Thief System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Thief
Developer:
Eidos Montreal
Publisher:
Square Enix
Release date:
24 February 2014 (10 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (139 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.1 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Thief system requirements for PC

To run Thief, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 20 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTS 250, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 680. As for your CPU, an Athlon 64 X2 5000+ is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-720QM or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD Radeon 4800 series / Nvidia GTS 250
Pass CPU:
High-performance dual core CPU or quad core CPU
Pass RAM:
4 GB
File size:
20 GB
Operating system:
Windows Vista with platform update
DirectX:
10

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD Radeon HD / R9 series or better / Nvidia GTX 660 series or better
Pass CPU:
AMD FX 8000 series or better / Intel i7 Quad Core CPU
Pass RAM:
4+ GB
File size:
20 GB
Operating system:
Windows 7 or 8
DirectX:
11

Thief performance on your PC

Thief performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 680
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1366×768
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 3.1x faster than GeForce GTX 680. Your graphics card can run Thief at recommended settings according to Eidos Montreal.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Thief FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
200−210
medium settings / 768p
200−210
high settings / 768p
200−210
ultra settings / 1080p
150−160
4K / 2160p
85−90

Thief performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-720QM

Core i5-12400 is 11.7x faster than Core i7-720QM. Your CPU can run Thief at recommended settings according to Eidos Montreal.

FAQ

When was Thief released?
Thief was released on 24 February 2014.
How much RAM do I need for Thief?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Thief.
How many GB is Thief?
Thief occupies about 20 GB of disk space.
Is Thief a demanding game?
Thief is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.1 out of 10.

Community ratings

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