Thief

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers a robust performance profile in Thief, a 2014 stealth title. The measured data reveals a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings, with the GPU clearly acting as the primary bottleneck at higher graphical loads. This analysis examines the benchmark results, focusing on resolution scaling, CPU and GPU roles, and the optimal settings for this specific hardware pairing.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear and consistent drop as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, which is typical for a GPU-bound title at high settings. At the "High" preset, the average frame rate moves from 148 FPS at 1920x1080, down to 119 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 70 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 52.7% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering workload scales heavily with pixel count.

The scaling pattern is more revealing when examining the "Low" preset. Here, the average FPS at 1920x1080 is 180, dropping to 159 at 2560x1440, and then to 121 at 3840x2160. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 32.8%, which is smaller than the drop at "High" settings. This suggests that at "Low" settings, the system is less constrained by the GPU's shading and texture work, and the resolution scaling has a relatively smaller impact on the final framerate. The data indicates that the CPU has more headroom at lower settings, allowing the GPU to push higher frame counts even at 4K.

At "Medium" settings, the measured averages are 163 FPS at 1080p, 144 FPS at 1440p, and 92 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a modest 11.7% drop, but the jump to 4K causes a significant 36.1% drop from the 1440p figure. This non-linear scaling reinforces that the 4K resolution is particularly demanding on the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's resources. The "Ultra" preset shows a similar trend, with averages of 145 FPS at 1080p, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 67 FPS at 4K.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU across all resolutions. The CPU, a 6-core Zen 4 part, is not the bottleneck here; the data shows that even at 1080p with "Low" settings (180 FPS), the system is still able to deliver high frame rates, which would be unlikely if the CPU were severely limiting performance. The consistent and significant FPS drops with increasing resolution are the signature of a GPU-limited scenario. The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 256-bit bus are sufficient for the game's demands, but the raw compute throughput is the deciding factor at higher resolutions.

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. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. In multi-core tests, it scores 21,765 in Cinebench R23 and 9,141 in Cinebench R20. Single-core performance is also strong, with scores of 3,072 in Cinebench R23 and 1,290 in Cinebench R20.

In the context of Thief, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and manage game logic. The data suggests that this processor is more than adequate for the task. At 1080p with "Ultra" settings, the average FPS is 145, and at "Low" settings, it reaches 180. The fact that the framerate scales so dramatically with resolution and settings—rather than staying flat due to a CPU limit—confirms that the 7400F is not the primary constraint.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the 7400F's average benchmark score of 32,750 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707, deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32,812, deltaPct -0.2). This indicates that the CPU's overall compute capability is on par with those parts, and its performance in Thief is likely representative of that class of processor. The high single-thread score (3,689 in PassMark) is particularly relevant for older titles like Thief, which often rely heavily on a few threads for game logic. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce memory latency, which can be beneficial for maintaining stable frame times.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node mean it runs efficiently, but the benchmark data shows no signs of thermal throttling or performance degradation. The measured FPS numbers are consistent and high, which indicates the processor is maintaining its boost clocks effectively under load. The 7400F's role here is to provide a stable, high-performance foundation that does not interfere with the GPU's output, and it succeeds in that role.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 2560x1440 with "High" settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 119. This is a substantial 49 FPS higher than the 4K "High" result, but 29 FPS lower than the 1080p "High" result.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1920x1080?

A: No, the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p, the average FPS ranges from 145 at "Ultra" to 180 at "Low", showing that the GPU is still the limiting factor, as the framerate changes with graphical settings.

Q: How does the "Medium" preset compare between 1440p and 4K?

A: At 1440p "Medium", the average FPS is 144 with a minimum of 122 and a maximum of 166. At 4K "Medium", the average drops to 92 with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 106. The average is 52 FPS higher at 1440p.

Q: What is the performance difference between "Low" and "Ultra" at 3840x2160?

A: The "Low" preset averages 121 FPS, while the "Ultra" preset averages 67 FPS. This is a difference of 54 FPS, or approximately 80.6% higher performance for "Low" settings.

Q: What is the best preset for a 60 FPS target at 4K?

A: The "High" preset at 4K averages 70 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target. The "Ultra" preset averages 67 FPS, which is also above 60 FPS. Both are viable, but "High" offers a larger margin.

Q: How does the combo rank in this game compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 353rd out of 2,851 tested combinations, placing it in the top 12.4% of all tested systems for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER achieves a rank of 353 out of 2,851 tested combos in Thief. This places the system in the top 12.4% of all configurations tested, a strong result for a game from 2014. The high ranking is primarily due to the powerful GPU, which is capable of delivering high frame rates even at 4K resolution.

