Thief

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti produces a measured set of frame rates in Thief that place this combination 29th out of 1,642 tested combos. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $394, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 749 USD. The data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, giving a clear picture of how the system scales. The CPU's 20 cores and 20 threads, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 896.0 GB/s bandwidth, are the key hardware facts behind these results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS at 1080p Low is 242.1, at 1440p Low it drops to 215.8, and at 4K Low it falls to 128.6. The reduction from 1080p to 4K is substantial, and the drop from 1440p to 4K is steeper than from 1080p to 1440p. This pattern indicates the GPU becomes the limiting factor as pixel count rises. At 1080p, the CPU's 20 threads and high boost clock are likely sufficient to keep the GPU fed, but the scaling shows the RTX 5070 Ti's rendering load dominates at higher resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution also reveals the GPU's headroom. At 1080p, Low yields 242.1 FPS while Ultra yields 172.0. At 4K, Low gives 128.6 and Ultra gives 71.9. The absolute drop from Low to Ultra is smaller at 4K, but the relative cost of Ultra is higher because the GPU is already near its limit. The data suggests that at 4K, the RTX 5070 Ti's 16 GB VRAM and 896.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for the game's textures, but the shading and rasterization workload scales with resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 29th out of 1,642 tested combinations in Thief. That places it in the upper echelon of all tested systems, though the exact percentile is not provided. The rank reflects the combined performance of the CPU and GPU in this specific game. The CPU's average benchmark score is 79,102, which places it in the 97th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF (average score 79,240, delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i9-14900KF (79,245, delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i9-14900K (79,824, delta -0.9%), and the AMD EPYC 7413 (80,041, delta -1.2%). The 265K trails the 265KF by 0.2% and the i9-14900KF by 0.2% in average score, but the differences are small enough that game performance will be driven more by the GPU.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 52,086, placing it in the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (average score 52,085, delta 0%), the AMD Radeon RX 7700S (52,505, delta -0.8%), the NVIDIA RTX A1000 (50,826, delta 2.5%), and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53,414, delta -2.5%). The RTX 5070 Ti matches the RTX 4080 in average score and sits 0.8% below the RX 7700S. These synthetic scores do not directly translate to Thief, but they indicate the GPU's general compute capability.

GPU Role

The RTX 5070 Ti has a base clock of 2295 MHz and a boost clock of 2452 MHz. Its memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective data rate, delivering 896.0 GB/s across a 256-bit bus. The 16 GB GDDR7 frame buffer is ample for Thief, a 2014 title, even at 4K Ultra. The GPU's 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs handle the game's DirectX 11 workload without issue. In synthetic tests, the GPU scores 6604 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 231,226 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 227,554 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score is 32,974, and the Passmark GPU compute score is 20,203. These numbers are not game-specific, but they confirm the GPU's high-end positioning.

The measured FPS in Thief shows that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at 4K. At 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 71.9 FPS, which is above the threshold for smooth play. At 4K High, it reaches 75.6 FPS. The GPU's 16 GB VRAM is not a limiting factor; the game's textures fit comfortably. The 896.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory transfers do not bottleneck the rendering pipeline. The boost clock of 2452 MHz is sustained under load, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates across multiple runs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data includes 12 combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 242.1 at Low to 172.0 at Ultra. Medium yields 217.8, and High yields 181.3. At 2560x1440, Low produces 215.8, Medium 163.9, High 121.6, and Ultra 116.5. At 3840x2160, Low gives 128.6, Medium 93.0, High 75.6, and Ultra 71.9. All numbers are average FPS; no minimum or maximum values are provided.

The 1080p results show that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. Even at Ultra, the combo maintains 172.0 FPS, which is far above typical display refresh rates. The 1440p results show a clear step down: Ultra drops to 116.5 FPS, still smooth for most monitors. The 4K results are the most demanding: Ultra sits at 71.9 FPS, which is playable but not as high as the lower resolutions. The gap between Medium and High at 4K is noticeable, while the gap between High and Ultra is small. This suggests that the Ultra preset adds little visual benefit over High at 4K, given the small FPS difference.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the best experience depends on the target resolution. At 4K, the High preset delivers 75.6 FPS, which is above the threshold for smooth play and only slightly lower than Ultra's 71.9. Since Ultra provides marginal visual gains at a cost of a few FPS, High is the recommended preset for 4K. Medium at 4K gives 93.0 FPS, which is even smoother, but the visual quality drop from High to Medium is more noticeable. For players who prioritize frame rate over fidelity, Medium is a strong choice at 4K.

At 1440p, all presets exceed 116 FPS. Ultra yields 116.5 FPS, which is sufficient for high-refresh monitors. High gives 121.6 FPS, a small improvement. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal, so either preset works. At 1080p, even Ultra reaches 172.0 FPS, so the GPU is not stressed. The data shows that the combo is capable of running Thief at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p without any frame rate concerns. For 4K, High is the sweet spot, balancing visual quality and performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra with this combo?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 71.9.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems in Thief?

A: It ranks 29th out of 1,642 tested combos.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s across a 256-bit bus.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: At 1440p, which preset gives the highest FPS?

A: Low gives 215.8 FPS, followed by Medium at 163.9, High at 121.6, and Ultra at 116.5.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between High and Ultra at 4K?

A: High yields 75.6 FPS and Ultra yields 71.9 FPS, a difference of 3.7 FPS.