Thief

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 4600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 735 out of 1642 tested combinations in Thief. This places the pairing in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly 55% of the database's recorded combos while trailing the top performers. The ranking reflects a balanced system where the RTX 4070's substantial graphics horsepower compensates for the Ryzen 5 4600G's more modest compute capabilities.

The CPU itself sits at the 75th percentile among all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17489. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE (deltaPct 0), Intel Core i5-12450H (deltaPct 0.1), Intel Core i3-14100T (deltaPct -0.8), and Intel Core i3-13100F (deltaPct -1). These margins are razor-thin, indicating the 4600G is essentially performance-equivalent to these competitors in synthetic workloads. The GPU, meanwhile, holds the 81st percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 37283. Its nearest rivals show more variance: the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 trails by 0.6%, the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A by 1.9%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile by 2.2%, and the AMD Radeon RX 5300M leads by 2.5%.

In Thief specifically, the combo's rank of 735 suggests the game's engine responds well to the GPU's strengths. The 12 GB of VRAM and Ada Lovelace architecture provide ample headroom for the game's 2014-era rendering demands, while the CPU's six cores and twelve threads handle the stealth title's physics and AI calculations without becoming a bottleneck. The data indicates this is a configuration where the GPU carries most of the workload, particularly at higher resolutions and quality presets.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 brings 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, which translates to 21 Gbps effective. These specifications are more than sufficient for Thief's textures and geometry, even at 4K resolution. The card's base clock of 1920 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz provide the raw processing speed needed to maintain high frame rates across all tested settings.

The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace, includes 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also features 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores, though Thief's 2014 release predates widespread ray tracing implementation, so these specialized units likely see limited use. The pixel rate of 158.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 455.4 GTexel/s indicate the card can handle the game's fill-rate requirements without strain.

Benchmark results show the RTX 4070 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 26927 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 168006. These synthetic numbers correlate with the measured FPS in Thief, where the GPU demonstrates consistent performance scaling. The card's 200 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it operates within reasonable thermal parameters, though the data does not include specific temperature measurements. The 16-pin power connector and 550 W suggested PSU provide adequate power delivery for sustained gaming sessions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals distinct scaling patterns across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 129 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 113.6 FPS (a decrease of 15.4 FPS), and 4K Low further reduces it to 97.4 FPS (another 16.2 FPS drop). This progression shows that even at the lowest quality preset, resolution scaling has a measurable impact on performance.

The High preset tells a similar story: 104.6 FPS at 1080p, 95.6 FPS at 1440p (a 9 FPS drop), and 63.1 FPS at 4K (a substantial 32.5 FPS drop). The larger decline from 1440p to 4K at High settings suggests the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as pixel count increases. At Ultra settings, the pattern continues: 107.1 FPS at 1080p, 95.1 FPS at 1440p (a 12 FPS drop), and 56.1 FPS at 4K (a 39 FPS drop from 1440p).

These numbers indicate that from 1080p to 1440p, the performance loss averages around 10-15%, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. However, the jump from 1440p to 4K causes losses of 32-39 FPS depending on settings, representing a 34-41% reduction. This steep decline at 4K strongly suggests the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed to their limits, though the card still maintains playable frame rates at most settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the Medium preset offers the best balance between visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the combo delivers 116.9 FPS, which is only 12.1 FPS below Low but provides noticeably better graphics. At 1440p Medium, the frame rate stays at a very playable 107.2 FPS, while 4K Medium maintains 78 FPS — comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, the High preset is viable at 1080p (104.6 FPS) and 1440p (95.6 FPS), but 4K High drops to 63.1 FPS, which is still playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The Ultra preset is only recommended for 1080p (107.1 FPS) and 1440p (95.1 FPS) users; at 4K, the 56.1 FPS average may cause noticeable stuttering in action sequences.

The Low preset, while delivering the highest frame rates (129 FPS at 1080p, 113.6 FPS at 1440p, 97.4 FPS at 4K), sacrifices too much visual quality for a game that emphasizes atmospheric stealth environments. The data suggests that Medium at 4K provides the most compelling experience for users with 4K displays, while 1440p users can comfortably run High or Ultra without compromising frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces the following average frame rates: Low 129 FPS, Medium 116.9 FPS, High 104.6 FPS, and Ultra 107.1 FPS. The Ultra preset actually outperforms High by 2.5 FPS, which is an interesting anomaly in the data — possibly due to different rendering paths or optimization quirks in Thief's engine.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 113.6 FPS, Medium 107.2 FPS, High 95.6 FPS, and Ultra 95.1 FPS. The gap between Medium and High narrows to 11.6 FPS, while the difference between High and Ultra is a mere 0.5 FPS. This suggests diminishing returns from Medium to Ultra at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the results are: Low 97.4 FPS, Medium 78 FPS, High 63.1 FPS, and Ultra 56.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 41.3 FPS total reduction, with each quality tier costing progressively more performance. The 4K Ultra result of 56.1 FPS is the only measured configuration below 60 FPS, indicating this is the boundary of comfortable playability for this combo.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Thief?

A: The data shows 1440p provides the best balance, with 95.1-113.6 FPS across all settings. 4K is playable at Medium (78 FPS) but drops to 56.1 FPS at Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: It ranks 735 out of 1642 tested combos in Thief, placing it in the upper-middle tier. The CPU is at the 75th percentile and the GPU at the 81st percentile among their respective categories.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The steep performance drop from 1440p to 4K (32-39 FPS depending on settings) indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at 4K, as the RTX 4070's 12 GB VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are stressed by the higher pixel count.

Q: Which settings preset provides the smoothest experience?

A: Medium offers the best combination of visual quality and performance, with 116.9 FPS at 1080p, 107.2 FPS at 1440p, and 78 FPS at 4K — all above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 scores 37283 on average benchmarks. It trails the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 by 0.6%, the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A by 1.9%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile by 2.2%, while leading the AMD Radeon RX 5300M by 2.5%.

Q: Is the Ultra preset viable at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1080p (107.1 FPS) and 1440p (95.1 FPS), Ultra is playable. At 4K, the 56.1 FPS average is below the 60 FPS target and may not provide consistent smoothness.