Hitman 2

# Hitman 2 with Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + Intel Arc B570

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable but constrained experience in Hitman 2, with performance heavily dependent on resolution and settings. Across the measured configurations, this combo ranks 2399 out of 3001 tested combinations, placing it in the lower third of all systems benchmarked for this title. The data reveals a system where the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU demonstrates sufficient headroom to maintain playable frame rates at 1080p. The Arc B570's 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and 2500 MHz boost clock prove adequate for the game's demands, though the 150 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest thermal considerations in compact builds. This analysis examines the measured FPS data across three resolutions and four settings presets to characterize the system's behavior in Hitman 2's stealth-focused gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a dramatic and consistent performance drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, indicating that the Intel Arc B570 is the dominant bottleneck in this pairing. At Low settings, the system achieves 123 FPS at 1080p, drops to 79 FPS at 1440p (a 35.8% reduction), and falls to 42 FPS at 4K (a 65.9% reduction from 1080p). This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario where pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor. The transition from 1080p to 1440p represents a 1.78x increase in pixel count, and the observed 44 FPS drop aligns closely with the expected inverse relationship between pixel count and frame rate when the GPU is saturated. Moving from 1440p to 4K (a 2.25x pixel increase) produces a further 37 FPS decrease, confirming that the Arc B570's 380.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 80 ROPs are insufficient to maintain frame rates at higher pixel densities.

At Medium settings, the same resolution scaling pattern emerges but with lower absolute values. The system produces 93 FPS at 1080p, 59 FPS at 1440p, and 32 FPS at 4K, with the 1080p to 4K transition representing a 65.6% reduction. Notably, the 4K Medium result includes measured minimum and maximum values of 27 and 36 FPS, indicating frame time variability that could impact gameplay smoothness in Hitman 2's crowded environments. At High settings, the system achieves 70 FPS at 1080p, 45 FPS at 1440p, and 24 FPS at 4K, with the 4K result falling below the 30 FPS threshold generally considered the minimum for playable stealth gameplay. The Ultra preset tells a similar story with more severe degradation: 52 FPS at 1080p, 33 FPS at 1440p, and 18 FPS at 4K.

The resolution scaling data reveals that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where even the Ultra preset maintains a playable 52 FPS average. At 1440p, only Low and Medium settings exceed 30 FPS, while at 4K, no preset reaches 30 FPS, making the resolution effectively unplayable for Hitman 2's methodical stealth mechanics that require consistent frame pacing. The GPU's 160-bit memory bus and 10 GB VRAM capacity appear to be the limiting factors at higher resolutions, as the game's asset streaming demands exceed what the B570 can deliver at 4K. The data strongly suggests that users targeting higher resolutions should consider the Arc B570's sibling cards with more memory bandwidth or higher ROP counts.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B570's specifications directly explain its performance characteristics in Hitman 2. The GPU features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, paired with a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz. This configuration yields a pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s, which are moderate figures for a modern mid-range card. The 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus provides 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, a figure that becomes increasingly strained as resolution rises. The GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is substantial for 1080p gaming but insufficient for the pixel fill demands of 4K in a title like Hitman 2 that features large, detailed environments with dynamic lighting and shadows.

The memory configuration plays a critical role in the observed results. Hitman 2's levels are known for their dense crowds and complex geometry, which require significant texture memory and bandwidth. At 1080p, the 10 GB VRAM is sufficient, allowing the GPU to maintain 70 FPS at High settings and 52 FPS at Ultra. However, as resolution increases to 1440p and 4K, the memory bandwidth becomes the limiting factor, with the 380.0 GB/s figure proving inadequate for the increased data throughput required. The 4K results—24 FPS at High and 18 FPS at Ultra—indicate that the GPU is memory-starved, with the 160-bit bus unable to feed the shading units fast enough to maintain playable frame rates.

The Arc B570's benchmark scores provide context for its Hitman 2 performance. The GPU achieves a PassMark G3D score of 14195 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher average score), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% higher), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% lower). This positioning suggests the B570 performs similarly to a mobile RTX 3070, which aligns with the observed Hitman 2 results—playable at 1080p, marginal at 1440p, and inadequate at 4K. The GPU's 18 ray tracing cores are present but play a minimal role in Hitman 2, which does not heavily utilize RT features in its standard rendering path.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset for this combo depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers 93 FPS average with a minimum of 79 FPS and maximum of 106 FPS, providing a smooth and responsive experience that exceeds the 60 FPS threshold most players consider ideal for stealth gameplay. The High preset at 1080p achieves 70 FPS, which is also playable but with less headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 1080p produces 52 FPS, which dips below the 60 FPS target but remains within the range of acceptable playability for a methodical game like Hitman 2. The Low preset at 1080p achieves 123 FPS, which is unnecessary for this genre and sacrifices visual fidelity without meaningful gameplay benefit.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, delivering 59 FPS average with minimum and maximum values of 50 and 68 FPS respectively. This configuration maintains frame rates above 50 FPS even in demanding scenes, which is adequate for Hitman 2's stealth mechanics where precise timing is less critical than in action games. The Low preset at 1440p achieves 79 FPS, providing a higher frame rate but with reduced visual quality that may impact the game's atmosphere and visibility of distant details. The High preset at 1440p drops to 45 FPS, which is borderline playable but may result in noticeable stutter during camera panning in crowded areas. The Ultra preset at 1440p falls to 33 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and likely to feel sluggish.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves playable frame rates, with the best result being 42 FPS at Low settings. The Medium preset at 4K produces 32 FPS with a minimum of 27 FPS, which dips below the 30 FPS floor and will result in visible frame pacing issues. The High preset at 4K achieves 24 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 18 FPS, both of which are unplayable for Hitman 2's stealth gameplay. For 4K users, the only viable option is the Low preset, but even this configuration provides a suboptimal experience due to the low average frame rate and potential for drops in complex scenes. The data clearly indicates that this combo is not suited for 4K gaming in Hitman 2, and users should either reduce resolution or upgrade the GPU for acceptable 4K performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2399 out of 3001 tested combos for Hitman 2, placing it in the 20th percentile of all systems benchmarked for this game. This ranking reflects the system's inability to achieve high frame rates at higher resolutions, despite the CPU's strong synthetic benchmark performance. The CPU itself ranks in the 90th percentile of all processors with an average benchmark score of 48995, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile with an average score of 20556. The significant disparity between CPU and GPU percentiles confirms that the graphics card is the limiting factor in this pairing, preventing the system from achieving a higher overall rank.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% lower average score), AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.5% lower), Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (0.6% higher), and Intel Core i5-14600K (0.8% higher). These results indicate that the Core Ultra 5 245 is a competitive mid-range processor that should not bottleneck the Arc B570 in most gaming scenarios. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% higher), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% lower), showing that the B570 performs similarly to a mobile RTX 3070 in synthetic benchmarks.

