PC requirements
Thief System Requirements
Thief needs at least High-Performance Dual Core CPU or Quad Core CPU, 4 GB RAM and AMD Radeon 4800 series / Nvidia GTS 250 graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD FX 8000 series or better / Intel Quad i7 Core CPU, 4 GB RAM and AMD Radeon HD R9 series or better / Nvdia GTX 660 series or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista with Platform Update for Windows Vista | Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Processor | High-Performance Dual Core CPU or Quad Core CPU | AMD FX 8000 series or better / Intel Quad i7 Core CPU |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 4800 series / Nvidia GTS 250 | AMD Radeon HD R9 series or better / Nvdia GTX 660 series or better |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Thief on PC
Can my PC run Thief?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Thief need?
20 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.