Thief

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing delivers a playable experience across most of Thief’s settings, but the data reveals a clear ceiling at higher resolutions. The benchmark results show a combination that is heavily influenced by the GPU’s capabilities at 4K, while the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads provide ample headroom at lower resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes it against rival hardware, and offers specific settings guidance based on the recorded frames per second.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 94 FPS. This is the lowest average at that resolution, compared to 99 FPS on High, 118 FPS on Medium, and 130 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations in Thief?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2373 out of 3720 tested combos in Thief. This places it in the lower third of all tested systems, indicating it is a mid-to-low tier pairing for this specific title.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 2070 SUPER and its nearest rival, the Intel Arc A750?

A: According to the benchmark database, the Intel Arc A750 has an average score that is 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. The RTX 2070 SUPER’s average benchmark score is 20282, while the Arc A750’s is 20582.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 76 FPS. The average is 89 FPS, and the maximum is 103 FPS, showing a relatively tight frame time distribution.

Q: Does the CPU’s benchmark score suggest it will bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The CPU has a percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 17507 is within 0.8% of the Intel Core i3-14100T. At 1080p, the GPU is still the primary driver, as evidenced by the FPS scaling with settings, but the CPU’s single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 1919) is sufficient to avoid major bottlenecks at these frame rates.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra setting playable with this hardware?

A: The data shows an average FPS of 38 at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is below the generally accepted threshold for smooth gameplay, making it the least playable configuration in the measured set.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing, particularly as resolution increases. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, which is a critical resource for Thief’s texture-heavy scenes. The GPU’s architecture, Turing, includes 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs, with a boost clock of 1770 MHz. The data shows the GPU’s influence clearly: at 4K, the average FPS scales almost linearly with the graphics preset, from 69 FPS on Low down to 38 FPS on Ultra. This is a classic sign of a GPU-bound scenario where the shading and memory throughput are the limiting factors.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 20282 places it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow performance band: the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M is 1% slower, the RTX 3070 Mobile is 1.2% slower, and the Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750 are 1.3% and 1.5% slower, respectively. This indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is a very consistent performer relative to its peers, with no single competitor offering a significant advantage. The PassMark G3D score of 18169 reinforces this mid-range positioning, showing that the card is capable but not a top-tier part by modern standards.

The role of the GPU becomes more nuanced when examining the frame pacing. At 1440p Medium, the minimum FPS is 76, while the average is 89, a difference of 13 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 100 and the average is 118, a similar 18 FPS gap. These deltas suggest that while the GPU is the primary bottleneck, it is not consistently saturated, leading to occasional dips in frame rate. The 4K Medium settings show a minimum of 45 FPS against an average of 52, indicating that the GPU is working near its limit, and any increase in scene complexity can cause a noticeable frame drop. The FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS and the texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits that these results reflect.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G serves as the supporting component in this configuration, and its role is most apparent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, it offers a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The CPU’s benchmark scores are solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13593 and a single-core score of 1919. These numbers indicate a capable processor that can handle the game’s logic and physics without becoming the primary constraint.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 71 against all CPUs shows that it sits above the median. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, is nearly identical in performance, with a delta of just 0.1%. The Intel Core 7 150U is 0.6% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE and Intel Core i3-14100T are 0.6% and 0.8% faster, respectively. This tight clustering means that the 4600G’s performance is entirely predictable; it is not a standout, but it is also not a weak link.

In Thief, the CPU’s influence is visible in the 1080p results. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 130, which is near the upper limit of what this GPU can output. The jump from Low to Medium drops the average to 118 FPS, a reduction of 12 FPS, which is less than the 15 FPS drop seen from Medium to High (down to 99 FPS). This suggests that the CPU is keeping up with the GPU’s frame output at these settings. The L3 cache of 8 MB is shared across all cores, which is adequate for a game from 2014. The 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and dual-channel DDR4 support provide sufficient data throughput for the CPU’s tasks, ensuring that the GPU is not starved of draw calls.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the combo’s performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the results are consistently smooth. The Low preset yields an average of 130 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium drops to 118 FPS, with a minimum of 100 FPS and a maximum of 135 FPS. High produces 99 FPS, and Ultra brings the average down to 94 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 36 FPS, indicating that the GPU can handle the extra load without catastrophic frame drops.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. Low settings still deliver a very playable 115 FPS. Medium settings reduce the average to 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. High settings produce 68 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 65 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 50 FPS, showing that the GPU is starting to feel the pressure of the higher pixel count, but the results remain within the territory of smooth gameplay for most presets.

