Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 produces a striking combination in Dave The Diver, ranking 359th out of 1,626 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 22% of all configurations tested for this title, which is a strong result given the age disparity between the CPU and GPU. The data indicates that this pairing is far from a bottleneck-limited setup; instead, it delivers a highly playable experience across all tested resolutions and settings. The ranking suggests that the Ryzen 5 2600, while not a modern flagship, provides enough processing power to keep the RTX 4090 well-fed in this particular game, which is an adventure title that may not be as CPU-intensive as other genres.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 359 out of 1,626 tested combinations is a notable achievement, placing it ahead of roughly 78% of all tested systems. This is particularly interesting because the RTX 4090 is an end-of-life flagship GPU, while the Ryzen 5 2600 is a 2018-era processor. The data suggests that for Dave The Diver, the combination of this specific CPU and GPU is well-balanced enough to avoid severe performance degradation. The RTX 4090's raw power is clearly the dominant factor, but the Ryzen 5 2600's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to avoid being a primary constraint. This ranking implies that users with this pairing can expect a smooth experience, and that the CPU's age does not cripple the GPU's potential in this title. The percentile data for the individual components reinforces this; the CPU sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 91st percentile, indicating both are above-average performers in their respective categories.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the clear performance driver in this configuration. Its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus provides a massive 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the textures and assets in Dave The Diver. The GPU's high pixel rate of 443.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,290.2 GTexel/s are reflected in the high frame rates observed at 4K resolution. The card's boost clock of 2520 MHz, paired with its 16,384 shading units, ensures that even the most demanding scenes are rendered with ease. In the context of this game, the RTX 4090's immense compute capability means that frame rates are likely limited by the CPU at lower resolutions, but at 4K, the GPU's workload increases enough to make it the primary determinant of performance. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 149.5, which is still exceptionally high, but the gap between 1080p and 4K Ultra is 53 FPS, highlighting how the GPU's load scales with resolution.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear trend in how the combination scales from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 233.5 FPS, which drops to 216.4 FPS at 1440p Low, and finally to 191.1 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 42.4 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, a relatively modest decrease that indicates the CPU is beginning to limit performance at lower resolutions. The story changes slightly at Ultra settings. The 1080p Ultra result is 202.4 FPS, 1440p Ultra is 188.5 FPS, and 4K Ultra is 149.5 FPS. The larger drop from 1440p to 4K Ultra (39 FPS) versus the drop from 1080p to 1440p Ultra (13.9 FPS) shows that the GPU is becoming the limiting factor as resolution increases. This scaling pattern suggests that the Ryzen 5 2600 has enough headroom to push high frame rates at lower resolutions, but the RTX 4090's workload at 4K becomes the bottleneck. The data implies that for maximum frame rates, playing at 1080p or 1440p is preferable, while 4K still delivers an excellent experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Looking at the exact measured FPS figures, the combination performs admirably at every setting and resolution. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 202.4 on Ultra to 233.5 on Low, with High achieving 210.5 FPS and Medium hitting 224.3 FPS. This narrow spread of 31.1 FPS between the lowest and highest settings indicates that the game is not heavily taxing the GPU at this resolution. Moving to 2560x1440, the numbers remain high: Low averages 216.4 FPS, Medium 204.8 FPS, High 196.8 FPS, and Ultra 188.5 FPS. The spread here is 27.9 FPS, showing that the performance penalty for higher settings is consistent. At 3840x2160, the most demanding resolution, the average FPS drops to 191.1 on Low, 175.3 on Medium, 169.9 on High, and 149.5 on Ultra. The 41.6 FPS spread at 4K is the largest, confirming that the GPU's load is significantly higher. These numbers show that even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average of nearly 150 FPS, which is far above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data indicates that the RTX 4090 is powerful enough to handle this game at maximum settings without any performance concerns.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in Dave The Diver?

A: The data suggests minimal bottlenecking. The combo ranks 359th out of 1,626, and the FPS at 1080p Low (233.5 FPS) is only 42.4 FPS higher than at 4K Low (191.1 FPS), indicating the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output.

Q: What is the best resolution to play at for the highest frame rates?

A: According to the measured FPS, 1920x1080 provides the highest averages across all settings. For example, Low settings at 1080p yield 233.5 FPS, which is the highest measured value in the data.

Q: How does the RTX 4090's memory bandwidth affect performance in this game?

A: The 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth from its 24 GB GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus is more than adequate for Dave The Diver. This is supported by the high frame rates observed at 4K Ultra (149.5 FPS), which require substantial memory throughput.

Q: Does increasing settings from High to Ultra have a significant impact on FPS?

A: Yes, but the impact is moderate. At 4K, the drop from High (169.9 FPS) to Ultra (149.5 FPS) is 20.4 FPS, and at 1080p, the drop is 8.1 FPS (210.5 to 202.4). The penalty is more pronounced at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1440p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1440p High, the system averages 196.8 FPS, while at 4K High, it drops to 169.9 FPS. This represents a 26.9 FPS decrease, showing a significant but acceptable performance cost for the resolution upgrade.

Q: Is the RTX 4090's performance in this game consistent with its overall GPU percentile ranking?

A: The GPU is in the 91st percentile of all GPUs, and the measured results support this. The lowest average FPS across all tested settings and resolutions is 149.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is a very high level of performance consistent with its top-tier status.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600, with its six cores and twelve threads, plays a supporting but crucial role in this configuration. Its base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 3.90 GHz are modest by modern standards, yet the benchmark results show that it does not hold the RTX 4090 back in Dave The Diver. The CPU's 16 MB of shared L3 cache and 46.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth are sufficient for the game's demands. In the context of this title, the CPU's performance is best understood through the frame rate scaling. The fact that 1080p Low (233.5 FPS) is not dramatically higher than 1440p Low (216.4 FPS) indicates that the CPU is nearing its limit around the 200-230 FPS range. However, this is an extremely high threshold, and the game remains highly playable. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19,616, places it near rivals like the Intel Core i5-1345U (19,691, -0.4%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (19,508, 0.6%), confirming that it remains a competitive processor for this workload. The data implies that the Ryzen 5 2600 is a capable partner for the RTX 4090 in this specific game, providing enough single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid a significant bottleneck.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the user's priority for frame rate versus visual fidelity. For those seeking the absolute highest frame rates, 1080p with Low settings delivers 233.5 FPS. However, this comes at the cost of visual quality. A more balanced recommendation is 1440p with High settings, which yields 196.8 FPS. This setting provides a significant resolution upgrade over 1080p while maintaining a frame rate well above 144 Hz, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The data shows that moving from High to Ultra at 1440p only costs 8.3 FPS (from 196.8 to 188.5), so Ultra is also a viable option for those who prioritize image quality. At 4K, High settings at 169.9 FPS is the best experience, as Ultra drops to 149.5 FPS, which is still excellent but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes. The data suggests that Medium settings offer a good middle ground, with 4K Medium hitting 175.3 FPS. Ultimately, the sweet spot for this combination appears to be 1440p Ultra, which balances the GPU's capabilities with the CPU's limits, providing a visually rich experience at 188.5 FPS without pushing the system to its extremes.