Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers exceptional performance in Dave The Diver, ranking 465th out of 1,626 tested combos. This places the configuration in the top 28.6% of all systems tested, which is remarkable for a game with modest graphical demands. The data reveals a system that is predominantly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, but the RTX 4070 is so powerful that even the most demanding preset at 4K remains comfortably above 100 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial but does not cripple the experience. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 237.8 FPS, which falls to 180.2 FPS at 1440p and 121.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 48.8% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The scaling is consistent with a graphics-heavy workload where pixel count directly impacts performance.

The data shows that the RTX 4070 retains headroom even at 4K. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is 56.3 FPS (164.1 vs 107.8), which is a 52.2% performance spread. This suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated at lower settings, allowing players to prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra narrows to 56.7 FPS (267.7 vs 211), which is a 26.9% difference. The relatively smaller gap at 1080p indicates that the CPU begins to play a more significant role at lower resolutions, though the Ryzen 5 3600 still manages to keep frame rates well above 200 FPS.

The most striking observation is that even the most demanding configuration tested — 4K Ultra — produces 107.8 FPS. This is a clear indicator that the bottleneck shifts decisively toward the GPU as resolution increases, but the RTX 4070 is never overwhelmed. The scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K at High settings (237.8 → 180.2 → 121.6) shows a predictable exponential decay, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. Players targeting 4K will need to make a choice between the 121.6 FPS at High or the 107.8 FPS at Ultra, with both options delivering a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate 4K displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 brings six cores and twelve threads to the table, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. This Zen 2 architecture processor, built on a 7 nm process, delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,045 and a single-core score of 2,124. The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is well-matched for this game, as the frame rates at 1080p remain exceptionally high even at Ultra settings.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is telling. The Ryzen 5 3600 posts an average benchmark score of 18,129, which places it just 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-11400 and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS. This tight clustering suggests that all these processors deliver nearly identical gaming performance in Dave The Diver. The 3DMark single-thread score of 696 and the 3DMark 16-thread score of 4,605 further illustrate that the processor has sufficient single-thread strength for this game's engine, while the multi-threaded capability ensures no frame drops during busy scenes with many on-screen elements.

The data shows that the CPU is not a limiting factor at any tested resolution. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 267.7 FPS, which is only 12.9% higher than the 4K Low result of 164.1 FPS. This relatively modest gap between the lowest and highest resolutions at Low settings (103.6 FPS difference) suggests that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output even at the highest frame rates. The Ryzen 5 3600's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support at 51.2 GB/s provide adequate bandwidth for this game's data requirements.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo?

A: The maximum measured average FPS is 267.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Even the most demanding preset — 4K Ultra — maintains 107.8 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 3600 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 18,129 on average, which is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i5-11400 (18,150) and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (18,101). The differences are negligible for gaming purposes.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 the bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests yes. At 1080p, the difference between Low (267.7 FPS) and Ultra (211 FPS) is 56.7 FPS, indicating the GPU is still the primary constraint. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would cluster more tightly across settings.

Q: What is the combined ranking of this CPU-GPU pair?

A: The combo ranks 465th out of 1,626 tested combinations, placing it in the top 28.6% of all configurations tested for Dave The Diver.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 have enough VRAM for 4K Ultra settings?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. The measured 107.8 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this game.

Q: How does the GPU's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4070 averages 37,283, which is 0.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (37,507) and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5300M (36,371). The RTX 4070 sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 3600 and RTX 4070 achieves a rank of 465 out of 1,626 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places the system in the 71.4th percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly seven out of every ten systems tested. The ranking reflects the balance between a mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU, with the GPU clearly carrying the performance load.

The CPU's individual standing reinforces this analysis. The Ryzen 5 3600 sits in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18,129. Its nearest rivals — the Intel Core i5-11400 (18,150, -0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (18,101, +0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (18,158, -0.2% delta) — all cluster within 0.3% of each other. This indicates that the processor is a consistent performer that will not create a significant bottleneck in most gaming scenarios.

