Dave The Diver

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 lands at rank 1725 out of 2867 tested combos in Dave The Diver. That places this configuration in the 40th percentile of all tested systems, which is a solidly mid-pack result for a game that does not demand extreme hardware. The combo sits closer to the bottom of the upper half than the top of the lower half, and the data suggests the GPU is the primary constraint on overall performance in this title.

Benchmark results indicate that this pairing produces playable frame rates at every resolution and setting combination tested, but the margins between settings tiers reveal where the hardware hits its limits. The rank reflects a system that can handle the game comfortably at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K remaining viable only when graphical settings are reduced. This is not a combo that will dominate leaderboards, but it is one that delivers consistent, smooth gameplay for the vast majority of players.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 brings 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2317 MHz and boosts to 2572 MHz, with memory clocked at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). These specifications place the card at the 66th percentile among all GPUs in the database, which is respectable for a current-generation entry-level offering.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role is significant but not overwhelming. The game's art style and relatively modest visual demands mean the RTX 5050 can push high frame rates without breaking a sweat at lower resolutions. However, the 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a consideration at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate drops to 68 FPS, which is still playable but indicates the GPU is working hard to maintain performance. The card's 13.17 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 82.30 GPixel/s pixel rate are adequate for this title, but they are not excessive.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 5050's average benchmark score of 21035 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153, -0.6% delta) and the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237, -1% delta). It edges out the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713, +1.6% delta) and trails the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379, -1.6% delta) by a similar margin. These tight deltas indicate that in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5050 performs in a narrow band around these older or mobile-oriented parts, though in actual gaming the newer architecture and driver support may yield different results.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo delivers 154 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops that to 116 FPS, a reduction of 38 FPS or roughly 25%. At 4K High, the average falls to 77 FPS, which is 39 FPS lower than 1440p and 77 FPS lower than 1080p. This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the RTX 5050's 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth become limiting factors.

The resolution scaling also reveals which component dominates at each tier. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough (154 FPS at High, 206 FPS at Low) that the CPU's single-thread performance likely matters more, as the GPU has headroom to spare. At 1440p and 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, as evidenced by the larger absolute FPS drops between settings. The jump from 1080p to 1440p at High settings costs 38 FPS, while the jump from 1440p to 4K at High costs 39 FPS — nearly identical absolute losses, suggesting the GPU is being pushed progressively harder.

Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, Low delivers 206 FPS versus 136 FPS at Ultra, a 70 FPS spread. At 1440p, the spread narrows to 53 FPS (155 vs 102). At 4K, it further narrows to 36 FPS (104 vs 68). This trend indicates that at lower resolutions, the CPU can feed the GPU fast enough to exploit lower settings, while at 4K the GPU is saturated even at Low settings, and the extra load from higher settings has less relative impact.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 206 FPS, Medium hits 172 FPS (with a minimum of 146 and maximum of 198), High reaches 154 FPS, and Ultra settles at 136 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, players have complete freedom to max out settings while still maintaining frame rates well above 120 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset keeps the average above 130 FPS, which is excellent for competitive or high-refresh-rate gaming.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains highly playable but shows the expected decline. Low settings average 155 FPS, Medium averages 129 FPS (minimum 110, maximum 149), High averages 116 FPS, and Ultra averages 102 FPS. The minimum frame rate at Medium (110 FPS) is still comfortably above 60 FPS, and even Ultra stays above the 100 FPS threshold. This makes 1440p a sweet spot for this combo, offering a substantial resolution upgrade over 1080p while keeping all settings viable.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings average 104 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS (minimum 74, maximum 100), High averages 77 FPS, and Ultra drops to 68 FPS. While all of these are technically playable (the lowest minimum recorded is 74 FPS at Medium), the margins are thinner. Players targeting 4K will need to make a choice: prioritize frame rate with Low/Medium settings, or prioritize visual fidelity with High/Ultra and accept averages in the 68-77 FPS range. The 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus are likely contributing factors to this 4K performance ceiling.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 (Phoenix) architecture, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. It runs at a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boosts to 4.70 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 8400F posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851 and a single-core score of 2943. The PassMark multi-thread score is 24389, with a single-thread score of 3685. These results place the CPU at the 77th percentile among all processors, which is a strong showing for a 6-core part. In Dave The Diver, the CPU's 12 threads and 4.70 GHz boost clock are more than sufficient to keep pace with the RTX 5050 at lower resolutions.

The nearest rivals for the 8400F include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (avg score 24964, +0.2% delta), Intel Core i7-11850H (24935, +0.3% delta), Intel Core i7-13620H (24911, +0.4% delta), and AMD EPYC 9474F (25103, -0.4% delta). The 8400F's average benchmark score of 25005 places it essentially at parity with the Ryzen 5 7500F and slightly above the two Intel mobile parts. The deltaPct values of 0.2-0.4% are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Dave The Diver.

The CPU's role in this combo becomes evident when examining the 1080p Low results: 206 FPS average. This high frame rate indicates the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond the 144 Hz typical of many monitors. However, at 4K Ultra (68 FPS), the CPU is clearly not the limiting factor; the GPU is. The data suggests that the 8400F has ample headroom for this game, and players could pair it with a more powerful GPU in the future without worrying about CPU bottlenecking.

FAQ

Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Dave The Diver?

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 68, which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced action. Lowering to Medium settings raises the average to 87 FPS (minimum 74, maximum 100), and Low settings reach 104 FPS. Players wanting 4K should stick to Low or Medium settings for the smoothest experience.

Q: What is the best settings/resolution balance for this combo?

A: The data shows 1440p High delivers 116 FPS average, while 1440p Ultra drops to 102 FPS. Both are excellent. For maximum visual quality while maintaining high frame rates, 1440p Ultra at 102 FPS is the sweet spot. At 1080p, all settings exceed 136 FPS, so players with 144 Hz monitors can max everything out.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5050's average benchmark score is 21035. It is 0.6% slower than the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (21153), 1% slower than the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (21237), 1.6% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (20713), and 1.6% slower than the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (21379). These differences are minimal and unlikely to be noticeable in actual gameplay.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 206 FPS average, which suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the average drops to 68 FPS, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 8400F's single-core score of 2943 in Cinebench R23 and PassMark single-thread score of 3685 are strong enough to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5050.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with this combo?

A: All settings deliver playable results. Low averages 206 FPS, Medium averages 172 FPS (minimum 146, maximum 198), High averages 154 FPS, and Ultra averages 136 FPS. Even the lowest minimum frame rate recorded (146 FPS at Medium) is well above typical 60 FPS targets.

Q: Is the 8 GB VRAM on the RTX 5050 sufficient for this game?

A: The measured results show no VRAM-related stuttering or crashes, and all tested settings run successfully. However, the 4K results show a clear performance drop compared to 1440p, which may be partially attributed to the 8 GB memory capacity. For a game with Dave The Diver's visual style, 8 GB is adequate but leaves little headroom for future titles with higher memory demands.