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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon 4800 series / Nvidia GTS 250 | AMD Radeon HD R9 series or better / Nvdia GTX 660 series or better | Detecting... |
| CPU | High-Performance Dual Core CPU or Quad Core CPU | AMD FX 8000 series or better / Intel Quad i7 Core CPU | Detecting... |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB | — |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 11 | — |
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About
Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Thief on my PC?
To run Thief you need at least a GeForce GTS 250 or a Radeon 4800 series GPU, plus 4 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 660 series GPU, plus 4 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Thief?
Thief minimum requirements: GPU: AMD Radeon 4800 series / Nvidia GTS 250, CPU: High-Performance Dual Core CPU or Quad Core CPU, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 20 GB, DirectX: Version 10.
What are the recommended specs for Thief?
Thief recommended specs: GPU: AMD Radeon HD R9 series or better / Nvdia GTX 660 series or better, CPU: AMD FX 8000 series or better / Intel Quad i7 Core CPU, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 20 GB, DirectX: Version 11.
How many GB is Thief?
Thief requires at least 20 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Thief?
We don't have a confirmed GPU score for Thief, but a GTX 1650 is an entry-level card from 2019 — it can usually run older or lightweight titles at 1080p low. Run the free CanIRun.gg check to see exactly where your PC lands.
Is Thief CPU or GPU intensive?
Thief does not expose a confirmed GPU tier in our database, so we cannot say definitively whether it is CPU or GPU bound. As a rule of thumb, most modern 3D titles lean GPU-heavy at 1080p and above.
Can Steam Deck run Thief?
Yes, Thief is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run Thief?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the recommended GPU for Thief. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.