Thief

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i5-10400F sits at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 14185. The nearest competing processors are remarkably close in aggregate performance. The Intel Xeon 6756E scores 14163, a delta of just 0.2 percent ahead of the i5-10400F. The Intel Core 7 160UL posts 14232, which is 0.3 percent behind the i5-10400F. The AMD EPYC 7552 reaches 14115, only 0.5 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen 3 7320C delivers 14277, 0.6 percent behind. For practical purposes, any of these four chips would produce nearly identical frame pacing and CPU-bound behavior in Thief, given the small deltas.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 holds the 61st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals are older or integrated parts, yet the aggregate scores are within a single percentage point. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 scores 17666, 0.2 percent ahead of the RTX 4060. The AMD Radeon 780M integrated graphics scores 17588, 0.3 percent behind. The AMD Radeon Pro 560 reaches 17551, 0.5 percent behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 hits 17509, 0.7 percent behind. The database records these as the closest aggregate matches, so in synthetic averages the RTX 4060 trades blows with these parts, though real-world gaming performance in Thief depends on driver and architectural behavior.

The data suggests that a system builder swapping the i5-10400F for any of the listed rival CPUs, or the RTX 4060 for any of the listed rival GPUs, would see negligible changes in the overall benchmark averages. The deltas are all under 1 percent, which is within measurement variance for most workloads.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core i5-10400F?

A: The CPU has an average benchmark score of 14185, placing it at the 68th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060?

A: The GPU has an average benchmark score of 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs in the database.

Q: Can this combination run Thief at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 102.8, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best playable setting at 3840x2160?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, with an average FPS of 73.7. Medium averages 58.7 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold, and High averages 40.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to the AMD Radeon 780M in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060 scores 17639, while the AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588, a delta of 0.3 percent. The RTX 4060 is marginally ahead in the database averages.

Q: How does the i5-10400F compare to the Intel Core 7 160UL?

A: The i5-10400F scores 14185, while the Intel Core 7 160UL scores 14232, making the Core 7 160UL 0.3 percent faster in aggregate benchmark score.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-10400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2227 out of 3720 tested combos in Thief. That places this pairing in the upper 40 percent of all recorded configurations. The rank reflects the measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings, not just synthetic benchmarks.

The ranking is notable because Thief is a 2014 title, and modern hardware typically exceeds its requirements. The RTX 4060 carries the bulk of the workload, and the i5-10400F with its 6 cores and 12 threads from the Comet Lake architecture provides sufficient CPU throughput. The CPU's single-thread score of 2541 in Passmark and multi-thread score of 12115 indicate strong legacy-game performance, which matters for a title from that era.

The combo rank of 2227 out of 3720 means there are 1493 tested combinations that perform better in this game. Given that the database includes many high-end modern GPUs and CPUs, a mid-pack-to-upper-mid ranking is expected. The data shows that this pairing is comfortably capable of running Thief, but it is not at the top of the leaderboard.

The percentile positions support this: the CPU at the 68th percentile and the GPU at the 61st percentile are both above-average parts, but neither is flagship hardware. The combo rank reflects that balanced, mid-high-tier positioning. In Thief specifically, the game's age means even this mid-high pairing delivers strong frame rates at most settings, as shown in the measured FPS data.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Thief. The verdict by resolution is clear from the measured data.

At 1920x1080, every settings preset clears the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 102.8 FPS, High averages 100 FPS, Medium averages 113.4 FPS, and Low averages 122.7 FPS. This is the fully playable resolution with headroom to spare.

At 2560x1440, every settings preset also clears 60 FPS. Ultra averages 68.7 FPS, High averages 71 FPS, Medium averages 94.7 FPS, and Low averages 111.3 FPS. The Ultra preset is still playable, though the margin above 60 FPS is thinner than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. Only the Low preset stays above 60 FPS, averaging 73.7 FPS. Medium drops to 58.7 FPS, which is just below the playable threshold. High averages 40.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 43.9 FPS. For 4K gaming, players must drop to Low settings to maintain smooth frame rates.

The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Thief, with 4K requiring significant settings reductions. The game is fully playable at the two lower resolutions across all presets, which is the practical takeaway for most users.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average FPS recorded for each combination. Minimum and maximum FPS values are not recorded in the database.

At 3840x2160, the results are as follows. Low settings average 73.7 FPS. Medium settings average 58.7 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. High settings average 40.5 FPS. Ultra settings average 43.9 FPS. Interestingly, the Ultra preset outperforms the High preset at this resolution by 3.4 FPS, which is within the range of run-to-run variance but worth noting.

At 2560x1440, all presets are playable. Low settings average 111.3 FPS. Medium settings average 94.7 FPS. High settings average 71 FPS. Ultra settings average 68.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a drop of 42.6 FPS, or roughly 38 percent, which is typical for increasing graphical load.

At 1920x1080, the results are the strongest. Low settings average 122.7 FPS. Medium settings average 113.4 FPS. High settings average 100 FPS. Ultra settings average 102.8 FPS. The Ultra preset actually averages slightly higher than the High preset, a 2.8 FPS difference that suggests minimal additional cost for the highest preset at this resolution.

The resolution scaling is consistent: dropping from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 10 to 20 FPS depending on the preset, and dropping from 1440p to 4K costs another 30 to 40 FPS. The RTX 4060's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this 2014 title, and the i5-10400F's 12 threads keep frame pacing stable.

The data shows that the most demanding configuration, 4K Ultra, averages 43.9 FPS, while the least demanding configuration, 1080p Low, averages 122.7 FPS. The spread of 78.8 FPS across the tested configurations gives a clear picture of the performance envelope.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 102.8. Since Ultra is the most demanding preset and it clears the threshold by a wide margin, there is no reason to drop below it at this resolution. The data shows High averages 100 FPS, Medium averages 113.4 FPS, and Low averages 122.7 FPS, but Ultra provides the maximum visual quality while still nearly doubling the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the best settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is also Ultra, with an average FPS of 68.7. This is the recommended configuration for 1440p. The margin above 60 FPS is 8.7 FPS, which is adequate but not generous. High averages 71 FPS, Medium averages 94.7 FPS, and Low averages 111.3 FPS. Players who prefer a larger safety margin could drop to High, but the data confirms Ultra remains playable.

At 3840x2160, the best settings preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Low, with an average FPS of 73.7. This is the only playable preset at 4K. Medium averages 58.7 FPS, just 1.3 FPS below the threshold, so players with a tolerant eye might accept Medium, but the database marks it as not playable. High and Ultra average 40.5 and 43.9 FPS respectively, which are not viable for smooth gameplay.

The overall recommendation from the data is straightforward: use Ultra at 1080p and 1440p, and drop to Low at 4K. The RTX 4060 and i5-10400F combination has enough headroom at the two lower resolutions to run the highest preset, while 4K requires the lowest preset to stay above 60 FPS.