Thief

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B370 combination delivers a strictly entry-level experience in Thief, ranking 2634th out of 2851 tested combos. The data shows this pairing is fundamentally limited by the GPU, which sits in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, making high-resolution or high-detail play impractical. The only viable path to smooth gameplay is to use the Low preset at 1080p, where the combo achieves a 78 FPS average; every other configuration falls below the 60 FPS threshold or becomes unplayable.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this system?

A: The data clearly shows 1920x1080 with Low settings is the only configuration that provides a comfortable gaming experience, yielding an average of 78 FPS. All other tested settings at this resolution, and all settings at higher resolutions, produce averages below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370 perform relative to other GPUs?

A: The Arc B370 scores in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1184. Its nearest rival, the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, scores 1186, meaning the Arc B370 is 0.2% slower. It is also 0.5% slower than the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190) and 0.7% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192).

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: No, the CPU is highly capable relative to the GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700 sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25517. Its performance is effectively identical to its nearest rivals, such as the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530, -0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550, -0.1%).

Q: What are the CPU's strong points in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 shows strong multi-threaded performance, scoring 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 8675 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Single-thread performance is also respectable, with a Geekbench single-core score of 1907 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3296.

Q: What is the performance gap between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 78 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 43 FPS. This represents a 35 FPS drop, or roughly 45% lower performance when moving from Low to Ultra.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K resolution in Thief?*

A: The data indicates no. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 31 on the Low preset. The Medium preset drops to 24 FPS (with a minimum of 20 FPS), High runs at 18 FPS, and Ultra is a slideshow at 17 FPS. None of these are playable.

GPU Role

The Intel Arc B370 is the decisive factor in this combo's performance, and the benchmark data suggests it is severely underpowered for Thief at higher settings. The GPU's average benchmark score is 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (1186, -0.2%), ATI Radeon HD 5770 (1190, -0.5%), and AMD Radeon HD 7650M (1192, -0.7%). This places the Arc B370 in the same performance class as a decade-old entry-level discrete GPU, which explains its struggle to maintain fluid frame rates in this 2014 title.

The Arc B370's architecture is Xe3-LPG, built on a 3 nm process, with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. It features 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. Crucially, the memory configuration is "System Shared," with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent." This means the GPU relies on the CPU's DDR4 memory, which is a significant handicap. The pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s, but these theoretical figures do not translate into practical performance in the game. The FP32 compute is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS, yet the measured FPS results show that this compute power is not effectively utilized, likely due to the shared memory bottleneck and the GPU's low standing relative to its peers.

The GPU's impact is clear in the FPS scaling. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average from 78 FPS to 59 FPS. Pushing to High drops it to 45 FPS, and Ultra brings it down to 43 FPS. This steep decline indicates that the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity are quickly exhausted as the render load increases. At 1440p, the pattern repeats: Low yields 53 FPS, Medium 41 FPS, High 31 FPS, and Ultra 29 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is thoroughly overwhelmed, with the Low preset producing only 31 FPS, and the Ultra preset collapsing to 17 FPS. The data strongly suggests that the Arc B370 is only suitable for low-detail rendering at 1080p, and its 5th percentile ranking confirms it is among the weakest GPUs in the benchmark database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a formidable processor that is not the limiting factor in this pairing. It ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25517. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530, -0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550, -0.1%), indicating that its overall computing power is on par with those parts. The CPU's architecture is Zen 3, built on a 7 nm process, with 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The cache configuration includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 16 MB L3 cache.

In multi-threaded workloads, the Ryzen 7 5700 posts strong numbers: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8675, and a Geekbench multi-core score of 9959. The Passmark multi-thread score is 24303, and the 3DMark 16-thread score is 6628. These scores suggest ample headroom for the CPU to feed frames to the GPU without becoming a bottleneck. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916, a Geekbench single-core score of 1907, and a Passmark single-thread score of 3296. The 3DMark single-thread score is 901.

