Thief

The Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a dominant performance in Thief, a 2014 stealth title that remains demanding at high resolutions. Measured data shows this combination ranks 99th out of 1,642 tested combos, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations. The pairing excels across every resolution tested, with frame rates ranging from a solid 68.9 FPS at 4K Ultra to a blistering 206.9 FPS at 1080p Low. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, the measured FPS by setting, and how this combo stacks against other hardware.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU-GPU combo in Thief?*

A: The combo ranks 99th out of 1,642 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6% of all configurations tested.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49,367. It is 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K, 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, and 1.4% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H. It trails the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.5%.

Q: What are the highest and lowest average frame rates recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average is 206.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average is 68.9 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the GPU outperform its nearest rivals in average benchmark scores?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44,900. It is 1.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580. It trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile by 0.6%, the Intel Arc A730M by 1.5%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT by 1.6%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the CPU's core and thread configuration?

A: The CPU has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, featuring 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's performance in Thief is best understood through its synthetic benchmark scores, which indicate strong single and multi-threaded capabilities. Its Geekbench single-core score is 2,778, and its multi-core score is 15,636. In Cinebench R23, it scores 4,643 single-core and 32,889 multi-core.

These scores position the CPU well for Thief, a game that benefits from strong per-core performance for game logic and physics. The data shows the CPU achieves high Passmark scores in integer math (125,982) and floating-point math (93,048), suggesting it can handle complex simulation tasks without bottlenecking the GPU. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking against all CPUs indicates it is a top-tier performer. When compared to its nearest rivals, it holds a slight edge over the Intel Core i5-14600K (0.4% faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (0.6% faster), and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (1.4% faster), while being nearly matched by the AMD EPYC 4345P. This level of processing power ensures that at lower resolutions like 1080p, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough data to avoid becoming a limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti achieves a rank of 99 out of 1,642 tested combos in Thief. This places the pairing firmly in the top tier of all configurations tested, demonstrating excellent synergy between the two components. The high rank is supported by the individual performance of each part. The CPU's average benchmark score of 49,367 places it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU's average score of 44,900 places it in the 85th percentile among all GPUs. The combination of a top-7% CPU and a top-15% GPU results in a system that is far greater than the sum of its parts in this specific title. The data indicates that this combo is exceptionally well-balanced for Thief, as the rank is significantly higher than what either component's individual percentile would suggest, implying that the system is not bottlenecked by either the processor or the graphics card.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how the combo performs across three resolutions and four quality presets.

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across all settings. The average FPS ranges from 166.1 at Ultra to 206.9 at Low. The Medium preset yields 191.6 FPS, while High produces 168.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 40.8 FPS, showing that the GPU has ample headroom at this resolution, and even the most demanding settings remain well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common among gamers.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong, with average FPS ranging from 115.3 at Ultra to 182.4 at Low. The Medium preset achieves 154.3 FPS, and High reaches 118.3 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 67.1 FPS, indicating that the game's Ultra settings require significantly more GPU resources at this resolution. Still, the lowest recorded average, 115.3 FPS, is well above the 60 FPS standard, ensuring a smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the combo faces its greatest challenge. The average FPS at Ultra drops to 68.9, while High settings produce 70.1 FPS. Medium settings yield 93.8 FPS, and Low settings achieve 119.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 50.3 FPS, showing that Ultra settings at 4K push the RTX 4070 Ti to its limits. However, even the lowest result, 68.9 FPS, remains above the 60 FPS threshold for playable performance, making this combo viable for 4K gaming with adjusted settings. The data suggests that the most significant performance drop occurs between Medium and High settings at 4K, a 23.7 FPS decrease, whereas the drop from High to Ultra is only 1.2 FPS, indicating that High and Ultra are similar in cost at this resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the primary driver of frame rate in Thief, particularly at higher resolutions. Based on the Ada Lovelace architecture and built on TSMC's 5 nm process, the GPU features 7,680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster operation units. It operates at a base clock of 2,310 MHz and a boost clock of 2,610 MHz. The GPU's memory subsystem is a key strength: 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus yields a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is critical for feeding the high-resolution textures and geometry in Thief.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with an FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s. The pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s helps explain the strong performance at 4K resolution. In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,624 in Passmark G3D and 20,5028 in Geekbench OpenCL, placing it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 44,900 shows it is closely matched with rivals like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (0.6% slower) and the Intel Arc A730M (1.5% slower), while being 1.6% faster than the AMD Radeon Pro 580. The GPU's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for Thief's maximum settings at 4K, as evidenced by the playable frame rates. The data shows that the GPU scales well with resolution: moving from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra results in a 30.7% drop in average FPS, while moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra results in a 40.2% drop. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti is well-suited for 1440p gaming and capable of 4K gaming with some settings adjustments, making it a versatile choice for this title.