Thief

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 pairing delivers a strong, consistent experience in Thief, with the data showing a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The combo ranks 488th out of 2851 tested combinations, placing it comfortably in the top 20% of all configurations. Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 5070 is the dominant performance driver, particularly at higher resolutions, while the 7400F provides ample headroom to avoid CPU bottlenecks even at 1080p.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, which are strong figures for a desktop gaming CPU. The processor features a 32 MB shared L3 cache, alongside 64 KB of L1 and 1 MB of L2 per core, providing 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. This cache configuration is beneficial for game logic and level streaming, which are prevalent in a stealth title like Thief where object interaction and AI routines require rapid data access.

The CPU's performance profile is reflected in its benchmark scores, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072. These numbers indicate a strong multi-threaded capability, but more importantly for gaming, the single-core performance is robust. In Thief, the CPU handles the game's simulation thread, AI pathfinding, and physics calculations. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the system achieves 180 FPS, which is the highest recorded average across all tested configurations. This suggests that the 7400F is not a limiting factor at lower resolutions where the GPU has less work to do; instead, it provides sufficient single-thread throughput to keep up with the frame generation demands.

Looking at the CPU's standing relative to its rivals, the 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores 32707 (a 0.1% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which scores 32812 (a -0.2% difference). This places the 7400F in a tight competitive band, with negligible performance deltas of less than 1% against these alternatives. In the context of Thief, this means that the CPU is neither a standout nor a weak point; it is a competent mid-range part that enables the GPU to operate without significant bottlenecks. The PassMark multithread score of 25645 and single-thread score of 3689 corroborate this, showing balanced performance that supports the game's demands without exhibiting signs of CPU-bound frame drops.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the clear workhorse in this combination, and its specifications are well-suited to Thief's rendering requirements. The GPU is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB205 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC, containing 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. It features 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation pipelines, along with 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). This configuration delivers a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 30.87 TFLOPS.

Crucially, the RTX 5070 comes with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. For Thief, a game from 2014, this is more than ample VRAM capacity and bandwidth. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra settings, the game runs at an average of 60 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is not running out of memory or bandwidth to process textures and shaders. The high bandwidth ensures that the GPU can quickly access texture data, which is essential for maintaining smooth frame rates in complex scenes with dynamic lighting and shadows. The PassMark G3D score of 29137 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 confirm the GPU's strong compute capabilities.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 40377, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (score 40318, delta 0.1%) and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (score 40063, delta 0.8%), which are professional workstation cards. This indicates that the RTX 5070's raw performance is comparable to or better than these prosumer parts, but its gaming-specific optimizations make it far more effective in titles like Thief. The data suggests that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates across all resolutions, as evidenced by the significant FPS drops when moving from 1080p to 4K, which are typical of a GPU-bound scenario.

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

Analyzing the measured FPS across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU scaling, with the RTX 5070 being the primary limiting component as resolution increases. At 1080p High settings, the system achieves 148 FPS average; at 1440p High, this drops to 108 FPS; and at 4K High, it falls to 63 FPS. This represents a 27% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 42% drop from 1440p to 4K. These reductions are consistent with the GPU's workload scaling, where the number of pixels rendered quadruples from 1080p to 4K, demanding significantly more GPU compute and memory bandwidth.

The data indicates that the CPU is not the bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 180 FPS, which is a high frame rate that still leaves headroom. If the CPU were limiting, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS across resolutions, but instead, the FPS scales downward with resolution, which is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its strong single-core performance (Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072), is able to feed the GPU adequately even at 1080p, as evidenced by the 180 FPS Low setting result. The fact that the 1080p Ultra setting (145 FPS) is only slightly lower than the 1080p High setting (148 FPS) further suggests that the CPU is not strained by the game's simulation load, as the difference is minimal.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The 4K Ultra setting averages 60 FPS, which is exactly the threshold for smooth gameplay, while 4K Medium averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS. The scaling from 4K Low (110 FPS) to 4K Ultra (60 FPS) shows that the GPU is being pushed to its limits with higher quality settings, which increases the pixel shading workload. The data suggests that players seeking the highest frame rates at 4K would need to sacrifice settings, as the GPU's performance ceiling is reached at this resolution. The 12 GB VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient, but the compute throughput (30.87 TFLOPS) is what determines the final frame rates.