The CPU's contribution to this rank is supportive rather than dominant. Given that the 7400F's average benchmark score is comparable to its nearest rivals, the ranking is a function of the entire system's balanced performance. The data shows that the system is not leaving performance on the table; the FPS numbers are high across the board, and the scaling is smooth. A lower-ranked combo might show a severe drop in FPS at 4K or a plateau at 1080p due to a CPU limit, but neither is present here.

The rank of 353 is respectable, but it also suggests there is headroom above. Combos with higher-end GPUs or CPUs would likely rank higher, but for this specific pairing, the result is a system that handles Thief with ease at all tested settings. The fact that the "Ultra" preset at 4K still averages 67 FPS indicates that the system is not at its absolute limits, and there is no risk of the experience being marred by low frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For users with a 4K display, the "High" preset provides the best balance, with an average FPS of 70. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The "Ultra" preset averages 67 FPS, which is also playable, but the 3 FPS difference might not justify the potential for more demanding scenes. The "Medium" preset offers a higher average of 92 FPS, but the visual fidelity reduction might be noticeable.

At 2560x1440, the "Ultra" preset is the best choice, yielding an average of 113 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target and provides the highest visual quality. The "High" preset at 119 FPS is also excellent, but the "Ultra" preset offers more visual features for a minimal performance cost (6 FPS difference). The "Medium" preset at 144 FPS is overkill for most displays and sacrifices visual quality unnecessarily.

For 1920x1080, the "Ultra" preset is the clear winner, with an average of 145 FPS. This is more than sufficient for any 60 Hz or 144 Hz display. The "High" preset at 148 FPS offers nearly identical performance, but "Ultra" provides the best image quality. The "Low" preset at 180 FPS is only useful for competitive play, where maximum frame rate is prioritized over visuals, but the difference from "Ultra" is only 35 FPS.

The data shows that the system is capable of running the game at its highest settings at all resolutions, with only a marginal drop in FPS from "High" to "Ultra". The "Medium" preset provides a significant FPS boost (e.g., 22 FPS more than "High" at 4K), but it comes at the cost of visual fidelity. For the best experience, "Ultra" is recommended for 1080p and 1440p, while "High" is the pragmatic choice for 4K to maintain a higher safety margin.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS values are as follows: "Low" settings produce 180 FPS, "Medium" settings produce 163 FPS with a minimum of 139 and a maximum of 188, "High" settings produce 148 FPS, and "Ultra" settings produce 145 FPS. The range between "Low" and "Ultra" is 35 FPS, showing a relatively small performance penalty for maximum visual quality.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: "Low" at 159 FPS, "Medium" at 144 FPS with a minimum of 122 and a maximum of 166, "High" at 119 FPS, and "Ultra" at 113 FPS. The spread between "Low" and "Ultra" is 46 FPS, which is slightly larger than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is working harder.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: "Low" at 121 FPS, "Medium" at 92 FPS with a minimum of 78 and a maximum of 106, "High" at 70 FPS, and "Ultra" at 67 FPS. The spread here is 54 FPS, which is the largest of the three resolutions. The "Medium" preset's minimum FPS of 78 is still above the 60 FPS target, while the "High" and "Ultra" presets have no recorded minimum, but their averages suggest they are close to the edge.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the performance gap between "Low" and "Ultra" widens. This is expected, as higher resolutions amplify the GPU's workload, making the difference in graphical settings more pronounced. The system maintains high frame rates across the board, with the only potential concern being the "Ultra" preset at 4K, which averages 67 FPS and may dip below 60 FPS in complex scenes.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with 8,448 shading units. Its performance in Thief is characterized by strong scaling with settings and resolution, confirming its role as the primary rendering engine.

The GPU's benchmark scores are notable: it achieves a PassMark G3D score of 31,811 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 5,569. Its percentile rank of 76 vs all GPUs is modest, but its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (avg score 31,676, deltaPct -1.9) and the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (avg score 31,532, deltaPct -1.4). This indicates that the 4070 Ti SUPER is a high-end part, but not the absolute fastest, which is consistent with its measured FPS in Thief.

The 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Thief, a game from 2014 that does not demand excessive memory. The high memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and memory-intensive effects do not cause stuttering. The GPU's boost clock of 2610 MHz is high, and the data suggests it is being utilized effectively, as the FPS scales predictably with graphical load. The "Medium" preset's minimum FPS at 4K (78 FPS) indicates that the GPU can handle bursts of complex rendering without significant frame drops.

The GPU's role is clear: it is the performance ceiling. The measured FPS at 1080p "Low" (180 FPS) shows that the CPU can feed it enough data, but the GPU's limitations are exposed as resolution and settings increase. The 4070 Ti SUPER is well-matched to the 7400F, providing a balanced system that excels in this older title, even at 4K. The lack of any CPU-related bottlenecks in the data further underscores the GPU's dominance in this benchmark.