The GPU's performance percentile is slightly higher at 81, with an average benchmark score of 37,283. The nearest rivals show a wider spread: the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37,507 (-0.6% delta), while the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A scores 38,008 (-1.9% delta). The RTX 4070's 81st percentile placement among all GPUs confirms that it is the dominant component in this pairing, which explains why the combo's overall rank (71.4th percentile) is slightly lower than the GPU's individual standing — the CPU pulls the combined score down marginally.

Settings Recommendations

For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p delivers 267.7 FPS, which is ideal for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors. However, this comes at a significant visual cost. The data shows that the Medium preset at 1080p (254.6 FPS) is only 4.9% slower than Low, making it the smarter choice for those who want a balance between speed and visual quality.

At 1440p, the Medium preset (198.9 FPS) offers a strong balance, delivering nearly 200 FPS while maintaining reasonable visual fidelity. The High preset at 1440p (180.2 FPS) is also viable, with only a 9.4% penalty compared to Medium. For 4K gaming, the High preset (121.6 FPS) is the recommended sweet spot, as it provides a 13.8% improvement over Ultra (107.8 FPS) while still looking significantly better than Medium (133.5 FPS).

The most balanced experience across all resolutions appears to be the High preset. At 1080p it delivers 237.8 FPS, at 1440p it drops to 180.2 FPS, and at 4K it maintains 121.6 FPS. This preset offers consistent performance scaling without the visual sacrifices of Low or the diminishing returns of Ultra. Players with 144Hz displays should target High settings at 1440p, while those with 120Hz 4K panels can comfortably use High settings without dropping below the refresh rate threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates reveal a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 211 (Ultra) to 267.7 (Low), with Medium at 254.6 and High at 237.8. The spread of 56.7 FPS between the lowest and highest presets demonstrates that the RTX 4070 has ample headroom at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to a range of 155.6 (Ultra) to 237.7 (Low). The Medium preset produces 198.9 FPS, while High delivers 180.2 FPS. The performance gap between presets widens slightly at this resolution, with an 82.1 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more stressed as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to a range of 107.8 (Ultra) to 164.1 (Low). Medium produces 133.5 FPS, and High delivers 121.6 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at 4K is 56.3 FPS, which is nearly identical to the 1080p spread. This consistency suggests that the RTX 4070's performance scaling is predictable across resolutions, with the GPU maintaining a similar relative performance delta between settings regardless of pixel count.

The most significant performance jump occurs when moving from 4K to 1440p. At High settings, the frame rate increases from 121.6 FPS to 180.2 FPS, a 48.2% improvement. The jump from 1440p to 1080p at High settings is smaller, going from 180.2 FPS to 237.8 FPS, a 32.0% gain. This pattern indicates that the GPU's rendering load scales more than linearly with resolution, making 1440p the most efficient resolution for this combo.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the clear performance driver in this configuration. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, the GPU features 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. Its boost clock of 2,475 MHz and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provide 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves more than sufficient for Dave The Diver at all tested settings.

The GPU's synthetic benchmark scores confirm its strength. The Passmark G3D score of 26,927 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,854 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 168,006 and Vulkan score of 157,352 further validate the GPU's compute capabilities. The RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37,283 places it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs, cementing its status as a high-end component.

The GPU's memory configuration deserves attention. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is not taxed by this game, as evidenced by the 107.8 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and memory-intensive effects do not cause frame drops. The 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores provide additional headroom for future titles, though Dave The Diver does not appear to leverage these features heavily based on the benchmark results.

The RTX 4070's power characteristics — a 200 W TDP with a suggested 550 W PSU — are modest for the performance delivered. The dual-slot design and 240 mm length make it compatible with most mid-tower cases. The GPU's end-of-life production status suggests that this is a mature product with well-optimized drivers, which likely contributes to the consistent frame rates observed across all tested configurations.