The combo's rank of 2399 out of 3001 suggests that most tested systems outperform this pairing in Hitman 2, likely due to the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. The 1080p results are competitive, with the Medium preset achieving 93 FPS and the High preset achieving 70 FPS, but the system falls behind at 1440p and 4K where many competing GPUs maintain higher frame rates. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p gaming or esports-style play at lower resolutions, where the CPU's strong single-core and multi-core performance can be fully utilized without being hampered by the GPU's bandwidth constraints.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where all settings presets achieve playable frame rates. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 123 FPS, Medium delivers 93 FPS, High delivers 70 FPS, and Ultra delivers 52 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (79 FPS) and Medium (59 FPS) exceed 30 FPS, while at 4K, no preset reaches 30 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B570 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher score), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% higher), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% lower). These small differences indicate the B570 performs similarly to a mobile RTX 3070 in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 a bottleneck for the Arc B570 in Hitman 2?

A: No, the CPU data suggests it is not the limiting factor. The Core Ultra 5 245 ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 48995, while the GPU ranks in the 65th percentile. The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% lower) and Intel Core i5-14600K (0.8% higher), showing competitive performance. The FPS drops from 1080p to 4K indicate GPU-bound scaling.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: The measured data shows 59 FPS average at 2560x1440 with Medium settings, with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 68 FPS. This is the recommended 1440p configuration, providing frame rates above 50 FPS that are suitable for Hitman 2's stealth gameplay, though lower than the 93 FPS achieved at 1080p with the same settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the Arc B570 have, and is it sufficient?

A: The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The data shows this is sufficient for 1080p gaming, where even Ultra settings achieve 52 FPS, but becomes a limiting factor at 4K where the highest playable average is 42 FPS at Low settings. The memory bandwidth appears to constrain performance at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the combo's overall ranking for Hitman 2?

A: This combo ranks 2399 out of 3001 tested combinations for Hitman 2, placing it in the lower third of all systems benchmarked for this title. This ranking reflects the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions, despite the CPU's strong performance in the 90th percentile of all processors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents all measured FPS data for this combo in Hitman 2, organized by resolution and settings preset:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 123 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 93 | 79 | 106 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 70 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 52 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 79 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 59 | 50 | 68 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 45 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 33 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 42 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 32 | 27 | 36 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 24 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 18 | — | — |

The data reveals a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution reduces FPS by approximately 35-40% at the same settings, while each step up in settings reduces FPS by roughly 25-30% at the same resolution. The Medium preset is the only one with measured minimum and maximum values across all resolutions, providing insight into frame time variability. At 1080p Medium, the 79-106 FPS range indicates reasonable consistency, while at 4K Medium, the 27-36 FPS range shows significant variation that could affect gameplay smoothness. The Low preset consistently delivers the highest frame rates, but the visual quality reduction may not be justified for a game where environmental detail aids stealth gameplay.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 provides substantial computational headroom for Hitman 2, as evidenced by its strong synthetic benchmark results and the GPU-bound scaling observed in the FPS data. The CPU features 14 cores and 14 threads based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. This configuration delivers strong multi-threaded performance, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32924 and single-core score of 4648. The PassMark multithread score of 38706 and single-thread score of 4394 further confirm the CPU's capability, placing it in the 90th percentile of all processors with an average benchmark score of 48995.

The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache provide ample data storage for game assets, while the dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth ensures the GPU receives data without starvation. The 3 nm process node and 65 W TDP indicate efficient power consumption, allowing the CPU to maintain boost clocks without thermal throttling. The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (0.4% lower average score) and AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.5% lower), showing that the Core Ultra 5 245 is competitive with established mid-range and high-end processors.

In Hitman 2 specifically, the CPU's strong single-thread performance is beneficial for the game's AI and physics simulations, while the multi-thread capabilities handle the rendering thread and background tasks. However, the measured FPS data shows that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at resolutions above 1080p, meaning the CPU's performance headroom is not fully utilized in this pairing. At 1080p Low settings, the 123 FPS result suggests the CPU can sustain high frame rates when the GPU is not bottlenecked, but the 4K results (24 FPS at High settings) indicate that the CPU's capabilities are irrelevant when the GPU is overwhelmed by pixel throughput. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 65th percentile ranking highlights the imbalance in this combo, with the processor capable of supporting a more powerful graphics card for higher-resolution gaming.