Thief

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a strong performance profile in Thief, a 2014 stealth title. The data shows that this combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions, with the RTX 4080 SUPER serving as the primary performance driver. The measured FPS figures indicate a system that scales predictably with resolution and settings, though the CPU's older architecture becomes a limiting factor at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p with Ultra settings, the combo achieves an average of 130 FPS, which increases to 162.1 FPS at Low settings. Moving to 1440p, the Ultra preset yields 113.1 FPS, while Low settings reach 143.6 FPS. At 4K, the averages drop further, with Ultra producing 72.3 FPS and Low delivering 118.5 FPS.

The scaling from 1080p to 4K highlights the GPU-bound nature of Thief at higher resolutions. The difference between 1080p Ultra (130 FPS) and 4K Ultra (72.3 FPS) represents a 44.4% reduction in frame rate, which is substantial but expected for a 4K workload. Conversely, the gap between 1080p Low (162.1 FPS) and 4K Low (118.5 FPS) is a 26.9% drop, indicating that even at lower settings, the resolution increase imposes a significant rendering load.

At 1440p, the frame rates sit comfortably between the 1080p and 4K extremes. For example, High settings at 1440p produce 119.1 FPS, which is only 9.4% lower than the 1080p High result of 131.5 FPS. This suggests that 1440p is a sweet spot where the RTX 4080 SUPER still has ample headroom. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component above 1080p, as the performance degradation tracks closely with pixel count rather than CPU capability.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component in this pairing. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Thief’s texture-heavy scenes. The GPU’s base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2550 MHz, combined with 10240 shading units, allow it to maintain high frame rates even at 4K Ultra, where it averages 72.3 FPS.

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s performance is further evidenced by its benchmark scores. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 6600, while its PassMark G3D score is 34245. These figures place it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, indicating top-tier performance. The GPU’s nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, scores 53489 in average benchmarks, which is only 0.2% lower, showing that the RTX 4080 SUPER leads its immediate competition by a narrow margin.

In Thief, the GPU’s role is most apparent at 4K, where even Low settings (118.5 FPS) outpace the 1080p Ultra result of 130 FPS only marginally. This suggests that the GPU is not fully utilized at lower resolutions, as the CPU becomes the bottleneck. However, at 4K, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s raw compute power (52.22 TFLOPS FP32) ensures that the game remains playable, with the Ultra preset still delivering above 60 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support provide adequate bandwidth for gaming, though its PCIe Gen 3 interface limits data transfer speeds compared to newer platforms.

In Thief, the CPU’s role becomes evident at 1080p, where the frame rates are less dependent on GPU load. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 162.1 FPS, which is only 13.1% higher than 1080p Ultra’s 130 FPS. This smaller delta between settings at 1080p, compared to the 39.1% delta at 4K (118.5 FPS Low vs 72.3 FPS Ultra), indicates that the CPU is constraining performance at lower resolutions. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s single-thread score of 899 in 3DMark and 2930 in Cinebench R23 single-core suggest it is capable, but its 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs places it below more modern options.

The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is stronger, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 24419. These scores align with its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (avg score 25706, delta -0.3%) and the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (avg score 25532, delta 0.4%). The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at 4K, but at 1080p, its older architecture (Cezanne, 7 nm) limits the maximum achievable frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 317th out of 1642 tested combos in Thief, placing it in the top 19.3% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong GPU performance, which boosts the overall combo despite the CPU’s more modest standing.

The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 88th percentile ranking among GPUs is the primary driver of this high combo rank. Its average benchmark score of 53610 is 2.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti’s 52086, showing that it outperforms even newer GPUs in synthetic tests. In contrast, the Ryzen 7 5700G’s 83rd percentile ranking is respectable but not exceptional, with its average score of 25626 being only 0.6% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U’s 25485.

In Thief, the combo’s rank suggests that it can handle the game at high settings across all resolutions. The 4K Ultra average of 72.3 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while 1440p High delivers 119.1 FPS, which is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data indicates that this combo is better positioned for 1440p and 4K gaming, where the GPU’s capabilities are fully utilized, rather than 1080p, where the CPU’s limitations are more apparent.

FAQ

*Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings in Thief?*

A: The combo achieves an average of 72.3 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is playable but not extremely high.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to its nearest rival in benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 53610, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT’s 53489 and 2.9% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti’s 52086.

*Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck at 1080p in Thief?*

A: The data suggests yes, as the FPS difference between 1080p Low (162.1 FPS) and 1080p Ultra (130 FPS) is only 24.7%, compared to a 39.1% difference at 4K, indicating CPU limitations at lower resolutions.

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

A: It ranks 317th out of 1642 combos, placing it in the top 19.3% of all tested configurations.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the RTX 4080 SUPER provide?

A: The GPU has 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, thanks to its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-threaded performance compare to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G scores 20755 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, has an average score of 25706, which is 0.3% higher.