Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver, an adventure title released on 2023-06-27, presents a unique workload that stresses both the CPU and GPU in different ways depending on resolution. The measured data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination shows a system capable of delivering very high frame rates across all tested settings, with the limiting factor shifting from the processor at 1080p to the graphics card at 4K. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a strong foundation, while the RTX 5070's 12 GB of VRAM and Blackwell architecture handle the game's visual demands efficiently. This analysis walks through the specific roles each component plays, the measured performance at each resolution and preset, and how this particular combo stacks up against the broader field of tested hardware.

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

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which are substantial frequencies for a desktop part. The processor has a TDP of 65 W and is built on a 5 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size of 71 mm². In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates a strong single-thread performance, scoring 1852 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 999 in 3dmark_single_thread. This is crucial for games like Dave The Diver, which often rely heavily on a single primary thread for game logic and physics. The multi-threaded capabilities are also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12735 and a 3dmark_max_threads score of 6503, ensuring that background tasks and the game's various systems do not create a bottleneck.

In terms of relative performance, the Ryzen 5 7600 sits at the 78th percentile for all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26324. Its nearest rivals in the synthetic benchmarks are the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, which scores 26274 (a 0.2% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS, which scores 26402 (a -0.3% difference). This places the 7600 in a highly competitive bracket, performing nearly identically to mobile processors from the same and previous generations. The Intel Core i9-11900KF is also a close rival, scoring 26212, which is 0.4% less than the Ryzen 5 7600. These results indicate that the CPU has ample headroom for the frame rates observed in Dave The Diver.

The game's performance at 1080p highlights the CPU's role. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 341 FPS, and with High settings, it reaches 255 FPS. These very high frame rates suggest that the Ryzen 5 7600's single-thread performance is more than sufficient to feed the RTX 5070, even at lower graphical fidelity where the GPU has less work to do. The 3dmark_2_threads score of 1938 and the 3dmark_4_threads score of 3686 further indicate that the processor is well-optimized for the kinds of workloads that games generate, which often involve a small number of heavily loaded threads. As resolution increases, the CPU's relative importance diminishes, as the GPU takes on the primary rendering load, but the data shows the 7600 does not become a limiting factor in this title.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a high-end graphics card from the GeForce 50-series, based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and the GB205 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs, along with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The card operates at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. Its memory subsystem is a key feature: 12 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s. This substantial bandwidth is critical for handling high-resolution textures and complex scenes without stuttering. The GPU's compute capabilities are strong, with an FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s.

In the synthetic benchmark landscape, the RTX 5070 ranks at the 82nd percentile for all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals show a very tight grouping: the AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40318 (a 0.1% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40063 (a 0.8% difference), and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870 (a -1.2% difference). The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is also close, with a score of 39568, which is 2% lower. This indicates the RTX 5070 is performing in a very specific performance tier, and its measured FPS in Dave The Diver reflects this capability.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 4K (3840x2160), the average FPS for Ultra settings drops to 113, while at 1080p Ultra, it is 225 FPS. This scaling shows the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. The 12 GB of VRAM is also a consideration; Dave The Diver's art style and asset loading can be memory-intensive, but the data suggests that 12 GB is sufficient for the tested presets, as all settings from Low to Ultra at all resolutions produced playable frame rates. The card's memory clock is listed as 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective), which, combined with the 192-bit bus, yields the high 672.0 GB/s bandwidth. This prevents memory bandwidth from being a bottleneck, even at 4K resolution where pixel throughput demands are highest.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the average frame rate for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combo in Dave The Diver at 1440p with High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo achieves an average of 192 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26324, while the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26274, which is a 0.2% difference.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the RTX 5070 at 4K resolution with Medium settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 122.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070?

A: The launch MSRP of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is 549 USD.

Q: In the synthetic Passmark G3D benchmark, what score does the RTX 5070 achieve, and how does this relate to its percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 5070 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 29137, and this contributes to its overall percentile ranking of 82 for all GPUs.

Q: What is the boost clock speed of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 has a boost clock speed of 5.10 GHz.

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

The measured data provides clear insights into the optimal settings for this hardware combination. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is significant, with an average FPS of 341 at Low and 225 at Ultra. However, the frame rate at Ultra is still exceptionally high, and the visual fidelity improvement is likely worth the performance trade-off. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 285 FPS, which is a 60 FPS increase over Ultra. The data suggests that at 1080p, the system is heavily CPU-bound at lower settings, and the GPU has significant headroom. For the smoothest experience, Ultra is still a viable option, but for players with high refresh rate monitors, the increase from 225 to 285 FPS at Medium might be more beneficial.

