Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture using a 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, backed by 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This CPU is positioned in the 83rd percentile of all processors tested, with an average benchmark score of 26,617. In Dave The Diver, an Adventure title, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain a stable frame pacing floor. The data shows that even at the lowest resolution and settings tested, 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 179.2 FPS. Such a high frame rate at the entry-level preset indicates that the processor is not a bottleneck in this specific game, as the load is likely more dependent on single-thread performance rather than the full multi-threaded capability. The Ryzen 5 7600’s single-thread benchmark score of 999 in 3dmark and 3,246 in Cinebench R23 suggests strong per-core efficiency, which is more relevant to game logic and draw calls in a title like this than the raw multi-core score of 22,992 in Cinebench R23. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which scores 26,574 (a 0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900HK at 26,672 (a -0.2% delta), showing that the 7600 is tightly clustered with these parts in overall CPU benchmarks. For Dave The Diver, the 65 W TDP and 6-core configuration are more than sufficient, as the measured frame rates scale with GPU settings rather than showing signs of CPU limitation.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is a Turing-architecture GPU with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its boost clock is 1680 MHz, and it houses 1,920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The GPU sits in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16,074. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600S (score 15,996, 0.5% delta) and the AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (score 16,351, -1.7% delta), indicating the RTX 2060 is competitive in its class. In Dave The Diver, the GPU’s VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth are critical factors, as the game’s visual fidelity scales with texture quality and resolution. The measured FPS data shows a clear pattern: at 1920x1080 Ultra, the combo hits 115 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 60.8 FPS. This drop suggests that the 6 GB VRAM buffer is adequate for 1080p and 1440p, but at 3840x2160, the increased pixel count and texture demands may push the memory subsystem harder. The GPU’s FP32 performance of 6.451 TFLOPS is modest by modern standards, yet the frame rates indicate that Dave The Diver is not a graphically intense title, allowing the RTX 2060 to deliver playable performance even at 4K. The transition from Low to Ultra settings at any resolution shows a consistent performance penalty, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario, reinforcing that the RTX 2060 is the primary driver of frame rate variation in this combo.

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

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals a predictable scaling pattern that identifies the GPU as the limiting component. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves 115 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Ultra, the average FPS drops to 87.7, a reduction of 27.3 FPS. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average falls further to 60.8 FPS, which is a 54.2 FPS drop from the 1080p result. This represents a 47% decrease in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at the highest settings. Similarly, at Low settings, the frame rate goes from 179.2 FPS at 1080p to 132.5 FPS at 1440p, and then to 92.5 FPS at 4K. The consistent scaling across all settings indicates that the RTX 2060 is being progressively saturated as resolution increases. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see a plateau in FPS at lower resolutions, but instead, the frame rate continues to climb as resolution drops, which is the hallmark of a GPU-limited scenario. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 179.2 FPS, which is far above the 4K Ultra figure, confirming that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the constraints at higher resolutions. The RTX 2060’s 6 GB VRAM may also contribute to the scaling, as 4K textures can exceed the memory capacity, leading to potential stutters, though the average FPS remains playable.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested combinations for Dave The Diver, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 ranks 1334 out of 1626 combos. This places it in the lower-mid tier of all configurations tested, which is a reflection of the GPU’s age rather than the CPU’s capability. The rank of 1334 out of 1626 means that 292 combos perform worse, while the majority of tested systems deliver higher frame rates. Given that the CPU is in the 83rd percentile and the GPU is in the 58th percentile, the combo’s overall rank is dragged down by the RTX 2060. The data suggests that this pairing is balanced for 1080p gaming, where the CPU can push high frame rates, but the GPU limits performance at higher resolutions. For a game like Dave The Diver, which is not demanding, the rank is acceptable, but it does not compete with higher-end GPUs in the database. The nearest GPU rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 7600S, have similar average scores, which indicates that the RTX 2060 is at the lower end of modern performance, and this is reflected in the combo’s rank. The CPU’s strong benchmark scores do not translate to a higher combo rank because the game’s frame rates are predominantly GPU-bound, as shown by the resolution scaling analysis.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal balance of visual quality and performance is achieved at 2560x1440 with High settings, delivering 97.5 FPS. This resolution provides a significant upgrade in pixel density over 1080p while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra achieving 115 FPS and Low reaching 179.2 FPS, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is minimal in this title, and the extra performance headroom at High (135.2 FPS) is preferable for smoother gameplay. For users with 4K displays, the High preset at 3840x2160 yields 68.9 FPS, which is still playable, but the Ultra preset drops to 60.8 FPS, which is at the edge of acceptable performance. The data indicates that the Medium preset at 1440p (111.9 FPS) is also a solid choice, but High offers better visuals with only a 14.4 FPS penalty. The Low settings at any resolution offer the highest frame rates, but they are not recommended as the game’s visual style benefits from higher quality textures. The Ultra preset at 1080p is the best choice for maximizing visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness, as 115 FPS is still high, but the 1440p High preset is the sweet spot for a balanced experience.

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

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers the following average FPS: Low 179.2, Medium 146.5, High 135.2, and Ultra 115. This resolution shows the full range of GPU performance, with a 64.2 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. The frame rates are all well above 60 FPS, indicating that this resolution is the native sweet spot for the RTX 2060. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are: Low 132.5, Medium 111.9, High 97.5, and Ultra 87.7. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 46.7 FPS at Low to 27.3 FPS at Ultra, showing a consistent performance scaling. At this resolution, Ultra still maintains a playable 87.7 FPS, while Low breaks the 130 FPS barrier. Finally, at 3840x2160, the results are: Low 92.5, Medium 73.9, High 68.9, and Ultra 60.8. The 4K resolution pushes the GPU to its limits, with the Ultra preset barely maintaining 60 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 31.7 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck at this resolution. The data shows a clear hierarchy: 1080p is for high refresh rate displays, 1440p is for balanced gaming, and 4K is only viable at lower settings or for users who prioritize resolution over frame rate.