Thief

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G pairs an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 design with a 3.80 GHz base clock and a 4.60 GHz boost clock. It is built on a 7 nm TSMC process with a 65 W TDP, and it supports DDR4 memory on the AM4 socket with a dual-channel 51.2 GB/s memory bus. For Thief, a stealth title from early 2014, the CPU’s single-thread performance matters most for frame pacing, while its 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks. The 5700G’s 16 MB L3 cache is modest by modern standards, but the game’s age means it does not heavily stress the cache hierarchy. The CPU’s boost clock of 4.60 GHz on a single core is the key factor for the game’s logic and AI routines, and the data suggests it handles them without presenting a bottleneck. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 132 FPS, which is a strong result for a CPU that sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs tested on this database. The 5700G’s multi-threaded score in Cinebench R23 is 12830.5, and its single-core score is 1494, indicating a balanced profile. The passmark multithread score of 24419 and passmark single-thread of 3283 confirm the CPU can deliver high minimum frame rates. In Thief, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and simulation data, and with a GPU as fast as the RTX 4080, the 5700G must sustain high instructions per clock. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 and the 2-thread score of 1758 show a significant scaling gap, meaning the CPU is heavily optimized for multi-thread workloads but still has decent single-thread performance. For a 2014 game, the renderer is largely single-thread bound, so the 5700G’s boost to 4.60 GHz is the primary asset. The CPU’s 8 cores are more than the game requires, but the high per-core throughput ensures frame pacing remains stable. The integrated Radeon Vega 8 is irrelevant here since the RTX 4080 does the graphics work, but the CPU’s PCIe Gen 3 lanes may slightly limit the GPU’s bandwidth, though Thief’s data transfers are not large. Overall, the CPU is not a limiting component at any resolution tested; the GPU becomes the dominant factor as resolution rises. The 5700G’s percentile of 79 places it above average, but within 1% of the Intel Core i9-9900K and AMD Ryzen AI 7 445, so it is competitive with older high-end chips.

FAQ

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5700G bottleneck the RTX 4080 in Thief?

A: No. At 1080p High, the combo averages 132 FPS, and at 1440p High it drops only to 116 FPS, indicating the GPU is the primary limiter even at lower resolutions. The CPU’s single-thread score of 1494 in Cinebench R23 and its 4.60 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the GPU.

Q: What is the CPU’s multi-threaded performance relative to its rivals?

A: The 5700G’s average benchmark score is 27051, which is just -0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097) and -0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-14400T (27166). It is 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (26936) and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900). This places it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs tested.

Q: How does the GPU compare to similar graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4080’s average benchmark score is 54247, which is 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). It is 2.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB (55698) and 2.7% behind the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757). The GPU sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs tested.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested combinations in Thief?

A: The combo ranks 749 out of 3720 tested combos in Thief, placing it in the top 20% of all CPU-GPU pairings. This is a strong result, given the CPU is not a flagship, though the GPU is high-end.

Q: What is the best settings preset for high FPS at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 142 FPS, which is the highest of the four presets. The Medium preset yields 129 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 148 FPS. The High preset produces 116 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields 114 FPS. For a 120Hz display, the Low preset is the only one that clears 120 FPS, while the Medium preset falls just barely below it.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p and 4K at the same settings?

