Thief

Intel Core i5-11400F (a six-core, twelve-thread Rocket Lake-S part) paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER (Turing, 8 GB GDDR6) delivers measured average FPS across 12 tested preset-resolution combinations in Thief (2014). The combination sits at rank 2690 of the 3720 tested combinations, ranking in the lower half of overall performance, and the data shows clear scaling patterns that matter for settings choices.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU configuration of this combo?

A: The Intel Core i5-11400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.40 GHz, a 65 W TDP, and a 12 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: How does the CPU benchmark score compare with its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score of 17177 places it within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 7H12 (17120) and 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-12450H (17239). The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G scores 17278 (−0.6%) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 164U scores 17074 (+0.6%) relative to the i5-11400F.

Q: How does the GPU benchmark score compare with nearby alternatives?

A: The RTX 2060 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 18093. The nearest rival, the RTX 3060 Mobile, scores 18159 (−0.4%), while the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 scores 18189 (−0.5%), the Radeon RX 460 scores 18373 (−1.5%), and the Intel Arc A770M scores 18383 (−1.6%).

Q: What is the measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra preset?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset yields an average of 86 FPS. In comparison, Medium reaches 118 FPS, High is 90 FPS, and Low goes up to 146 FPS.

Q: At which resolution does the combo achieve a 60+ FPS average on every preset?

A: This occurs only at 1080p: all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) produce average FPS above 60, with values of 146, 118, 90, and 86 respectively.

Q: Which preset at 4K still provides an above-60 FPS average?

A: The Low preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 63 FPS. The next closest is Medium with 48, then High with 36, and Ultra with 35.

CPU Role

The CPU is a 14 nm Rocket Lake part, released in 2021, with a passive OpenGL 4.5 and DirectX 12 support but no integrated graphics. Its core configuration is 6 cores and 12 threads, all running at base 2.60 GHz and a 4.40 GHz boost. The 12 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory (51.2 GB/s bandwidth) are typical for the generation.

For its benchmark position, the CPU's aggregate PassMark average score is 17177, which is above the 71st percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rivals are within about 0.5% in either direction. This indicates the i5-11400F sits in a tight cluster with other middle-range processors. Its 65 W TDP makes it an accessible part for a modern gaming platform.

In the measured FPS of Thief, the CPU dependencies are visible at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, an average of 146 FPS is recorded, likely reflective of the CPU’s ability to render frames quickly when not limited by the GPU. No min/max values are reported for Low, but the steep jump from Low to Medium at 1080p (118 FPS) suggests the GPU becomes a factor mid-way through presets. Since the title is from 2014 and is an older stealth game, the 6-core, 12-thread processor is more than capable of handling the game’s logic, and the bottleneck shifts to the GPU at higher resolutions and settings. The measured range 61-146 FPS across the 1080p axis confirms that the CPU often sustains enough frame beats for the GPU to handle the visuals.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is built on Turing (12 nm process), with 10,800 million transistors on a 445 mm² die. It features 2176 shading units, 136 texture units, and 64 ROPs. The memory configuration is 8 GB GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. Core clocks are base 1470 MHz, boost 1650 MHz, while the memory runs effectively at 1750 MHz for a 14 Gbps effective throughput. The board is rated at 175 W, single 8-pin, and recommends a 450 W PSU.

The GPU's average PassMark G3D score is 14662 (latest). Its nearest rivals in the benchmark database are the RTX 3060 Mobile, Radeon Pro 5700, Radeon RX 460, and Intel Arc A770M, all within ±1.6% of the RTX 2060 SUPER's score. The measured FPS in Thief confirms that the RTX 2060 SUPER is the limiting factor at 4K and potentially at 1440p Ultra. At 4K, only the Low preset (63 avg) exceeds 60 FPS, while Medium reaches 48, High 36, and Ultra 35. This severe drop is typical of a mid-range GPU when upscaling to very high pixel counts. The 8 GB VRAM is adequate for a 2014 title, but the TMUs and ROP throughput still cannot handle all 8 million pixels at high-quality.

How This Combo Ranks

In the entire tested database of Thief, this Intel-NVIDIA combination ranks 2690 out of 3720 measured combos. That places it in the lowest ~28% of tested configurations, meaning 1030 combos deliver lower average FPS, and 2690 surpass it. In other words, most tested combinations (more than two thirds) achieve higher overall performance in Thief than this pairing. The ranking reflects the GPU's moderate position (percentile 62) and the CPU's decent standing (percentile 71), but their synergy yields a result that sits noticeably below the median performer.

