Thief

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and AMD Radeon RX 7600 combination delivers a solid, if unspectacular, performance profile in Thief, as evidenced by the measured frame rates. The data indicates a pairing where the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom for high framerates at 1080p.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, built on a 7 nm process node. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it is unlocked for overclocking. The processor's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache, all of which contribute to its responsiveness and overall system throughput.

The CPU benchmarks in the FACT PACK show a strong multi-threaded showing for a mid-range desktop chip. In Cinebench R23, the 5600GT scores 17,272 points in multi-core and 2,438 points in single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 7,986 in multi-core and 1,843 in single-core, while in Passmark's multithread test, it achieves a score of 20,325. The 3DMark scores show the thread scaling: 1,794 for 2 threads, 3,446 for 4 threads, 4,968 for 8 threads, and 5,523 for 16 threads, with a max thread score of 5,554. The data shows the processor's performance scales fairly well up to 8 threads, with the 16-thread score only slightly higher than the 8-thread score, suggesting diminishing returns beyond that point.

In the context of the game's results, this level of CPU performance is more than sufficient to keep up with the demands of the game at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher. At 1080p, the game produces frame rates as high as 156 FPS at Low settings, indicating that the CPU is not a limiting factor there. Even at 4K, where the GPU is heavily stressed, the CPU still provides reliable data for the system, as the average frame rates are consistent and not subject to drastic drops that would indicate a CPU bottleneck.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is a graphics card from the Radeon RX 7000 series, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture and fabricated on a 6 nm process. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The card has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz, with the memory running at 2250 MHz or 18 Gbps effective. It has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 ray-tracing cores. The card's compute power is rated at 21.75 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 operations.

The GPU benchmarks in the FACT pack show a mid-tier performance profile. In Passmark, the card scores 16,634 in G3D and 8,790 in GPU compute, while in Geekbench, it scores 88,051 in OpenCL and 34,401 in Vulkan. These scores, combined with its frame rate data in the game, show that the RX 7600 is a capable card for the resolution and settings tested.

The GPU's memory configuration is a key factor in this game's results, especially at higher resolutions. The 4K Ultra settings average 35 FPS, 4K High average 36 FPS, and 4K Medium average 48 FPS, while 4K Low jumps to 63 FPS. The gap between the Low and Medium settings at 4K is significant, indicating that the game's higher graphical settings are demanding on the memory and bandwidth of the card. At 1440p, the frame rates are more comfortable, with High at 62 FPS, Medium at 81 FPS, and Low at 107 FPS, showing the card's capabilities at mid-range resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and the AMD Radeon RX 7600 ranks 2,561 out of 3,720 tested combos in this game, placing it in the lower 31st percentile of tested systems. This ranking is a relative measure of the combo's performance against all other tested combinations of CPUs and GPUs.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is capable of running the game, it is not in the top tier of performance. The rank is a result of the GPU's mid-range position, as indicated by its percentile of 57 among all GPUs, and the CPU's percentile of 74 among all CPUs. The combo's rank shows that while each component is individually competent, their combination in this game does not boost it to the top echelon. The data shows that the game's performance is a result of the GPU's limits, particularly at higher resolutions, and the CPU is not the constraining factor.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for this combo in Thief provides a detailed look at its performance across different resolutions and settings. All figures are the average FPS from the data.

1080p:

• Low: 156 FPS
• Medium: 118 FPS (min 101, max 136)
• High: 90 FPS
• Ultra: 86 FPS

1440p:

• Low: 107 FPS
• Medium: 81 FPS (min 69, max 93)
• High: 62 FPS
• Ultra: 59 FPS

4K:

