Thief

FAQ

Q: What is the measured average FPS for this combo at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 on Ultra settings is 105 FPS. At the same resolution, High settings deliver 111 FPS, Medium delivers 145 FPS, and Low delivers 162 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival in overall benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. Its closest rival, the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, scores 25530, which is only 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, also 0.1% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti sits at the 59th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is 16129, with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 being 0.7% faster at 16014.

Q: At which resolution and settings does this combo exceed 60 FPS average?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium settings achieve 59 FPS average, which is just below 60. The combo exceeds 60 FPS at 3840x2160 only on Low settings (77 FPS). At 2560x1440, all settings exceed 60 FPS, with Low hitting 131 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset delivers above 100 FPS.

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

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 1794 out of 3720 tested combos in Thief. This places it in the upper half of tested systems, at roughly the 52nd percentile.

Q: Does this CPU have integrated graphics for fallback display output?

A: No, the integratedGraphics field for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is null. The CPU has no integrated GPU, so a discrete graphics card is required for display output.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the driving force in this pairing. Built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip, it carries 4864 shading units, 152 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. The card operates at a base clock of 1410 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz. Memory runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed across an 8 GB GDDR6 buffer on a 256-bit bus. That configuration yields 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial: 16.20 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a texture rate of 253.1 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 133.2 GPixel/s. It includes 38 RT cores and 152 tensor cores, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. For a game released in 2014, Thief does not stress ray tracing or tensor operations, but the raw rasterization throughput matters here.

Looking at the measured FPS data, the RTX 3060 Ti shows clear scaling with resolution. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low and Ultra settings is 57 FPS (162 vs 105). At 2560x1440, that gap narrows to 59 FPS (131 vs 72). At 3840x2160, the gap compresses to 34 FPS (77 vs 43). This pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the GPU has headroom to push more frames, but the settings preset becomes the limiting factor. At 4K, the GPU's raw throughput starts to cap performance more aggressively.

The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is notable for Thief's texture-heavy environments. The 8 GB VRAM capacity at 256-bit bus width handles the game's assets without issue at any tested setting. The data shows that even at 3840x2160 Ultra, the card sustains 43 FPS average, which suggests the VRAM buffer is not exhausted. The bottleneck is compute throughput, not memory capacity.

The GPU's benchmark profile reinforces its mid-high tier positioning. With a passmark G3D score of 20349 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2626, the RTX 3060 Ti performs near the AMD Radeon RX 9060 (0.7% slower) and ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M (1.4% faster) and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (1.4% faster). The 59th percentile ranking means it outperforms roughly six out of ten tested GPUs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides the processing foundation for this combo. This Zen 3 architecture chip (codenamed Cezanne) packs 8 cores and 16 threads on a 7 nm TSMC process. The base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Cache configuration includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. It runs on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with DDR4 memory support on a dual-channel bus, providing 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

For Thief, a stealth game from 2014, the CPU demands are moderate compared to modern titles. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration is overkill for this game's engine, which was designed for the quad-core era. However, the single-thread performance matters more here. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916 indicate strong per-core capability. The 4.60 GHz boost clock helps maintain high minimum frame rates in CPU-bound sections.

The multi-threaded scores paint a picture of a capable all-rounder. Cinebench R23 multi-core hits 20655, while Geekbench multi-core reaches 9959. The 3DMark 8-thread score of 5585 and max-threads score of 6617 show good scaling up to 8 threads, with diminishing returns beyond that. Passmark multi-thread score of 24303 confirms this. For Thief, which likely uses fewer threads, the CPU will not bottleneck the GPU at any resolution tested.

The CPU's percentile ranking is 78th among all CPUs, meaning it outperforms 78% of tested processors. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550 (0.1% higher), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446 (0.3% lower). This clustering shows the Ryzen 7 5700 sits right at a performance plateau where small clock differences between chips matter more than architectural advantages.

The CPU's 65 W TDP is efficient for an 8-core part, and it supports ECC memory. It was released in April 2022 with a launch MSRP of $179. The CPU has a passmark single-thread score of 3296, which is strong for gaming workloads. In Thief, where frame pacing depends on consistent AI updates and physics calculations, this single-thread performance ensures the GPU receives a steady stream of draw calls.

How This Combo Ranks

This combo ranks 1794 out of 3720 tested combinations in Thief. That places it in the upper half of all tested systems, at approximately the 48th percentile from the bottom. The rank reflects the balance between the RTX 3060 Ti's 59th GPU percentile and the Ryzen 7 5700's 78th CPU percentile. The GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing for Thief's workload.

