Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 produces a fascinating split in Dave The Diver. The data shows a combination where the GPU is capable of extreme frame rates, yet the processor's age becomes a defining factor at lower resolutions. This pairing sits at rank 1196 out of 3710 tested combos, placing it in the upper third of all configurations tested for this title. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, focusing on what the numbers reveal about this specific hardware pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Dave The Diver?

A: This combo ranks 1196th out of 3710 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of all configurations tested for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 2600's multi-threaded performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 21484. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11900H, and 1.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9454. It trails the Intel Xeon D-1746TER by 0.7%.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate is 236 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 106 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the RTX 4070 in this configuration?

A: The GPU has a boost clock of 2475 MHz and a base clock of 1920 MHz.

How This Combo Ranks

The ranking of 1196 out of 3710 combos tells a story of a system that is more than capable, but not at the absolute pinnacle of performance for Dave The Diver. Being in the 67th percentile of tested combinations suggests that while this setup delivers a very strong experience, there are a significant number of configurations that achieve higher frame rates. The bottleneck analysis becomes clear when examining the FPS scaling; this is a system that can push high refresh rates at 1080p, but its position in the rankings is likely held back by the CPU's single-thread performance in this particular title.

The Ryzen 5 2600's percentile of 75 vs all CPUs indicates it is a solid processor, but its nearest rivals show it is in a tightly contested performance band. Its average benchmark score of 21484 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, which scores 21440, and the Intel Core i9-11900H, which scores 21367. This clustering suggests that for many workloads, the differences are negligible. However, the game's performance scaling implies that the CPU's architectural limitations, stemming from its Zen architecture and 12 nm process node, become more apparent when the GPU is not the limiting factor.

The GPU, on the other hand, ranks in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. This is a high-performing part, as evidenced by its proximity to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, which scores 38135, a difference of only 1.3%. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a mid-range, older CPU creates a system where the potential for high frame rates is clear, but the consistency of those frame rates is influenced by the processor's ability to feed the GPU with data.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the clear driving force behind the high frame rates observed in this data. Its specifications point to a card designed for high-resolution gaming. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s provides ample headroom for texture-heavy scenes, which is a common trait in adventure games like Dave The Diver. The boost clock of 2475 MHz ensures that the GPU can process instructions quickly, while the 5888 shading units handle the parallel workload of rendering the game's detailed underwater environments.

The GPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks further cements its role. A Passmark G3D score of 26927 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3854 indicate a card that excels in DirectX 12 workloads. This is particularly relevant for Dave The Diver, which likely leverages modern graphics APIs. The data shows that at 4K resolution, the GPU is still able to deliver playable frame rates, with a 120 FPS average on High settings. This suggests that the RTX 4070 is not the primary constraint at this resolution, as it has the raw compute and memory bandwidth to handle the demands of 3840x2160.

Interestingly, the GPU's percentile rank of 81 is lower than its raw performance might suggest, but its nearest rivals include professional and mobile parts. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 is a powerful desktop component, and its role in this combo is to provide a high ceiling for performance, which is mostly realized at higher resolutions. The GPU's capabilities are such that the limiting factor in many scenarios will be the CPU, not the graphics card.

Settings Recommendations

Analyzing the measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how different settings impact performance. The "best" experience depends on the user's hardware and preference for visual fidelity versus raw frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings produce an average FPS above 200, making the choice less about playability and more about visual quality. The jump from Low (236 FPS) to Ultra (204 FPS) is only a 32 FPS difference, or 13.6%, while the visual improvement can be substantial. For users with a 144Hz monitor, the Ultra preset at 1080p is the ideal choice, as it remains well above the refresh rate threshold.

