Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Dave The Diver, securing the 768th spot out of 2,867 tested combos. This places the pairing firmly in the top 27% of all systems, a strong showing for a desktop setup built around a 5000-series processor and an Ampere-generation graphics card. The benchmark data, which is measured rather than estimated, shows that this combo is capable of pushing very high frame rates across all tested resolutions, though the relationship between the CPU and GPU shifts noticeably as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 768 out of 2,867 tested combinations indicates a system that is well above the median performer. In percentile terms, this places the setup in the top quarter of all configurations tested in Dave The Diver, a game that is not particularly demanding on hardware. The ranking reflects the synergy of the two components; the RTX 3080 provides substantial rasterization power, while the Ryzen 5 5600F ensures that the GPU is fed with data efficiently at lower resolutions.

When examining the individual components, the CPU's average benchmark score of 36,945 positions it at the 85th percentile among all processors. Its nearest rivals in the database are extremely close in score, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 matching at 36,938 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D slightly higher at 37,018 (-0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37,093 (-0.4% delta). The Intel Core i9-12900T is also within 0.5% at 37,112. This clustering indicates that the 5600F's raw compute capability is competitive with a broad range of modern processors, making it a solid foundation for gaming.

The RTX 3080's average benchmark score of 23,172 places it at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA P106-100 at 23,249 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 at 23,250 (-0.3% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 23,273 (-0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X at 23,276 (-0.4% delta). The fact that these rivals are all within 0.4% suggests a very dense performance cluster at this level, where the RTX 3080 holds its own despite being an end-of-life product. The overall combo ranking benefits from this balanced pairing, where neither component is a bottleneck in the context of Dave The Diver's workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is built on the GA102 chip using Samsung's 8 nm process, with a die size of 628 mm² containing 28,300 million transistors. This large, power-hungry chip is equipped with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1440 MHz and a boost clock of 1710 MHz, with memory running at an effective speed of 19 Gbps. These specifications are substantial for a game like Dave The Diver, which relies heavily on texture streaming and draw calls for its 2D pixel-art aesthetic layered over 3D environments.

In this context, the RTX 3080's high memory bandwidth ensures that textures and sprites are loaded quickly, reducing stutter. The 68 RT cores and 272 tensor cores are present but are largely idling, as Dave The Diver does not utilize ray tracing or DLSS. The GPU's raw compute power, rated at 29.77 TFLOPS for FP32, is more than sufficient to handle the game's rendering demands. The 8704 shading units and 272 TMUs allow for high pixel throughput, which is reflected in the measured FPS results. The GPU's 96 ROPs contribute to the high fill rates needed at 4K resolution.

The RTX 3080's passmark scores paint a picture of a capable DirectX 11 and 12 performer, with scores of 207 and 100, respectively. Its passmark G3D score of 25,086 is the primary contributor to its average benchmark score. The GPU's performance in Dave The Diver is strong across all settings, but the data indicates that the GPU is not fully stressed at 1080p; instead, it becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution climbs to 4K. The card's 320 W TDP and suggested 700 W PSU are notable power requirements, but they enable the sustained high clock speeds necessary for the frame rates observed.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It is manufactured on TSMC's 7 nm process with a die size of 74 mm² and 4,150 million transistors. The CPU has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz, with a 32 MB shared L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. This processor is unlocked, allowing for overclocking, and connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes.

For Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics, and the numerous entities that populate the underwater environments. The 12 threads are sufficient to handle the game's multi-threaded tasks, and the high boost clock of 4.00 GHz ensures snappy single-thread performance. The passmark single-thread score of 2,872 is decent, while the multithread score of 19,236 shows the parallel capability. The CPU's performance in integer math (59,339) and floating-point math (34,548) is robust for a game that involves complex calculations for fish AI and environmental interactions.

The 5600F's 65 W TDP is modest, indicating that it does not generate excessive heat, which is beneficial for sustained performance in longer gaming sessions. The CPU's nearest rivals in the database, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 and AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, are all within a fraction of a percent in average score, suggesting that the 5600F is not a bottleneck in this system. In Dave The Diver, the data shows that the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p, where its role is most critical. As resolution increases, the CPU's relative workload decreases, and the GPU takes over as the primary performance driver.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo in Dave The Diver covers three resolutions and four quality settings. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high. With Low settings, the average FPS is 296. Medium settings yield an average of 256 FPS, with a minimum of 218 and a maximum of 294. High settings produce an average of 228 FPS. Ultra settings drop the average to 202 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames far faster than the CPU can issue draw calls.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but show a clear decline. Low settings average 230 FPS. Medium settings average 193 FPS, with a minimum of 164 and a maximum of 221. High settings average 172 FPS. Ultra settings average 152 FPS. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 20-25% across all settings, which is typical for a game that is starting to shift some load onto the GPU. The system remains highly playable, with even the Ultra preset staying well above the 144 Hz refresh rate that many monitors offer.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the limiting factor. Low settings average 154 FPS. Medium settings average 129 FPS, with a minimum of 110 and a maximum of 148. High settings average 115 FPS. Ultra settings average 102 FPS. The 4K results show a more pronounced drop-off, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening to 52 FPS. The RTX 3080's 10 GB of VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures at 4K, and the minimum FPS of 110 at Medium settings indicates that the system maintains smooth performance without significant drops. The data shows that this combo can comfortably handle 4K gaming in Dave The Diver, with even the most demanding preset staying above 100 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the shifting bottleneck between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 228. Moving to 1440p High, the FPS drops to 172, a decrease of 56 FPS or roughly 25%. At 4K High, the FPS falls to 115, another drop of 57 FPS or about 33%. This pattern indicates that the GPU is becoming more stressed as resolution increases, while the CPU's influence diminishes.

The scaling is more pronounced at the higher settings. For Ultra, the FPS goes from 202 at 1080p to 152 at 1440p (a 25% drop) and then to 102 at 4K (a 33% drop from 1440p). This consistent degradation suggests that the RTX 3080's rendering capabilities are being taxed more heavily at higher resolutions and settings. The low setting shows the least relative drop: 296 FPS at 1080p, 230 FPS at 1440p (22% drop), and 154 FPS at 4K (33% drop from 1440p). This indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU is still the primary limiter at 4K.

The data strongly suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 5 5600F is the limiting component, as the frame rates are so high that they exceed what the GPU could feasibly render if it were fully utilized. The CPU's 12 threads and 4.00 GHz boost clock are enough to push frame rates near 300 FPS at Low settings. However, at 4K, the RTX 3080's pixel and texture fill rates become the constraint. The 102 FPS at Ultra 4K reflects the GPU's power, but it is clearly not as CPU-bound as it is at 1080p. This scaling behavior is typical for a well-balanced system, where the CPU handles lower resolutions and the GPU takes over at higher ones.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in Dave The Diver?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 768th out of 2,867 tested combos, placing it in the top 27% of all systems.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36,945, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36,938 (0% delta). It is slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37,018 (-0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37,093 (-0.4% delta).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3080 features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. The memory operates at an effective speed of 19 Gbps.

Q: What are the average FPS results at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 228 FPS. The minimum and maximum FPS are not provided for this specific preset.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 102. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating that the system handles 4K Ultra effectively.

Q: Which component is the primary bottleneck at 1080p versus 4K?

A: At 1080p, the CPU is the limiting factor, as frame rates reach up to 296 FPS on Low settings. At 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, with the Ultra preset dropping to 102 FPS, showing a clear shift in the performance limit from the CPU to the GPU.