Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver presents a straightforward scaling pattern for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination. The measured frame rates show that the Ultra preset is the most demanding, while the Low preset offers the highest performance. The data indicates that the High preset provides an excellent balance, delivering frame rates that are very close to the maximum while maintaining significantly higher visual fidelity than the Low or Medium settings.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the High preset achieves an average of 198.2 FPS, which is only 62.2 FPS behind the Low preset's 260.4 FPS but 22.2 FPS ahead of the Ultra preset's 176 FPS. For players prioritizing smooth gameplay with strong visuals, the High preset is the recommended choice. It delivers a frame rate that is more than sufficient for the vast majority of displays, and the gap to the Low preset is not worth the substantial reduction in graphical quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset maintains an average of 145.4 FPS. This is a 52.8 FPS reduction from the Low preset's 198.2 FPS, but it remains well above the 130.9 FPS achieved by the Ultra preset. The data suggests that High is the optimal setting for this resolution, as it keeps the experience fluid without pushing the hardware to its limits. The Medium preset at 168.8 FPS is a viable alternative for those who want a bit more headroom, but the visual jump from Medium to High is generally more impactful than the performance cost.

At 3840x2160, the High preset's average of 96.4 FPS is still very playable. The Low preset reaches 134.3 FPS, and the Medium preset hits 111.2 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 87.9 FPS. For a 4K experience, the High preset is the recommended setting. It provides a frame rate that is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, and the performance delta to the Medium preset is only 14.8 FPS. Players with high-refresh-rate 4K displays might prefer the Low preset for its 134.3 FPS, but for the best overall experience balancing fidelity and smoothness, High is the clear winner across all three resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Dave The Diver?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 260.4 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the Ultra preset compare to High at 1920x1080?

A: The Ultra preset averages 176 FPS, which is 22.2 FPS lower than the High preset's 198.2 FPS. This indicates that the Ultra preset is significantly more demanding without providing a proportional performance benefit.

Q: Is the RTX 3070 able to handle 4K resolution in this game?

A: Yes, the data shows that even at 3840x2160 with the High preset, the combo averages 96.4 FPS. This is well above playable thresholds, and the Low preset can push that to 134.3 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and High at 2560x1440?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 168.8 FPS, while the High preset averages 145.4 FPS. The difference is 23.4 FPS, a moderate cost for the visual upgrade.

Q: Which settings preset provides the largest performance jump from the lowest to highest setting?

A: The largest absolute difference is between the Low and Ultra presets. At 1920x1080, this is a difference of 84.4 FPS, dropping from 260.4 FPS to 176 FPS.

Q: Does the combo rank highly among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 739 out of 1626 tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the performance distribution for Dave The Diver.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination holds a rank of 739 out of 1626 tested combos for Dave The Diver. This places it in the 45th percentile of all tested systems. While not a top-tier performer, this ranking indicates that the combo is a solid mid-range option. The CPU itself has a percentile rank of 86 against all CPUs, meaning it is more powerful than 86% of the tested processors. The GPU's percentile rank is 72, indicating it outperforms 72% of tested graphics cards.

The discrepancy between the individual component percentiles and the combo's in-game rank suggests that Dave The Diver is not heavily reliant on either component being top-tier. The game appears to be well-optimized, as the combo still achieves very high frame rates, particularly at lower resolutions. The rank of 739 is not a reflection of poor performance, but rather a sign that many other combinations are also capable of high frame rates in this title. The data shows that this specific pairing is entirely capable of delivering an excellent experience, with the bottleneck shifting more towards the GPU as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a comprehensive look at the combo's performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across the board. The Low preset leads with 260.4 FPS, followed by Medium at 222.1 FPS, High at 198.2 FPS, and Ultra at 176 FPS. This resolution is clearly CPU-bound or limited by the game's engine, as the frame rates are so high that the GPU is unlikely to be the primary constraint.

At 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. The Low preset averages 198.2 FPS, which is exactly the same as the 1080p High preset. This shows a clear relationship between resolution and settings. The Medium preset at 2560x1440 hits 168.8 FPS, while High drops to 145.4 FPS and Ultra to 130.9 FPS. The data shows a consistent drop of roughly 50-60 FPS between the Low and Ultra presets at this resolution.

Moving to 3840x2160, the frame rates become more moderate. The Low preset averages 134.3 FPS, Medium at 111.2 FPS, High at 96.4 FPS, and Ultra at 87.9 FPS. The gap between the Low and Ultra presets is 46.4 FPS. The performance at 4K is still very strong, with even the most demanding preset staying above 85 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 3070's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit bus are sufficient for this game's demands at 4K, though the Ultra settings begin to show the GPU's limits.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop significantly. For the High preset, the 1080p average of 198.2 FPS falls to 145.4 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 52.8 FPS or roughly 26.6%. The Low preset shows a similar drop, going from 260.4 FPS to 198.2 FPS, a reduction of 62.2 FPS. This scaling suggests that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as the pixel count increases.

The jump from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 is even more demanding. The High preset drops from 145.4 FPS to 96.4 FPS, a reduction of 49 FPS. The Low preset falls from 198.2 FPS to 134.3 FPS, a 63.9 FPS decrease. The percentage drop is consistent across settings, indicating that the scaling is primarily driven by the resolution change rather than the specific settings. The data shows that the combo is well-balanced, with neither the CPU nor GPU completely dominating the performance profile.

The scaling suggests that at 1080p, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed, as frame rates are exceptionally high. At 4K, the load shifts heavily onto the RTX 3070, and the frame rates become more indicative of the GPU's raw pixel-pushing capabilities. The consistent 50-60 FPS drops between resolutions show that the system is scaling predictably, with the GPU being the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The CPU's benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. The 32 MB of L3 cache and support for DDR4 memory help provide the data throughput needed for gaming.

In Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is evident in the 1080p results. The fact that the combo achieves 260.4 FPS at 1080p Low settings suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with more than enough frames. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 and the 8-thread score of 6141 show that the processor's multi-core performance is solid, which is beneficial for a game that may need to handle physics, AI, and game logic alongside the rendering pipeline.

The CPU's single-thread performance, as measured by the 3DMark single-thread score of 959 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3359, is also important. While Dave The Diver is not a highly demanding title, the CPU's strong single-core performance ensures that the game's primary simulation thread does not become a bottleneck. The data shows that the Ryzen 7 5800XT is more than capable of handling this game's CPU demands, as the performance scaling from 1080p to 4K is smooth and predictable. The CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo; the GPU is.