Thief

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER pairing delivers a playable experience across the board in Thief, but the data reveals a clear sweet spot for each resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset produces an average of 90 FPS, which is a substantial jump from the 86 FPS seen at Ultra, while the Medium preset sits comfortably in between at 118 FPS. The most compelling argument, however, is for the Medium preset at this resolution, as it is the only setting tier with measured minimum and maximum frame data, showing a range of 100 to 136 FPS. This indicates a stable frame delivery that avoids the potential dips of the higher presets while still offering a significant performance buffer over the 86 FPS of Ultra. For players prioritizing smoothness and responsiveness, the Medium preset at 1080p is the most data-backed choice, as its minimum FPS of 100 is higher than the average FPS of both High and Ultra settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The High preset yields an average of 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold often considered the baseline for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset drops to 59 FPS, making it a marginal choice for those seeking maximum visual fidelity. The Medium preset, again, provides the most stable data set, with an average of 81 FPS and a measured range of 69 to 93 FPS. This makes Medium the optimal choice for 1440p, as it provides a comfortable margin above the High preset's average while maintaining a minimum FPS that is still higher than the Ultra preset's average. The Low preset at this resolution, at 107 FPS, offers a high-performance alternative, but the Medium preset's stability makes it the superior recommendation for a balanced experience.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 SUPER begins to show its limits. The High preset averages only 36 FPS, which is below the playable threshold for most action-oriented stealth games. The Ultra preset is even more demanding, at 35 FPS. The Medium preset manages an average of 48 FPS with a measured range of 40 to 55 FPS, which is the only 4K setting with recorded frame variability. While 48 FPS is not ideal, it is the most viable option for 4K gaming on this hardware. The Low preset, at 63 FPS, is the only 4K setting that achieves a truly smooth frame rate, making it the recommended choice for any user who insists on playing at this resolution. Ultimately, the data suggests that for the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is the optimal choice at 1080p and 1440p, while Low is the only sensible option for 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on the Turing architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The card's memory clock is listed at 1750 MHz, with an effective data rate of 14 Gbps. Its core clocks are a base of 1470 MHz and a boost of 1650 MHz. This memory configuration is a critical factor in Thief, as the game's performance scaling from 1080p to 4K demonstrates. The benchmark results show a clear pattern: the gap between the Low and Ultra presets widens significantly at higher resolutions, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being taxed more heavily.

The data shows that the RTX 2060 SUPER is more than capable of handling the game at 1080p, where even the Ultra preset achieves an average of 86 FPS. However, the performance drop at 4K is steep, with the High preset falling to 36 FPS and Ultra to 35 FPS. The 8 GB VRAM buffer is likely sufficient for the textures at 1080p and 1440p, but the demands of 4K resolution, combined with higher settings, push the card to its limits. The GPU's compute power, rated at 7.181 TFLOPS for FP32, is the primary driver of these results. The card's position in the market is reflected in its benchmark scores, such as a Passmark G3D score of 16462 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011.

Comparing the RTX 2060 SUPER to its nearest rivals, the data shows it is closely matched with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, which has an average score of 18159, a delta of -0.4%. It also trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 by -0.5% and the AMD Radeon RX 460 by -1.5%. The Intel Arc A770M is -1.6% ahead. These small deltas indicate that the RTX 2060 SUPER is positioned in a competitive performance tier. Its percentile rank of 62 against all GPUs suggests it is a mid-range performer. The card's 175 W TDP and suggested 450 W PSU are notable, but the benchmark data is what truly defines its capabilities in Thief. The Pascal-era predecessor and Turing architecture are reflected in its DirectX 12 Ultimate support, which the game can utilize.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combination to achieve a smooth 60+ FPS experience?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, all settings from Low to Ultra achieve an average of 86 FPS or higher. At 2560x1440, the High preset hits 62 FPS and Medium hits 81 FPS, while Ultra falls just short at 59 FPS. For a guaranteed 60+ FPS, 1080p with any preset or 1440p with Medium or High are the viable options.

*Q: Is the RTX 2060 SUPER's 8 GB VRAM enough for Ultra settings in Thief?*

A: The measured results indicate that at 1080p, Ultra settings yield an average of 86 FPS, and at 1440p, they yield 59 FPS. This suggests that while the 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's demands at these resolutions, the GPU's compute capabilities become the limiting factor at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the significant drop to 35 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance influence the frame rates in this game?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. Given that the frame rates scale consistently with resolution and settings, the CPU appears to be providing sufficient performance to not bottleneck the GPU. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is likely well-suited to the game's engine.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 107 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 59 FPS. This represents a performance difference of 48 FPS, or roughly 81% higher performance on the Low preset compared to Ultra.