A: At High settings, the frame rate drops from 132 FPS at 1080p to 116 FPS at 1440p and then to 76 FPS at 4K. The gap of 61% from 1080p to 4K indicates the GPU is the dominant limiting component, as the CPU does not scale that way.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the combo’s performance responds to resolution changes. At 1080p, the CPU and GPU are both active participants, with the GPU not fully saturated. The High preset averages 132 FPS, which is a high enough frame rate to suggest the CPU is not the primary limiter. Moving to 1440p, the High preset drops to 116 FPS, a reduction of 12% from 1080p. This moderate drop indicates that the GPU is still not fully bound, as the resolution increase adds pixel workload but the CPU can still keep up. At 4K, the High preset falls to 76 FPS, a 42% drop from 1440p and a 61% drop from 1080p. This is a massive reduction, signaling that the RTX 4080 is now the limiting factor. The GPU’s raw performance is not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with the High preset, but it still delivers playable performance above 60 FPS. The Low preset shows a similar trend: 161 FPS at 1080p, 142 FPS at 1440p, and 119 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 41%, which is slightly less than the High preset because the Low preset is more GPU-friendly. The Medium preset, which has a measured min and max, shows 146 FPS at 1080p (min 124, max 168), 129 FPS at 1440p (min 109, max 148), and 100 FPS at 4K (min 85, max 114). This data indicates that the CPU is not a bottleneck even at 4K with Medium settings, as the frame rate is still above 100 FPS. The scaling pattern across all presets is consistent: the GPU becomes the sole bottleneck as resolution rises, and the CPU’s 4.60 GHz boost clock is sufficient to avoid constraining the GPU. The fact that the 1080p Low preset hits 161 FPS, which is close to the GPU’s maximum potential, suggests that the CPU can push the GPU to its limits without holding it back. At 4K, the GPU is the only component that matters, as the frame rates are determined primarily by the GPU’s fill rate and shader performance. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are not particularly stressed by Thief, but the raw compute power is the bottleneck. The combo’s performance at 4K Ultra, which averages 72 FPS, indicates that players with a 4K 60Hz display will be above the refresh rate, but those with a 4K 120Hz display will not be. The data shows that the CPU does not limit performance at any resolution, which is a positive outcome for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results are as follows: the Low preset averages 161 FPS, which is the highest frame rate of any preset at this resolution. The Medium preset yields an average of 146 FPS, with a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 168 FPS, indicating a slight variance in frame times. The High preset averages 132 FPS, and the Ultra preset yields 130 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 31 FPS, or 24%, which is significant for a game that is not graphically demanding. The GPU is the primary limiter at this resolution, as the CPU’s 4.60 GHz boost clock is sufficient for the game’s single-threaded nature. The 130 FPS Ultra preset is still well above 60 FPS, so the game is fully playable. The 2560x1440 resolution shows a similar scaling: Low averages 142 FPS, which is 19 FPS lower than 1080p Low. Medium averages 129 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS and a maximum of 148 FPS. High averages 116 FPS, and Ultra averages 114 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 28 FPS, indicating that the GPU is more stressed at this resolution, but the CPU is still not a bottleneck. The 3840x2160 resolution yields the most significant differences: Low averages 119 FPS, which is 23 FPS lower than 1440p Low. Medium averages 100 FPS with a minimum of 85 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS. High averages 76 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is steep, with the High preset losing 40 FPS, or 34%. The GPU is clearly the limiting factor here, and the CPU’s role is minimal. The Medium preset’s minimum of 85 FPS at 4K indicates that even with high variance, the frame rate never drops below 85 FPS, which is playable. The data shows that the combo is capable of 4K Ultra at 72 FPS, which is a solid result for a game that is not heavily demanding. The RTX 4080’s 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is sufficient for this title, and the 16GB of GDDR6X memory is more than enough. The fact that the Low preset can hit 119 FPS at 4K shows that the GPU has headroom, but the Ultra preset’s 72 FPS indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint. The measured FPS numbers are consistent across all presets, with no unusual spikes or drops, suggesting a stable performance profile.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 749th out of 3,720 tested combos in Thief, placing it in the top 20% of all CPU-GPU pairings. This is a strong rank, given that the CPU is not a top-tier part, but the GPU is very high-end. The rank is influenced by the GPU’s high potential, as the RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU is in the 79th percentile. The combination of a good CPU and an excellent GPU results in a ranking that is better than the average combo. The closest rivals to the CPU in terms of average score are the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097) and the Intel Core i5-14400T (27166), which are within 0.4% of the 5700G. This indicates that the 5700G is not a performance outlier, but its pairing with the RTX 4080 still yields a high rank. The GPU’s nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average score of 54209, just 0.1% behind the RTX 4080’s 54247. This means the GPU is at the top of its class, and the combo’s rank is limited only by the CPU. The 749th rank out of 3,720 combos means the combo is better than about 3,000 other combos, which is a strong result. The data shows that the combo is not in the top 100, but it is well above the median. The gap between the combo’s rank and the top combos is likely due to the CPU’s moderate single-thread performance, but the GPU’s high frame rate at 1080p suggests the CPU is not a major constraint. The ranking is also influenced by the game’s optimization, as Thief is not a CPU-intensive title, so the CPU’s performance matters less. The combo’s rank of 749 is a good indicator that the hardware is well-balanced for this game, but the GPU is the star. The fact that the RTX 4080’s percentile is 86, while the CPU’s is 79, means the GPU is the stronger component, and the combo’s rank reflects that. The data suggests that if a user were to pair the same GPU with a faster CPU, the rank would be higher, but the current combo is still top 20% of all tested setups.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 in Thief depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 130 FPS, which is playable on any modern display, but the Low preset is a better choice for high refresh rates, as it hits 161 FPS. The difference between Ultra and Low is 31 FPS, which is not massive, but the visual impact of Ultra is worth it for most players. The Medium preset yields 129 FPS with a minimum of 124 FPS, which is still very smooth, and the visual quality is better than Low. For a 144Hz monitor, the High preset at 132 FPS is a good balance, but the Ultra preset at 130 FPS is also above 60 FPS. The recommendation for 1080p is to use the High preset, as it offers a great frame rate and good visuals. At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 142 FPS, which is the best for high-refresh displays, but the Medium preset at 129 FPS is still excellent. The High preset at 116 FPS is above 60 FPS, but the Ultra preset at 114 FPS is slightly lower. For a 120Hz or 144Hz display, the Low preset is the only one that hits 120 FPS, but the Medium preset at 129 FPS is close. The recommendation for 1440p is to use the Medium preset, as it balances frame rate and visual quality without a major dip in FPS. The High preset is also viable for 60Hz, but not for 100Hz+. At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 119 FPS is the only one above 100 FPS, but the Medium preset at 100 FPS is still very playable. The High preset at 76 FPS is good for 60Hz, and the Ultra preset at 72 FPS is also playable. The recommendation for 4K is to use the Medium preset, as it gives a stable 100 FPS with a minimum of 85 FPS, which is better than the High preset’s 76 FPS. The High preset is acceptable for 60Hz, but for a 120Hz display, the Low preset is needed. The all-around best experience is the Medium preset at 1440p, which delivers 116 FPS with a minimum of 109 FPS, providing a smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset is not worth the FPS hit at any resolution, as the difference in quality is minimal. The data shows that the combo can handle the game at high settings, but the Medium preset is the sweet spot for a balance of performance and visuals. For a 4K 60Hz screen, the High preset is recommended, but for higher refresh rates, the Low preset is the only way to reach over 100 FPS. The measured results indicate that the RTX 4080 is strong enough to handle Thief, but the CPU’s performance is adequate without being a bottleneck. The final recommendation is to use the Medium preset at 1440p for the best experience, or the High preset at 1080p if the user prefers better graphics. The Ultra preset is not worth the FPS drop, as the difference from High is only 2-4 FPS. The Low preset is too much a visual sacrifice for a minimal FPS gain, so the Medium preset is the optimal choice. The data supports that the combo is a good match for Thief, but the GPU is the dominant part.