Given that the GPU is in the 5th percentile and the CPU is in the 78th percentile, the performance imbalance is stark. The CPU is capable of far more work than the GPU can handle, meaning the Arc B370 is the definitive constraint. In Thief, which is a 2014 title that relies more on GPU throughput than CPU physics, the Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient to maintain frame delivery. The data shows no evidence of CPU limitation; all FPS fluctuations can be attributed to the GPU's inability to handle higher resolutions and settings. The CPU's high average benchmark score relative to the GPU's low one confirms that this is a GPU-bound scenario.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B370 ranks 2634th out of 2851 tested combos in Thief. This places it in the bottom 8% of all configurations, which is consistent with the GPU's 5th percentile ranking. The CPU's 78th percentile ranking does little to boost the combo's standing because the GPU is so weak that it drags the entire system down. This rank indicates that the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings in the database deliver better performance in this game.

The discrepancy between the CPU and GPU percentiles is the defining characteristic of this combo. The Ryzen 7 5700 is a competent mid-range processor, but the Arc B370 is an entry-level integrated graphics solution. The combo's rank of 2634 reflects the GPU's dominance in determining game performance. In practical terms, this means that users with this combo will experience frame rates that are significantly lower than what the CPU alone could support. The data suggests that pairing the Ryzen 7 5700 with a stronger discrete GPU would yield a much higher ranking, but as configured, this combo is strictly for low-demand scenarios. The rank also implies that even many older or lower-tier CPUs, when paired with better GPUs, outperform this specific combination in Thief.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear directive for the best experience with this combo: the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the only configuration that achieves a playable frame rate. The average FPS of 78 at these settings is smooth and responsive. The Medium preset at 1080p drops to 59 FPS, which is borderline, but the minimum FPS of 50 indicates that there will be stutters and dips during intense scenes. The High and Ultra presets at 1080p, with averages of 45 FPS and 43 FPS respectively, are not recommended as they fall below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the situation worsens. The Low preset averages 53 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset averages 41 FPS (minimum 35 FPS), which is too low for a consistent experience. The High and Ultra presets, at 31 FPS and 29 FPS, are not viable. At 3840x2160, no setting is playable. The Low preset averages 31 FPS, Medium averages 24 FPS, and High and Ultra are at 18 FPS and 17 FPS, respectively. The data leads to a single verdict: use 1920x1080 with Low settings. This provides a 78 FPS average, which is the only measured configuration that offers a fully smooth experience. Users seeking higher visual fidelity will have to accept significant frame rate sacrifices, but the data indicates that the Low preset is the sweet spot for this hardware.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is a detailed breakdown of the measured FPS data for Thief with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and Intel Arc B370.

1920x1080:

• Low: Average 78 FPS. This is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo and is the only setting that delivers a fully smooth experience. No minimum or maximum values were provided.
• Medium: Average 59 FPS, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS. The minimum FPS indicates occasional dips that could be noticeable, but the overall average is close to the 60 FPS target.
• High: Average 45 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were provided. This is a significant drop from Medium, indicating that the GPU struggles with the increased shader load.
• Ultra: Average 43 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were provided. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, at just 2 FPS, suggesting the GPU is already saturated at the High preset.

2560x1440:

• Low: Average 53 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were provided. This is a 25 FPS drop from the 1080p Low preset, showing the impact of resolution scaling.
• Medium: Average 41 FPS, with a minimum of 35 FPS and a maximum of 47 FPS. The minimum FPS of 35 makes this setting feel choppy during action sequences.
• High: Average 31 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were provided. This is below the threshold for acceptable playability.
• Ultra: Average 29 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were provided. The gap between High and Ultra narrows further, confirming that the GPU is the limiting factor.

3840x2160:

• Low: Average 31 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were provided. This is a 22 FPS drop from the 1440p Low preset, demonstrating that 4K is beyond the GPU's capabilities.
• Medium: Average 24 FPS, with a minimum of 20 FPS and a maximum of 27 FPS. The frame times are consistently low, making this unplayable.
• High: Average 18 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were provided. This is a slideshow.
• Ultra: Average 17 FPS. No minimum or maximum values were provided. This is the lowest average FPS recorded for this combo.

The data shows a linear and steep decline in performance as resolution and settings increase. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking is reflected in these numbers, with the system only managing a playable frame rate at the lowest possible settings and resolution.