Q: Which preset offers the most stable frame times based on the data?

A: The Medium preset is the only setting that has recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all three resolutions. At 1080p, it ranges from 100 to 136 FPS; at 1440p, from 69 to 93 FPS; and at 4K, from 40 to 55 FPS. This data suggests that Medium provides a more predictable frame delivery than the other presets, which lack min/max data.

*Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested combinations for Thief?*

A: The combo ranks 1997 out of 2851 total tested combinations. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, indicating that while it is not a top-tier performer, it is far from the bottom, and the measured FPS data confirms it can play the game effectively at various settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination is ranked 1997 out of 2851 tested combos for Thief. This places it in the 30th percentile of all configurations, indicating a mid-to-low tier standing. This ranking is particularly telling when considering the individual components' performance percentiles. The CPU, with a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs, is a strong performer, while the GPU, with a percentile rank of 62, is more of a mid-range part. The combo's overall rank of 1997 suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this pairing, preventing the system from achieving a higher standing.

The data supports this interpretation. The CPU's average benchmark score is 32750, which is nearly double the GPU's average score of 18093. This large discrepancy highlights that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in most gaming scenarios, including Thief. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-14600T with a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H with a delta of -0.2%, are all very closely matched, showing that the 7400F is a solid, competitive processor. However, the GPU's rivals, like the RTX 3060 Mobile and Radeon Pro 5700, are also closely matched, indicating that the 2060 SUPER is a competent but not exceptional graphics card.

In the context of Thief specifically, the combo's rank of 1997 out of 2851 means it outperforms roughly 30% of the tested systems. This is a reasonable result for a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU. The measured FPS data at 1080p shows that the system can deliver excellent performance, but the ranking reflects the broader picture, where many other combos with more powerful GPUs will achieve higher frame rates, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as its Passmark G3D score of 16462, places it in a specific performance tier that is reflected in the overall game ranking.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3689. Its multi-threaded capabilities are also robust, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a Passmark multithread score of 25645. These scores indicate that the CPU is well-equipped to handle the demands of modern gaming.

In Thief, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game logic. The data suggests that the 7400F is more than capable of this task, as the frame rates are primarily limited by the GPU's resolution and settings. For instance, at 1080p Low, the system achieves 155 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would require a capable CPU to maintain. The fact that the CPU can deliver this performance without bottlenecking the GPU reflects its strong single-core performance. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are also sufficient for the game's multi-threaded tasks, as there is no indication of a CPU-related performance ceiling in the measured data.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is extremely tight. Its average benchmark score of 32750 is within 0.3% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i5-14600T and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. This indicates that the 7400F is a highly competitive processor, offering performance that is essentially on par with other mid-to-high-end options. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs further cements its position as a strong performer. For Thief, this means that the CPU is not a limiting factor, and users can expect the GPU to be the sole determinant of frame rates. The high boost clock of 4.70 GHz is particularly beneficial for gaming, as it ensures rapid single-threaded response times.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and RTX 2060 SUPER combination shows strong performance across all settings. The Low preset delivers an average of 155 FPS, making it the highest performing setting. The Medium preset averages 118 FPS, with a measured range of 100 to 136 FPS. The High preset averages 90 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 86 FPS. The data shows that the difference between High and Ultra is minimal, with only a 4 FPS gap, suggesting that the Ultra preset's visual upgrades come at a negligible cost at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 100 is notably higher than the average FPS of the High and Ultra presets, indicating a more consistent frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. The Low preset averages 107 FPS, which is still a very playable frame rate. The Medium preset averages 81 FPS, with a range of 69 to 93 FPS, providing a stable experience. The High preset averages 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS target. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 59 FPS, falling just below the smoothness threshold. The data indicates that the Medium preset is the sweet spot at this resolution, offering a 19 FPS improvement over High while maintaining a minimum FPS that is higher than the High preset's average. The gap between Low and Medium is 26 FPS, showing that the Medium preset has a moderate performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is heavily taxed, and the frame rates reflect this. The Low preset averages 63 FPS, which is the only setting that provides a smooth experience at this resolution. The Medium preset averages 48 FPS, with a range of 40 to 55 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The High preset averages 36 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 35 FPS, both of which are below the threshold for comfortable gameplay. The data shows a steep performance cliff between Low and Medium, with a 15 FPS drop. The difference between High and Ultra is just 1 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset does not offer a significant visual improvement over High at this resolution but costs the same performance. For 4K gaming, the Low preset is the only viable option for a smooth frame rate, while Medium is acceptable for those who prioritize visuals over performance.