Thief
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Thief FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 908 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 984 fps | 800 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 958 fps | 778 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 905 fps | 735 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 825 fps | 670 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 931 fps | 745 fps | 605 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 998 fps | 798 fps | 639 fps | 519 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 723 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 376 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 978 fps | 794 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 838 fps | 681 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 923 fps | 738 fps | 600 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 898 fps | 718 fps | 584 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 848 fps | 678 fps | 551 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 967 fps | 773 fps | 619 fps | 503 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 873 fps | 698 fps | 559 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 748 fps | 599 fps | 479 fps | 389 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 543 fps | 434 fps | 347 fps | 282 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 894 fps | 726 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 830 fps | 675 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 931 fps | 745 fps | 605 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 878 fps | 702 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 825 fps | 660 fps | 536 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 815 fps | 652 fps | 522 fps | 424 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 698 fps | 559 fps | 447 fps | 363 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 615 fps | 492 fps | 394 fps | 320 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 599 fps | 479 fps | 383 fps | 311 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 565 fps | 452 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 516 fps | 412 fps | 330 fps | 268 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 466 fps | 373 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 399 fps | 319 fps | 255 fps | 208 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 289 fps | 231 fps | 185 fps | 150 fps |
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For playing Thief, an entry-level GPU like the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT will handle the game comfortably, given its simple graphics and mechanics. This title is quite accessible, making it easy to run on a wide range of hardware. Even with modest specs, you can expect smooth gameplay at 1080p resolution while maintaining reasonable settings.
If you're considering a more powerful setup, such as a GTX 1660 or RX 6600, you can enhance the visual fidelity, potentially enabling higher resolutions without compromising performance. However, even with basic systems, the game is designed to be lightweight, so most players should find it runs well without any significant hiccups. Overall, it's a great pick for casual gaming, requiring minimal investment while still offering an enjoyable experience.
Performance profile
Released in December 1981, Thief predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Thief is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Extremely light — Thief runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
