Thief

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Thief with the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces 156.4 FPS on average. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops the average to 107.7 FPS, a substantial reduction of roughly 31%. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 61 FPS, which is about 43% lower than the 1440p figure and 61% lower than the 1080p result.

This scaling behavior indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution climbs. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being pushed harder at higher pixel counts. The data shows that at 4K High, the average FPS drops to 34.1, which is below the 60 FPS threshold commonly associated with smooth gameplay. At 4K Ultra, the average is 38.1 FPS, and at 4K Medium it reaches 47.3 FPS. Only 4K Low manages to stay above 60 FPS, hitting exactly 61 FPS.

The pattern across all resolutions and settings suggests that Thief is a title where the GPU workload scales predictably with pixel count. At 1080p, the combo is capable of very high frame rates, with Low settings exceeding 150 FPS and even Ultra settings reaching 87.9 FPS. At 1440p, the same settings produce 107.7 FPS for Low, 79.6 FPS for Medium, 59.8 FPS for High, and 60.7 FPS for Ultra. The transition from 1440p to 4K is particularly steep, with High settings dropping from 59.8 FPS to 34.1 FPS, a 43% reduction.

The 1080p to 4K scaling at High settings shows the frame rate dropping from 92.1 to 34.1, which is a 63% decrease. This large drop indicates that the RTX 2060 SUPER is not well-suited for 4K gaming in this title when settings are elevated. The GPU's pixel rate of 105.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 224.4 GTexel/s are simply not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K with demanding settings. The data points to a system that is well balanced for 1080p and acceptable for 1440p, but clearly GPU-bound at 4K.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 brings substantial processing power to this combo. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it offers a strong foundation for gaming workloads. The CPU's base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.30 GHz provide high single-thread performance, which is often critical for game logic and frame pacing. Benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 29302 and a single-core score of 4136, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs.

In Thief, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 156.4 FPS, which is high enough that the CPU could become a factor, but the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck at any tested setting. The 3DMark scores for this CPU show strong scaling from 2 threads (2043) to 8 threads (6933) and 16 threads (8484), suggesting that it handles multi-threaded workloads well. However, Thief, as a stealth game from 2014, may not fully utilize all 16 threads.

The CPU's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H with an average score of 40431 and a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the Ryzen 7 7700 is essentially tied with it. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40712 with a deltaPct of -0.6%, indicating the 7700 is slightly behind. These comparisons show that the CPU is competitive with other high-end processors, but in this game, the performance ceiling is set by the GPU.

At 4K resolution, the CPU's influence diminishes further. The difference between 1080p High (92.1 FPS) and 4K High (34.1 FPS) is massive, and this gap is almost entirely attributable to GPU limitations. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for Thief's requirements. The data shows no evidence of CPU-related frame drops or stuttering, as all measured FPS values are stable averages.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is the dominant component in determining Thief's performance, particularly at higher resolutions. This GPU features 2176 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Its base clock of 1470 MHz and boost clock of 1650 MHz, combined with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, provide a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The GPU's PassMark G3D score is 16462, placing it in the 63rd percentile among all GPUs.

The GPU's role becomes increasingly critical as resolution rises. At 1080p, the RTX 2060 SUPER delivers excellent performance across all settings, from 156.4 FPS at Low to 87.9 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p, performance remains playable, with 107.7 FPS at Low and 60.7 FPS at Ultra. However, at 4K, the GPU struggles with higher settings: High yields 34.1 FPS, Ultra yields 38.1 FPS, and Medium yields 47.3 FPS. Only 4K Low achieves a playable 61 FPS.

The GPU's nearest rivals provide context for its performance. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN has an average score of 19706 with a deltaPct of 0.3%, meaning the RTX 2060 SUPER is essentially equivalent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 scores 19680 with a deltaPct of 0.5%, again nearly identical. These comparisons suggest that the RTX 2060 SUPER is a mid-range GPU that performs on par with older flagship cards.

The GPU's 34 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present, but Thief does not leverage ray tracing or DLSS, as it predates these technologies. The 12 nm process node and TU106 chip with 10,800 million transistors contribute to a TDP of 175 W, which is moderate for this performance class. The GPU's FP32 performance of 7.181 TFLOPS is the raw compute capability that drives the measured frame rates, and it is clearly insufficient for 4K gaming with high settings in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The combo achieves 87.9 FPS on average at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Thief?

A: At 4K with Low settings, the average FPS is 61, which is playable. However, at Medium it drops to 47.3 FPS, and at High it falls to 34.1 FPS, making higher settings less suitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40468. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, scores 40431 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning the 7700 is marginally ahead. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40712 with a deltaPct of -0.6%, placing the 7700 slightly behind.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER is in the 63rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 19774.

Q: How does performance scale from 1080p to 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the average FPS is 92.1. At 1440p High, it drops to 59.8 FPS, a reduction of about 35%.

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

A: The data shows the GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 61, but at 4K High it drops to 34.1 FPS, while the CPU has ample headroom based on its benchmark scores.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER combination ranks 1171 out of 1642 tested combos in Thief. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, indicating that while the combo is capable of playable frame rates at lower resolutions and settings, it falls behind many other configurations in this specific game. The rank reflects the GPU's mid-range status, as the RTX 2060 SUPER's 63rd percentile ranking among GPUs drags down the overall combo performance.

The combo's rank is influenced by the fact that Thief is a title that scales heavily with GPU power. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the Ryzen 7 7700 is more than adequate for this game, but the GPU's 175 W TDP and 7.181 TFLOPS FP32 performance limit the system's ability to compete with combos featuring higher-end GPUs. The rank of 1171 out of 1642 suggests that there are many configurations that achieve higher frame rates, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions.

The data shows that this combo performs best at 1080p, where it can achieve over 150 FPS at Low settings and nearly 90 FPS at Ultra. At 1440p, it remains viable, with all settings above 60 FPS except High at 59.8 FPS. At 4K, the combo falls below 60 FPS for all settings except Low, which hits exactly 61 FPS. This pattern explains the ranking, as many other combos in the database likely handle 4K better due to more powerful GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels.

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 156.4 FPS, Medium settings yield 118.2 FPS, High settings reach 92.1 FPS, and Ultra settings deliver 87.9 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 68.5 FPS, showing that settings have a significant impact at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 107.7 FPS, Medium settings average 79.6 FPS, High settings average 59.8 FPS, and Ultra settings average 60.7 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, with Ultra actually being slightly faster by 0.9 FPS, which may be within measurement variance. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings is 48.7 FPS, a 31% reduction.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck. Low settings average 61 FPS, Medium settings average 47.3 FPS, High settings average 34.1 FPS, and Ultra settings average 38.1 FPS. Notably, Ultra is slightly faster than High, with a difference of 4 FPS, suggesting that the settings presets may not scale linearly in terms of GPU load. The drop from 1440p to 4K at Low settings is 46.7 FPS, a 43% reduction, while at High settings the drop is 25.7 FPS, a 43% reduction as well.

The data shows that the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, where it can max out settings with frame rates above 85 FPS. At 1440p, it can handle Medium and Low settings comfortably, but High and Ultra hover near the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K, only Low settings achieve playable frame rates, and even then, the 61 FPS average is marginal. This breakdown confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting component, with its performance characteristics dictating the overall experience at each resolution.