Hitman 2

The Intel Core i7-13700K paired with the Intel Arc B580 presents a compelling dataset for Hitman 2, a 2018 stealth title that remains demanding at higher presets. The measured results show a configuration where the GPU is the primary bottleneck, with the CPU's headroom becoming apparent only at lower resolutions and settings. This analysis breaks down the scaling, component roles, and ranking of this specific combination.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS progression from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo delivers 76.4 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 drops this to 50.2 FPS, a reduction of approximately 34%. The jump to 3840x2160 further reduces the average to 29.5 FPS, which is about 61% lower than the 1080p figure. This steep decline with resolution indicates that the Intel Arc B580 is the limiting factor, as the workload on the GPU scales directly with pixel count.

The pattern holds across all quality presets. At Low settings, the system achieves 142 FPS at 1080p, which is a strong result, but this falls to 89.3 FPS at 1440p and 44.8 FPS at 4K. The 4K Low result is still higher than the 4K Ultra result of 18.4 FPS, showing that settings have a massive impact. The data suggests that the Core i7-13700K is not the constraint here; if it were, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the consistent drop with each resolution step confirms the Arc B580's rendering limits are the primary barrier to higher frame rates at 1440p and above.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B580's specifications align with the observed performance. It features a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, and its memory subsystem includes 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s. In Hitman 2, the data shows that the GPU's raw throughput is the deciding factor. The 4K Ultra preset, which likely stresses the shading units and memory bandwidth most heavily, produces a meager 18.4 FPS, indicating the card is overwhelmed.

The GPU's position in the broader market is modest, with a percentile ranking of 66 against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score stands at 23021, placing it near the AMD Radeon 760M, which has an average score of 22999 and a deltaPct of 0.1%, and just behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, which scores 23181 and is 0.7% faster. This proximity in synthetic tests is reflected in the game, where the B580 manages playable frame rates at 1080p but struggles to maintain smooth performance at higher resolutions. The 4K High result of 29.5 FPS and the 1440p Ultra result of 37.6 FPS suggest that users seeking high refresh rates will need to dial back settings or resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested processor and graphics card combinations, this pairing ranks at 1409 out of 1795 total combos. This places it in the lower half of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the GPU's mid-range standing. The rank is likely dragged down by the Arc B580's performance ceiling, despite the CPU's high capabilities.

The Core i7-13700K itself is a strong performer, with a percentile rank of 93 versus all CPUs and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 39000. Its nearest rivals include the Core i7-13700KF, which is virtually identical with a deltaPct of -0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945, which is 0.5% slower. However, this CPU power does not translate to top-tier gaming performance in this specific pairing because the GPU cannot keep up. The combo's rank of 1409 suggests that while the CPU is near the top of its class, the overall system is held back, and it would rank much higher when paired with a more powerful graphics card.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 1920x1080 with High settings is 76.4 FPS.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1440p Medium?

A: The 4K Ultra preset yields an average of 18.4 FPS, which is significantly lower than the 66.8 FPS achieved at 2560x1440 with Medium settings.

Q: Is the Intel Core i7-13700K the bottleneck in this configuration?

A: No. The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. Frame rates drop sharply as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload.

Q: What is the best performance result recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 142, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 4060?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the Arc B580 has an average score of 23021, which is 0.7% lower than the RTX 4060's score of 23181.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested pairings?

A: This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks at 1409 out of 1795 tested combos.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following are the exact measured average frame rates for the Intel Core i7-13700K and Intel Arc B580 combination in Hitman 2.

1920x1080

• Ultra: 58.5 FPS
• High: 76.4 FPS
• Medium: 104.7 FPS
• Low: 142 FPS

2560x1440

• Ultra: 37.6 FPS
• High: 50.2 FPS
• Medium: 66.8 FPS
• Low: 89.3 FPS

3840x2160

• Ultra: 18.4 FPS
• High: 29.5 FPS
• Medium: 35.2 FPS
• Low: 44.8 FPS

The data shows a clear hierarchy: performance scales down as resolution and settings increase. For example, at 1440p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 51.7 FPS, demonstrating the significant cost of quality presets. At 4K, even Low settings only achieve 44.8 FPS, which is below the 50.2 FPS seen at 1440p High. This illustrates that the Arc B580 is best suited for 1080p gaming in this title, where it can provide high frame rates, while 4K gaming is not a viable option for smooth play.