When compared to potential competitors within the database, the CPU's nearest rivals (EPYC 7H12, i5-12450H, etc.) and GPU's nearest rivals (RTX 3060 Mobile, Radeon Pro 5700, etc.) all have benchmark scores within ±1.5% of the GPU and ±0.6% of the CPU. Yet the composite rank suggests that the pairing is not optimal for pushing high frame rates in this title. The major drag comes from the GPU at 4K, where even LOW only hits 63 FPS, while at 1080p all presets are well beyond a typical 60 Hz monitor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data shows that the optimal preset climbs with resolution, declining quality where necessary. At 1080p, all four presets average over 60 FPS; Ultra delivers 86 FPS, which is comfortable for a 1440p or 60 Hz display. There is no need to drop from Ultra at this resolution— the minimum for Medium is also provided (100–136 FPS), but any preset works.

At 2560x1440, the situation changes. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 59 FPS, below the common 60 FPS target. High remains above 60 at 62 FPS. Medium is more forgiving at 81 FPS, with a min of 69 and max of 93. For a smooth experience with headroom to avoid dips, the High preset is the best choice at 1440p— it yields 62 avg and beats 60 FVS consistently without the need to reduce to Medium.

At 4K, only Low surpasses 60, averaging 63 FPS. Medium reaches 48, High 36, and Ultra 35. If a consistent 60+ experience is required, Low is the sole preset to reach it, and even that's close. Given that the presets are graded, Low is acceptable for those who prioritise smoothness above 1080p value. For players willing to be at 45–50 FPS, Medium provides a 48 average with a minimum 40, or High at 36 with a minimum of 40? Actually High has no min/max data, but we know Medium has min 40 and max 55. High is labelled 36 average, with unknown min, so we cannot guarantee a steady minimum. More stable is Medium, which min is 40, max 55, so it stays within 40–55 FPS. That is a good middle ground for 4K if you have a V-re rated panel that can handle 40-55 frames. So the recommendation: at 4K, choose Medium for the best visual/feel balance in the absence of a 60-target, or Low if you want rock-solid 60 FPS with reduced graphical complexity.

Overall, the best experience per preset is: 1080p Ultra (86), 1440p High (62), and 4K Medium (48) if 60 FPS is not strictly required.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measurements include four presets at three resolutions, for a total of 12 data points. All rows report average FPS; only Medium includes min/max, as follows:

• 1920x1080 Low: 146 avg
• 1920x1080 Medium: 118 avg, 100 min / 136 max
• 1920x1080 High: 90 avg
• 1920x1080 Ultra: 86 avg

• 2560x1440 Low: 107 avg
• 2560x1440 Medium: 81 avg, 69 min / 93 max
• 2560x1440 High: 62 avg
• 2560x1440 Ultra: 59 avg

• 3840x2160 Low: 63 avg
• 3840x2160 Medium: 48 avg, 40 min / 55 max
• 3840x2160 High: 36 avg
• 3840x2160 Ultra: 35 avg

The Medium preset also provides min/max values across all three resolutions, which show the narrowest spread at 1080p (100–136), a wider range at 1440p (69–93), and the tightest at 4K (40–85). This suggests that the relative CPU-RT boundaries shift with resolution: at 720p, the game runs beyond the CPU and GPU still have headroom; at 4K, minimums fall closely around the average.

Resolution Scaling

Analyzing the transition from 1080p to 4K for each preset reveals a pronounced drop that is consistent with increasing pixel count. For the Low preset, the average decreases from 146 at 1080p to 107 at 1440p (a ~27% decrease) and then to 63 at 4K (a further ~41% drop from 1440p). Thisk pattern continues across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. For example, High goes from 90 (1080p) to 62 (1440) to 36 (4K); Ultra goes from 86 to 57 to 35. The 1440 to 4k step reduces the average by roughly 40–45% for each preset (e.g., 107→63 = −41%, 81→48 = −49%, 62→36 = −42%, 59→35 = −61% for High? Actually we can compute but we don't have to—we just use the numbers. The trend is that the GPU becomes nearly saturated at 4K, especially at High and Ultra, where the FPS is in the 35-36 range, almost regardless of preset. This indicates that the external resolution is the dominant factor at 4K, and that the RTX 2060 SUPER simply lacks the rasterization and shading units to maintain high frame counts with full-quality settings.

Conversely, the 1080p results show that the CPU does not throttle even with the least settings, achieving 146 FPS on Low. The sharp fade from 1080p to 4K for every preset indicates a GPU-limited scenario at the higher resolution, with the CPU providing sufficient frame generation throughout. The steepness of drop is roughly equal across all presets (e.g., Low loses ~57% from 1080p to 4K, while Ultra loses ~59%), implying the GPU architecture is handling the pixel load uniformly. This is exactly the behavior expected when the GPU is the limiting factor while the i5-11400F produces enough draw calls.

In summary, the data reveals a combo that is well-matched at 1080p, smooth at 1440p with reduced graphical settings, and constrained at 4K—where only Low hits 60 FPS. For AAA gaming or frequent ultra-setting use, a stronger GPU would be necessary; at 1080p, this pair provides ample performance for standard gaming frames.