Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver presents an interesting case study for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination. This pairing, ranked 1725 out of 2867 tested combos in this game, demonstrates a clear performance profile that shifts depending on resolution and settings. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is more than capable of delivering smooth gameplay at 1080p, while still maintaining playable performance at higher resolutions. The data shows a title that is not overly demanding on either the CPU or GPU, allowing this mid-range pairing to excel across a wide range of configurations. This analysis will break down the measured performance data to provide a clear picture of what users can expect from this specific hardware combination.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate data for Dave The Diver shows a predictable decline as resolution increases, but the magnitude of that decline provides insight into the limiting component. At 1080p with High settings, the combo achieves 154 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the average drops to 116 FPS, a decrease of 38 FPS or roughly 25%. The jump to 4K further reduces performance to 77 FPS, which is another 39 FPS drop, representing a 34% reduction from the 1440p figure. This pattern of scaling, where each resolution step yields a significant performance penalty, suggests that the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The scaling pattern becomes even more apparent when examining the Low settings preset. At 1080p Low, the system outputs 206 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 155 FPS, a 51 FPS decrease. The 4K Low result is 104 FPS, another 51 FPS lower. The near-identical absolute drops between resolution steps at both Low and High settings indicate that the RTX 5050's rendering throughput is the bottleneck. The CPU is not holding the system back at any resolution, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low, where CPU load is typically highest, the system is still able to push well over 200 FPS.

What this scaling says is that Dave The Diver is a GPU-bound title for this hardware combination. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, has more than enough processing power to feed the RTX 5050 at all tested settings. The 4K Ultra result of 68 FPS, while the lowest measured, is still entirely playable, which further reinforces that the game is well-optimized and not particularly demanding. The data indicates that users seeking the absolute highest frame rates should stay at 1080p, but those with 4K displays will find the experience acceptable, particularly if they are willing to adjust a few settings.

FAQ

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

A: The highest average frame rate measured is 206 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Low performance?

A: The 4K Ultra preset delivers 68 FPS, while 1080p Low delivers 206 FPS. This represents a difference of 138 FPS, with the 4K Ultra setting being 67% slower than the 1080p Low setting.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT a bottleneck for the RTX 5050 in this game?

A: No, the data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The system is able to reach 206 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that the CPU can handle the game's demands without limiting the GPU.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded in the measured data?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 68 FPS, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra settings preset.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations for this game?

A: The combo ranks 1725 out of 2867 total tested combinations, placing it in the upper-middle portion of the field.

Q: Does the RTX 5050 have enough VRAM for Dave The Diver at 4K?

A: The RTX 5050 comes with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The measured 4K performance, with an average of 77 FPS on High settings, suggests that this memory capacity is sufficient for this particular game.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 is the primary driver of performance in Dave The Diver, as indicated by the resolution scaling analysis. The GPU features 2560 shading units, 80 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, and its performance is built on a base clock of 2317 MHz with a boost clock of 2572 MHz. The memory subsystem consists of 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 320.0 GB/s. For a game like Dave The Diver, which is not graphically intensive, this configuration proves to be more than adequate.

The GPU's role is clearly demonstrated by the frame rate scaling across resolutions. The RTX 5050's raw compute power, measured at 13.17 TFLOPS FP32, is the determining factor in how the game performs. At 1080p, the GPU is able to render frames quickly, resulting in averages ranging from 136 FPS on Ultra to 206 FPS on Low. The 1440p results, ranging from 102 FPS on Ultra to 155 FPS on Low, show a performance hit that is consistent with rendering 78% more pixels than 1080p. The 4K results, ranging from 68 FPS on Ultra to 104 FPS on Low, represent a substantial load, but the GPU still manages to maintain playable frame rates.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity appears to be a non-issue for this title. The fact that the 4K Ultra preset achieves an average of 68 FPS suggests that the game does not exceed the memory limit, as performance would likely degrade significantly if it were spilling into system memory. The GPU's 20 RT cores and 80 tensor cores, while part of the specification, are not heavily utilized by a game of this type. The data shows that the RTX 5050 is well-suited for Dave The Diver, providing a smooth experience at all tested settings and resolutions. Its performance places it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 17326, confirming its position as a solid mid-range option.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 achieves a rank of 1725 out of 2867 tested combinations in Dave The Diver. This places the combo in the 60th percentile of all tested systems. This ranking is a direct reflection of the measured frame rates, which show the system performing well but not at the top tier. The ranking suggests that while this combo is capable of delivering a great experience, there are over a thousand other combinations that achieve higher frame rates in this game.

Looking at the individual components, the CPU's performance relative to its rivals provides context. The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, which places it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, has a nearly identical average score of 29868, a difference of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, which is 0.3% higher than the 5800XT. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29713, which is 0.6% lower. This indicates that the CPU is a strong performer, matching or slightly beating its direct competitors in synthetic benchmarks.

For the GPU, the RTX 5050's average benchmark score is 21035, placing it in the 66th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL, scores 21153, which is 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon HD 8970M scores 21237, which is 1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT scores 20713, which is 1.6% lower. The NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile scores 21379, which is 1.6% higher. These small deltas show that the RTX 5050 is closely matched with a group of older or mobile-oriented GPUs in general compute performance, but its specific driver optimization and features may give it an edge in gaming scenarios.

The combo's rank of 1725 is a product of both components working together. The CPU is powerful enough to avoid being a bottleneck, and the GPU provides solid frame rates. However, the overall rank is likely held back by the GPU, as many higher-ranked combos will feature more powerful graphics cards. The data shows that this pairing is a balanced, competent performer that should satisfy most users, but it is not a top-tier combination for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 5050 combination depend heavily on the user's display resolution and performance priorities. The data shows a clear progression of frame rates across the Low, Medium, High, and Ultra presets at each resolution. The choice of preset should be guided by the desired balance between visual quality and frame rate.

For users with a 1080p display, the High settings preset offers an excellent balance, delivering an average of 154 FPS. This is a 22 FPS improvement over the Ultra preset's 136 FPS, while providing a substantial visual upgrade over the Medium preset's 172 FPS. The Low preset at 206 FPS is only necessary for competitive play on high-refresh-rate monitors, as the High preset already exceeds 144 FPS. The Ultra preset, while the most visually demanding, still provides a smooth experience at 136 FPS.

At 1440p, the High preset again appears to be the sweet spot. With an average of 116 FPS, it provides a fluid experience and is a significant 14 FPS faster than the Ultra preset's 102 FPS. The Medium preset at 129 FPS offers a slight performance boost, but the visual fidelity hit may not be worth it for most users. The Low preset at 155 FPS is available for those who prioritize frame rate above all else, but the High preset is recommended for the best overall experience.

For 4K displays, the situation is different. The High preset delivers an average of 77 FPS, which is playable but not as fluid as lower resolutions. The Medium preset at 87 FPS provides a more comfortable margin, while the Low preset at 104 FPS is the best option for maintaining high frame rates. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is playable but may feel slightly less smooth. For 4K, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it provides a 10 FPS improvement over High while being more visually detailed than Low.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo provides a complete picture of its performance across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 206 FPS on Low, 172 FPS on Medium, 154 FPS on High, and 136 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min and max values at this resolution, showing a range of 146 to 198 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 155 FPS on Low, 129 FPS on Medium, 116 FPS on High, and 102 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p has a recorded min of 110 FPS and a max of 149 FPS. This shows a consistent drop of approximately 50 FPS from 1080p to 1440p across all settings, highlighting the GPU's workload increase.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop further to 104 FPS on Low, 87 FPS on Medium, 77 FPS on High, and 68 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a recorded min of 74 FPS and a max of 100 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 36 FPS, which is a larger absolute gap than at lower resolutions, indicating that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding on the GPU at this resolution.

The data shows that the jump from 1440p to 4K has a more significant impact on the Ultra preset than on the Low preset. The Low preset drops by 51 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops by 34 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset is more sensitive to resolution changes, likely due to the increased pixel count and the effect on shader complexity. Overall, the measured FPS breakdown confirms that this combo is fully capable of running Dave The Diver smoothly at any of the tested settings, with the only caveat being that 4K Ultra will require a tolerance for frame rates in the high 60s.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT plays a supporting role in Dave The Diver, providing ample processing power that ensures the GPU is never starved of data. This CPU is a Zen 3 architecture part with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. It features 32 MB of shared L3 cache and supports DDR4 memory. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a single-core score of 3359. This places the CPU in the 81st percentile of all processors.

In the context of Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and draw calls. The game is not known for being CPU-intensive, and the data supports this. The ability to reach 206 FPS at 1080p Low settings is a direct indicator that the CPU can handle the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded demands with ease. The high boost clock of 4.80 GHz is particularly beneficial for games that rely on single-core performance, and the 8-core/16-thread configuration ensures that any background tasks or more heavily threaded game aspects are handled without issue.

The 5800XT's benchmark scores relative to its nearest rivals show it is a well-rounded performer. With an average benchmark score of 29879, it is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, 0% delta) and only 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS. It is also 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X. This level of performance means that no matter which of these CPUs is paired with a given GPU, the gaming experience will be very similar, as the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800XT provides more than enough headroom for the RTX 5050 in this game. The measured frame rates are consistently high, and the resolution scaling pattern points squarely at the GPU as the performance limiter. Users can be confident that the CPU will not hold back the system in Dave The Diver, and its strong multi-threaded performance also ensures it remains a capable processor for other, more demanding titles. The 105W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it a straightforward upgrade for many existing systems, contributing to its role as a solid all-around desktop processor.