Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 pairing produces exceptional results in Dave The Diver, delivering frame rates that far exceed display refresh rate capabilities at every tested resolution. The data shows a combination where the GPU is the primary driver of performance scaling, but the CPU's architecture ensures no bottleneck even at lower resolutions where frame rates push past 380 FPS. This analysis breaks down how each component contributes to the game's measured performance, how resolution scaling reveals the limiting factor, and where this combo ranks among 2,867 tested configurations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The processor supports DDR5 memory via a dual-channel interface, providing a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, and features 32 MB of shared L3 cache alongside 1 MB of L2 cache per core and 64 KB of L1 cache per core.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic updates. The benchmark results indicate that the 7400F is more than adequate for this task. At 1080p Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 388 FPS, a figure that suggests the CPU is capable of sustaining very high frame rates without becoming a limiting factor. The processor's single-thread performance is strong, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and Passmark single-thread score of 3689. These scores translate to responsive gameplay in a title that, while not CPU-intensive, still requires competent per-core performance to maintain high frame rates.

The 7400F's multi-threaded capabilities also contribute to overall system responsiveness. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and Passmark multithread score of 25645 indicate that background tasks and game engine threads are handled efficiently. The processor's 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750, places it in a competitive position relative to its nearest rivals. The data shows it is essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% difference), while being 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. This parity suggests that the 7400F provides a solid foundation for the RTX 4090, ensuring that the GPU is never starved for data.

The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient for Dave The Diver, which is not a heavily threaded title. The game's performance at 1080p Ultra (298 FPS) versus 1080p Low (388 FPS) shows a 90 FPS difference, which is largely attributable to GPU load rather than CPU limitations. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would plateau regardless of settings changes. The data indicates this is not the case, as the frame rate scales consistently with GPU workload increases.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a flagship GPU from the GeForce 40-series, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. The GPU operates with a base clock of 2235 MHz and a boost clock of 2520 MHz, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). Its specifications include 16,384 shading units, 512 texture mapping units, 176 raster output units, 128 ray tracing cores, and 512 tensor cores.

In Dave The Diver, the RTX 4090 demonstrates overwhelming performance. Even at 4K Ultra settings, the combo maintains an average of 150 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. The GPU's 24 GB VRAM is far more than this game requires, meaning memory capacity is not a constraint at any resolution or settings level. The 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets are handled without any stuttering.

The RTX 4090's raw compute power, rated at 82.58 TFLOPS FP32, allows it to brute-force through the game's graphics demands. The data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 388 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 150 FPS. This 238 FPS difference is a direct result of the GPU's workload increasing with resolution and settings. The GPU's 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60347, places it among the top tier of graphics cards. Its nearest rival, the Intel Arc Pro A60, has a 0% delta, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% slower.

The RTX 4090's performance in Dave The Diver is so high that it exceeds the refresh rate of most displays. At 1440p High settings, the combo produces 254 FPS, which is beyond the capability of typical 144 Hz monitors. This suggests that the GPU is not the limiting factor in most scenarios; instead, the display is. The GPU's role is to provide headroom, ensuring that even the most demanding settings combinations remain playable.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of resolution scaling. At 1080p High settings, the combo averages 337 FPS. Moving to 1440p High, the average drops to 254 FPS, a reduction of 83 FPS (approximately 24.6%). At 4K High, the average falls to 170 FPS, a further drop of 84 FPS (approximately 33.1% from 1440p). This scaling behavior is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the frame rate is determined by the GPU's ability to render pixels at higher resolutions.

The data for Low settings shows a similar trend: 1080p Low averages 388 FPS, 1440p Low averages 340 FPS, and 4K Low averages 227 FPS. The relative drops are 12.4% from 1080p to 1440p and 33.2% from 1440p to 4K. This non-linear scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rate would remain relatively constant across resolutions, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution.

The Medium settings data provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 365 FPS with a minimum of 310 FPS and a maximum of 419 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average is 284 FPS with a minimum of 242 FPS and a maximum of 327 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average is 190 FPS with a minimum of 162 FPS and a maximum of 219 FPS. The minimum frame rates at each resolution are consistently above 160 FPS, indicating that there are no significant frame time spikes that would cause stuttering.

The Ultra settings data shows the most pronounced scaling: 1080p Ultra averages 298 FPS, 1440p Ultra averages 224 FPS, and 4K Ultra averages 150 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 24.8%, and from 1440p to 4K is 33.0%. These figures confirm that the RTX 4090 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, as the frame rate scales inversely with pixel count. The CPU's contribution remains constant, but the GPU's workload increases quadratically with resolution, leading to the observed FPS decline.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 109th out of 2,867 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places it in the top 3.8% of all configurations tested, indicating exceptional performance. The rank reflects the absolute frame rates achieved, which are among the highest in the database. The fact that this combo outperforms 2,758 other combinations suggests that the RTX 4090's GPU power is the dominant factor in determining the rank, as the CPU is adequate but not the fastest available.

The rank of 109 is notable because there are likely many combos with higher-end CPUs (such as the Ryzen 9 or Core i9 series) paired with the RTX 4090 that achieve marginally higher frame rates. However, the 7400F's performance is close enough that the difference is minimal. The data shows that the combo's average FPS at 1080p Ultra (298 FPS) is within a few percentage points of what a top-tier CPU might achieve, indicating that the 7400F does not hold back the RTX 4090 significantly.

Compared to other combos in the database, this pairing delivers frame rates that are suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming. At 1440p Ultra, the combo produces 224 FPS, which is above the threshold for 240 Hz displays. At 4K Ultra, the 150 FPS average is sufficient for 144 Hz displays, making this combo a viable option for competitive and immersive gaming alike. The rank of 109 underscores that this is a high-performance pairing, but the data also shows that there is room for improvement with a more powerful CPU.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The combo achieves an average of 150 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, while being 0.2% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 1920x1080 Medium settings is 310 FPS, with an average of 365 FPS and a maximum of 419 FPS.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4090 have?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus with a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 109th out of 2,867 tested combos in Dave The Diver.

Q: What is the FPS difference between 1080p Low and 4K Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 388, while at 4K Low, the average FPS is 227, representing a drop of 161 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following averages: Low settings produce 388 FPS, Medium settings produce 365 FPS (with a minimum of 310 FPS and maximum of 419 FPS), High settings produce 337 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 298 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 90 FPS reduction, which is primarily due to increased GPU workload from higher quality textures and effects.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low settings produce 340 FPS, Medium settings produce 284 FPS (with a minimum of 242 FPS and maximum of 327 FPS), High settings produce 254 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 224 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p at each settings level ranges from 48 FPS (Low) to 74 FPS (Ultra), indicating that the GPU's rendering load increases with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the averages are: Low settings produce 227 FPS, Medium settings produce 190 FPS (with a minimum of 162 FPS and maximum of 219 FPS), High settings produce 170 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 150 FPS. The 4K results show the most significant scaling, with a 77 FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 162 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Across all resolutions, the Medium settings provide the most complete data set, including minimum and maximum frame rates. The data shows that the combo maintains high minimum frame rates even at 4K, with the lowest recorded minimum being 162 FPS at 4K Medium. This indicates consistent performance without significant frame drops. The overall pattern confirms that this pairing delivers playable frame rates at all tested settings, with the RTX 4090 providing ample headroom for future games or higher refresh rate displays.