Thief

The Intel Core i5-12400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a formidable performance profile for Thief, a 2014 stealth title. Benchmark data shows this combination is not merely playable but consistently exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a significant margin across all tested resolutions and presets, from 1080p to 4K. The following analysis breaks down how this hardware behaves, where its strengths lie, and what the measured numbers mean for gameplay.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this system each have close performance neighbors based on aggregate benchmark scores, which helps contextualize their behavior in Thief. The Intel Core i5-12400F, with an average benchmark score of 19039, sits within a tight cluster of rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS is the nearest match with an average score of 19047, showing a delta of 0%—effectively identical performance. The Intel Core 3 201E trails by a negligible 0.1% with a score of 19056, while the Intel Core i5-1335U and AMD EPYC 7773X are each 0.3% ahead or behind, with scores of 18982 and 18979 respectively. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, swapping the i5-12400F for any of these alternatives would yield nearly indistinguishable frame rates in Thief.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 holds an average benchmark score of 56083, placing it in a similar competitive band. The AMD Radeon 8060S is 0.6% faster with a score of 55757, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% ahead at 55698. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X comes in 2.3% behind at 54828, and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% faster at 57367. For Thief specifically, these deltas suggest that any of these GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 5080, though the game’s low overall demand means even the slower rivals would still clear 60 FPS easily.

Best Settings per Resolution

The measured FPS data reveals that this system can handle the most demanding preset at every resolution while maintaining well above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 80.1 FPS, which is the best visual quality available and still comfortably above the playable threshold. The High preset at 4K averages 84.2 FPS, while Medium reaches 105.9 FPS and Low hits 125.7 FPS, but Ultra remains the optimal choice since it maximizes fidelity without dropping below 60.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 120.7 FPS, a substantial improvement over 4K. High settings produce 126.4 FPS, Medium 138.9 FPS, and Low 148.3 FPS. Again, Ultra is the clear recommendation because the performance headroom is so large that there is no reason to sacrifice graphical quality. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 136.3 FPS, with High at 142.3 FPS, Medium at 157.2 FPS, and Low at 173.3 FPS. The data consistently shows that Ultra settings are viable at all three resolutions, making this the default choice for any user prioritizing visual presentation.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets indicates that the RTX 5080 is the dominant component in this pairing, while the i5-12400F provides ample support without becoming a bottleneck. Examining the 4K data, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 45.6 FPS (125.7 down to 80.1), which demonstrates a strong GPU dependency—higher resolutions and settings place more load on the graphics card. At 1440p, the spread narrows slightly to 27.6 FPS (148.3 to 120.7), and at 1080p it tightens further to 37 FPS (173.3 to 136.3). This pattern is typical of a GPU-limited scenario, where the graphics card’s capabilities dictate the frame rate ceiling.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent when comparing resolutions at the same settings. At Low settings, the average FPS rises from 125.7 at 4K to 148.3 at 1440p and 173.3 at 1080p, a scaling factor that reflects reduced GPU workload. However, the i5-12400F’s six cores and twelve threads, with a max-thread 3DMark score of 5912 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12380, ensure that even at 1080p Low, the game never becomes CPU-bound. The single-thread performance, evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 909 and Geekbench single-core score of 1964, is sufficient for Thief’s engine, which is a 2014 title not known for extreme multi-threading demands. In practice, the data shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance differences across resolution and preset changes, with the CPU maintaining a consistent baseline.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Thief, and the benchmark results are unequivocal. At 3840x2160, the verdictByResolution data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra all as playable, with Ultra being the best settings at an average of 80.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 120.7 FPS. At 1920x1080, the same holds true, with Ultra reaching 136.3 FPS. Every single tested configuration clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, and the only consideration is whether the user prefers maximum visual fidelity or higher frame rates. Since the lowest average FPS recorded across all tests is 80.1 (4K Ultra), there is no scenario where this hardware dips below a smooth, playable experience. The system offers headroom for future titles or more demanding settings, but for Thief specifically, it is overqualified.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Thief at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 80.1, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved with this combo?

A: The highest recorded average is 173.3 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average score of 56083. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% faster, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 2.3% slower.

Q: Is the Intel Core i5-12400F a performance bottleneck in Thief?

A: No. The CPU’s single-thread and multi-thread scores are sufficient to support the GPU, as evidenced by consistent frame rates across resolutions without signs of CPU limitation.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 148.3 FPS, while Ultra averages 120.7 FPS, a difference of 27.6 FPS.

Q: Which component has a larger impact on performance in this game?

A: The GPU. The FPS scaling between resolutions and presets shows a strong dependence on graphics load, with the CPU maintaining a stable baseline.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3720 tested combinations in the database for Thief, this pairing of Intel Core i5-12400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks at position 452. This places it in the top 12.1% of all tested hardware configurations for this game, which is a strong showing given the game’s age and the relatively modest demands it places on modern hardware. The high rank is driven almost entirely by the RTX 5080’s raw performance, as the i5-12400F is a mid-range CPU from 2022 that performs adequately but does not stand out in this context. The 452nd rank out of 3720 indicates that while there are faster combinations, this system offers more than enough power for Thief, and its position reflects a balance of capable CPU performance and exceptional GPU throughput.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the full range of settings shows a clear hierarchy. Low settings produce an average of 173.3 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this resolution. Medium settings drop to 157.2 FPS, High settings to 142.3 FPS, and Ultra to 136.3 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 37 FPS, indicating that even at the most demanding preset, the system retains over 136 FPS on average.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong across the board. Low settings average 148.3 FPS, Medium 138.9 FPS, High 126.4 FPS, and Ultra 120.7 FPS. The difference between the lowest and highest presets is 27.6 FPS, showing a narrower gap than at 1080p as the GPU becomes more stressed. Moving to 3840x2160, the averages are 125.7 FPS for Low, 105.9 FPS for Medium, 84.2 FPS for High, and 80.1 FPS for Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest average FPS in the entire dataset, but it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by 20.1 FPS. Across all resolutions and presets, the minimum FPS values are not reported in the data, but the average FPS alone demonstrates that this system provides a consistently smooth experience. The data shows no configuration where the system fails to meet the playable threshold, making this a universally capable setup for Thief.