Thief

Best Settings per Resolution

The database records show that this combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B370 can only achieve a sustained 60 FPS or higher at one resolution and preset combination. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 78 FPS, which is the only setting that clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Medium preset at 1920x1080 comes close with an average of 59 FPS, but it falls just short of the playable threshold, while High and Ultra average 45 FPS and 43 FPS respectively.

Moving up to 2560x1440, no preset reaches the 60 FPS target. The Low preset averages 53 FPS, Medium averages 41 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained: Low averages 31 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS, High averages 18 FPS, and Ultra averages 17 FPS.

For users who prioritize frame rate, the only viable configuration is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which yields 78 FPS average. If visual fidelity is more important than hitting the 60 FPS mark, the Medium preset at 1920x1080 provides 59 FPS average with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, but strictly speaking, the verdict data indicates that only Low at 1080p is officially considered playable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal a clear pattern: the Intel Arc B370 is the dominant bottleneck in this pairing. The GPU's benchmark percentile stands at just 5 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184, while the Ryzen 5 5600 sits at the 74th percentile among all CPUs with an average score of 20468. This disparity suggests the GPU is severely limiting performance.

When comparing resolution scaling, the data shows a steep drop as pixel count increases. At Low settings, the frame rate goes from 78 FPS at 1920x1080 to 53 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 32%. Further scaling to 3840x2160 brings the Low preset down to 31 FPS, another 41% reduction from the 1440p figure. This pattern indicates that the GPU is struggling to keep up with increasing pixel throughput, while the CPU's role diminishes at higher resolutions.

Preset scaling within a single resolution reinforces this conclusion. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Medium reduces performance from 78 FPS to 59 FPS (a 24% drop), and from Medium to High it falls to 45 FPS (another 24% reduction). The step from High to Ultra yields only a marginal change from 45 FPS to 43 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds: Low at 53 FPS, Medium at 41 FPS, High at 31 FPS, and Ultra at 29 FPS. This consistent degradation across presets points to the GPU being saturated, as the CPU has ample headroom given its much higher benchmark standing.

The Ryzen 5 5600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is unlikely to be the limiting factor in any of these scenarios. The GPU's nearest rivals in the database, such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and ATI Radeon HD 5770, all have average scores within 1% of the Arc B370, confirming that this GPU is positioned at the very low end of the performance spectrum. Therefore, any attempts to improve frame rates should focus on GPU-side adjustments, such as lowering resolution or reducing preset complexity, rather than CPU-side tuning.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 has nearest rivals that include the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with an average score of 20454 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20425 (0.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 9454P at 20422 (0.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7713 at 20363 (0.5% lower). These results indicate that the Ryzen 5 5600 is closely matched with a diverse set of processors, from mobile-oriented chips to server-class EPYC parts. In gaming scenarios where the GPU is the bottleneck, swapping the CPU for any of these rivals would produce nearly identical frame rates.

For the GPU, the Intel Arc B370's nearest rivals are all older or lower-tier parts: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192 (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168 (1.4% lower). These deltas are all within 1.5%, meaning that any of these GPUs would deliver essentially the same performance in Thief. The user should expect no meaningful difference in frame rates if they were to substitute the Arc B370 with one of these alternatives. Given the GPU's 5th percentile ranking, these rivals all occupy a similarly constrained performance tier, and the measured FPS data would likely be within a few frames of what is recorded for this combination.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Thief? The database verdict is unambiguous: only at 1920x1080 with Low settings does this combination achieve a playable average of 78 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, no preset is playable, with the best option being Low at 53 FPS. At 3840x2160, the situation is worse, with Low averaging 31 FPS and Ultra averaging just 17 FPS.

The verdictByResolution field confirms that 3840x2160 and 2560x1440 have no playable settings, while 1920x1080 lists only Low as playable. The best settings at 1080p are therefore Low, with an average of 78 FPS. For users who own a 1080p monitor and are willing to accept Low preset visuals, this system can run Thief comfortably above the 60 FPS target. However, anyone expecting to play at higher resolutions or with higher quality presets will be disappointed.

It is also notably the Medium preset at 1920x1080 nearly hits the threshold with 59 FPS average, but the official playable threshold of 60 FPS means this falls short. The minimum recorded FPS for Medium at 1080p is 50, which indicates occasional dips below the average, so even the Low preset may experience some frame drops during intense scenes, although the average of 78 FPS provides a reasonable buffer.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data comes directly from the recorded measurements for this specific CPU and GPU combination. All values are averages unless otherwise noted.

3840x2160:

• Low: 31 FPS average
• Medium: 24 FPS average, 20 FPS minimum, 27 FPS maximum
• High: 18 FPS average
• Ultra: 17 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 53 FPS average
• Medium: 41 FPS average, 35 FPS minimum, 47 FPS maximum
• High: 31 FPS average
• Ultra: 29 FPS average

1920x1080:

• Low: 78 FPS average
• Medium: 59 FPS average, 50 FPS minimum, 68 FPS maximum
• High: 45 FPS average
• Ultra: 43 FPS average

The data shows that only the Medium preset at each resolution has recorded minimum and maximum values; the other presets have no min/max data in the database. The Medium preset at 1080p demonstrates the closest approach to the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 59 FPS but a minimum of 50 FPS, meaning that any heavy scene could push the frame rate into the 50s. The Low preset at 1080p, with an average of 78 FPS, is the only configuration that provides a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and preset for this system to maintain 60 FPS?

A: The only combination that achieves an average of 60 FPS or higher is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which averages 78 FPS.

Q: Can this system run Thief at 2560x1440?

A: No, none of the presets at 2560x1440 reach the 60 FPS threshold. The best option is Low at 53 FPS, followed by Medium at 41 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The Arc B370 scores 1184 in the database, with nearest rivals including the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186 (0.2% higher) and the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190 (0.5% higher). Performance differences are minimal.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more responsible for the low frame rates?

A: The GPU is the limiting factor. The Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600 ranks in the 74th percentile among CPUs, indicating the CPU has significant headroom.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS for Medium settings at 1920x1080?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 records a minimum of 50 FPS, an average of 59 FPS, and a maximum of 68 FPS.

Q: How does this system rank among all tested combinations for Thief?

A: This combination ranks 3433 out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the lower portion of the database's tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 3433 out of 3720 tested combos in Thief, placing it in the 92nd percentile from the top, meaning it is near the bottom of the performance distribution. This low ranking is consistent with the GPU's 5th percentile standing among all GPUs, which heavily drags down the overall result despite the CPU's much stronger 74th percentile ranking.

The data suggests that the GPU is the primary reason for this poor ranking. The Arc B370's average benchmark score of 1184 is among the lowest recorded in the database, and its nearest rivals are all legacy or low-end parts from over a decade ago. Consequently, the system's performance in Thief is constrained to 1080p Low for playable frame rates, with any attempt to increase resolution or preset quality resulting in sub-60 FPS averages.

Users considering this combination should be aware that the CPU is not the bottleneck; the Ryzen 5 5600 is a capable processor that could support a much faster GPU. If the goal is to play Thief at higher settings or resolutions, upgrading the GPU would yield far greater benefits than replacing the CPU. The measured FPS data shows a clear ceiling at 78 FPS (1080p Low), and the only way to surpass that is to pair the CPU with a stronger graphics solution.