Thief

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 combination ranks 1348 out of 1642 tested combos in Thief. That places this pairing in the bottom 18% of all tested systems, a surprisingly low position given the hardware involved. The data indicates this is not a top-tier configuration for this title, but rather a mid-range setup that will require settings adjustments to achieve smooth gameplay. The rank suggests that while the components are competent, they do not deliver the exceptional frame rates seen in higher-ranked pairings, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 1348 out of 1642 places this pairing in the lower tier of tested configurations. This position is largely influenced by the RTX 2060's performance ceiling, as its percentileVsAllGpus of 58 indicates it outperforms only 58% of all GPUs. The Ryzen 7 5700G, by contrast, holds a percentileVsAllCpus of 83, showing it is a stronger component relative to its peers. The pairing’s low rank suggests a mismatch where the CPU outclasses the GPU in this specific title, leaving performance on the table.

In terms of raw CPU performance, the Ryzen 7 5700G’s average benchmark score of 25626 places it just 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER. The 5700G also leads the Intel Core 5 210H by 0.5% and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U by 0.6%. These margins are negligible, indicating the CPU is highly competitive with its closest rivals. However, the GPU’s average benchmark score of 16074 is only 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, yet 1.7% behind both the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700. This tight grouping means the RTX 2060 is solidly mid-pack, and in Thief, that translates directly to the observed frame rates.

GPU Role

The RTX 2060 comes equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 336.0 GB/s. Its base clock runs at 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1680 MHz, while the memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). These specifications are typical for a mid-range Turing card, and the benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 14111. This score is the GPU's primary metric for gaming performance, and it aligns with the measured frame rates in Thief.

The GPU's role in this pairing is critical, as the frame rate data shows a clear ceiling imposed by the graphics card. For instance, at 1080p Ultra, the combo achieves 79.2 FPS, but dropping to Low settings at the same resolution yields 144.6 FPS. This 65.4 FPS difference demonstrates how much headroom the CPU has when the GPU workload is reduced. The RTX 2060’s 30 RT cores and 240 tensor cores are present, but Thief does not heavily utilize ray tracing or DLSS, so these features have minimal impact on the measured results. The GPU’s 1920 shading units and 48 ROPs are the primary drivers of the performance seen here.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the rate of decline reveals the limiting component. Moving from 1080p to 1440p at High settings, the average FPS drops from 81.6 to 58.6, a reduction of 23.0 FPS. From 1440p to 4K at High, the average drops further to 33.8 FPS, a loss of 24.8 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed the graphics card.

The story changes at Low settings. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 144.6 FPS, which drops to 96.6 FPS at 1440p, and then to 54.5 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 33%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is about 44%. This steeper decline at 4K further confirms that the RTX 2060’s memory bandwidth and compute resources are stretched thin. The 6 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for Thief, but the 336.0 GB/s bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at 4K, especially with higher texture quality settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. With Low settings, the average FPS is 144.6, providing a highly fluid experience. Medium settings yield 109.3 FPS, while High settings produce 81.6 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with an average of 79.2 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is just 2.4 FPS, suggesting that the game’s Ultra preset adds little visual benefit for the performance cost.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain playable but begin to show strain. Low settings average 96.6 FPS, which is still smooth for most displays. Medium settings drop to 76.6 FPS, and High settings fall to 58.6 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p average 51.3 FPS, which is borderline for a fast-paced stealth game. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 25-30% performance across all settings, a typical result for a mid-range GPU.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 2060 is clearly overmatched. Low settings average 54.5 FPS, which is acceptable but not ideal. Medium settings drop to 42.5 FPS, High settings fall to 33.8 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 29.9 FPS. These numbers indicate that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant settings compromises, and even then, the experience may not be consistently smooth. The data shows that this pairing is best suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for less demanding titles or lower quality presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank in Thief?

A: This pairing ranks 1348 out of 1642 tested combos, placing it in the lower quartile of all tested systems.

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

A: The 5700G’s average benchmark score of 25626 is 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon D-2752TER. It also leads the Intel Core 5 210H by 0.5% and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U by 0.6%.

Q: What is the best resolution to play Thief with this combo?

A: The data shows 1080p is the most comfortable resolution, with Low settings hitting 144.6 FPS and High settings at 81.6 FPS. 1440p is playable but requires lower settings, while 4K struggles to maintain 60 FPS even on Low.

Q: How much FPS is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 81.6 at 1080p to 33.8 at 4K, a loss of 47.8 FPS or roughly 58% of the original frame rate.

Q: Does the RTX 2060 outperform any of its nearest rivals in the GPU benchmarks?

A: Yes, the RTX 2060’s average benchmark score of 16074 is 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, and 1.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500. However, it trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M and AMD Radeon Pro 5700 by 1.7%.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between Ultra and Low settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Ultra settings average 51.3 FPS while Low settings average 96.6 FPS, a difference of 45.3 FPS. This shows a significant performance headroom when reducing graphics quality.