Thief

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER delivers a solid 1080p experience in Thief, but the data reveals a clear ceiling at higher resolutions. This combo ranks 992nd out of 1642 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle tier of the database. The measured frames per second show a system that excels at 1920x1080 with high refresh rates, yet struggles to maintain playability at 4K Ultra settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot. At Low settings, the combo achieves 154.4 FPS, and even at Ultra it maintains 94.5 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Thief?*

A: Only with significant settings compromises. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 70.9 on Low to 36.0 on Ultra. The Ultra preset falls below playable levels, while Medium produces 54.9 FPS, which is borderline.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GPU’s average benchmark score is 22206. It sits 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307), 0.9% ahead of the GTX TITAN Z (22006), and 2.3% behind the RTX 4060 Mobile (22729). It is 2.5% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670).

Q: What is the CPU’s performance standing relative to other processors?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600G has a percentile rank of 78 among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 19983 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949), just 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-11800H (20024), and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX (19928).

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the system hits 154.4 FPS, indicating the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. However, the performance drop from 1080p to 4K at the same settings suggests the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

*Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM sufficient for Thief?*

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The benchmark data shows playable FPS at 1440p High (68.6 FPS), indicating the VRAM capacity handles the game’s demands at those settings without issue.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 992 out of 1642 tested combinations places it in the 60th percentile of all tested hardware pairings for Thief. This is a mid-pack result, reflecting a balanced but not exceptional pairing. The rank is driven by the GPU’s performance tier; the RTX 2070 SUPER sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU is at the 78th percentile. The combination of a strong mid-range CPU with an older high-end GPU produces results that are competitive at 1080p but fall short of top-tier performance at 4K.

When compared to other combos in the database, this pairing’s measured FPS at 1080p Ultra (94.5 FPS) is respectable, but the 4K Ultra result of 36.0 FPS drags down its overall standing. The data indicates that users seeking 1440p or 4K gaming would need to adjust settings aggressively, which is reflected in the combo’s middling rank.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing for Thief. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 256-bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, provides sufficient bandwidth for the game’s textures and geometry. The GPU’s base clock of 1605 MHz and boost clock of 1770 MHz, combined with 2560 shading units, deliver the raw compute power needed for the game’s lighting and shadow effects.

The GPU’s memory configuration proves critical at higher resolutions. At 3840x2160, the average FPS drops by nearly half when moving from Low (70.9 FPS) to Ultra (36.0 FPS), showing that the memory bandwidth and shader throughput become saturated. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is adequate for 1440p, where the combo maintains 65.4 FPS at Ultra, but the 4K Ultra result indicates the GPU’s limits are reached. The 12 nm Turing architecture, with 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, provides features that Thief does not heavily utilize, as it is a 2014 title, so the GPU’s traditional rasterization performance is the primary factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers excellent results across all settings. Low settings produce 154.4 FPS, Medium 127.3 FPS, High 97.0 FPS, and Ultra 94.5 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is minimal (2.5 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns from the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, performance remains playable but drops significantly. Low yields 118.8 FPS, Medium 87.3 FPS, High 68.6 FPS, and Ultra 65.4 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra reduces FPS by 29.1, a 30.8% decrease.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles at higher settings. Low produces 70.9 FPS, Medium 54.9 FPS, High 38.7 FPS, and Ultra 36.0 FPS. The High and Ultra presets fall below the 40 FPS threshold, indicating a poor experience. The difference between 1440p Ultra (65.4 FPS) and 4K Ultra (36.0 FPS) is a 45% drop, highlighting the GPU’s inability to sustain high frame rates at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 94.5 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides the best visual quality without compromising smoothness. The High preset at 97.0 FPS offers nearly identical performance but with reduced graphical effects. Users prioritizing maximum frame rates can select Low at 154.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 87.3 FPS offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The High preset at 68.6 FPS is still playable, but Ultra at 65.4 FPS provides only marginal visual improvements over High. The Low preset at 118.8 FPS is recommended for competitive play or high refresh rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 70.9 FPS is the only setting that provides a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset at 54.9 FPS is borderline playable, while High (38.7 FPS) and Ultra (36.0 FPS) are not recommended due to sub-40 FPS averages. Users with 4K displays should stick to Low or Medium settings for this game.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, with 6 cores and 12 threads, provides ample processing power for Thief. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, based on the Zen 3 architecture, deliver strong single-thread performance, which is crucial for a 2014 title that primarily relies on a few cores. The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache ensures low latency access to frequently used data.

The CPU’s benchmark scores indicate it is not a bottleneck at 1080p. The single-thread score of 872 in 3DMark and 3177 in PassMark show it can handle the game’s logic and AI calculations efficiently. The multi-thread scores, such as 16758 in Cinebench R23, are more than sufficient for Thief’s modest threading requirements. The CPU’s performance relative to rivals shows it is competitive; its average score of 19983 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-11600H (19949), making it a capable partner for the RTX 2070 SUPER.

However, the CPU’s 65 W TDP and 7 nm process node indicate a focus on efficiency rather than extreme performance. The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo; the GPU becomes the constraint at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly indicates the GPU is the limiting component. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 154.4 at 1080p to 118.8 at 1440p (a 23% decrease) and then to 70.9 at 4K (a 40% decrease from 1440p). This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU can maintain frame delivery but the GPU’s rendering workload increases with pixel count.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is even more pronounced: 94.5 FPS at 1080p, 65.4 FPS at 1440p (a 30.8% drop), and 36.0 FPS at 4K (a 45% drop from 1440p). The larger percentage drops at higher settings suggest that the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth are saturated as resolution and quality increase. The CPU’s role remains constant across resolutions, as its workload is primarily tied to game logic and draw calls, which do not scale with resolution.

The data shows that at 1080p, the combo is balanced, with the CPU capable of driving high frame rates. At 1440p, the GPU begins to limit performance, and at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. This analysis is supported by the fact that the FPS difference between 1080p High (97.0) and 1440p High (68.6) is 28.4 FPS, while the difference between 1440p High and 4K High (38.7) is 29.9 FPS, showing a consistent GPU-bound scaling pattern. Users should target 1080p or 1440p for optimal performance, as 4K requires significant settings compromises.