Thief

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a commanding performance profile in Thief, a 2014 stealth title. The dataset shows this combination achieving frame rates that range from comfortably playable at 4K Ultra to exceptionally high at 1080p Low, with the CPU and GPU working in concert to overcome the game's engine demands. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, the role of each component, and how this specific pairing ranks against the broader field of tested configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average frame rate in the dataset is 200.7 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with maximum visual fidelity?

A: At 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 77.4 FPS, which remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the average frame rate drops from 178.2 FPS on Low settings to 137.7 FPS on Ultra settings, a decrease of 40.5 FPS.

Q: Does the RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM capacity appear to be a limiting factor in this game?

A: The data shows no indication of VRAM-related bottlenecks; the GPU's 24 GB GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth is more than sufficient for Thief's requirements at all tested resolutions and settings.

Q: Where does this specific CPU and GPU combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 47th out of 1642 total tested combos in Thief, placing it in the top 3% of all configurations.

Q: What is the spread between the highest and lowest average FPS across all measured data points?

A: The spread is 123.3 FPS, ranging from 200.7 FPS at 1080p Low to 77.4 FPS at 4K Ultra.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 serves as the primary rendering engine in this configuration, and its specifications align well with the measured results. The GPU features a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 16,384 shading units. Its memory subsystem includes 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. This substantial memory capacity ensures that Thief's textures and assets load without constraint across all resolution and settings combinations.

The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 82.58 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, provide ample headroom for the game's rendering workload. The data shows that the RTX 4090 maintains high frame rates even at 4K, where the pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s becomes relevant. At 3840x2160, the average FPS ranges from 77.4 on Ultra to 147.6 on Low, indicating that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance at this resolution. The texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s and the 512 TMUs contribute to the consistent scaling observed when moving between settings presets.

In benchmark comparisons, the RTX 4090 scores 38,194 in Passmark G3D and 38194 in Passmark GPU Compute, with a percentile ranking of 91 against all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla T4 with a deltaPct of -0.4, the NVIDIA Tesla P40 at 0.5, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 at -0.9, and the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 at -1.3. These deltas are minimal, suggesting that the RTX 4090's raw performance is closely matched by enterprise-class accelerators, though those products lack the gaming-specific optimizations. The GPU's 450 W TDP and triple-slot design indicate a high-power component, but the measured FPS data confirms it delivers the expected level of performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 162.6 FPS on Ultra to 200.7 FPS on Low. Moving to 2560x1440, the same settings produce averages between 137.7 FPS on Ultra and 178.2 FPS on Low. At 3840x2160, the range tightens to 77.4 FPS on Ultra and 147.6 FPS on Low.

The largest relative drop occurs when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160, particularly at Ultra settings. At 2560x1440 Ultra, the average is 137.7 FPS, which falls to 77.4 FPS at 4K Ultra — a reduction of 60.3 FPS, or approximately 44%. This steep decline indicates that the GPU is becoming the limiting component at 4K, as the rendering load increases significantly with pixel count. In contrast, the drop from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra is more moderate, from 162.6 FPS to 137.7 FPS, a decrease of 24.9 FPS or about 15%.

The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU plays a more substantial role in determining performance. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 38.1 FPS, while at 2560x1440, that same difference narrows to 40.5 FPS. However, at 3840x2160, the gap between Low and Ultra widens to 70.2 FPS. This widening gap at 4K reinforces that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's influence diminishes as pixel count increases. The Ryzen 5 7600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to provide sufficient processing power to avoid constraining the RTX 4090 at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the dataset records four settings presets with average frame rates as follows: Low produces 200.7 FPS, Medium produces 186.2 FPS, High produces 164.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 162.6 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a total reduction of 38.1 FPS, with the largest single-step drop occurring between Medium and High at 21.3 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal at just 2.3 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset adds negligible visual improvements over High in this game.

At 2560x1440, the measured averages are 178.2 FPS for Low, 161.7 FPS for Medium, 145.8 FPS for High, and 137.7 FPS for Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra results in a 40.5 FPS reduction. The step from Low to Medium costs 16.5 FPS, while Medium to High costs 15.9 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 8.1 FPS. This pattern shows diminishing returns as settings increase, with the gap between High and Ultra being the smallest.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 147.6 FPS for Low, 109.5 FPS for Medium, 86.6 FPS for High, and 77.4 FPS for Ultra. The total reduction from Low to Ultra is 70.2 FPS, which is significantly larger than at lower resolutions. The most substantial single-step drop occurs between Low and Medium at 38.1 FPS, followed by Medium to High at 22.9 FPS, and High to Ultra at 9.2 FPS. The data indicates that 4K resolution amplifies the performance cost of each settings increase, particularly when moving from Low to Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 achieves a rank of 47 out of 1642 tested combos in Thief, placing it well within the top percentile of all configurations. The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26,272. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U with an average score of 26,262 and a deltaPct of 0, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U at 26,305 with a deltaPct of -0.1, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 26,320 with a deltaPct of -0.2, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at 26,214 with a deltaPct of 0.2.

The GPU's percentile rank is 91 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66,473. Its nearest rivals show small deltas, including the NVIDIA Tesla T4 at 66,733 with a deltaPct of -0.4, the NVIDIA Tesla P40 at 66,127 with a deltaPct of 0.5, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 at 67,097 with a deltaPct of -0.9, and the NVIDIA Quadro P6000 at 67,320 with a deltaPct of -1.3. The combination of a top-tier CPU percentile and a near-top-tier GPU percentile contributes to the strong overall rank.

The rank of 47 out of 1642 indicates that the vast majority of tested configurations deliver lower performance in Thief. This positioning is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the combo exceeding 60 FPS at all resolution and settings combinations, including the most demanding 4K Ultra preset. The ranking reflects not just the raw power of each component, but their effective collaboration in this specific game title.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and the desired frame rate. For players using a 1920x1080 display, the Ultra preset delivers 162.6 FPS, which is well above any standard refresh rate and provides the maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 164.9 FPS offers nearly identical performance with only a 2.3 FPS difference, making either choice viable depending on preference for specific visual effects.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset produces 137.7 FPS, which remains exceptionally high for a 1440p experience. The High preset at 145.8 FPS provides a slightly higher frame rate with a modest reduction in settings. The Medium preset at 161.7 FPS offers a more substantial performance boost for players seeking the highest possible refresh rates, though the visual trade-off may be noticeable. The data suggests that High or Ultra are the most balanced choices at this resolution, as both remain above 130 FPS.

For 3840x2160 displays, the selection becomes more critical. The Ultra preset averages 77.4 FPS, which is playable but may not fully utilize high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 86.6 FPS provides a meaningful improvement of 9.2 FPS while still maintaining high visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 109.5 FPS offers a significant performance jump, and the Low preset at 147.6 FPS provides the highest frame rate at this resolution. For a 60 Hz display, any preset above Low is sufficient, but for 120 Hz or higher refresh rates, the Medium preset at 109.5 FPS is the recommended starting point, with the option to lower to Low for maximum smoothness.

The data shows that the most efficient settings combination is 2560x1440 with Ultra or High, as these deliver frame rates above 137 FPS while retaining the game's visual fidelity. At 4K, the High preset offers the best balance between image quality and performance, as it stays above 85 FPS while avoiding the steep drop seen at Ultra. Players prioritizing frame rate over visuals should consider 1080p Ultra, which combines high detail with 162.6 FPS performance.