• Low: 63 FPS
• Medium: 48 FPS (min 41, max 55)
• High: 36 FPS
• Ultra: 35 FPS

The data shows a consistent trend: as resolution and settings increase, the average FPS decreases. At 1080p, the game is highly playable even at Ultra settings, with 86 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 70 FPS, showing that the GPU and CPU have enough headroom to handle the full range of settings. At 1440p, the frame rates remain playable, with the Low setting at 107 FPS and Ultra at 59 FPS. The 4K data shows the most significant challenge, with only the Low setting breaking past 60 FPS, and the Ultra setting dropping to 35 FPS. This data indicates that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring lower settings to maintain a smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The scaling of frame rates from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the bottleneck in this system. At Low settings, the frame rates drop from 156 FPS at 1080p to 107 FPS at 1440p, and then to 63 FPS at 4K. This is a 40% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 41% drop from 1440p to 4K. The percentage drop is consistent, indicating that the GPU is the limiting factor at these settings, as the CPU is not the bottleneck.

At Ultra settings, the frame rates drop from 86 FPS at 1080p to 59 FPS at 1440p, and then to 35 FPS at 4K. This is a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a 40% drop from 1440p to 4K. The larger drop at 4K Ultra suggests that the GPU is being pushed to its limits, and the VRAM and bandwidth constraints become more apparent. The data shows that the GPU is the primary limiter in this game, especially at the higher resolutions and settings, as the CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid a bottleneck.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

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

A: The data shows that 1080p is the best resolution for a smooth experience, with average frame rates of 86 FPS at Ultra, 90 FPS at High, and 118 FPS at Medium. At 1440p, the Ultra setting dips to 59 FPS, and at 4K, the highest average is 63 FPS at Low.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT a bottleneck for the RX 7600 in this game?

A: No. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 156 FPS, which is a high frame rate that the CPU can handle. The CPU's benchmarks, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,272 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 5,523, show a strong performance that does not limit the GPU's output.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RX 7600 and its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15,171. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM at 15,199 (a 0.2% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro 560X at 15,082 (0.6% difference), the AMD Radeon 680M at 15,270 (0.7% difference), and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti at 15,063 (0.7% difference). The data shows that the RX 7600 is closely matched with these cards.

Q: What is the highest frame rate achieved by this combo in the game?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 156 FPS at 1080p with Low settings. The medium setting at 1080p also maintains a high average of 118 FPS, with a minimum of 101 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600GT has an average benchmark score of 20,733. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-12490F with an average score of 20,802 (a 0.3% difference), the Intel Xeon 6325P at 20,821 (0.4% difference), the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U at 20,826 (0.4% difference), and the AMD EPYC 7J13 at 20,845 (0.5% difference). The differences are very small, indicating near-identical synthetic performance.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured frame rates, the best experience for this combo in Thief depends on the resolution target.

For 1080p, the Medium setting is the optimal choice, providing 118 FPS average with a minimum of 101 FPS. This setting balances visual quality with a high frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold. High and Ultra settings also provide good experiences at 90 and 86 FPS, respectively, but the Medium setting's higher frame rate and consistent minimum frame rate make it the most comfortable for a smooth experience.

At 1440p, the Medium setting provides 81 FPS with a minimum of 69 FPS, which is a good experience for a high refresh rate monitor. The High setting at 62 FPS is also acceptable, but the Ultra setting at 59 FPS is just below the 60 FPS target. For a consistent experience, Medium is recommended at 1440p.

At 4K, the Low setting is the only one that achieves a 60 FPS average, with 63 FPS. The Medium setting provides a minimum of 41 FPS and an average of 48 FPS, which may be acceptable for a 4K experience but is not ideal. The data indicates that for 4K, the Low preset is the recommended choice, as it's the only one that maintains a smooth frame rate.

In summary, the best experience for this combo is at 1080p with Medium settings for a high frame rate, or at 1440p with Medium settings for a good balance of quality and performance. The 4K resolution is only recommended with the Low preset, as the higher presets result in lower frame rates.

The data shows that this combo is a capable performer in Thief, with the GPU being the main factor in the game's performance. It is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can provide high frame rates and good visual quality.