Thief

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its closest rivals in overall benchmark performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X has an average benchmark score of 28631, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-12600, which scores 28654 (a 0.1% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT at 28591 (0.1% ahead). The AMD EPYC 7203P trails slightly at 28583, meaning the 3700X is 0.2% faster than that part.

Q: What is the performance gap between the RTX 4080 SUPER and its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 53610 on average, ranking in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. It leads the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT by 0.2% (53489), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M by 0.4% (53414), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700S by 2.1% (52505). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is 2.9% behind at 52086.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Ryzen 7 3700X have, and what are its clock speeds?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It is built on TSMC's 7 nm process with a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, offering 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What memory specifications does the RTX 4080 SUPER carry?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1438 MHz, which translates to 23 Gbps effective. The GPU is based on the AD103 chip with 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs.

Q: What is the combo's rank in Thief among all tested combinations?

A: The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 678th out of 1642 tested combos for Thief. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the field, indicating a solid but not top-tier standing for this specific game.

Q: Does the data show a bigger performance drop from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 High, the average FPS is 106.5, which drops to 93.9 at 2560x1440, and further to 74.3 at 3840x2160. That is a 30.2 FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K, representing roughly a 28% decrease in frame rate, suggesting the GPU becomes more stressed as resolution scales.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver of frame rates in Thief, especially at higher resolutions. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for the game's textures and geometry. The GPU's boost clock of 2550 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz are high for the Ada Lovelace architecture, which contributes to its strong raw compute performance of 52.22 TFLOPS FP32.

In the measured results, the GPU's influence is most evident at 4K. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo achieves 74.3 FPS, which is only 20% lower than the 93.9 FPS at 1440p. This relatively moderate drop indicates the RTX 4080 SUPER's 256-bit memory bus and high bandwidth keep it from bottlenecking hard even at 4K. The shading units (10240) and ROPs (112) also help maintain pixel throughput, evidenced by the 285.6 GPixel/s pixel rate.

The GPU's percentile rank of 88 versus all GPUs confirms it is a high-end part, but its nearest rivals show it is not dominant. It edges out the RX 6900 XT by just 0.2% in average scores, which suggests that in Thief, the 4080 SUPER's performance is competitive but not class-leading. The data implies the GPU is well-suited for this 2014 title, as even at Ultra settings at 4K, it stays above 72 FPS, which is playable for most users.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo hits 131.7 FPS, which drops to 117.8 at 2560x1440, and then to 93.3 at 3840x2160. This represents a 29.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The pattern is consistent across all settings, with the High preset showing a 30.2% drop (from 106.5 to 74.3 FPS).

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU is the limiting component as resolution increases, but the CPU still plays a role at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 131.7 FPS is relatively high, suggesting the Ryzen 7 3700X's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU. However, the jump from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is only 13.9 FPS, which is smaller than the 24.5 FPS drop from 1440p to 4K. This non-linear scaling points to the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at 4K, where the 4080 SUPER's memory bandwidth and compute are stretched.

The data also shows that the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (131.7 FPS) and Ultra (104.2 FPS) is 27.5 FPS, but at 4K, the gap shrinks to 20.7 FPS (93.3 vs 72.6). This suggests that at 4K, the GPU's workload is so heavy that settings changes have less relative impact, whereas at 1080p, the CPU can keep up and the GPU has more headroom to respond to settings adjustments.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 678th out of 1642 tested combinations in Thief, placing it in the 58.7th percentile of all tested combos. This is a mid-pack ranking, which is interesting given the high-end nature of both components. The Ryzen 7 3700X is in the 85th percentile of CPUs, and the RTX 4080 SUPER is in the 88th percentile of GPUs, yet their combined performance in Thief is not top-tier.

This discrepancy suggests that Thief may not be highly sensitive to the strengths of these components. The game's 2014 release date means it likely relies more on single-threaded performance and less on multi-core scaling. The 3700X's single-core score in Cinebench R23 is 2694, which is decent but not exceptional compared to newer CPUs. The combo's rank indicates that many other pairings, possibly with faster single-core CPUs, outperform it in this title.

