Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Dave The Diver, placing it in the 733rd position out of 1626 tested combos. This pairing is fundamentally GPU-limited at 4K, but shifts toward a more balanced profile at lower resolutions, where the CPU's strong single-thread performance becomes more relevant. The data shows that this combo is more than capable of maxing out high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p, and even at 4K, it maintains playable performance across all settings.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is significant, with the average FPS across all settings falling from 213.9 to 107.3, a reduction of roughly 50%. This steep decline clearly indicates that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 becomes the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the average frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 176.1 FPS on Ultra to 262.6 FPS on Low, suggesting that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond its limits at this resolution. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a more moderate drop, with the average across settings decreasing from 213.9 to 162.1 FPS, a 24% reduction. This still points to the GPU being the bottleneck, as the resolution increase directly taxes the render output.

The transition from 1440p to 4K reveals the most pronounced performance hit, with the average FPS falling from 162.1 to 107.3, a 34% decrease. This is consistent with the GPU's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus, which are pushed harder at 4K. The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU, but the game's rendering load at 4K overwhelmingly falls on the RTX 3070. The fact that the Ultra preset at 4K still achieves 86.5 FPS, while Low hits 132.7 FPS, shows that even the most demanding settings are playable, but the scaling curve indicates the GPU is near its operational ceiling at this resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1080p, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation, as it delivers 176.1 FPS, which is still well above the 144 Hz threshold for most gaming monitors. The jump from High to Ultra costs only 19.9 FPS (from 196.0 to 176.1), which is a minor trade-off for the visual fidelity gain. At 1440p, the High preset offers the best balance, providing 150.9 FPS, which is comfortably above 144 Hz. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 128.7 FPS, which is still smooth but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz display. The Medium preset at 1440p yields 167.8 FPS, which is a slight improvement over High, but the visual quality reduction is generally not worth the 16.9 FPS gain.

At 4K, the Medium preset appears to be the sweet spot, delivering 113.0 FPS, which is a substantial improvement over High's 96.8 FPS. The jump from Medium to Low at 4K is a larger leap, from 113.0 to 132.7 FPS, a 19.7 FPS gain, but the visual compromise is more noticeable. For a consistent 4K experience, the data suggests that High is the most visually appealing option that still maintains a playable frame rate, but Medium is the pragmatic choice for those seeking a higher refresh rate. The Ultra preset at 4K, at 86.5 FPS, is the only setting that dips below the 90 FPS mark, making it less ideal for fast-paced gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to achieve a consistent 144 FPS?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p with the High preset achieves 150.9 FPS, which is the highest resolution and setting combination that remains above the 144 FPS threshold. The Low preset at 1440p reaches 201.0 FPS, but the visual trade-off is unnecessary.

*Q: How does the CPU's core count affect performance in Dave The Diver?*

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The benchmark results show that this configuration is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p and 1440p, as frame rates remain very high across all settings.

Q: Is the RTX 3070's 8 GB VRAM a limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data shows a significant frame rate drop from 1440p to 4K, with the average FPS falling from 162.1 to 107.3. This suggests the GPU, including its 8 GB VRAM and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is the primary limiting component at 4K, but it still manages to deliver playable frame rates.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p?

A: At 1080p, the Low preset achieves 262.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset reaches 176.1 FPS. This is a difference of 86.5 FPS, or about 49% faster on Low, but both are well above any standard refresh rate.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 733rd out of 1626 tested combos, placing it in the top 45% of all systems tested. This indicates it is a solid mid-to-high tier performer for Dave The Diver.

Q: Does the CPU's single-thread performance matter for this game?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F scores 3218 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is a strong result. The high frame rates at 1080p, particularly at 262.6 FPS on Low, suggest that the game benefits from strong single-thread performance, but it is not the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all settings. The Low preset delivers 262.6 FPS, Medium reaches 221.0 FPS, High achieves 196.0 FPS, and Ultra produces 176.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 33% reduction in performance, but all settings are far beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive. Low settings yield 201.0 FPS, Medium drops to 167.8 FPS, High delivers 150.9 FPS, and Ultra falls to 128.7 FPS. The relative performance difference between Low and Ultra is about 36%, which is similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower due to the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance becomes more constrained. Low settings achieve 132.7 FPS, Medium reaches 113.0 FPS, High produces 96.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 86.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 46.2 FPS, or 35%, which is consistent with the scaling at other resolutions, but the absolute values are the lowest measured. The data shows that the RTX 3070 is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the CPU's role diminishes with the increased GPU load.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 733rd out of 1626 tested combos for Dave The Diver. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all systems tested, indicating that it outperforms the majority of configurations. The CPU's average benchmark score is 24993, which puts it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the GPU's average score is 28238, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs.

Relative to its nearest CPU rivals, the Ryzen 5 7500F is effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-11850H, which has an average score of 24974 and a delta of 0.1%. It is also competitive with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, which scores 25057 and is 0.3% faster. On the GPU side, the RTX 3070 is closely matched with the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, which scores 27985 and is 0.9% slower, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which scores 27956 and is 1.0% slower. This indicates that the combo's performance is well-balanced, with neither component significantly outclassing its direct competitors.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running on the AMD Socket AM5 platform. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz, with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, and it has a 65 W TDP. The CPU's L3 cache is 32 MB shared, and it supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, especially at higher resolutions. The benchmark results show that at 1080p, the frame rates are high enough to suggest the CPU is not a bottleneck, with the Low preset hitting 262.6 FPS. The CPU's single-thread performance, as indicated by its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218, is strong and likely contributes to the high frame rates at lower resolutions. However, as the resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, and the CPU's influence on frame rates diminishes. The 6 cores and 12 threads are more than adequate for this game, as it does not appear to be heavily multi-threaded based on the performance scaling.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is based on the Ampere architecture and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1500 MHz, with a boost clock of 1725 MHz, and it has a TDP of 220 W. The GPU has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output units.

The GPU is the clear performance driver in Dave The Diver, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The data shows that the frame rate drops significantly as resolution increases, which is a direct result of the GPU's rendering load. At 4K, the Ultra preset achieves 86.5 FPS, while the Low preset reaches 132.7 FPS, demonstrating that the GPU is the limiting factor. The 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this game, as the measured performance does not indicate any memory-related stuttering or frame drops. The RTX 3070's performance is also consistent with its benchmark scores, which place it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs, and it performs comparably to the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, as shown in the nearest rivals data.