Thief

The Intel Core i5-11400F pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 in the stealth game Thief (2 2014). Measurement sets cover 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 resolutions across Low, Medium, High, and Ultra settings. The CPU provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz; the GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with a boost clock of 2460 MHz and a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. This specific combination appears 1997th out of 3720 tested in Thief, placing it just below the median. The steady results are highest at 1080p Low (146 FPS average) and lowest at 4K Ultra (41 FPS average).

FAQ

Q: What average FPS does this combo produce at 1080p Medium?

A: The measured average is 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 and a maximum of 152.

Q: How does the i5-11400F's CPU score perform relative to its closest rivals?

A: The i5-11400F has an average benchmark score of 17177, which lies within 0.3% of the AMD EPYC 7H12 (19 17 deltaPct + ) and 0.4% of the Intel Core i5-12450H (17,239). The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 710D (??) Actually we must use exactly the names given. We have four: AMD EPYC 7H12, Intel Core i5-12450H, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, Intel Core Ultra 7 124U. For each, we can state deltaPct from the pack. For example: "It is 0.3% faster than the EPYC 7H12 and 0.4% slower than the i5-12450H." We can list them.

A: The average score of 17177 is 0.3% higher than the AMD EPYC 7H12 (score 17120) and 0.4% lower than the Intel Core i5-12450H (score 17239). The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G (17278) is 0.6% higher, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 124U (17074) is 0.6% lower.

Q: What is the RTX 4060's memory bus width and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4060 uses a 128‑bit bus width with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth and 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. This contrasts with the GPU's 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth also present? Actually the CPU memory bandwidth is 53.6 GB/s, but that's CPU. We can mention both.

Q: What is the best resolution for maintaining 60+ FPS on Low?

A: At 1080p Low the average is 146 FPS; at 1400p Low it's 126 FPS; at 1920x1080 Low? Actually we have 1080p Low 146, 44? No, we have 1440p Low 126, 4K Low 74. All three are above 60. So we can say "Low settings give 60+ at all three resolutions."

Q: How does the combo rank in the database?

A: It ranks 1997 out of 3720 combos tested in Thief, which is slightly below the middle (better than 46th percentile).

Q: What is the maximum and minimum average FPS across the whole set?

A: The minimum average is 41 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the maximum is 146 FPS at 1080p Low.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-11400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the Rocket Lake generation. Its base clock runs at 2.60 GHz, and it boosts to 4.40 GHz under load. With a 65W TDP, it uses the LGA 1200 socket and supports DDR4 dual-channel memory at 53.6 GB/s (the pack lists 51.2 GB/s? Actually pack says memoryBandwidth: "51.2 GB/s" – we use that). The L3 cache is 12 MB shared, with 512 KB L2 per core and 80 KB L1. The processor scores 71st percentile among all CPUs and has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14340 and single-core of 2024.

In Thief, the CPU's role becomes clear when comparing settings at a fixed resolution. For example, at 1080p the average FPS rises from 132 on Medium to 146 on Low, but the increase is far less than the difference between resolutions. The pattern shows the CPU can push well above 100 FPS at 1080p: it reaches 107 Average on High and 101 on Ultra, both close to the maximum for a 60‑Hz display. At 1440p Low it still produces 126 FPS, confirming the processor has ample single-thread strength for the 2014 engine.

The CPU's future ranking of 71 out of 100 indicates it lies above the mainstream average. Relative to its rivals, the 3Dmark max threads score is 5652, and its Geekbench multicore is 7737. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12450H, scores 0.4% higher in aggregate, meaning the 11400F is almost at parity with a mobile version. In the game, this margin translates to only a few FPS difference, and the measured data shows no significant CPU bottleneck even at 4K Ultra, where the processor's load is likely less than at 1080p. The 12 MB L3 cache is a solid amount for the then-current games, and the 12 threads benefit older titles that utilize up to 6–8 cores. Overall, the i5‑11400F supplies more than enough headroom for the GPU in this specific case.

Settings Recommendations

From the measured data, the best experience depends on the refresh capability of the display. At 1920×1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 and maximum of 152, which is both fluid and visually solid. High gives 107 FPS that still works for 60Hz monitors, but the drop to 101 (Ultra) is minor. Low reaches 146 FPS, but that loses visual detail. For 1080p, Medium is the ideal choice because it holds >110 FPS minimum, staying above typical 120Hz panels.

At 2560×1440, Medium retains 96 average FPS (min 82, max 110), which is suitable for smooth gameplay on a 120Hz display if a G‑‑Sync module is used. High scores 73 FPS, under a 60Hz target won’t stress High (avg 73), but if the monitor is 60Hz, High works without issues. Ultra drops to 70 FPS. The best blend of visual quality and smoothness is Medium for many users.

At 4K, the game pushes the GPU hard. Medium averages 56 FPS, with min 48 and max 65, which is borderline but not consistently above 60. Low averages 74 FPS, which reaches 60+ FPS comfortable for 60Hz. High and Ultra are 43 and 41 FPS respectively, unplayable for typical LCDs. Therefore, the best 4K experience is Low settings, which still provides a 74 average. Alternatively, a 60Hz monitor can tolerate Medium at 56 average, though frame dips to 48 may be noticeable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of i5-11400F and RTX 4060 in Thief is ranked 1997 out of 3720 tested combos. The rank indicates that about 54% of the other tested combinations are faster, meaning this pair sits in the lower half of the database. However, the individual components score higher. The CPU holds a 71st percentile vs all CPUs, and the GPU a 61st percentile. The discrepancy occurs because Thief is an old title with modest CPU requirements at high resolution. The GPU becomes the limiting factor; its commands at 4K Ultra with ~41 FPS pulling down the aggregate score.

The highest performing combos likely use far more powerful graphics cards that can maintain high FPS at 4K. At 1080p, the 4060 is enough for smooth frame rates, but the card barely drives 4K. The data ''comboRankInGame'' reflects the average across all settings, so the lower ranked positions reflect the steep 4K cost.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with 15.11 TFLOPS FP32, 3072 shading units, and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. It has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit interface, yielding 272.0 GB/s. Its TDP is 115 W, and it uses a single 12-pin connector. The GPU's measured performance in Thief scales heavily with resolution: from 146 FPS at 1080p Low to 74 at 4K Low, showing the memory bandwidth and core count impact. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for this game, but the memory bus width becomes a restriction at high trimming. The GPU's 3DMark benchmark (Score 23202) puts it at the 61st percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 17639.

The GPU is the dominating factor in permissive resolution jumps. For example, at Medium settings, 1080p (132 FPS) to 1440p (96) to 4K (56). The frame rate drops as pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K, each step nearly halves the FPS. This pattern indicates a direct GPU hardware limit, not a CPU or memory limitation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full list from the data set:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|---|---|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | High | 43 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 74 | – | – |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 56 | 48 | 65 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 41 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | High | 73 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 126 | – | – |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 96 | 82 | 110 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 70 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | High | 107 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 146 | – | – |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 132 | 112 | 152 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 101 | – | – |

Notable patterns: At 4K, the gap between Low 74 and Medium 56 is 18 FPS, while High and Ultra are only 2 FPS apart. At 1440, Low gets 126 FPS but High 73, a 53 FPS difference. At 1080 the range from Low 146 to Ultra 101 is 45 FPS. The median and min values for Medium are consistent across 1440 and 2180, showing a smooth distribution.

Resolution Scaling

When moving from 1920×1080 to 2560×1440, the average FPS (High) drops from 107 to 73. For Medium it drops 132 to 96. For Low from 146 to 126