However, the rank is not poor. Being in the upper 41.3% of all combos means it still delivers solid performance, as evidenced by the measured FPS. The data implies that for Thief, the GPU is more important than the CPU, and the 4080 SUPER's strong 4K performance helps the combo rank higher than it might with a weaker GPU. The rank also reflects that this is a niche scenario; for other games, this combo could rank much higher.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz. In Thief, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU, but it still impacts performance, especially at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 131.7 FPS, which is the highest measured value. This suggests the CPU can drive frame rates above 130 FPS when the GPU is not heavily loaded.

The 3700X's multi-threaded capabilities are strong, as shown by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19087 and Passmark multithread score of 22458. However, Thief, being a 2014 stealth game, likely benefits more from single-thread performance. The CPU's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2694 and Geekbench single-core score of 1672 indicate it is capable but not leading-edge.

The data reveals that at 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 27.5 FPS (131.7 vs 104.2), which is larger than at 4K. This is because at 1080p, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's demands, allowing settings to have a more pronounced effect. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's role diminishes. The 3700X's 32 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are sufficient for Thief's data requirements, but they are not the main factors in this game's performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average FPS: 131.7 on Low, 119.3 on Medium, 106.5 on High, and 104.2 on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium is a 12.4 FPS drop, while Medium to High is a 12.8 FPS drop, and High to Ultra is only a 2.3 FPS drop. This shows diminishing returns at higher settings, with Ultra offering minimal gains over High.

At 2560x1440, the results are: 117.8 FPS on Low, 102.5 on Medium, 93.9 on High, and 95.7 on Ultra. Notably, Ultra (95.7 FPS) is actually slightly higher than High (93.9 FPS), which is an anomaly in the data. This could be due to measurement variance or specific in-game scenes, but it suggests that at 1440p, the settings are not consistently scaling.

At 3840x2160, the FPS drops to: 93.3 on Low, 86.4 on Medium, 74.3 on High, and 72.6 on Ultra. The drop from Low to Medium is 6.9 FPS, Medium to High is 12.1 FPS, and High to Ultra is 1.7 FPS. The 4K results show the most significant impact of settings, with a 20.7 FPS difference between Low and Ultra.

The data indicates that the combo is most comfortable at 1080p, where all settings stay above 104 FPS. At 1440p, it remains playable with a minimum of 93.9 FPS. At 4K, the low-end settings (Low and Medium) keep FPS above 86, but High and Ultra dip below 75 FPS, which may be noticeable on high-refresh monitors.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience depends on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the High preset (106.5 FPS) offers a good balance between visual quality and performance, as Ultra (104.2 FPS) only provides a marginal 2.3 FPS improvement over High. The Medium preset (119.3 FPS) is also viable for users prioritizing higher frame rates, but the visual difference between Medium and High is typically more noticeable.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (93.9 FPS) is the recommended choice, as it provides a solid frame rate while maintaining visual fidelity. The Ultra preset (95.7 FPS) is marginally faster in the data, but this is an anomaly; High is more consistent and offers nearly identical performance. Users with 144 Hz monitors may prefer Low (117.8 FPS) or Medium (102.5 FPS) to push frame rates higher, but this sacrifices visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset (86.4 FPS) is the best recommendation for a smooth experience, as it stays above 85 FPS while offering better visuals than Low (93.3 FPS). The High preset (74.3 FPS) is playable but drops below 75 FPS, which may not be ideal for fast-paced stealth action. Ultra (72.6 FPS) is not recommended at 4K, as the 1.7 FPS gain from High is negligible, and the visual improvement is often imperceptible.

For the best overall experience, the data suggests using High settings at 1080p or 1440p, and Medium at 4K. This maximizes frame rates while ensuring the game remains visually appealing. The 4080 SUPER's 16 GB memory ensures no texture-related stuttering, but the GPU's compute limits at 4K make Medium the sweet spot for this combo.