The rank of 1794 means there are 1925 tested combos that perform worse and 1793 that perform better. Given that Thief is a 2014 title, this combo's position makes sense. The game is not extremely demanding by modern standards, so even mid-range GPUs can achieve playable framerates. The RTX 3060 Ti's strong rasterization performance at 1080p and 1440p pushes this combo ahead of many others, but at 4K Ultra, the 43 FPS average holds it back from a higher rank.

Comparing to the GPU's nearest rivals, the RX 5700 XT (1.4% faster in GPU benchmarks) would likely achieve slightly higher FPS in Thief, while the RX 9060 (0.7% slower) would be slightly behind. The CPU's rivals are so tightly clustered (within 0.3%) that CPU choice would not meaningfully change the ranking. The combo rank is therefore primarily determined by GPU performance.

In the context of all 3720 combos, this system is positioned for 1080p and 1440p gaming at high settings. At 1920x1080 Ultra, it delivers 105 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440 Ultra, it maintains 72 FPS average. At 4K, it drops below 60 FPS on all settings except Low. This positioning suggests the combo is optimized for high-refresh 1080p or smooth 1440p gaming.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings at each resolution. The goal is to maintain an average FPS at or above 60 while maximizing visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the choice is constrained. Ultra settings deliver 43 FPS average, which is below the smooth gameplay threshold. High settings improve to 45 FPS, still insufficient. Medium settings hit 59 FPS average with a minimum of 50 FPS and maximum of 67 FPS. This is borderline playable but may exhibit stutter in demanding scenes. Low settings achieve 77 FPS average, which is smooth and responsive. For 4K, Low settings provide the best experience, sacrificing visual fidelity for consistent frame delivery.

At 2560x1440, the options open up. Ultra settings deliver 72 FPS average, which is above 60 and playable. High settings reach 76 FPS. Medium settings hit 100 FPS with a minimum of 85 FPS and maximum of 115 FPS, offering a comfortable margin above 60. Low settings achieve 131 FPS. The sweet spot is Medium settings: it delivers 100 FPS average with a tight frame range, providing excellent smoothness while maintaining reasonable visual quality. For competitive play or high-refresh displays, Low at 131 FPS is also viable.

At 1920x1080, every preset exceeds 100 FPS. Ultra delivers 105 FPS, High delivers 111 FPS, Medium delivers 145 FPS with a minimum of 123 FPS and maximum of 167 FPS, and Low achieves 162 FPS. Medium settings provide the best balance: 145 FPS average with a high minimum of 123 FPS, ensuring no noticeable frame dips. For maximum visual quality, Ultra at 105 FPS is still smooth. For esports-style responsiveness, Low at 162 FPS is the top choice.

The data suggests that Medium settings offer the most consistent frame delivery across all resolutions. At 1080p, the 123 FPS minimum is notably higher than the minimums at other settings. At 1440p, the 85 FPS minimum keeps the experience smooth. At 4K, the 50 FPS minimum is the only sub-60 dip in the entire dataset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a complete picture of this combo's performance in Thief.

1920x1080 (Full HD):

• Low: 162 FPS average
• Medium: 145 FPS average, with minimum 123 FPS and maximum 167 FPS
• High: 111 FPS average
• Ultra: 105 FPS average

At Full HD, the RTX 3060 Ti has substantial headroom. The difference between Low and Medium is 17 FPS, while the drop from Medium to High is 34 FPS, and High to Ultra is 6 FPS. This non-linear scaling suggests that High settings introduce a significant rendering cost, while Ultra adds only a modest increment over High.

2560x1440 (Quad HD):

• Low: 131 FPS average
• Medium: 100 FPS average, with minimum 85 FPS and maximum 115 FPS
• High: 76 FPS average
• Ultra: 72 FPS average

At Quad HD, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low to Medium drops 31 FPS, Medium to High drops 24 FPS, and High to Ultra drops 4 FPS. The minimal difference between High and Ultra (4 FPS) suggests that Ultra settings at 1440p are not significantly more demanding than High, making Ultra a reasonable choice for quality-focused players.

3840x2160 (4K UHD):

• Low: 77 FPS average
• Medium: 59 FPS average, with minimum 50 FPS and maximum 67 FPS
• High: 45 FPS average
• Ultra: 43 FPS average

At 4K, the GPU's limits become clear. Low settings deliver 77 FPS, but Medium drops to 59 FPS, which is borderline. High and Ultra fall below 45 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The resolution scaling from 1440p to 4K at Medium settings (100 FPS to 59 FPS) shows a 41% performance reduction, consistent with the 2.25x pixel count increase.

The data shows that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming. At 1080p, all settings are playable with high frame rates. At 1440p, Medium and above maintain 72+ FPS. At 4K, only Low settings provide consistently smooth performance. The measured FPS values are from actual benchmark runs, providing reliable guidance for system configuration.