Thief

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 produces a distinct performance profile in Thief, a 2014 stealth title. The data indicates that this combination ranks in the 1486th position out of 2851 tested combos, placing it in the upper half of all systems evaluated for this game. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is heavily influenced by resolution and settings, with the GPU becoming the primary constraint at higher graphical loads.

FAQ

*Q: How well does the RTX 5070 handle Thief at 4K resolution?*

A: At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 40 FPS on Ultra settings to 73 FPS on Low settings. The Medium preset yields an average of 56 FPS, indicating that playable 4K performance is achievable but requires a compromise on graphical fidelity.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K with this hardware?

A: At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings is significantly higher. For instance, the High preset delivers 105 FPS at 1920x1080, while the same preset drops to 72 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 42 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a substantial 60% reduction in average frame rate from 1080p to 4K on High settings.

Q: Which resolution offers the most stable frame rate according to the data?

A: The 1920x1080 Medium preset is the only configuration with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values, showing a range of 117 to 158 FPS with an average of 138 FPS. This suggests a high degree of consistency at this resolution and settings level.

Q: Is the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The frame rate drops significantly as resolution increases, which is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's performance, while competitive, is not the primary constraint on frame delivery in this title.

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H has an average benchmark score of 27507, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 score of 27535 (a -0.1% difference) and the Intel Core i5-12600K score of 27578 (a -0.3% difference). This places it in a very tight performance cluster with these desktop processors.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 falls in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 40377, which is comparable to the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318, a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870, a -1.2% difference).

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 1486 out of 2851 tested combos for Thief. This places the system in the 52nd percentile of all tested configurations, indicating it outperforms a slim majority of other systems in this specific game. The ranking is a direct result of the measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings, which show a capable but not top-tier system.

The data reveals that this combo is more competitive at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the average frame rates are high, with the Low preset reaching 164 FPS and the High preset hitting 105 FPS. These numbers suggest the system can leverage the CPU's capabilities effectively at lower graphical loads. However, as the resolution increases to 4K, the average frame rates drop below 60 FPS for all settings except Low, which pulls the overall combo ranking down. The rank of 1486 is a reflection of this resolution-dependent performance, where the system is strong at 1080p but struggles to maintain high frame rates at the demanding 4K resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1080p, the average frame rates are high across all settings, ranging from 100 FPS on Ultra to 164 FPS on Low. Moving to 1440p results in an average reduction in FPS of approximately 30% across all settings. For example, the High preset drops from 105 FPS at 1080p to 72 FPS at 1440p, and the Ultra preset drops from 100 FPS to 68 FPS.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is even more pronounced. The average frame rates at 4K are roughly 40-45% lower than at 1440p. The High preset drops from 72 FPS to 42 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops from 68 FPS to 40 FPS. This significant drop at 4K strongly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 becomes the primary limiting component at this resolution. The frame rate decline is consistent with the GPU's rendering workload increasing quadratically with pixel count, and the data suggests the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at 4K, as the bottleneck is clearly on the graphics side.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed view of performance across all tested configurations.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high average frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 164 FPS. The Medium preset averages 138 FPS, with a recorded range of 117 to 158 FPS. The High preset averages 105 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 100 FPS. This resolution shows the system's maximum potential, with all settings providing playable frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but the system remains capable. The Low preset averages 124 FPS. The Medium preset averages 94 FPS, with a range of 80 to 109 FPS. The High preset averages 72 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 68 FPS. The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one at this resolution that maintains an average above 90 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance is the most demanding. The Low preset averages 73 FPS, making it the only 4K setting that achieves a consistently playable frame rate. The Medium preset averages 56 FPS, with a range of 47 to 64 FPS. The High preset averages 42 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 40 FPS. The data indicates that for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, only the Low preset is viable, while the Medium preset is borderline.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing for Thief. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. The card's core clocks are rated at a base of 2325 MHz and a boost of 2512 MHz. These specifications contribute to its overall performance, which places it in the 82nd percentile of all GPUs.

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU's performance is the key factor in the frame rates seen at higher resolutions. The significant frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K highlights the GPU's workload. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this 2014 title, as the game does not require excessive memory capacity. However, the GPU's raw compute power, as measured by its 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 performance, becomes the limiting factor at 4K. The data shows that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint on achieving high frame rates at 4K, as the CPU is not the bottleneck in this scenario.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For a 60 FPS target, the data suggests the following:

• At 1920x1080: All settings, including Ultra, exceed 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 100 FPS is a viable choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.
• At 2560x1440: The Low preset at 124 FPS and Medium preset at 94 FPS are the best options for maintaining high frame rates. The High and Ultra presets, at 72 FPS and 68 FPS respectively, are also playable but may not provide a consistent 60 FPS experience in demanding scenes.
• At 3840x2160: Only the Low preset at 73 FPS reliably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 56 FPS is close but may dip below 60 FPS, as indicated by its minimum FPS of 47.

For the best balance of visual quality and performance, the Medium preset is recommended. At 1080p, it delivers an average of 138 FPS. At 1440p, it provides a solid 94 FPS. At 4K, it averages 56 FPS, which is acceptable for a slower-paced stealth game, though it may not be ideal for competitive play. The data suggests that users with a 4K display should choose the Low preset for a locked 60 FPS, while those with a 1440p or 1080p display can comfortably use the Medium or High presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H provides a solid foundation for this gaming system, though its role is secondary to the GPU in Thief. The CPU features 14 cores and 18 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. It has a 18 MB shared L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 12804.5 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1647.5 in single-core, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs.

The CPU's performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5070 at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the high frame rates of 164 FPS on Low settings indicate that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. The CPU's average benchmark score of 27507 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and Intel Core i5-12600K, with deltas of -0.1% and -0.3% respectively. This indicates that the 125H is a competitive processor for gaming workloads.

However, the data shows that the CPU's influence on frame rates diminishes as resolution increases. The frame rate drops from 105 FPS at 1080p to 42 FPS at 4K on High settings are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering workload. The CPU's role in Thief is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic, and the measured results suggest it does so effectively without becoming a limiting factor, even at 4K where the GPU is clearly the performance constraint.