Thief

Thief, a stealth game released on 2014-02-24, is tested here with the Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $199 and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 599 USD. Measured frame rates across four resolutions and four quality presets show how this combination handles the game's engine. The combo ranks 418th out of 1642 tested configurations, placing it in the upper portion of the database.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-12400 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. It has 18 MB of shared L3 cache and a TDP of 65 W. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 15935 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2249 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 19850, with a percentile of 77 among all CPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-9700, 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i7-8700, 0.4% lower than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, and 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-11600K. This places the i5-12400 in a tight performance band around those processors.

In Thief, the CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo reaches 172.4 FPS, the highest measured value in the dataset. This suggests that the CPU is not a limiting factor at that setting. The boost clock of 4.40 GHz and the strong single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 single 2249) are sufficient for a 2014 title. As resolution increases, frame rates drop, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. The 6-core/12-thread configuration is more than adequate for a game of this era, and the 18 MB L3 cache provides ample headroom for game data.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. Its base clock is 1920 MHz and boost clock is 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units, 46 RT cores, and 184 tensor cores. The GPU's average benchmark score is 37283, with a percentile of 81 among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (0.6% higher), NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A (1.9% higher), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (2.2% higher), and AMD Radeon RX 5300M (2.5% lower). This places the RTX 4070 slightly below the Vega 56 and MX570 A, but above the RX 5300M.

In Thief, the GPU's influence is clear in the resolution scaling. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 58.8, while at 1080p Ultra it is 135.3. The 12 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for this game, as no memory-related bottlenecks are indicated. The high memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s supports high-resolution textures and effects. The boost clock of 2475 MHz helps maintain frame rates across settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, average FPS decreases. At High settings, the average FPS is 142.2 at 1080p, 98.9 at 1440p, and 62.6 at 4K. At Low settings, the values are 172.4, 148.5, and 103.3 respectively. At Medium, they are 156.2, 132.5, and 76.8. At Ultra, they are 135.3, 95.4, and 58.8. The drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all presets, indicating that the GPU is the limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU's performance is sufficient to keep up at 1080p, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at Low settings. The scaling behavior suggests that players targeting 4K will need to lower settings to maintain higher frame rates, while 1080p and 1440p can run at higher presets.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of Intel Core i5-12400 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 418th out of 1642 tested combos in Thief. This places it in the upper portion of the database, outperforming the majority of tested systems. The CPU's percentile of 77 and GPU's percentile of 81 contribute to this strong ranking. The rank indicates that this combo is well-suited for Thief, providing high frame rates across most settings and resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 62.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 103.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 76.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 58.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 98.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 148.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 132.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 95.4 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 142.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 172.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 156.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 135.3 |

All values are measured averages; no minimum or maximum frame rates are provided in the dataset.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, the Ultra preset delivers 135.3 FPS, which is the highest quality setting while still maintaining a high frame rate. At 1440p, Ultra yields 95.4 FPS, which is also strong. At 4K, the Ultra preset drops to 58.8 FPS, while High achieves 62.6 FPS. Therefore, for 4K, the High preset is recommended over Ultra, as it provides a higher average frame rate. Medium at 4K offers 76.8 FPS, which is even higher, but High provides better visual quality. The data suggests that players at 1080p and 1440p can use Ultra without concern, while 4K users should consider High for a smoother experience.

FAQ

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

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 135.3.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested configurations?

A: It ranks 418th out of 1642 combos.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory.

Q: How does the CPU compare to the Intel Core i7-9700?

A: The i5-12400's average benchmark score is 19850, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-9700's 19831.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The highest average FPS is 172.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: At 4K, which preset gives the highest average FPS?

A: At 3840x2160, the Low preset gives 103.3 FPS, which is the highest among the four presets.