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

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance in Thief across four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) and three resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K). At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across all settings. Low settings yield an average of 180 FPS, while Medium averages 163 FPS with a minimum of 139 FPS and a maximum of 188 FPS. High settings drop slightly to 148 FPS, and Ultra settings are close behind at 145 FPS. This shows that at 1080p, the difference between High and Ultra is minimal, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the extra visual effects without significant performance loss.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but shows more differentiation between settings. Low settings average 159 FPS, which is a 12% drop from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 141 FPS with a minimum of 120 FPS and a maximum of 163 FPS. High settings average 108 FPS, and Ultra settings average 103 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra narrows at this resolution, with only a 5 FPS difference, suggesting that the GPU is beginning to feel the load of higher pixel counts. The Medium setting's minimum of 120 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system maintains a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder, and the results show a clear tiering. Low settings average 110 FPS, which is still playable, but Medium settings drop to 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS and a maximum of 96 FPS. High settings average 63 FPS, and Ultra settings average 60 FPS. The data reveals that at 4K, the transition from Low to Medium costs 27 FPS, while the transition from Medium to High costs 20 FPS, and High to Ultra costs only 3 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset at 4K is not much more demanding than High, but both are below the 60 FPS threshold for some users, as the High setting averages exactly 63 FPS. The 4K Medium setting, with its 83 FPS average and 71 FPS minimum, appears to be the sweet spot for maintaining high frame rates while preserving visual quality.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 488th out of 2851 tested combos in Thief, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all configurations. This is a strong ranking, indicating that the pairing is well-matched for this game. The CPU's percentile of 83 and GPU's percentile of 82 are nearly identical, which suggests that neither component is significantly dragging down the other's performance. This balance is optimal for a game like Thief, which relies on both CPU for AI and GPU for rendering.

The combo's rank of 488 out of 2851 means that it outperforms approximately 83% of all tested configurations. This places it ahead of many combinations that feature higher-end CPUs or GPUs but may have bottlenecks due to mismatched components. The data shows that the Ryzen 5 7400F's performance, with an average benchmark score of 32750, is competitive with its nearest rivals, all of which score within 0.3% of each other. This tight grouping means that the CPU is not a differentiating factor in the combo's ranking; the GPU's performance is what pushes it into the top tier. The RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 40377 is similarly competitive, with its nearest rivals all within 2% of its score.

In the context of Thief, the combo's ranking reflects its ability to deliver high frame rates at all resolutions. The 4K Medium setting's 83 FPS average and the 1440p High setting's 108 FPS average are both strong results that would place this combo favorably against others. The ranking also suggests that the system is not held back by any single component, as the CPU and GPU are both above the 80th percentile in their respective categories. For users looking at this combo, the data indicates that it offers a well-rounded experience that should handle Thief with ease, even at demanding settings.

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

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the user's resolution and preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 145 FPS, which is only 3 FPS lower than the High preset (148 FPS) but offers better visual quality. The Medium preset at 163 FPS is also viable, but the minimal performance cost of Ultra makes it the recommended option for a superior experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the recommended choice, averaging 108 FPS. The Ultra preset is only 5 FPS lower at 103 FPS, but the High preset provides a more comfortable margin above the 100 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 141 FPS is also excellent, but the visual improvements from High are worth the 33 FPS reduction, as 108 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. Users prioritizing maximum frame rates could opt for Medium, but the data suggests High offers the best balance.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the clear winner, averaging 83 FPS with a minimum of 71 FPS. This is the only 4K setting that consistently stays above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. The High preset at 63 FPS is borderline, with the average just above the 60 FPS threshold but likely dipping below in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 60 FPS is risky, as any frame drop would result in sub-60 FPS gameplay. The Low preset at 110 FPS is playable, but the visual quality hit is significant. Therefore, the Medium preset at 4K offers the best experience, combining acceptable visual fidelity with a frame rate that avoids stutter. Overall, the data recommends Ultra at 1080p, High at 1440p, and Medium at 4K to get the best balance of performance and quality from this hardware combination.