Thief

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER pairing in Thief represents a balanced mid-generation desktop combo. The processor, an 8-core/16-thread Zen 3 part, provides substantial multi-threaded headroom, while the GPU, a Turing-based card with 8 GB of GDDR6, handles the game’s DirectX 11-era rendering demands. The data indicates that this combination lands near the middle of the tested field, with measurable performance that shifts predictably across resolutions and quality presets.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 7 5700G is built on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Cezanne) and packs 8 cores with 16 threads. This configuration is well-suited for Thief, a 2014 stealth title that benefits from strong single-thread performance but also scales reasonably with additional cores. The processor’s base clock is 3.80 GHz, boosting up to 4.60 GHz, which gives it a solid foundation for the game’s logic and AI tasks.

Benchmark data shows the CPU achieves a single-thread score of 899 in 3DMark and 295 in Cinebench R15 single-core, indicating robust per-core performance for a title that uses a single primary thread for game simulation. Multi-threaded scores are also strong: Cinebench R23 multicore hits 20755, and Passmark multithread reaches 24419. These results place the CPU in the 83rd percentile among all processors, meaning it outperforms the majority of installed CPUs. However, Thief is not a heavily threaded title, so the extra 16 threads are less critical than the boost clock.

In the context of this game, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU without becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 159.3 FPS, which suggests the CPU can handle the frame pacing when the GPU is less stressed. The nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks—such as the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 25706, delta -0.3%) and Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25532, delta +0.4%)—are statistically tied, meaning the 5700G’s performance in this game is not uniquely advantaged or disadvantaged by its compute scores. The 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR4 memory (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are adequate for Thief’s requirements, though the game’s engine is unlikely to push the memory subsystem to its limits.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary driver for Thief’s visuals. It features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU clocks run at 1605 MHz base and 1770 MHz boost, with memory operating at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). This memory capacity and bandwidth are more than sufficient for Thief, a game released in 2014 that does not demand large texture pools or high-resolution assets.

The GPU’s compute capabilities, measured at 9.062 TFLOPS FP32, provide ample pixel and texture throughput for the game’s stealth environments. The 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs support high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA RTX A400 (22307, delta -0.5%) and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670, delta +2.5%), the latter showing the 2070 SUPER is about 2.5% faster in aggregate benchmarks.

For Thief, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo drops to 36.3 FPS, which is a steep decline from 1080p Ultra’s 94.7 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s raw rasterization power, while strong for its generation, is strained by the pixel count at 4K with maxed settings. The 8 GB VRAM is not a constraint here—the game’s 2014 engine does not allocate more than a few gigabytes—so the bottleneck is purely computational. At 1440p and below, the GPU keeps up with the CPU, but at 4K, the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play at High and Ultra presets.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. Starting at 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 99.2 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 65.5 FPS, a 34% reduction. At 4K High, the average falls to 39.7 FPS, another 39% drop from 1440p. This scaling is consistent with a GPU that is increasingly saturated as pixel count rises.

The Low preset tells a similar story but with higher absolute numbers: 159.3 FPS at 1080p, 116.2 FPS at 1440p, and 69.6 FPS at 4K. The 1080p Low result suggests the CPU is capable of pushing well over 150 FPS in this game, so the processor is not the primary limiter. However, the drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low (a 56% reduction) confirms that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the constraining component at higher resolutions, even with reduced graphical load.

Ultra settings amplify this effect. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 94.7 FPS, which is only slightly below the High preset’s 99.2 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the average plummets to 36.3 FPS, a 62% drop from 1080p Ultra. This non-linear decline indicates that the game’s Ultra preset adds effects, such as higher-quality shadows and ambient occlusion, that disproportionately tax the GPU at high pixel counts. The Medium preset sits between, with 129.4 FPS at 1080p, 89.6 FPS at 1440p, and 55.6 FPS at 4K. The data suggests that for a smooth 60 FPS experience, the user should stick to 1440p or below, or reduce settings at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700G and RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 989th out of 1642 combos for Thief. This places it in the 60th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it outperforms roughly 60% of configurations but lags behind the top 40%—which are likely dominated by newer CPUs and GPUs. The rank reflects a mid-tier standing: it is not a top-tier gaming rig, but it is far from the bottom of the field.

The rank is determined by the average FPS across all measured settings and resolutions. Given that the CPU and GPU each sit in the 83rd and 65th percentiles respectively, the combo’s sub-60th percentile rank suggests that the GPU’s lower percentile drags the overall performance down. The CPU is clearly not the bottleneck, as its percentile is much higher than the GPU’s. The data indicates that this combo is balanced for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it cannot compete with high-end combinations that feature newer GPUs with higher percentile scores. For Thief specifically, the rank shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER’s 65th percentile is the limiting factor, as a stronger GPU would push the combo higher in the rankings.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table summarizes the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings preset:

• 1080p Low: 159.3 FPS
• 1080p Medium: 129.4 FPS
• 1080p High: 99.2 FPS
• 1080p Ultra: 94.7 FPS
• 1440p Low: 116.2 FPS
• 1440p Medium: 89.6 FPS
• 1440p High: 65.5 FPS
• 1440p Ultra: 63.6 FPS
• 4K Low: 69.6 FPS
• 4K Medium: 55.6 FPS
• 4K High: 39.7 FPS
• 4K Ultra: 36.3 FPS

At 1080p, all presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with Low reaching nearly 160 FPS. The gap between High (99.2) and Ultra (94.7) is small, suggesting that the Ultra preset does not add a significant load at this resolution. At 1440p, Low stays above 100 FPS, but High and Ultra fall below 70 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to struggle with the increased pixel count. At 4K, only Low manages to stay above 60 FPS, while Medium drops to 55.6 FPS, and High/Ultra fall below 40 FPS. These numbers show that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming with maxed settings, or 1440p with Medium settings, while 4K requires Low settings for acceptable frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS in Thief?*

A: At 1080p, all presets achieve over 94 FPS. At 1440p, only Low (116.2 FPS) and Medium (89.6 FPS) exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low (69.6 FPS) stays above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark percentile compare to the GPU percentile?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the RTX 2070 SUPER is in the 65th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU is substantially stronger relative to its peers.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra?

A: The 4K Ultra result of 36.3 FPS is 62% lower than 1080p Ultra (94.7 FPS), indicating the GPU is the bottleneck. The CPU’s high single-thread score (899 in 3DMark) is not the constraint.

*Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations in Thief?*

A: It ranks 989th out of 1642 combos, which places it in the 60th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest GPU rival in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The RTX 2070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 22206, which is 2.5% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (21670) and 0.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (22006).

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

A: At 1440p, Low averages 116.2 FPS, while Ultra averages 63.6 FPS. This represents a 45% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset.