Dave The Diver

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer. It operates on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. This is a 7 nm part from TSMC, containing 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The CPU's cache hierarchy consists of 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 cache. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In synthetic benchmarks, this processor demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 23794, while the single-core score is 3359. The 3DMark 16-thread test yields a score of 7683, which nearly matches the max-thread score of 7680, indicating that the chip scales well across all 16 threads. The PassMark multithread score is 27988, with a single-thread score of 3538. The processor holds an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29774.

For a game like Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is to manage game logic, physics, and entity updates. The data shows that at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 231.1 FPS, which is the highest measured frame rate across all tested configurations. This suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at lower resolutions and settings. Even at 4K Ultra, where the GPU is typically stressed more, the system still maintains 74.9 FPS, indicating that the 8-core/16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for this adventure title.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5800XT sits very close to the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, which has an average score of 29740 and a deltaPct of 0.1. It also closely matches the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (29682, deltaPct 0.3). The processor trails slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (29856, deltaPct -0.3) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, deltaPct -0.3), but the differences are within a fraction of a percent. This indicates that the 5800XT offers competitive CPU performance for gaming workloads, and the measured frame rates in Dave The Diver reflect that capability.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, using the AD107 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It contains 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, with a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². The GPU has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. Memory operates at 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective, across an 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer with a 128-bit bus. This yields a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s.

The RTX 4060 features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 raster operation units. It also includes 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores. The pixel rate is 118.1 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 236.2 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is rated at 15.11 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16. The GPU's TDP is 115 W, with a suggested power supply of 300 W. It connects via PCIe 4.0 x8 and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

In the context of Dave The Diver, the GPU's role is to render the game's visuals, including its pixel-art style and underwater environments. The measured frame rates show that the RTX 4060 handles the game comfortably across all settings. At 1080p Ultra, the GPU delivers 151.4 FPS, which is well above typical display refresh rates. The 8 GB VRAM appears sufficient for this title, as even at 4K Ultra the game runs at 74.9 FPS without indication of memory-related stuttering or frame drops.

The GPU holds a 66th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 23181. In comparison to nearest rivals, the RTX 4060 is close to the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23321, deltaPct -0.6) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti (23338, deltaPct -0.7). It slightly outperforms the Intel Arc B580 (23021, deltaPct 0.7) and the AMD Radeon 760M (22999, deltaPct 0.8). These small differences in synthetic scores suggest that the RTX 4060's gaming performance is competitive, but the actual measured FPS in Dave The Diver shows it excels in this specific title.

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

Examining the measured frame rates across resolutions reveals how the system scales. At 1080p High, the average FPS is 176.1. Moving to 1440p High, it drops to 132.5, and at 4K High, it falls to 85.1. This represents a 24.8% decrease from 1080p to 1440p, and a 51.7% decrease from 1080p to 4K. Similarly, with Low settings, the frame rate goes from 231.1 at 1080p to 176.6 at 1440p (a 23.6% drop), and further to 119.6 at 4K (a 48.2% drop from 1080p).

The pattern for Medium settings shows 195.9 FPS at 1080p, 147.9 at 1440p, and 101.1 at 4K. This is a 24.5% drop to 1440p and a 48.4% drop to 4K. For Ultra settings, the numbers are 151.4 at 1080p, 117.8 at 1440p, and 74.9 at 4K, representing a 22.2% drop to 1440p and a 50.5% drop to 4K.

The consistent pattern of roughly 50% frame rate reduction when moving from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting component at higher resolutions. The CPU remains capable of feeding the GPU at all resolutions, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p Low (231.1 FPS). If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see diminishing returns when lowering resolution, but the scaling is relatively linear, suggesting the RTX 4060's rendering workload scales predictably with pixel count. The 4K Ultra result of 74.9 FPS is still playable, but the 4K Low figure of 119.6 FPS shows that substantial headroom exists if settings are reduced.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 906 out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places the system in the middle of the pack, which is consistent with the hardware's specifications. The CPU is a strong performer (86th percentile), and the GPU is above average (66th percentile), but the combination does not reach the top tier of tested systems.

The ranking position suggests that many other combos outperform this setup in this game. However, the measured frame rates are robust. At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 151.4 FPS, which is far above playable thresholds. Even at 4K Ultra, the 74.9 FPS result is respectable for a demanding resolution. The mid-pack ranking likely reflects that other systems with higher-end GPUs can push even higher frame rates, particularly at 4K where the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Given that the combo sits at the 55.7th percentile of tested configurations (906/1626), it is neither a top-tier nor a low-end performer. The data indicates that the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus may constrain performance in more demanding scenarios, but for this adventure game, the results are strong. The ranking should be interpreted as: this combo delivers smooth gameplay across all tested settings, but it is not among the fastest configurations in the database for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The system achieves 151.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is the highest measured result for that resolution and quality level.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29774, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE scores 29740. The deltaPct is 0.1, meaning the 5800XT is essentially tied with its rival, with a negligible 0.1% advantage.

Q: Is 8 GB of VRAM sufficient for 4K gaming in this title?

A: The measured data shows 85.1 FPS at 4K High and 74.9 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that the 8 GB frame buffer is adequate for Dave The Diver at 4K, with no performance degradation observed.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

Q: How does the GPU's PassMark G3D score compare to the AMD Radeon 760M?

A: The RTX 4060 scores 19545 in PassMark G3D, while the AMD Radeon 760M scores 22999. The deltaPct is 0.8, meaning the RTX 4060 is 0.8% behind the 760M in this specific synthetic benchmark.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p Low and 1080p High?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 231.1 FPS, while at 1080p High it achieves 176.1 FPS. This represents a 55 FPS difference, or a 23.8% reduction when moving from Low to High settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the best experience depends on the display resolution. At 1080p, all settings provide playable results, but the data shows diminishing returns beyond High settings. The jump from High (176.1 FPS) to Ultra (151.4 FPS) costs 24.7 FPS, while the jump from Low (231.1 FPS) to High (176.1 FPS) costs 55 FPS. For a balanced visual quality and performance ratio, High settings at 1080p are recommended, as they deliver 176.1 FPS while maintaining solid visual fidelity.

At 1440p, High settings (132.5 FPS) provide an excellent experience, with Medium (147.9 FPS) offering a slight performance boost if needed. Ultra at 1440p drops to 117.8 FPS, which is still smooth but offers marginal visual gains over High. The data suggests that High is the sweet spot at this resolution, as the 14.8 FPS difference between High and Ultra is unlikely to justify the visual upgrade for most users.

At 4K, the situation changes. Ultra settings (74.9 FPS) are playable but approach the lower threshold of smoothness. High settings (85.1 FPS) provide a more comfortable margin, while Medium (101.1 FPS) offers the best combination of visual quality and performance. Low settings (119.6 FPS) are available for those prioritizing frame rate above all else, but the visual compromise is significant. For 4K displays, Medium settings are recommended, as they deliver 101.1 FPS while retaining most visual features. This represents a 26 FPS improvement over Ultra while only stepping down one quality tier. The overall recommendation is to prioritize High settings at 1080p and 1440p, and Medium settings at 4K, based on the measured data across all twelve tested configurations.