Thief

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Thief, with performance scaling predictably across resolutions and settings. The data shows this combo ranks in the 50th percentile of all tested configurations, and the primary bottleneck shifts from the GPU at 4K to the CPU at 1080p, making it a versatile pairing for this stealth title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a steep performance drop as resolution increases, indicating that the RTX 4060 is the primary limiting component at higher pixel counts. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 180 FPS, but this falls to 126 FPS at 1440p and then to 74 FPS at 4K. This represents a 59% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, showing that the GPU struggles to maintain frame rates as pixel count quadruples. The pattern holds across all settings: at High, the drop is from 107 FPS at 1080p to 73 FPS at 1440p (a 32% decrease) and then to 43 FPS at 4K (a 60% decrease from 1080p). This scaling curve is typical for a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060, which has 8 GB of VRAM and a 128-bit memory bus.

The most telling comparison comes at Medium settings, where the only min/max FPS data is available. At 1080p Medium, the combo hits 140 FPS average with a minimum of 119 FPS and maximum of 161 FPS. Moving to 1440p Medium drops the average to 96 FPS with a range of 82-110 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average falls further to 56 FPS with a 48-65 FPS range. The consistent 30-40% performance hit between each resolution step confirms that the GPU's shading units, texture units, and memory bandwidth are being saturated. The RTX 4060's 272.0 GB/s bandwidth and 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 compute are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Thief, but the 4K results suggest the card is out of its comfort zone.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, Low produces 180 FPS while Ultra produces 101 FPS — a 79 FPS spread. At 1440p, the spread is 56 FPS (126 vs 70). At 4K, the spread shrinks to 33 FPS (74 vs 41). This diminishing gap indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes so pixel-bound that additional graphical complexity has less relative impact. The 4K Ultra result of 41 FPS is the only sub-45 FPS reading in the entire dataset, making it the clear outlier.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060's specifications directly explain the observed performance envelope. With 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, the card has enough raw throughput for Thief at mainstream resolutions. The boost clock of 2460 MHz helps maintain high fill rates, and the 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate supports the measured frame rates. However, the 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides only 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes a limiting factor at 4K where the GPU must move significantly more texture and geometry data per frame.

The GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs places it above the median, but its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% slower) and the AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% faster). This tight grouping suggests the RTX 4060 is not a standout performer in synthetic benchmarks, yet the measured Thief results show it handles this 2014 title well. The card's Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm TSMC process with 18,900 million transistors, provides efficiency that allows the 115 W TDP to deliver solid frame rates without thermal throttling concerns.

The memory clock of 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective) is modest by modern standards, and the 128-bit bus width limits peak bandwidth. This explains why the 4K results fall below 60 FPS at all settings except Low. The card's 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores are present, but Thief does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS, so these features do not influence the measured data. The GPU's 240 mm length and dual-slot design make it compatible with most cases, and the 300 W suggested PSU requirement is manageable for a typical gaming build.

How This Combo Ranks

Out of 2,851 tested combinations, this CPU-GPU pairing ranks 1,424th in Thief. This places it almost exactly at the median, with 1,423 combos performing better and 1,427 performing worse. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely bottlenecks the other at common gaming resolutions. The Ryzen 5 7400F, which ranks in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, provides sufficient processing power to keep the RTX 4060 fed at 1080p and 1440p, but the GPU's limitations at 4K prevent a higher overall ranking.

The combo's mid-pack position is notable given the CPU's strength. The 7400F's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765 and single-core score of 3,072 indicate a capable processor, yet the GPU holds the pairing back in this game. The RTX 4060's Passmark G3D score of 19,545 is respectable but not exceptional, and its 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs drags the combo down from what the CPU alone might suggest. This is a classic case where the CPU outperforms the GPU in relative terms, and the combo rank reflects the weaker link.

Compared to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RTX 4060 trades blows with the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% faster) and the AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% slower). These are older or integrated solutions, respectively, which underscores that the RTX 4060's synthetic scores do not fully capture its real-world gaming performance. The 1,424th rank out of 2,851 means a user would need to pair a significantly stronger GPU with this CPU to move into the top quartile, but for 1080p and 1440p gaming, the current pairing is adequate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 180 FPS average, Medium produces 140 FPS (119 min, 161 max), High produces 107 FPS, and Ultra produces 101 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at Ultra, the game runs well above 60 FPS, making 1080p a comfortable resolution for this pairing. The 79 FPS difference between Low and Ultra shows that settings have a significant impact at this resolution, but even the most demanding preset leaves headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 1440p, performance remains strong but drops noticeably. Low settings yield 126 FPS, Medium produces 96 FPS (82 min, 110 max), High produces 73 FPS, and Ultra produces 70 FPS. The 56 FPS gap between Low and Ultra is smaller than at 1080p, reflecting the increased pixel load. All settings except Ultra remain above 60 FPS, and even Ultra is only 10 FPS short of that threshold. This makes 1440p a viable resolution for competitive play at Medium or High settings.

At 4K, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates. Low settings produce 74 FPS, Medium produces 56 FPS (48 min, 65 max), High produces 43 FPS, and Ultra produces 41 FPS. Only Low settings clear the 60 FPS mark, and Medium dips below it with a 48 FPS minimum. The 33 FPS spread between Low and Ultra is the smallest of any resolution, confirming that the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at 4K. Players wanting 4K would need to sacrifice visual quality or accept sub-60 FPS performance.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports a clear hierarchy of settings for this combo. At 1080p, Ultra settings are the best choice because they deliver 101 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold and only 39 FPS lower than Low settings. The visual fidelity gains from Ultra are worth the modest performance cost at this resolution. For players with 144 Hz or higher refresh-rate monitors, High settings at 107 FPS offer a better balance of smoothness and quality, but Ultra remains viable.

At 1440p, Medium settings provide the best experience. The 96 FPS average with an 82 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay, while High settings drop to 73 FPS and Ultra to 70 FPS. The 26 FPS difference between Medium and High is significant, and Medium's 96 FPS average is closer to the 126 FPS of Low than to the 73 FPS of High. This makes Medium the sweet spot for 1440p gaming, offering a good balance of visual quality and frame rate stability.

At 4K, Low settings are the only acceptable option for smooth gameplay. The 74 FPS average at Low is the only preset above 60 FPS, and even it has no min/max data to confirm stability. Medium settings at 56 FPS average with a 48 FPS minimum are borderline, but the risk of drops below 50 FPS makes Low the safer choice. Players prioritizing 4K should expect to play at Low settings, while those who want higher quality should consider dropping to 1440p.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7400F plays a supporting role in this pairing, and its specifications suggest it is more than adequate for Thief. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, the CPU has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The 32 MB shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide ample data throughput for game logic and AI calculations. The 65 W TDP indicates efficient power usage, which is beneficial for thermals in compact builds.

The CPU's benchmark scores reinforce its capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765 and single-core score of 3,072 place it well above average, with an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Passmark single-thread score of 3,689 is particularly relevant for Thief, a game from 2014 that may rely heavily on single-threaded performance. The nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% faster) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% slower), showing the 7400F is competitive with mid-range options.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at 1080p, where the GPU has less work per frame. The 180 FPS result at Low settings suggests the CPU can drive frame rates well above 144 Hz, and the 107 FPS at High indicates no CPU bottleneck even at lower resolutions. However, at 4K, the CPU's performance becomes largely irrelevant, as the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The combo's 1,424th rank out of 2,851 reflects this balance, where the CPU provides enough headroom for the GPU to reach its limits without holding it back.