At 2560x1440, the situation becomes more nuanced. The High preset delivers 179 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers 201 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 158 FPS. For users with a 144Hz monitor, both High and Ultra are viable. However, the data suggests that the Medium preset offers a significant FPS advantage (201 FPS) over Ultra (158 FPS), a 27% increase in performance. For a game like Dave The Diver, which may not have heavily detailed textures, the Medium preset likely provides a near-identical visual experience to High or Ultra while ensuring a smoother frame delivery.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder, and the settings have a more pronounced effect. The Low preset yields 161 FPS, which is still very high for 4K. The High preset produces 120 FPS, which is excellent for a 120Hz display. The Ultra preset drops to 106 FPS, which is still highly playable. The recommendation for 4K is to use the High preset, as it balances the 120 FPS average. The Medium preset offers a middle ground at 135 FPS, but the High preset seems to provide the best overall experience without a significant performance penalty.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo shows a system that is remarkably consistent. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. The Low preset averages 236 FPS, Medium averages 222 FPS, High averages 213 FPS, and Ultra averages 204 FPS. The minimum FPS recorded for the Medium preset is 188 FPS, indicating that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate does not drop below the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive. The Low preset averages 215 FPS, Medium averages 201 FPS, High averages 179 FPS, and Ultra averages 158 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 171 FPS and a maximum of 231 FPS, demonstrating a wide variance but still maintaining a very playable experience. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a decrease in performance, but the system is still capable of delivering high refresh rate gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates begin to reflect the increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 161 FPS, Medium averages 135 FPS, High averages 120 FPS, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum FPS of 114 and a maximum of 155, which is a significant spread. This data indicates that the GPU is working much harder at 4K, but it still delivers a very smooth experience. The consistency of the frame rates across all settings and resolutions suggests a well-balanced system, though the CPU's influence is more pronounced at 1080p.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, plays a critical, yet subtly limiting, role in this configuration. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz are modest by modern standards. The CPU's benchmark scores, such as a Passmark single-thread score of 2239 and a Geekbench single-core score of 1154, indicate that its per-core performance is its weakest attribute. In a game like Dave The Diver, which may not be heavily multi-threaded, the single-thread performance is often the determining factor for maximum frame rates.

The data strongly suggests that the CPU is the limiting factor at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are nearly identical across High, Medium, and Ultra settings, with a difference of only 18 FPS between Medium (222 FPS) and Ultra (204 FPS). This small difference implies that the GPU is not being fully utilized, as its performance is being capped by the CPU's ability to process the game's logic and draw calls. The CPU's Passmark multithread score of 13160 and Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1248 show it is a capable multi-tasking processor, but its single-core performance is the bottleneck.

The CPU's memory support for DDR4 with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s is another potential bottleneck, as the RTX 4070 has a much higher memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This disparity can cause the CPU to be unable to feed the GPU with data quickly enough, particularly in scenarios with many objects on screen. The 16 MB of shared L3 cache helps, but the CPU's Zen architecture and 12 nm process node are dated. The data shows that the CPU's performance is a major factor in the system's overall ranking, as its inability to push frame rates higher at 1080p prevents the system from climbing further in the combo rankings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K provides the clearest insight into the system's bottleneck. At 1920x1080, the average FPS across all settings is roughly 219. At 2560x1440, the average drops to roughly 188, a 14% decrease. At 3840x2160, the average is roughly 130, a 31% decrease from 1440p and a 41% decrease from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a CPU-bound system at lower resolutions. As the resolution increases, the GPU takes on more work, and the CPU's bottleneck becomes less severe.

The most telling data point is the difference between the Low and Ultra presets at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference is 32 FPS (236 vs 204). At 1440p, the difference is 57 FPS (215 vs 158). At 4K, the difference is 55 FPS (161 vs 106). The increasing gap between Low and Ultra as resolution increases indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary constraint. At 1080p, the CPU limits the maximum frame rate, so the GPU's performance is not fully utilized. As the resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the impact of its performance becomes more apparent.

This data leads to a clear conclusion: the system is CPU-bound at 1080p and GPU-bound at 4K. The sweet spot for this pairing appears to be at 2560x1440, where the balance between the CPU and GPU is more even. The performance drop from 1440p to 4K is significant, but it is primarily due to the GPU's rendering load. In contrast, the performance drop from 1080p to 1440p is smaller, and the frame rates remain high, suggesting that the CPU is still a limiting factor at 1440p, though less so than at 1080p. The data implies that to get the most out of the RTX 4070, a user would need a stronger CPU to avoid leaving performance on the table at lower resolutions.