Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver is not a demanding title, but the data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination shows a system that obliterates every frame rate target at all tested settings. The benchmark results indicate that this combo is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at 4K, but becomes increasingly CPU-bound as resolution drops, revealing a processor that is more than capable of feeding one of the fastest consumer graphics cards on the market.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K clearly illustrates where the bottleneck lies in this system. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo produces an average of 346.4 FPS, which is an astronomically high figure that indicates the CPU is the primary limiting factor. Moving to 1440p at the same Low preset, the average drops to 259.8 FPS, a 25% reduction, and at 4K it falls further to 173.5 FPS. This steep decline from 1080p to 1440p, and then to 4K, is a classic sign that the GPU is taking over as the main constraint as pixel count increases.

The scaling pattern shifts dramatically when looking at the High preset. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 256.1 FPS, which is only 26% lower than the Low preset at the same resolution. However, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is just 23% (to 196.5 FPS), and from 1440p to 4K is 34% (to 130.4 FPS). This suggests that at High settings, the load is more evenly distributed, but the GPU is still the dominant factor at 4K. The most extreme example of GPU limitation is the Ultra preset, where the 4K average of 114 FPS is exactly 50% of the 1080p Ultra score of 227.5 FPS. This direct halving of performance from 1080p to 4K is a textbook demonstration of a GPU-bound scenario, where doubling the pixel count halves the frame rate.

The data strongly suggests that for this game, the RTX 5070 is the star of the show at higher resolutions. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 59.5 FPS (173.5 vs 114), which shows a significant performance cost for maxing out visuals. Conversely, at 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 118.9 FPS (346.4 vs 227.5), indicating that the CPU is holding back the GPU from reaching its full potential even at the highest settings.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the highest fidelity experience, the Ultra preset at 1440p is the sweet spot in the measured data. It delivers an average of 169.5 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors, while providing the best visual quality tested. At 4K, the High preset is the recommended choice, as its 130.4 FPS average is substantially higher than the Ultra preset's 114 FPS, and the visual difference between High and Ultra in a game like this is often negligible compared to the 16.4 FPS gain.

The Medium preset offers a balanced alternative for those who want a safety margin. At 4K, it produces 144.8 FPS, which is 30.8 FPS faster than Ultra and 14.4 FPS faster than High. However, given that even the Ultra preset at 4K clears 114 FPS, there is no performance reason to drop below High settings at any resolution tested. The Low preset is only advisable for competitive play on extremely high refresh rate displays, as it pushes the 1080p average to 346.4 FPS, but the visual sacrifice in an adventure game like Dave The Diver is unlikely to be worth it. The benchmark results indicate that the High preset at 1440p offers the best combination of visual fidelity and performance headroom, with the 196.5 FPS average leaving ample room for any future driver optimizations or background tasks.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Its single-thread performance is exceptional, as evidenced by a 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218. This strong single-core capability is crucial for games like Dave The Diver, which typically rely on a few heavily threaded tasks rather than scaling perfectly across many cores.

The data shows that this CPU is more than adequate for the game. At 1080p Low, the 346.4 FPS average suggests the processor is the limiting factor, but it is still delivering frame rates that are far beyond what any display can show. The 12 threads and 32 MB of shared L3 cache provide ample resources for the game's logic and physics. The multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12686, ensuring that the CPU does not become a bottleneck even when other background applications are running.

The CPU's 65W TDP and 5 nm process node mean it runs efficiently, which is a benefit for sustained gaming sessions. The DDR5 memory support and dual-channel memory bus with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensure that the processor has fast access to game data, further reducing any potential latency issues. In this test, the Ryzen 5 7500F proves that a modern 6-core processor is sufficient to drive even the most powerful GPUs in less demanding titles, with the bottleneck only appearing at extremely high frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 308th out of 1626 combos in Dave The Diver. This places it in the top 19% of all tested systems, which is a strong result given that the game is not particularly demanding. The high rank is primarily due to the GPU's immense power, but the CPU's ability to keep up at lower resolutions demonstrates that it is not a weak link.

The RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 41687 puts it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, and it sits very close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, which has an average score of 41441, a delta of just 0.6%. This means the 5070 offers performance comparable to the previous generation's flagship in synthetic tests. The CPU's average score of 24993 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24974, a delta of only 0.1%. This indicates that the Ryzen 5 7500F is a very balanced performer relative to its peers.

The combo's rank of 308 is impressive when considering the game's relatively low system requirements. Many combos with more expensive, higher-core-count CPUs score higher, but the difference is often marginal at the frame rates involved. The data shows that for this specific game, the GPU is the dominant factor in determining overall rank, and the RTX 5070 ensures this combo is positioned firmly in the upper echelon of results.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Dave The Diver at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 114 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay. Even at the highest settings, the RTX 5070 provides a comfortable frame rate.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU becomes the limiting factor at 1080p with lower settings. For example, the Low preset at 1080p yields 346.4 FPS, while the High preset at the same resolution yields 256.1 FPS, indicating the GPU has headroom that the CPU cannot fully utilize.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to the RTX 3090 in this context?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 41687, which is 0.6% higher than the RTX 3090's score of 41441. In practical terms for this game, the two cards are effectively tied, so the 5070 offers a significant generational efficiency improvement.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: The 2560x1440 resolution with the High preset is the most balanced option, delivering 196.5 FPS. This provides a high frame rate while maintaining excellent visual quality, without the extreme CPU bottleneck seen at 1080p.

Q: Is the 12 GB of VRAM on the RTX 5070 sufficient for this game?

A: Yes. At 4K Ultra, the game runs at 114 FPS, and there are no indications of VRAM limitations in the measured data. The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory is more than enough for a game of this visual complexity.

Q: How many cores does the Ryzen 5 7500F have, and is it enough?

A: It has 6 cores and 12 threads. The benchmark results show this is more than sufficient, as the game runs at over 227 FPS at 1080p Ultra, proving the CPU is not a limiting factor in most scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings preset combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---|---|

| 3840x2160 | High | 130.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 173.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 144.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 114 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 196.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 259.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 218.5 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 169.5 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 256.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 346.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 285.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 227.5 |

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. It features 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units, giving it a pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s. The 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, which is more than sufficient for the data demands of Dave The Diver.

The GPU's performance in this game is exceptional across all tested configurations. At 4K Ultra, it still manages 114 FPS, which confirms its raw compute power. The FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS ensures that even the most complex shader effects are handled with ease. The 48 ray tracing cores and 192 tensor cores are largely irrelevant for this title, but they do not hinder performance in any way.

The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs is well-deserved, and its average benchmark score of 41687 places it just above the RTX 3090. The data clearly shows that the RTX 5070 is the primary driver of the high frame rates in this combo, particularly at 4K where the CPU's influence diminishes. The 250W TDP is a modest power requirement for this level of performance, and the PCIe 5.0 x16 interface ensures there are no bandwidth limitations. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 192 TMUs provide ample fill rate for the game's 2D sprite-based visuals, making it a perfect match for this title's demands.