Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is not a typical stress test for high-end hardware, but the measured frame rates for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination reveal a clear performance hierarchy dictated by resolution and settings. The dataset shows a substantial drop in average FPS as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, with the gap widening significantly at higher quality presets. At the 1080p Low preset, the combo achieves an average of 322.5 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it falls to 113.6 FPS, a reduction of roughly 65%. This scaling pattern indicates that at lower resolutions, the frame rate is likely constrained by the CPU's single-thread throughput, whereas at 4K, the GPU's rendering workload becomes the dominant factor.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a consistent decline across all settings as resolution increases, but the rate of decline is steeper at higher quality presets. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings, the average FPS drops from 322.5 to 258.5, a 19.8% reduction. The same resolution step at Ultra settings shows a smaller percentage drop, from 227.0 to 173.9 FPS, a 23.4% decline. However, the most dramatic scaling occurs when stepping up to 3840x2160. At 4K Low, the average FPS is 173.1, which is 46.3% lower than the 1080p Low result. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 113.6, which is 50.0% lower than the 1080p Ultra result.

This behavior indicates that the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to maintain playable frame rates even at 4K, but the GPU's compute resources become the limiting factor at that resolution. The delta between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution is telling: at 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 95.5 FPS (322.5 vs 227.0), while at 4K, the gap narrows to 59.5 FPS (173.1 vs 113.6). This compression suggests that at higher resolutions, the pixel throughput demand reduces the impact of quality settings, as the GPU is already saturated by the fill rate requirements. The data shows that the combo delivers above 60 FPS at all tested resolutions and settings, with even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset maintaining an average of 113.6 FPS, indicating that the limiting component shifts from CPU-bound at 1080p to GPU-bound at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 341st out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it in the top 21% of all system configurations. This percentile ranking is notable given the game's relatively modest graphical demands, suggesting that the combo's performance is strong but not exceptional within the broader database context. The CPU itself sits at the 79th percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 20875, while the GPU ranks at the 83rd percentile with an average score of 41687. These individual percentile positions are consistent with the combo's overall rank, indicating that neither component is dramatically overperforming or underperforming relative to its peer group.

The Ryzen 5 5500's nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks include the Intel Core i5-12500 and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE, both with average scores within 0.1% of the 5500's score. This tight clustering suggests that the CPU's performance is highly competitive with other mid-range options, though the 5500's deltaPct of -0.1% against the i5-12500 indicates a negligible deficit. For the GPU, the RTX 5070's nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 5300, with a deltaPct of 0.2%, meaning the 5070 edges out that card by a small margin. The RTX 3090 sits 0.6% behind the 5070 in average score, which is surprising given the generational gap, but the 5070's newer architecture and higher clock speeds compensate for its smaller memory bus. The combo's rank of 341 out of 1626 places it well within the upper quartile of tested configurations, making it a solid performer for this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 plays a critical role in determining frame rates in Dave The Diver, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which proves ample for this game's texture and geometry demands. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 28 Gbps effective, while the base clock is 2325 MHz with a boost clock of 2512 MHz. These clock speeds, combined with 6144 shading units and 192 texture mapping units, give the GPU a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s. The FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS provides substantial compute headroom for the game's lighting and particle effects.

The GPU's 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores are present but likely underutilized in this title, given its 2D-focused gameplay and pixel-art aesthetic. The measured FPS data shows that the GPU is the primary scaling factor when moving from 1080p to 4K, as the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions. The RTX 5070's 250 W TDP and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensure it can sustain high clock speeds during extended sessions, and the 16-pin power connector supports the 600 W suggested PSU requirement. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41687, reflects its strong position relative to its nearest rivals, which include the RTX 3090 and Radeon Pro 580X, with deltaPct values of 0.6% and -0.7% respectively.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The highest average FPS is 322.5, measured at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 113.6, well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5500 compare to its nearest CPU rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 5500 scores 20875 on average benchmarks, which is 0.1% lower than the Intel Core i5-12500's score of 20897.

Q: What is the memory configuration of the RTX 5070?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What percentile does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 341st out of 1626 tested combos, placing it in the top 21% of all configurations.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the difference between Low (173.1 FPS) and Ultra (113.6 FPS) is 59.5 FPS, the smallest gap across all resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all presets deliver well above 200 FPS on average, with Low at 322.5 FPS, Medium at 288.6 FPS, High at 255.8 FPS, and Ultra at 227.0 FPS. Given the game's visual style, the Ultra preset at 1080p is the best choice for users with high-refresh-rate monitors, as it still maintains an average of 227.0 FPS while providing the highest visual fidelity. For 2560x1440, the High preset at 195.9 FPS offers a balanced experience, though Ultra at 173.9 FPS remains highly playable and delivers the full visual experience. The Medium preset at 216.5 FPS is a viable option for those prioritizing frame rate over visual quality, as it provides a 24.5% improvement over Ultra while still looking polished.

At 3840x2160, the High preset at 127.3 FPS is the recommended choice for 4K gaming, as it offers a significant visual upgrade over Medium (148.0 FPS) while staying comfortably above 120 FPS. The Ultra preset at 113.6 FPS is also playable and suitable for users with 4K 120Hz displays, but the 12.1% performance drop from High to Ultra may not justify the marginal visual gains in a game with this art style. The Low preset at 4K (173.1 FPS) is unnecessary given the high frame rates available at higher settings. For the best overall experience, the data suggests using High settings at any resolution, as it provides a consistent ~65% of the maximum frame rate while maintaining visual quality that matches the game's aesthetic. Users with 144Hz or 165Hz displays should target 2560x1440 High or Ultra, while those with 240Hz panels can fully utilize the 1080p High preset's 255.8 FPS average.