Thief

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the Intel Arc B570 delivers a playable experience in Thief at 1080p and 1440p, but the data shows that 4K remains out of reach for this combination. Across the measured resolutions, the system’s performance scales predictably with settings, and the benchmark results indicate that the most demanding presets at 4K fall below the 60 FPS threshold, while lower resolutions offer substantial headroom. This analysis details the exact frame rates, the settings that clear the playability bar, and how this pairing stacks against similarly performing hardware.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average frame rate of 73 FPS. All four tested settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution, so the best visual quality option remains fully playable. The Ultra preset delivers the highest fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, making it the recommended choice for 1080p displays.

At 2560x1440, the best settings that remain playable are Medium, with an average of 69 FPS. This preset provides a balance between visual detail and performance, and it is the highest quality option that stays above the 60 FPS mark. The High preset drops to 53 FPS average, which falls short of the playable threshold, while Low runs at 91 FPS and Ultra at 50 FPS. Medium is therefore the optimal preset for 1440p, offering a comfortable margin above the minimum requirement.

At 3840x2160, no settings preset reaches 60 FPS. The highest average frame rate at 4K is 54 FPS on Low, followed by 41 FPS on Medium, 31 FPS on High, and 29 FPS on Ultra. Since none of these meet the 60 FPS playability threshold, there is no recommended best setting for 4K; the data indicates that this combination cannot deliver a smooth experience at this resolution, even on the lowest preset.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Thief at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1080p?*

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average frame rate is 73 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum frame rate is not recorded for this preset, but the average indicates consistent performance above the target.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1440p?

A: Medium settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 69 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The min FPS for Medium is 59 FPS, which is just one frame below the threshold, but the average remains comfortably above it.

Q: Does this combination achieve 60 FPS at 4K on any settings?

A: No. The best result at 3840x2160 is 54 FPS on Low settings, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. Medium averages 41 FPS, High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS, so no preset at 4K is playable.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 73 FPS while High averages 77 FPS. The difference is small, with Ultra delivering slightly lower performance but still remaining well above the playable threshold. Both presets are fully playable, and the gap between them is only 4 FPS on average.

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1440p on Low settings?

A: Low settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 91 FPS. This is the fastest preset at that resolution, providing a significant margin over the 60 FPS requirement, though it comes at the cost of reduced visual fidelity.

Q: Is the minimum frame rate at 1080p Medium settings above 60 FPS?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum frame rate is 86 FPS and the maximum is 116 FPS, with an average of 101 FPS. This preset offers a strong performance buffer, ensuring that even demanding scenes stay well above the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates for this combination span three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the data shows a clear progression from Low to Ultra. Low settings deliver the highest average at 133 FPS, with no recorded min or max values. Medium follows with an average of 101 FPS, a minimum of 86 FPS, and a maximum of 116 FPS. High settings average 77 FPS, and Ultra averages 73 FPS. All presets at 1080p exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra setting maintaining a 13 FPS margin above the playability line.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably as settings increase. Low settings average 91 FPS, which is the highest result at this resolution. Medium averages 69 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS, making it the only preset besides Low that clears the 60 FPS average. High settings average 53 FPS, falling below the threshold, and Ultra averages 50 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 41 FPS, demonstrating the significant cost of higher visual quality at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are consistently below the playable threshold. Low settings average 54 FPS, which is the closest to 60 FPS but still short by 6 FPS. Medium averages 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS, indicating notable frame time variance. High averages 31 FPS, and Ultra averages 29 FPS. The 4K data shows that this hardware combination is not suitable for this resolution, as even the lowest preset fails to reach the required performance level.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: higher settings reduce average frame rates, and the impact of resolution scaling is significant. At 1080p, the system has ample headroom, with Low being nearly double the 60 FPS target. At 1440p, only Low and Medium remain playable, and at 4K, no preset achieves the target. The measured FPS values also indicate that min and max frame rates are only recorded for Medium settings at each resolution, providing a glimpse into frame pacing. At 1080p Medium, the range is tight, from 86 FPS to 116 FPS, while at 1440p Medium, the range narrows to 59 FPS to 79 FPS, and at 4K Medium, the range is 35 FPS to 47 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combination each have nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores. For the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, the closest alternatives are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, with an average score of 35802 and a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Core 7 250H at 35728 with a 0.5% delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 at 35719 with a 0.5% delta, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 35670 with a 0.7% delta. These CPUs are all within a fraction of a percent of the 7700X’s average score of 35909, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios, the performance difference would be negligible. The 7700X sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong overall performance, but its rivals are nearly identical in benchmark output.

