GTX 1070 runs Thief at approximately ~30 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~30 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~13 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 1070 runs Thief at ~30 FPS on 1440P High settings — within the 30–60 FPS playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold. Switching from High to Medium settings typically recovers approximately 5 FPS on this GPU tier.
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Can I run Thief on GTX 1070?
Yes. The GTX 1070 delivers approximately 30 FPS in Thief at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is in the 30–60 FPS playable range. Switching to Medium settings recovers roughly 15–20% more FPS.
What FPS does GTX 1070 get in Thief at 1440p?
The GTX 1070 averages approximately 30 FPS in Thief at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can GTX 1070 run Thief at 4K?
The GTX 1070 averages approximately 13 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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