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 (Vermeer), built on TSMC's 7 nm process. It operates at a 3.80 GHz base clock and boosts up to 4.80 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a 32 MB L3 pool. This processor supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth, and it connects via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 5800XT demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 23794, while the single-core score is 3359. The 3DMark 16-thread score reaches 7683, and the max-thread score is 7680, indicating near-linear scaling when all threads are engaged. Passmark multithread results show 27988, with single-thread performance at 3538. The processor holds an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 29774.

Relative to its closest rivals, the 5800XT sits within a tight performance band. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (avgScore 29740), and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (avgScore 29682). Conversely, it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS by 0.3% (avgScore 29856) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H by the same margin (avgScore 29868). These deltas are negligible, meaning the 5800XT is effectively performance-equivalent to these parts in aggregate benchmarks.

For Dave The Diver, an adventure title, the CPU's role is primarily to maintain consistent frame pacing. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1920x1080 with Low settings — where the GPU is least burdened — the average frame rate reaches 374.2 FPS. This suggests the 5800XT's 8-core/16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for the game's logic, physics, and AI routines. The 4.80 GHz boost clock helps with single-threaded tasks, which are often dominant in adventure games. The 32 MB L3 cache is also beneficial for keeping frequently accessed game data close to the cores, reducing memory latency.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture (GB202 chip) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It packs 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, 176 raster output units, 170 RT cores, and 680 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a 2017 MHz base clock and boosts to 2407 MHz, with memory running at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, yielding 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The card's compute capabilities include 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and a pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s.

In GPU benchmarks, the RTX 5090 posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14411, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 380114, and a Vulkan score of 379571. Passmark G3D shows 39650, while GPU compute reaches 26756. The card sits in the 94th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 84306. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D (avgScore 84241, deltaPct 0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (avgScore 84171, deltaPct 0.2%), and the AMD Radeon PRO W6600 (avgScore 83209, deltaPct 1.3%). The NVIDIA CMP 40HX is 1.6% ahead (avgScore 85637).

For Dave The Diver, the RTX 5090's role is decisive. The measured FPS results show that at 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 155.2 FPS — still exceptionally high. At 1440p Ultra, it reaches 234.4 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it hits 309.1 FPS. The 32 GB VRAM is far beyond what this game requires, meaning memory capacity is never a bottleneck. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures texture streaming and asset loading are instantaneous, even at Ultra settings. The high boost clock of 2407 MHz contributes to the consistent frame delivery across all resolution and settings combinations.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29774. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE (29740) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (29682), while being 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (29856) and AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868).

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to the RTX 5090 D in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 84306, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D's score of 84241. This places the two cards at virtual parity in aggregate testing.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The highest average FPS is 374.2, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the least demanding configuration in the measured set.

Q: At which resolution and settings does the combo rank lowest in FPS?

A: The lowest average FPS is 155.2, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This is still well above typical display refresh rates.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 37th out of 1626 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2.3% of all tested CPU-GPU pairings for this game.

Q: How much performance is gained by dropping from Ultra to Low at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields 337.4 FPS, which is 103.0 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 234.4 FPS. This represents a 43.9% improvement in average frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 37 out of 1626 tested combos in Dave The Diver. This places the pairing in the top 2.3% of all configurations tested, indicating exceptional performance for this title. The high rank is attributable to the RTX 5090's massive compute resources — with 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput and 1.79 TB/s of memory bandwidth — which allow the GPU to render even the heaviest settings at very high frame rates.

The CPU's contribution to this ranking should not be understated. The 5800XT's 8-core, 16-thread configuration, combined with a 4.80 GHz boost clock, ensures that the GPU is never starved of data. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 and max-thread score of 7680 show strong scaling, which helps maintain frame consistency in scenes with multiple characters or dynamic events. The Passmark multithread score of 27988 indicates the processor can handle background tasks without impacting game performance.

When compared to other combos in the database, this pairing sits above 1589 other configurations. The 37th rank is particularly notable given that the 5800XT is a 2024-release processor on the AM4 platform, while the RTX 5090 is a 2025-release GPU. This suggests that the CPU's Zen 3 architecture remains competitive for this game, which likely does not require the latest CPU features to achieve high frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for optimal settings. At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver average frame rates above 300 FPS. The Low preset yields 374.2 FPS, Medium gives 352.5 FPS, High reaches 336.9 FPS, and Ultra produces 309.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 65.1 FPS, but even Ultra comfortably exceeds 300 FPS. For 1080p users, Ultra is the recommended choice, as the visual quality improvements are substantial and the frame rate remains far above any display's refresh rate.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues with all presets above 230 FPS. Low records 337.4 FPS, Medium 292.4 FPS, High 261.9 FPS, and Ultra 234.4 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 103.0 FPS, yet Ultra still delivers an average of 234.4 FPS. For 1440p, Ultra is again recommended, as the frame rate remains high enough for 144Hz displays while offering maximum visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the presets show more differentiation. Low yields 236.2 FPS, Medium 194.3 FPS, High 174.2 FPS, and Ultra 155.2 FPS. The Ultra preset's 155.2 FPS still exceeds 144Hz refresh rates, making it suitable for high-refresh 4K monitors. However, users with 240Hz 4K displays may prefer High (174.2 FPS) to better approach that threshold. The data indicates that even at 4K Ultra, the combo never drops below the 150 FPS mark, making Ultra the default recommendation for this resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data spans three resolutions and four settings presets, providing a comprehensive view of performance scaling.

1920x1080:

• Low: 374.2 FPS average
• Medium: 352.5 FPS average
• High: 336.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 309.1 FPS average

The 1080p results show the tightest clustering, with only a 65.1 FPS spread between Low and Ultra. This indicates that the RTX 5090 is heavily CPU-bound at this resolution; the GPU has so much headroom that settings changes have a muted effect on frame rates.

2560x1440:

• Low: 337.4 FPS average
• Medium: 292.4 FPS average
• High: 261.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 234.4 FPS average

At 1440p, the spread widens to 103.0 FPS between Low and Ultra. The GPU begins to take on more work, but even the Ultra preset remains above 230 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is 45.0 FPS, while Medium to High is 30.5 FPS, and High to Ultra is 27.5 FPS, showing diminishing returns as settings increase.

3840x2160:

• Low: 236.2 FPS average
• Medium: 194.3 FPS average
• High: 174.2 FPS average
• Ultra: 155.2 FPS average

The 4K results demonstrate the most significant settings impact, with an 81.0 FPS difference between Low and Ultra. The Low preset at 236.2 FPS is still very high, but the Ultra preset at 155.2 FPS shows the GPU is now meaningfully engaged. The progression from Low to Medium (41.9 FPS drop), Medium to High (20.1 FPS drop), and High to Ultra (19.0 FPS drop) shows consistent scaling across the preset ladder.

Across all resolutions, the data shows that Dave The Diver is far from demanding on this hardware combination. The RTX 5090's 104.8 TFLOPS of compute power and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory are vastly underutilized at 1080p and 1440p, where the CPU becomes the limiting factor. Only at 4K with Ultra settings does the GPU begin to show its workload, yet it still delivers over 155 FPS on average. For users with standard 60Hz or 144Hz displays, any resolution and settings combination will provide a smooth experience, with the 4K Ultra preset being the most visually impressive option that remains well above playable thresholds.