Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver presents an interesting case study for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination, as the data shows a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions but reveals a more balanced profile at 1080p. The measured frame rates across all settings and resolutions are exceptionally high, placing this combo in the top percentile of tested systems for this title, though the specific bottleneck shifts depending on the workload.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for Dave The Diver?

A: The combo ranks 518 out of 3710 tested combinations, placing it in the top 14% of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 5600F compare to its nearest rivals in general CPU benchmarks?

A: The processor's average benchmark score of 36945 is nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which scores 36938 (a 0% delta). It is also within a fraction of a percent of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2% delta) and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4% delta).

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 4080 and its closest competitor, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER's score of 54209. This places the two cards effectively on par in general compute performance.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum frame rates recorded at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system achieved an average of 253 FPS, with a minimum of 215 FPS and a maximum of 291 FPS.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the graphics card in this configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has no integrated graphics (N/A), meaning a discrete GPU is required for display output.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this configuration, and its specifications explain the high frame rates observed. The GPU is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and houses 9728 shading units. Its memory subsystem is robust, featuring 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, which provides a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The core clocks are set to a base of 2205 MHz with a boost of 2505 MHz, which allows the card to sustain high throughput.

The data shows that the GPU's performance is the primary driver of the results. At 4K, the most demanding resolution, the average frame rate scales from 206 FPS at Low settings down to 136 FPS at Ultra settings. This 70 FPS spread demonstrates that the RTX 4080 has enough headroom to be the limiting factor, as adjusting the graphical load directly translates to a significant change in output. The card's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 761.5 GTexel/s texture rate are more than sufficient to handle the game's rendering demands, even at 3840x2160. The benchmark scores for the GPU reinforce its position; a Passmark G3D score of 34457 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 263779 indicate strong compute and graphics capabilities that align with the measured in-game performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 518 out of 3710 tested combinations places it in the 86th percentile of all systems tested for Dave The Diver. This is a strong showing, indicating that this hardware pairing delivers performance that is higher than the vast majority of other configurations. The percentile of 86 for the combo aligns closely with the individual percentiles of its components; the CPU is in the 85th percentile and the GPU is in the 86th percentile. This suggests that neither component is significantly underperforming relative to its own class, and they work well together to achieve a high overall result.

While the rank is impressive, it is not at the very top, which leaves room for higher-end combinations to outperform it. However, the data indicates that for the vast majority of users, this combo provides an elite level of performance in this specific title. The fact that it ranks in the top 14% of all tested setups, which includes more expensive and newer hardware, underscores the efficiency of this pairing for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast, with the Low preset achieving 296 FPS and the High preset reaching 267 FPS. The Medium preset averages 278 FPS with a minimum of 236 and a maximum of 320 FPS. The Ultra preset is the slowest at this resolution but still delivers 256 FPS, making all settings perfectly playable on high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains remarkably high. The Low preset produces 269 FPS, while High drops slightly to 230 FPS. Medium settings yield an average of 253 FPS, with a minimum of 215 and a maximum of 291 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution still achieves an excellent 203 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a modest decrease, indicating the system is not heavily taxed at these resolutions.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the frame rates become more varied but remain highly playable. The Low preset still manages an average of 206 FPS. Medium settings produce 172 FPS on average, with a minimum of 146 and a maximum of 198 FPS. High settings lower the average to 154 FPS, and the Ultra preset brings it down to 136 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average above 136 FPS, which is well above the standard 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the nature of the system's bottleneck. At 1080p High, the system produces 267 FPS. This drops to 230 FPS at 1440p, a decrease of 13.9%. Moving to 4K High, the frame rate falls to 154 FPS, which is a 42.3% drop from the 1440p result and a 42.3% drop from the 1080p result. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario.

The relatively small drop from 1080p to 1440p (37 FPS) suggests that at 1080p, the CPU may be starting to limit the system, preventing the GPU from reaching its absolute maximum output. The much larger drop from 1440p to 4K (76 FPS) indicates that the GPU is being pushed much harder at the higher resolution, and its performance is the primary constraint on the system. This is confirmed by the fact that the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens significantly at 4K. At 1080p, the difference between Low (296 FPS) and Ultra (256 FPS) is 40 FPS, but at 4K, the difference between Low (206 FPS) and Ultra (136 FPS) is 70 FPS. This widening gap with increased resolution is a clear indicator that the GPU is the limiting component.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer). It has a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s are adequate for feeding the fast RTX 4080.

In the context of Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is to handle game logic and physics, and its performance is sufficient to avoid being a major bottleneck at most settings. The Passmark Single Thread score of 2872 and the Passmark Physics score of 1043 indicate that the processor is capable of handling the game's simulation workloads. However, the data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to show its limits. The fact that the frame rate at 1080p Low (296 FPS) is only marginally higher than at 1440p Low (269 FPS) suggests that the CPU cannot push the frame rate much higher, even when the GPU has more headroom.

The CPU's overall average benchmark score of 36945 places it in the 85th percentile, and its nearest rivals have nearly identical scores. This confirms that the 5600F is a solid mid-range performer, but it is not in the same class as the top-tier CPUs that might be paired with an RTX 4080 in other high-ranking combos. For this game, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are more than enough to prevent stuttering, but the data indicates that it is the component that prevents the system from achieving even higher frame rates at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Given the measured data, the optimal settings depend on the user's display and performance goals. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset provides an average of 256 FPS, which is an excellent experience for a high-refresh-rate monitor. Since all presets are above 256 FPS, users can comfortably select Ultra for the best visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still delivers a very high 203 FPS average. This is the recommended choice for 1440p, as it provides the best visual quality while maintaining frame rates well above 144 FPS, which is the target for high-end gaming monitors. The High preset at 230 FPS is also a viable option if users prefer higher frame rates, but the difference in visual quality is typically not worth the 27 FPS gain.

At 3840x2160, the choice becomes more nuanced. The Ultra preset, at an average of 136 FPS, is still excellent and provides a fully playable experience on a 120Hz or 144Hz 4K display. This is the recommended setting for users with high-refresh-rate 4K monitors. For those with a standard 60Hz 4K display, the High preset (154 FPS) offers a significant visual upgrade over Ultra for a relatively small performance cost. The Medium preset (172 FPS) is also a strong option, providing a balanced experience. Given that even the Ultra preset maintains an average above 136 FPS, there is no need to drop below High for a smooth experience, and the Ultra preset is the best choice for maximizing visual quality.