Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver, a 2023 adventure title, presents an interesting case study when paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070. The benchmark data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet shows signs of CPU limitation at 1080p. The measured frames per second (FPS) across all settings and resolutions indicate a capable combination, but the scaling patterns suggest the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread configuration is the primary constraint at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data shows a clear and predictable trend: performance decreases as resolution increases, but the rate of decline is not uniform across settings. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 318.5 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 241.9 FPS, a 24% reduction, and at 4K Low, the average falls to 161.1 FPS, which is 33% lower than the 1440p result. This pattern suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU is the limiting factor, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly.

The gap between resolutions narrows at higher settings. With Ultra settings, the system delivers 212.9 FPS at 1080p, 156 FPS at 1440p, and 107.1 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 26.7%, while from 1440p to 4K it is 31.3%. This indicates that as the graphical load increases, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the CPU's influence on overall FPS diminishes. The data implies that the RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus are sufficient to handle the texture and shading demands at 4K, but the CPU's Zen 3 architecture, running at a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, cannot keep pace at lower resolutions where frame rates exceed 300 FPS.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 318.5, achieved at 1080p with Low settings. This is significantly higher than the 212.9 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra, showing the impact of graphical fidelity on frame rates.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1440p High to 4K High?

A: At 1440p High, the system averages 178.1 FPS. At 4K High, it averages 120.7 FPS. This represents a 32.2% reduction in average frame rate, a substantial drop that highlights the increased pixel workload at 4K.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K Ultra?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at 4K Ultra. The average FPS is 107.1, which is still high but significantly lower than the 212.9 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The CPU's workload does not increase with resolution, so the drop is attributable to the GPU's rendering load.

Q: Does the RTX 4070's performance fall below 100 FPS in any tested configuration?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded is 107.1, at 4K Ultra. All other configurations produce higher averages, indicating the combo maintains excellent playability across all settings.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 1440p Low, the average FPS is 241.9, and at 1440p Ultra, it is 156. This is a difference of 85.9 FPS, or a 35.5% reduction in performance when switching to the highest preset.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,916 in single-core. This indicates strong multi-threading capability, which is typical for an 8-core, 16-thread processor, though the single-thread score is less impressive relative to newer designs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. This configuration provides substantial multi-threaded throughput, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,655. The CPU's average benchmark score is 27,220, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival being the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27,043, a 0.7% difference.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role appears to be significant at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 318.5 FPS, which is a very high frame rate. This suggests the GPU is not fully utilized, and the CPU's ability to process game logic and draw calls is the limiting factor. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for this game's demands, but the 4.60 GHz boost clock is not enough to push frame rates beyond this point. The data implies that the CPU is the bottleneck at 1080p, as the GPU has the raw power to render more frames if the CPU could supply them.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 393 out of 1,626 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places it in the top 24.2% of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mid-range to high-end pairing. The rank reflects the system's ability to deliver high frame rates across all resolutions, with particularly impressive results at 1440p and 4K where it remains well above 60 FPS.

The ranking suggests that while this combo is not the absolute fastest available, it offers a balanced performance profile. The CPU's 84th percentile ranking and the GPU's 81st percentile ranking indicate that neither component is a weak link, but the overall system performance is slightly limited by their combination. The data shows that the combo performs better than 1,233 other tested configurations, which reflects its capability in this adventure title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS is 318.5. Medium settings reduce this to 264.6, and High settings yield 239. At Ultra settings, the average FPS is 212.9. These numbers show a consistent scaling pattern, with each tier of settings reducing performance by roughly 10-15%.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a more pronounced drop. Low settings produce an average of 241.9 FPS, Medium drops to 201.3, High to 178.1, and Ultra to 156. The reduction from 1080p to 1440p is about 24-27% across all settings, indicating that the GPU is beginning to feel the load from the higher pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance is still acceptable but clearly lower. Low settings average 161.1 FPS, Medium 134.6, High 120.7, and Ultra 107.1. The drop from 1440p to 4K is roughly 33-38%, which is a significant reduction. This suggests that the RTX 4070's 12 GB of VRAM and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being utilized heavily, but the GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is not sufficient to maintain the same frame rates as at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, players can comfortably use Ultra settings to achieve 212.9 FPS, which is far above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The high frame rates even at Ultra indicate that the GPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution, so pushing the graphical fidelity to the maximum is recommended.

At 1440p, High settings provide an average of 178.1 FPS, which is an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. Ultra settings at 1440p still deliver 156 FPS, but the marginal visual improvement over High may not justify the 12.4% performance loss. For competitive play, Medium settings at 201.3 FPS would be a strong choice, but for most players, High offers the best experience.

At 4K, the data suggests that High settings at 120.7 FPS are the sweet spot. Ultra settings drop to 107.1 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the threshold where frame rate fluctuations could become noticeable. Medium settings at 134.6 FPS provide a smoother experience, but the visual fidelity reduction may be apparent. For a consistent 4K experience, High settings are recommended, as they balance the GPU's workload with the game's visual demands.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is a powerful graphics card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 5,888 shading units and 46 ray tracing cores. It has a boost clock of 2475 MHz and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's average benchmark score is 37,283, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37,507, a 0.6% difference, indicating the RTX 4070 is a strong performer in its class.

In Dave The Diver, the GPU's role is critical at 4K resolution. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 107.1, which is the lowest recorded figure. This suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at this resolution, as the CPU's workload does not change with resolution. The GPU's 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 158.4 GPixel/s pixel rate are being fully utilized to render the higher pixel count. The card's 12 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this game, as the 4K High and Ultra presets do not show any signs of memory-related stuttering. The GPU's performance scaling from 1080p to 4K indicates that it is a capable card for this adventure title, but it does have limits at the highest settings and resolution.