At 1440p, the pattern continues. Ultra settings produce 169 FPS, while Medium produces 215 FPS. The High preset offers a balance at 192 FPS. For most users, the High preset at 1440p appears to be the sweet spot, providing a high average FPS that is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many monitors, while still delivering good visual quality. The Low preset at 1440p yields 256 FPS, which is overkill for most displays and would sacrifice too much visual detail.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. Ultra settings produce 113 FPS, which is still playable, but the Medium preset offers a substantial boost to 144 FPS, with a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS. This makes Medium the recommended setting for 4K, as it provides a 31 FPS average increase over Ultra, which is a 27% improvement, and ensures that the frame rate stays above 120 FPS in most scenes. The High preset at 4K achieves 128 FPS, which is also a good option if visual quality is a priority. Overall, the data indicates that for this combo, the Medium preset at 4K provides the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, while at 1440p and 1080p, the High or Ultra presets are recommended for a premium experience.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination is ranked 734 out of 3710 tested combos for Dave The Diver. This places it in the top 20% of all tested systems, indicating a strong performance level. This ranking is a composite measure that considers the performance across all tested resolutions and settings. The high rank is consistent with the component-level benchmarks: the CPU is at the 78th percentile for all CPUs, and the GPU is at the 82nd percentile for all GPUs. This suggests that the combo is well-balanced, without a single component dragging down the overall performance.

The rank of 734 out of 3710 means that there are 733 other combinations that perform better in this specific game. These are likely to include more powerful CPUs like the higher-end Ryzen 7000 series or Intel Core i9 processors, and more powerful GPUs like the RTX 5080 or RTX 5090. However, the fact that this combo ranks this high, despite not being the top-of-the-line hardware, indicates that Dave The Diver is not an exceptionally demanding title, and the Ryzen 5 7600 + RTX 5070 is more than capable of delivering a high-quality experience. The data shows that the combo is particularly strong at 1080p and 1440p, where it achieves frame rates that are competitive with much more expensive systems. The ranking also implies that the system is not limited by its 12 GB VRAM or 6-core CPU in this game, as the overall performance is high enough to secure a top-quartile position.

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

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all common resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers an average of 341 FPS on Low settings, 285 FPS on Medium, 255 FPS on High, and 225 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has a recorded minimum of 242 FPS and a maximum of 328 FPS, showing a tight variance. The differences between settings are significant, with Low being 116 FPS faster than Ultra, which represents a 51% performance gain. This indicates a strong CPU influence at this resolution, as the GPU is less taxed.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops but remains exceptionally high. Low settings yield 256 FPS, Medium yields 215 FPS, High yields 192 FPS, and Ultra yields 169 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 182 FPS and a maximum of 247 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is moderate, with the High preset losing 63 FPS (from 255 to 192), which is a 25% decrease. This is a typical scaling pattern, indicating that the GPU is starting to become more involved.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still very good. Low settings produce 172 FPS, Medium produces 144 FPS, High produces 128 FPS, and Ultra produces 113 FPS. The Medium preset has a minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS. The drop from 1440p to 4K is more pronounced, with the High preset losing 64 FPS (from 192 to 128), a 33% decrease. This shows a clear GPU bottleneck at 4K, as the resolution demands significantly more from the graphics card. The data shows a consistent scaling pattern across all settings, with 4K Ultra being the most demanding scenario at 113 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS standard for smooth gameplay.

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

The scaling of performance from 1080p to 4K provides a clear diagnostic of which component is the bottleneck in this system. Looking at the High settings preset, the average FPS drops from 255 at 1920x1080 to 192 at 2560x1440, and then to 128 at 3840x2160. This represents a 25% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 33% drop from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 127 FPS, which is a 50% reduction in performance. This pattern is characteristic of a system that is becoming increasingly GPU-bound as resolution increases.

At 1080p, the CPU is likely the primary limiter, as the GPU has enough power to render frames at a very high rate, but the processor can only feed it so many draw calls. This is evidenced by the fact that the FPS at 1080p Low is 341, which is extremely high and likely near the CPU's maximum frame generation rate. As resolution increases to 1440p, the GPU starts to take on more work, but the CPU is still able to provide a high enough frame rate, as evidenced by the 192 FPS at High settings. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is relatively modest, suggesting that the CPU is still keeping up.

The transition to 4K is where the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The 33% drop from 1440p to 4K is larger than the 25% drop from 1080p to 1440p, indicating that the GPU is now saturated. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of VRAM and 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth are being fully utilized at this resolution, and the rendering load is the primary constraint. The fact that the FPS at 4K Ultra is still 113 reflects the GPU's power, but the scaling data clearly shows that for this combo, 4K is where the graphics card becomes the dominant bottleneck. The CPU, with its high single-thread score of 1852 in Cinebench R23, is not a limiting factor at any resolution tested, as the frame rates are consistently high and scale predictably with resolution.