory demands are highest. The 10 FPS at 4K Ultra and 14 FPS at 4K High illustrate this constraint. Even at 1080p, the GPU struggles to maintain high frame rates at higher presets, with Ultra yielding only 30 FPS.

The GPU's low TDP of 25 W is indicative of its integrated, power-efficient design, but this comes at the cost of raw performance. The Arc B370's nearest GPU rival, the ATI Radeon HD 5770, is a discrete card from 2009, underscoring the Arc B370's position in the entry-level tier. The data shows that in Hitman 2, the GPU is the sole determinant of performance, with the CPU's strong scores having no measurable impact on frame rates. For any meaningful improvement, a discrete GPU with dedicated memory would be required, as the Arc B370's shared memory and low compute throughput cannot handle this game's demands beyond 1080p Low or Medium.