For the Intel Arc B570, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, which scores 20534 with a 0.1% delta, the Intel Arc A750 at 20582 with a -0.1% delta, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M at 20480 with a 0.4% delta, and the AMD Radeon R9 M390X at 20662 with a -0.5% delta. The Arc B570’s average benchmark score is 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The delta values here are equally tight, with the closest rival, the RTX 3070 Mobile, differing by just 0.1%. This suggests that swapping the Arc B570 for any of these GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Thief, assuming the CPU remains constant.

When considering the full combination, the CPU and GPU each have rivals that would behave similarly in practice. The Ryzen 7 7700X’s nearest rivals are all within 0.7% in average score, so any of them would deliver comparable CPU performance. Likewise, the Arc B570’s nearest rivals are within 0.5%, meaning GPU-bound results would be nearly indistinguishable. In a game like Thief, which is not particularly demanding by modern standards, the bottleneck is more likely to be the GPU at higher resolutions, but the close benchmark scores indicate that alternatives would produce similar measured FPS values.

The data also highlights that the CPU percentile rank of 85 is much higher than the GPU percentile rank of 65, suggesting that the Arc B570 is the limiting factor in this pairing. Upgrading the GPU to a more capable model would yield a larger performance gain than swapping the CPU, though the nearest rival GPUs listed here would not provide such an improvement due to their comparable scores.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2994th out of 3720 tested combos in Thief. This places it in the lower portion of the overall distribution, specifically around the 80th percentile from the bottom (or the 20th percentile from the top). The rank reflects the system’s performance across the measured resolutions and settings, and given that 4K is not playable, the ranking is consistent with a mid-range pairing that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p with reduced settings.

The combo rank of 2994 out of 3720 means that roughly 726 other combinations perform worse, while the majority of tested systems outperform this one. This is expected given the GPU’s 65th percentile standing and the fact that Thief is an older title from 2014 that can be run well by many modern setups. The CPU’s high percentile rank of 85 does not boost the combo’s position significantly because the GPU holds it back, particularly at 4K where the Arc B570’s 10 GB of memory and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient to maintain high frame rates.

In practical terms, the rank indicates that this system is adequate for 1080p gaming with maximum settings and for 1440p with medium settings, but it is not competitive with higher-end configurations that can push 4K. The data shows that the system’s strengths lie in its CPU performance, which is near the top of the tested pool, while the GPU provides enough power for mainstream resolutions but not for 4K.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear. At 1920x1080, this PC can run Thief with all settings presets exceeding 60 FPS. The best preset is Ultra, which averages 73 FPS, and even the lowest preset, Low, reaches 133 FPS. The system has substantial headroom at 1080p, making it fully capable of delivering a smooth experience with maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the system can run the game at Low and Medium settings, with Medium being the best playable option at 69 FPS on average. The High preset falls to 53 FPS, and Ultra averages 50 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold. For a 1440p display, Medium settings provide the best combination of visual fidelity and performance, though the minimum frame rate of 59 FPS on Medium means occasional dips just below the target.

At 3840x2160, the system cannot run Thief at 60 FPS on any settings. The highest average is 54 FPS on Low, which is below the playable threshold. Medium, High, and Ultra all average below 45 FPS, making 4K gaming impractical with this hardware. The verdict is that this PC is suitable for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Thief, but it does not meet the 60 FPS requirement at 4K.

The data overall indicates that the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X + Intel Arc B570 pairing is a capable mainstream combination for this title. It delivers excellent performance at 1080p, solid performance at 1440p with adjusted settings, and insufficient performance at 4K. Users with a 1080p or 1440p monitor will find this system fully playable, while those targeting 4K would need more powerful hardware. The benchmark results confirm that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as its high percentile ranking and strong multi-core scores — such as 19088 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 12451 in Geekbench multi-core — provide ample processing power. Instead, the GPU’s performance ceiling, reflected in its 65th percentile rank and 14195 Passmark G3D score, defines the system’s overall capability in Thief.