Thief

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 lands at rank 1694 out of 2851 tested combinations in Thief. That places this combo in the lower-middle portion of the database, with roughly 59% of all tested pairings outperforming it. Given that the RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs, the combo’s mid-pack ranking is consistent with a graphics card that is competent but not class-leading, especially in a game that scales heavily with GPU throughput at higher resolutions.

The CPU component of this pairing is considerably stronger than the GPU. The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 achieves a 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX at 76513 (1.6% slower), the AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P at 76492 (1.6% slower), the Intel Core i9-14900K at 79097 (1.7% faster), and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX at 76212 (2.0% slower). This suggests that the processor is far from the bottleneck in this configuration; instead, the GPU’s mid-tier positioning relative to other graphics cards is what drags the overall combo ranking down.

When compared to other combos in the database, the data indicates that Thief’s performance is primarily bound by the graphics subsystem. The CPU’s percentile ranking versus all CPUs (95) is dramatically higher than the GPU’s percentile ranking versus all GPUs (61). In a game like Thief, which is a 2014 stealth title with modest CPU demands, this imbalance means the RTX 4060 will be the limiting factor in nearly all scenarios. The combo rank of 1694 out of 2851 reflects this GPU-bound reality, as combinations with faster graphics cards—even those paired with weaker processors—would likely surpass this pairing in Thief.

# GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD107 chip, fabricated on TSMC’s 5 nm process. The GPU contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, with a transistor density of 118.9 million per square millimeter. Its base clock is 1830 MHz, boosting to 2460 MHz. Memory runs at 2125 MHz with 17 Gbps effective speed across an 8 GB GDDR6 interface with a 128-bit bus, yielding 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

In Thief, the GPU’s 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient at all tested settings, but the memory bandwidth becomes a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The 128-bit bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth are modest by modern standards, and the measured FPS data shows that 4K Ultra settings push the card to its limits—producing an average of just 36 FPS. The GPU’s 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output pipelines deliver a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 15.11 TFLOPS (also FP16 at 1:1) positions this card as a capable 1080p performer but one that struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

The RTX 4060’s benchmark scores reinforce this assessment. Its Passmark G3D score is 19545, with a Passmark GPU compute score of 9213. In DirectX 11, it scores 175, while DirectX 12 yields 76, and DirectX 10 gives 103. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 2302, and Geekbench scores include 95057 for OpenCL and 48643 for Vulkan. The GPU’s average benchmark score is 17639, placing it at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. Interestingly, its nearest rivals are not modern cards—the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, 0.2% faster), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% slower), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, 0.7% slower) are all within a fraction of a percent. This clustering indicates that the RTX 4060’s raw compute performance is comparable to a mix of older discrete GPUs and a modern integrated solution, which explains its mid-tier ranking.

For Thief specifically, the GPU’s role is decisive. The game’s measured FPS drops consistently as resolution increases, and the RTX 4060’s VRAM and bandwidth characteristics directly influence these results. At 1080p, the card can push well past 90 FPS even on Ultra settings, but at 4K, even Medium settings drop below 60 FPS. The data shows that the GPU is the primary constraint in this pairing, as the CPU’s substantial headroom is never fully utilized.

# Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Thief shows a clear pattern of diminishing performance as resolution increases, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with High settings, the combo averages 95 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings drops that to 65 FPS, a reduction of 31.6%. At 4K High, the average falls to 38 FPS—a further 41.5% drop from 1440p and a 60% drop from 1080p. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 4060’s rendering throughput and memory bandwidth cannot keep pace with the increasing pixel count.

The scaling pattern across settings is equally informative. At 1080p, the difference between Low (164 FPS) and Ultra (90 FPS) is 74 FPS, while at 1440p, the same settings gap is 51 FPS (113 to 62), and at 4K, it narrows to 30 FPS (66 to 36). This narrowing gap at higher resolutions is a classic sign of a GPU that becomes progressively more constrained by its raw compute and memory subsystem as pixel workload increases. The game is not CPU-limited at any tested resolution—if it were, the FPS would remain relatively flat across resolutions.

Looking at the Medium settings data, which includes min and max FPS figures, the resolution scaling is further illuminated. At 1080p Medium, the average is 125 FPS with a min of 106 and max of 143. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 86 FPS with a min of 73 and max of 98. At 4K Medium, the average is 50 FPS with a min of 43 and max of 58. The consistent 30-40% FPS reduction when moving from 1080p to 1440p, and another 40-50% reduction from 1440p to 4K, confirms that the GPU is the limiting component. The CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads running at up to 5.10 GHz boost are more than sufficient for Thief’s workload, which is a 2014 title that does not demand high core counts.

The resolution scaling data suggests that users targeting 4K gaming with this combo would need to accept Low settings to achieve playable frame rates—66 FPS at 4K Low is the only 4K configuration that clears 60 FPS. At 1440p, Medium (86 FPS) and High (65 FPS) are viable, while Ultra (62 FPS) barely crosses the 60 FPS threshold. At 1080p, all settings clear 90 FPS, making this the resolution where the RTX 4060 can fully stretch its legs.

# Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 164 FPS average
• Medium: 125 FPS average, 106 FPS min, 143 FPS max
• High: 95 FPS average
• Ultra: 90 FPS average

At 1080p, the combo delivers excellent performance across all settings. Even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 90 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The jump from Low to Medium costs 39 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs another 30 FPS. The incremental cost from High to Ultra is just 5 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the highest settings.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 113 FPS average
• Medium: 86 FPS average, 73 FPS min, 98 FPS max
• High: 65 FPS average
• Ultra: 62 FPS average

At 1440p, the combo remains playable at all settings, but the margin narrows considerably. Low settings produce 113 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium reduces that to 86 FPS, and High drops to 65 FPS. Ultra barely clears 60 FPS at 62 FPS average. The min FPS at Medium (73) suggests that frame pacing is generally consistent, but the gap between Low and Ultra (51 FPS) shows how much headroom the GPU sacrifices at this resolution.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 66 FPS average
• Medium: 50 FPS average, 43 FPS min, 58 FPS max
• High: 38 FPS average
• Ultra: 36 FPS average

At 4K, the RTX 4060’s limitations become apparent. Only Low settings achieve an average above 60 FPS, hitting 66 FPS. Medium drops to 50 FPS, which is borderline playable but may have stutter during busy scenes—the min FPS of 43 supports this concern. High and Ultra are both below 40 FPS, making them unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The difference between High (38 FPS) and Ultra (36 FPS) is negligible, suggesting that the GPU is completely saturated at this resolution.

The data also reveals that the scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 164 to 113 to 66 across the three resolutions—a 59.8% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra, the drop is from 90 to 62 to 36—a 60% reduction. This consistent ~60% loss from 1080p to 4K across settings indicates that the GPU’s performance is uniformly constrained by pixel throughput, with no single setting disproportionately affecting the scaling pattern.

# FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 paired with the RTX 4060 a balanced combination for Thief?

A: The data shows a significant imbalance. The CPU ranks at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. In Thief, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, as evidenced by the steep FPS drops at higher resolutions. The CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads are far more than this 2014 title requires.

Q: Can this combo run Thief at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 4K Low settings, the combo averages 66 FPS, which is playable. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 50 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS, which may be acceptable for some users but is below the 60 FPS standard. 4K High (38 FPS) and Ultra (36 FPS) are not recommended for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4060’s average benchmark score is 17639. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, 0.2% faster), AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% slower), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, 0.7% slower). All four are within 1% of the RTX 4060’s score.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combination for this pair in Thief?

A: At 1080p, all settings exceed 90 FPS, making it the ideal resolution for this combo. At 1440p, Medium (86 FPS) and High (65 FPS) are viable, with Ultra barely clearing 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings (66 FPS) exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 has an average benchmark score of 77740. The Intel Core i9-14900K is 1.7% faster at 79097. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513) and AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492) are both 1.6% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (76212) is 2.0% slower.

Q: Does the RTX 4060’s 8 GB VRAM cause issues in Thief?

A: The data shows no VRAM-related stuttering or performance anomalies. The min FPS values at Medium settings (106 FPS at 1080p, 73 FPS at 1440p, 43 FPS at 4K) are consistent with GPU compute limitations rather than memory capacity issues. Thief’s 2014-era graphics demands are well within the 8 GB GDDR6 memory capacity.

# CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 is a 16-core, 32-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Strix Halo codename. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with a TDP of 55 W. The CPU is manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm process, with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². Its cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes LPDDR5X in a quad-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, along with ECC memory support. The processor uses the AMD Socket FP11 and is classified as a mobile market segment part. It also features integrated Radeon 8060S graphics, though this pairing uses the discrete RTX 4060.

In Thief, the CPU’s role is minimal due to the game’s age and modest threading requirements. The measured FPS data shows GPU-bound behavior across all resolutions—if the CPU were a bottleneck, we would expect to see FPS plateaus at lower resolutions where the GPU has more headroom. Instead, the FPS scales consistently with resolution, indicating that the RTX 4060 is the limiting factor. The CPU’s 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77740, far exceeds what Thief requires. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900K, is just 1.7% faster in average benchmark score, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX is 1.6% slower.

Benchmark results show the CPU’s strengths: Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35314 and singlecore of 2044, Geekbench multicore of 20992 and singlecore of 2464, and Passmark multithread of 54934. The Passmark single-thread score is 4147, with a Passmark physics score of 3481. These figures indicate a processor that can handle heavily threaded workloads with ease, but Thief’s engine—released in 2014—simply does not stress such capabilities. The CPU’s 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 256.0 GB/s memory bandwidth provide ample margin for game logic, AI, and physics calculations, none of which become limiting in the measured scenarios.

The data suggests that users could pair this CPU with a significantly more powerful GPU and see substantial FPS gains in Thief, as the processor’s headroom is largely untapped. Conversely, the RTX 4060’s performance in this game is the ceiling for this combo, and the CPU’s high percentile ranking does not translate into better frame rates at higher resolutions. The CPU’s role here is to ensure that the GPU never waits on the processor, and the 16-core, 32-thread configuration with a 5.10 GHz boost clock delivers that without breaking a sweat.