Thief

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers a strong showing in Thief, with frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and settings. The data indicates a system capable of high-refresh 1080p gaming and smooth 1440p performance, while 4K remains a challenge at higher presets. This analysis breaks down the measured results to show where the bottleneck lies and which settings offer the best experience.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 1440p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound curve, but with some nuance. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 129.6 FPS at 1920x1080 to 90.1 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of roughly 30%. Moving further up to 3840x2160, the average falls to 49.8 FPS, which is a 45% drop from the 1440p figure. This steep decline at 4K indicates that the RTX 3070 Ti is becoming the primary limiting factor at that resolution.

The pattern is consistent across all presets. At Low settings, the frame rate goes from 159.1 FPS at 1080p, to 140.7 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 90.8 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is relatively small (about 12%), but the leap to 4K still costs over 35% of the performance. This suggests that even at the lowest graphical load, the GPU is still the dominant constraint at 4K, although the CPU has more headroom to work with at lower resolutions.

The scaling between Medium and Ultra is also telling. At 1080p, the difference between Low (159.1 FPS) and Ultra (120.7 FPS) is 38.4 FPS, or about 24%. At 4K, that same Low-to-Ultra gap shrinks to 39.8 FPS, from 90.8 to 51.0 FPS. The relative performance hit from increasing settings is proportionally similar, but the absolute numbers show that the GPU’s workload is growing faster than the CPU can compensate for as resolution climbs. The data strongly suggests that for 4K gaming, the RTX 3070 Ti is the limiting component, while at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5600G is more than capable of feeding it.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of CPU and GPU achieves a rank of 643 out of 1642 tested combos for Thief. This places it in the upper 39% of all configurations tested, which is a respectable position given the hardware involved. The combo’s percentile ranking reflects that it outperforms a majority of systems, but it is not at the very top tier where the most powerful CPUs and GPUs reside.

The CPU itself holds a percentile of 78 against all CPUs, meaning it beats 78% of processors in general benchmarks. Its nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the Intel Core i7-11600H (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i7-11800H (0.2% behind), and the AMD EPYC 7713P (0.2% behind). These are all high-end parts, showing that the 5600G’s six-core, twelve-thread configuration is competitive in raw processing power, even if it is not a flagship. The GPU, with a percentile of 74 against all GPUs, sits slightly lower in its own hierarchy, with its nearest rival being the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME (0.3% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (0.8% ahead).

This rank of 643 suggests that the pairing is well-balanced. The CPU is slightly stronger relative to its peers than the GPU, but neither component is drastically underpowered. The result is a system that performs well in Thief without being held back significantly by either part. The data implies that the bottleneck shifts between components depending on resolution, but the overall frame rates remain high enough to justify the combo’s mid-to-upper tier placement.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process node. It features 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units, along with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. Its base clock is 1575 MHz with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and memory runs at an effective 19 Gbps.

These specifications directly influence the measured frame rates in Thief. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game’s textures at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K, the higher memory pressure may contribute to the significant performance drop. The boost clock of 1770 MHz is relatively modest for a high-end card, but the sheer number of shading units allows it to maintain solid throughput. The GPU’s pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s are the theoretical limits that the game’s engine is tapping into.

The data shows that the GPU is the main driver of performance differences between settings. At 1440p, going from Low (140.7 FPS) to Ultra (84.1 FPS) costs 56.6 FPS, a 40% reduction. At 4K, the same transition costs 39.8 FPS, from 90.8 to 51.0 FPS. This indicates that the card’s compute resources are being fully utilized at higher presets, and the frame rate scales inversely with the graphical load. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 30,849 places it in the 74th percentile, confirming that it is a capable performer, but its 8 GB memory and clock speeds limit its ability to dominate at extreme resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average is 159.1 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium settings bring 140.4 FPS, High settings yield 129.6 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage a strong 120.7 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 38.4 FPS, showing that even at the highest preset, the game remains highly playable.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust. Low settings hit 140.7 FPS, Medium drops to 112.9 FPS, High maintains 90.1 FPS, and Ultra falls to 84.1 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 56.6 FPS, which is a larger absolute reduction than at 1080p, indicating increased GPU load. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is above 60 FPS, making 1440p a viable option for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce 90.8 FPS, which is playable, but Medium drops to 65.4 FPS, High to 49.8 FPS, and Ultra to 51.0 FPS. The Ultra setting actually outperforms High by a small margin (51.0 vs 49.8 FPS), which is an anomaly in the data, but both are below the 60 FPS threshold. The 4K results clearly show that the GPU is overwhelmed at higher presets, making lower settings necessary for a consistent experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a six-core, twelve-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, fabricated on a 7 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 16 MB L3 cache. Its single-thread benchmark scores are strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,365 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1,933. Multi-threaded performance is also solid, with Cinebench R23 multi-core reaching 16,758 and Passmark multithread scoring 19,717.

In Thief, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game logic. At 1080p, the frame rates of 120-159 FPS suggest that the CPU is not the bottleneck, as the GPU is able to render frames quickly enough. The single-thread performance is particularly important for this game, and the 5600G’s scores indicate it can handle the workload without holding back the RTX 3070 Ti.

However, at 4K, the CPU’s influence diminishes. The frame rates drop to 50-90 FPS, which is primarily due to the GPU’s rendering limits. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 19,983 places it in the 78th percentile, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11800H, scores 20,024, a difference of only 0.2%. This shows that the processor is performing at a high level, but it is not the primary factor in the 4K performance drop. The data suggests that the CPU has enough headroom to support the GPU at all resolutions, but the GPU’s capabilities cap the final output.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience per the measured rows, the optimal setting depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings are the clear choice. With 120.7 FPS average, the game runs smoothly at the highest visual fidelity, and the frame rate is still high enough for competitive play. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, High settings offer the best balance. The average of 90.1 FPS is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual quality is close to the maximum. Ultra settings drop to 84.1 FPS, which is still playable, but the difference in visual quality between High and Ultra is often minimal in Thief. Medium settings are also viable at 112.9 FPS, but High provides a better visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the recommendation is Low settings. The average of 90.8 FPS at Low is the only preset that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings drop to 65.4 FPS, which is borderline, and High and Ultra fall below 60 FPS, making them less ideal for a stable experience. For 4K gaming, Low settings are necessary to maintain fluid motion, while the visual compromise is the trade-off for the higher resolution. The data does not support using High or Ultra at 4K, as the frame rates dip into the 50s, which can cause noticeable stutter in a stealth game where timing is critical.