Thief

FAQ

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + AMD Radeon RX 9060 combo rank in Thief?

A: This pairing ranks 1658 out of 2851 tested combos in Thief, placing it in the middle of the field. The CPU sits at the 79th percentile among all processors, while the GPU is at the 59th percentile among all graphics cards, showing a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically holding the other back.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with this setup?

A: At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 161 FPS on Low settings, 130 FPS on Medium, 99 FPS on High, and 94 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 110 FPS and maximum of 149 FPS, indicating smooth performance across all quality levels.

Q: Is the RX 9060 more comparable to a specific rival GPU in raw benchmarks?

A: According to aggregate benchmark scores, the RX 9060 (avg score 16014) sits within 1% of the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (avg score 15852, deltaPct 1) and the AMD Radeon R9 370X (avg score 15862, deltaPct 1). It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti by only 0.7% (avg score 16129).

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G (avg score 27051) is essentially tied with the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097 (deltaPct -0.2). It also sits just 0.4% above the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (avg score 26936) and 0.6% above the Intel Core i7-1370P (avg score 26900).

Q: Does the game scale well from 1080p to 4K on this hardware?

A: The scaling is significant. At High settings, average FPS drops from 99 at 1080p to 68 at 1440p (a 31% reduction), then to 40 at 4K (another 41% drop). At Low settings, the drop is from 161 to 117 to 69 FPS respectively, showing the GPU becomes increasingly the limiting factor at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the best settings preset for a smooth experience at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset delivers 89 FPS average with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 102 FPS, providing the best balance of visual quality and performance. High settings at 68 FPS are playable, but Medium offers a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. Its base clock is 1700 MHz, with a game clock of 2400 MHz and a boost clock of 2990 MHz. The GPU features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines, along with 28 ray tracing cores. These specifications place the card in the Radeon RX 9000 series based on the RDNA 4.0 architecture with the Navi 44 chip.

In Thief, the GPU's role shifts dramatically depending on resolution. At 1080p, the combination of the Ryzen 7 5700G's 8 cores and 16 threads with the RX 9060 produces high frame rates across all presets. The 1080p Low preset reaches 161 FPS, suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently. However, as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows substantially. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 38, indicating the RX 9060 is the primary bottleneck at that resolution.

The GPU's 8 GB VRAM capacity is a relevant factor for Thief, a 2014 title that doesn't demand excessive memory. The 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and 128-bit bus provide adequate throughput for the game's texture and geometry loads. The card's DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures full compatibility with modern API features, even though Thief can run on older DirectX paths.

The RX 9060's benchmark profile shows a PassMark G3D score of 17631 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3322, with a Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183. These figures place the GPU in the 59th percentile of all graphics cards. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Ti, edges it out by 0.7% in average benchmark score, while the RX 7700 trails by 1%. This positioning suggests the RX 9060 is a competent mid-range performer that handles Thief's demands well at mainstream resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the most compelling experience across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080, Medium produces 130 FPS average with a minimum of 110 FPS and maximum of 149 FPS. This provides a substantial cushion above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. At 2560x1440, Medium still delivers 89 FPS average with 76 FPS minimum, which is comfortably playable on high-refresh-rate monitors. Even at 3840x2160, Medium maintains 52 FPS average with 45 FPS minimum, making it the only preset besides Low that stays near playable territory at 4K.

The High preset presents a different trade-off. At 1080p, it delivers 99 FPS, which is still excellent, but the jump to 1440p drops it to 68 FPS. At 4K, High falls to 40 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players target. The Ultra preset is the most demanding, yielding 94 FPS at 1080p, 65 FPS at 1440p, and only 38 FPS at 4K. The incremental visual gains from High to Ultra likely do not justify the performance cost, particularly at higher resolutions.

The Low preset maximizes frame rates, reaching 161 FPS at 1080p and 117 FPS at 1440p. However, the visual compromise is significant, and the 69 FPS at 4K Low is the only way to achieve a 60+ FPS experience at that resolution. For players prioritizing competitive fluidity over fidelity, Low at 1440p or 1080p is the choice. For most users, the data suggests Medium at 1080p or 1440p as the sweet spot, balancing visual quality with frame rate headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 1658 out of 2851 tested combos in Thief, placing it in the 58th percentile of all tested configurations. This mid-pack ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing. The CPU's aggregate benchmark score of 27051 places it at the 79th percentile of all CPUs, meaning it outperforms roughly four-fifths of processors tested. The GPU's average benchmark score of 16014 puts it at the 59th percentile, a more modest standing.

