GTX 1060 3GB runs Thief at approximately ~22 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~22 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~10 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 1060 3GB averages ~22 FPS in Thief at 1440P High settings — below the 30 FPS minimum playability threshold. Dropping to 1080p Medium settings is the recommended workaround. A GPU upgrade to the next performance tier will resolve this.
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Can I run Thief on GTX 1060 3GB?
Yes. The GTX 1060 3GB delivers approximately 22 FPS in Thief at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. Reducing to 1080p Medium settings or upgrading to the next GPU tier is recommended.
What FPS does GTX 1060 3GB get in Thief at 1440p?
The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 22 FPS in Thief at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can GTX 1060 3GB run Thief at 4K?
The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 10 FPS in Thief at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
About Thief
There is a rising tide of fear in The City. Hatred saturates every stone and whilst the rich prosper, the less fortunate face misery and repression. Ravaged with sickness and famine, they wait for something to change. Into this shadowy world steps Garrett, THE master thief in Thief, a reinvention of a franchise that helped define an entire genre of games. This first-person adventure features intel…
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