The 3840x2160 results reveal the hardware’s limits. Low settings are the only preset that maintains a high frame rate, averaging 69 FPS. Medium settings drop to an average of 52 FPS, with a minimum of 45 FPS and a maximum of 60 FPS. High settings produce 40 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 38 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 31 FPS, but the absolute numbers are what matter: anything below 60 FPS average is a compromise, and the minimum FPS of 45 on Medium indicates that even that preset can stutter in demanding scenes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 2373 out of 3720 tested combinations places it in the 36th percentile of all systems tested in Thief. This is a low ranking, but it must be viewed in context. The database includes all tested hardware, from entry-level to enthusiast-grade, and this pairing is skewed towards the mid-range. The CPU’s percentile rank of 71 is higher than the GPU’s rank of 65, which suggests that the GPU is the more limiting factor in this pairing.

When comparing to the nearest rival GPUs, the RTX 2070 SUPER is competitive. The Intel Arc A750, which is 1.5% faster on average, would likely produce slightly higher frame rates in Thief, but the difference would be marginal. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, which is 1% slower, would produce slightly lower results. The fact that the GPU is within 1.5% of several other cards indicates that the 2070 SUPER’s performance is well-characterized and consistent.

The CPU’s ranking is more favorable. Its average benchmark score of 17507 is higher than the GPU’s average score of 20282 when normalized, but this is not a direct comparison. The CPU’s position in the 71st percentile means it is a stronger performer relative to its own market segment than the GPU is relative to its segment. This suggests that in a more CPU-intensive game, the 4600G would hold up better, but in Thief, the GPU is the primary determinant of the combo’s rank.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and the user’s preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, the High preset is the best balance, offering an average of 99 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a significant visual upgrade over Medium, which averages 118 FPS. The Ultra preset’s 94 FPS average is only 5 FPS lower than High, so users with a high refresh rate monitor might prefer Ultra, but the marginal gain in visual quality is not worth the potential for frame dips.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. It delivers an average of 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS, which ensures smooth gameplay in almost all scenarios. The High preset drops to 68 FPS average, which is still playable but may exhibit stutter in busy areas. The Ultra preset’s 65 FPS average is too close to the 60 FPS threshold for comfort, and the lack of a recorded minimum FPS for that setting suggests it may be less stable.

For 4K, the recommendation is to use the Low preset, which averages 69 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset’s 52 FPS average and 45 FPS minimum are below the ideal threshold, and the High and Ultra presets are not viable for serious gameplay. The data shows a clear trade-off: at 4K, users must sacrifice visual quality to maintain playability, and the Low preset is the only one that achieves this goal.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 130 at 1080p to 115 at 1440p and then to 69 at 4K. This represents a 47% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 94 FPS at 1080p to 65 FPS at 1440p and 38 FPS at 4K, a 60% reduction. The larger percentage drop at Ultra settings indicates that the GPU is being pushed harder, and the memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively gentle, with an average reduction of about 25% across all settings. This suggests that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the extra pixels without a catastrophic performance hit. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K is much steeper, with an average reduction of about 40% across all settings. This is typical for a GPU with 8 GB of memory, as the increased resolution demands more memory capacity and bandwidth.

The data also shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck in this scaling. If the CPU were the limiting factor, the FPS would remain relatively constant across resolutions. Instead, the FPS drops consistently as resolution increases, which is a clear indicator of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with data, and its performance is sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s demands, even at 1080p where the frame rates are highest. This means that users looking to improve performance at 4K would need to upgrade the GPU, not the CPU.