The CPU's nearest rivals highlight its competitive positioning. The Ryzen 7 5700G trails the Intel Core i9-9900K by just 0.2% (27051 vs 27097), effectively a statistical tie. It edges out the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 by 0.4% and the Intel Core i7-1370P by 0.6%, while the Intel Core i5-14400T leads by 0.4%. This clustering within a 1% band indicates the 5700G remains competitive with newer and older high-end parts despite being a 2021 release.

On the GPU side, the RX 9060's nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129 to the RX 9060's 16014, a 0.7% deficit. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 and Radeon R9 370X both trail by 1%, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 is 2.1% behind. This tight grouping suggests the RX 9060 occupies a well-established performance tier. The combo's overall rank in Thief reflects that both components are competent but not class-leading, making this a solid mid-range configuration for the game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system's performance scales across resolutions. At High settings, the average FPS progression is 99 at 1080p, 68 at 1440p, and 40 at 4K. This represents a 31% drop from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 41% drop from 1440p to 4K. The Low preset shows a similar pattern: 161 to 117 to 69 FPS, with a 27% drop to 1440p and a 41% drop to 4K. Medium settings follow with 130 to 89 to 52 FPS, dropping 32% then 42%. Ultra settings produce 94 to 65 to 38 FPS, with a 31% then 42% decline.

The consistent ~31% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and ~41% reduction from 1440p to 4K across all presets indicates the GPU is the dominant limiting factor. The pixel count increases by 78% from 1080p to 1440p and by 125% from 1440p to 4K, but the frame rate drops are proportionally smaller. This suggests the CPU, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, can keep up with the GPU's output demands even as resolution climbs.

However, the absolute frame rates at 4K tell a clear story. At High settings, 40 FPS average is below the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. At Ultra, 38 FPS is marginally worse. The RX 9060's 8 GB VRAM and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Thief's requirements, but the GPU's raw throughput (21.43 TFLOPS FP32) limits 4K performance. The 1080p results, with 94-161 FPS depending on preset, indicate the CPU is not constraining performance at lower resolutions, making the GPU the clear performance ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 161 FPS average. This is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo, indicating the GPU is not heavily taxed at this resolution and preset.
• Medium: 130 FPS average, with a minimum of 110 FPS and maximum of 149 FPS. The spread shows consistent performance with no major frame drops.
• High: 99 FPS average. This remains well above 60 FPS, providing smooth gameplay with enhanced visual quality.
• Ultra: 94 FPS average. The step from High to Ultra costs only 5 FPS, making Ultra a viable option at 1080p.

2560x1440:

• Low: 117 FPS average. The 27% drop from 1080p Low shows the GPU working harder but still delivering high refresh rates.
• Medium: 89 FPS average, with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 102 FPS. This preset maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.
• High: 68 FPS average. This is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.
• Ultra: 65 FPS average. The difference between High and Ultra narrows to just 3 FPS at this resolution.

3840x2160:

• Low: 69 FPS average. This is the only 4K preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold.
• Medium: 52 FPS average, with a minimum of 45 FPS and maximum of 60 FPS. The maximum touches 60 FPS, but the average sits below it.
• High: 40 FPS average. This is borderline playable but noticeably less smooth than lower resolutions.
• Ultra: 38 FPS average. The most demanding configuration yields the lowest frame rate, showing the GPU's limits at 4K.

The data shows that at 1080p, all presets deliver exceptional performance, with even Ultra exceeding 90 FPS. At 1440p, Medium is the reliable choice for 60+ FPS gameplay, while High and Ultra hover near the threshold. At 4K, only Low achieves 60+ FPS, and Medium is the best compromise between visual quality and playability. The minimum FPS readings for Medium presets (110 at 1080p, 76 at 1440p, 45 at 4K) indicate the system maintains consistent performance without severe stuttering.