Thief

The Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti pairing delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Thief, a 2014 stealth title. The data shows this combo ranks in the 65th percentile overall, with the GPU providing substantial headroom at lower resolutions while the CPU maintains high average frame rates. This analysis breaks down the measured performance across resolutions and settings, offering practical guidance for optimizing your experience.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combination for Thief?*

A: This combo ranks 582nd out of 1,642 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of systems for this specific game.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-12400 compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The i5-12400's average benchmark score is 19,850. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-9700, which scores 19,831 (a 0.1% difference), and is slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-8700, which scores 19,894 (-0.2% delta). It also edges out the Intel Core i5-11600K, which scores 19,771 (a 0.4% delta).

Q: What is the performance percentile of the RTX 3070 Ti compared to all GPUs?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti sits at the 74th percentile of all GPUs, indicating strong overall performance. Its average benchmark score is 30,849.

*Q: What is the best measured FPS result for this combo in Thief?*

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 171.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest is 50 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 3070 Ti than its closest rival based on average scores?

A: The RTX 3070 Ti's average score of 30,849 is 0.3% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 590 GME's score of 30,755, and 0.8% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6700's score of 31,112.

*Q: Does the CPU's thread count significantly impact the frame rates in Thief?*

A: With 6 cores and 12 threads, the i5-12400 provides ample processing power. The benchmark results, which show high FPS at lower resolutions, suggest that the CPU is not a bottleneck in this game, as the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti achieves a rank of 582 out of 1,642 tested combos in Thief. This places the system in the 65th percentile of all tested configurations, a strong showing for a mid-range pairing. The rank reflects a balanced system where neither component is severely mismatched for the game's demands. While it doesn't break into the top tier dominated by flagship hardware, its position indicates that it outperforms the majority of setups, making it a reliable choice for high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions. The data suggests that this combo is well-suited for Thief, offering performance that is significantly above the median tested system.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is the primary driver of frame rates in Thief, especially at higher resolutions and detail settings. It features 8 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 608.3 GB/s. This bandwidth is crucial for handling the texture data and geometry at 4K resolution, where the GPU's performance is most taxed. The GPU's base clock is 1575 MHz, with a boost clock of 1770 MHz, and it has 6144 shading units to process the game's visuals.

The benchmark data shows the GPU's scaling across resolutions. At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo produces 87.8 FPS, but this drops to 52.8 FPS at 3840x2160 under the same settings. This demonstrates a clear performance ceiling at 4K, where the GPU's capabilities are stretched. The RTX 3070 Ti's 74th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it has substantial compute power, but Thief's demands at 4K Ultra (50 FPS) show that it is best suited for 1440p gaming to maintain high refresh rates. The GPU's 21.75 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is more than enough for this 2014 title, making the CPU and memory subsystem the more critical factors at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo is exceptionally strong. With Low settings, it hits 171.2 FPS, which is likely far beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. Medium settings still deliver a very high 155 FPS, while High and Ultra settings produce 126.8 FPS and 123 FPS, respectively. The small gap between High and Ultra (3.8 FPS) suggests that the game is not heavily GPU-limited at this resolution, and the CPU's 6 cores are sufficient to feed the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the demands on the GPU increase. Low settings yield 150.7 FPS, which remains excellent for competitive play. Medium settings drop to 114.1 FPS, a significant but expected decrease. High settings produce 87.8 FPS, which is still smooth, and Ultra settings bring the average down to 85.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution is more pronounced, showing a 64.8 FPS difference, indicating the GPU is becoming a more significant factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. Low settings produce 88.4 FPS, which is playable but a far cry from the 1080p results. Medium settings yield 69.9 FPS, and High settings drop to 52.8 FPS. Ultra settings bring the average down to exactly 50 FPS. The performance gap between 1440p and 4K is substantial, with the 4K Ultra result being less than a third of the 1080p Low result. This data confirms that for a consistent 60+ FPS experience, 1440p is the practical ceiling for this combo in Thief.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 serves as a capable partner to the RTX 3070 Ti. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The CPU's 18 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory ensure it can handle game logic and physics without stuttering. Its average benchmark score of 19,850 places it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, showing it is a strong performer in its own right.

In Thief, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings where the GPU has spare capacity. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system produces 171.2 FPS, a result that is likely limited by the game's engine and CPU threading rather than the GPU. The CPU's single-thread score of 3,456 in Passmark and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,249 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for a game from 2014 that may not utilize many cores efficiently. The 0.1% difference in average benchmark scores with the Intel Core i7-9700 shows that the i5-12400 offers comparable processing power to older, higher-tier CPUs, ensuring it does not bottleneck the RTX 3070 Ti in this title. The data shows that the CPU's 12 threads are more than adequate for Thief, allowing the GPU to be the primary determinant of frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on your display and performance goals. For 1920x1080 users, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, as it delivers 123 FPS, which is only 3.8 FPS lower than the High preset's 126.8 FPS. The visual fidelity gain from Ultra is worth the negligible performance cost. There is no reason to drop below High at this resolution, as even Ultra maintains a frame rate well above 100 FPS.

For 2560x1440 users, the High preset offers the best balance. It delivers 87.8 FPS, which is smooth and responsive. The Ultra preset drops to 85.9 FPS, a small difference that may be acceptable if you prefer maximum visual quality. However, the Medium preset's 114.1 FPS provides a significant boost for competitive play, making it a viable option if you prioritize frame rate over fidelity. The Low preset's 150.7 FPS is excessive for most 1440p monitors and sacrifices too much visual quality.

At 3840x2160, the data suggests that the Medium preset is the sweet spot for a playable experience. It produces 69.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset drops to 52.8 FPS, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action, and the Ultra preset's 50 FPS is too close to the edge. If you have a 4K display, Medium is the recommended starting point, with an option to try High if you can tolerate slightly lower frame rates. For the best overall experience, this combo is most effective at 1440p with High settings, offering a strong balance of visual quality and performance.