Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Dave The Diver, with the data showing this pairing ranks 33rd out of 1,626 tested combos. The measured frame rates at 4K Ultra, 171 FPS, represent a level of fluidity that makes the game's underwater exploration and restaurant management sequences feel effortlessly smooth, though the benchmark results reveal interesting dynamics between CPU and GPU workload distribution.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is a desktop processor built on the Zen 4 architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz can boost up to 5.30 GHz, which is particularly relevant for Dave The Diver's gameplay loop, where the game alternates between fast-paced diving segments and menu-driven restaurant management. The single-thread performance, as measured by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1,049, ensures that the game's UI interactions and NPC logic remain responsive, while the multi-thread capability, evidenced by a 3dmark_max_threads score of 8,479, handles background simulation tasks without introducing stutter.

The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth with DDR5 support provide the memory subsystem with sufficient throughput for the game's asset streaming. In continuous benchmark testing, the Ryzen 7 7700 achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29,302 and a single-core score of 4,136, indicating strong sustained performance. The 65 W TDP means the chip runs efficiently, which is beneficial for maintaining stable frame pacing during extended gaming sessions.

When comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 7700 sits in a tight competitive cluster. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H with an average benchmark score of 40,468 versus 40,431. Against the Intel Core i9-13905H, the Ryzen 7 7700 trails by 0.6%, while it leads the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 by 0.5% and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2%. These differences are minimal, suggesting that in Dave The Diver, which is not heavily CPU-bound at high resolutions, the processor's performance is more than adequate, and the bottleneck shifts decisively to the GPU.

The 3dmark 16-thread score of 8,484 closely matches the max-thread score of 8,479, indicating that the chip scales well with all cores engaged. This is relevant for the game's background processes, such as fish AI and ocean current simulations, which can utilize multiple threads. The PassMark multithread score of 34,470 further corroborates the CPU's ability to handle concurrent workloads, ensuring that the game's simulation layer does not impede the high frame rates delivered by the GPU.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a flagship graphics card built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, featuring 16,384 shading units and 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock of 2235 MHz boosts to 2520 MHz, and the memory operates at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed. This immense memory capacity and bandwidth are crucial for Dave The Diver, as the game's detailed underwater environments, with their dynamic lighting and particle effects, can consume significant VRAM at high resolutions.

The GPU's benchmark scores reflect its dominance. The PassMark G3D score of 38,194 and the Geekbench OpenCL score of 317,684 demonstrate raw compute capability that translates directly to the measured frame rates. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RTX 4090 scores 9,223, indicating strong DirectX 12 performance, which is the API used by Dave The Diver. The 128 RT cores and 512 tensor cores provide additional headroom for any ray-traced effects, though the game's visual style is more stylized than photorealism-dependent.

The measured FPS data shows a clear correlation between GPU load and resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the combination reaches 430.4 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 151.1 FPS. This 35% reduction from Low to Ultra at 4K highlights how the GPU's shading units and ROPs (176) are taxed by higher settings. The RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance ensures that even the most demanding scenes, such as the underwater caverns with multiple light sources, maintain high frame rates.

In terms of its competitive position, the RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 66,473 places it 0.4% behind the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (66,733) and 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla P40 (66,127). Against AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56, it trails by 0.9%, and it is 1.3% behind the NVIDIA Quadro P6000. These rival comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores, but in gaming-specific workloads like Dave The Diver, the RTX 4090's gaming-oriented design, with its high boost clock and optimized drivers, yields superior results, as evidenced by the 171 FPS at 4K High.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with High settings for this combo?

A: The measured data shows an average of 171 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution with High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40,468, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H's 40,431, and 0.6% lower than the Intel Core i9-13905H's 40,712.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game's high-resolution textures.

Q: What is the best measured frame rate for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 430.4 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings, demonstrating the system's ability to push extreme frame rates at lower resolutions.

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

A: The 3dmark_max_threads score of 8,479 is significantly higher than the 3dmark_single_thread score of 1,049, indicating strong scaling across its 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations?

A: In Dave The Diver, this CPU-GPU combination ranks 33rd out of 1,626 tested combos, placing it in the top 2% of all configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal balance between visual quality and performance varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 300 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display refresh rate, and the High preset at 336.1 FPS offers a marginal improvement in fluidity without a noticeable visual sacrifice. The data indicates that at 1080p, the GPU is not the bottleneck, and even the most demanding settings maintain triple-digit frame rates, making Ultra the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 226.9 FPS, while High delivers 251.9 FPS. The 25 FPS difference between these settings is relatively small, but the visual enhancements in Ultra, such as improved shadows and post-processing, may be worth the slight reduction in frame rate for players with high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 285.3 FPS and Low at 340.8 FPS are available for those prioritizing maximum responsiveness, but the data suggests that High or Ultra provides the best experience without compromising playability.

For 4K resolution (3840x2160), the High preset at 171 FPS is the recommended choice, as it offers a significant improvement over Ultra's 151.1 FPS while maintaining excellent visual quality. The Medium preset at 190.5 FPS provides an alternative for players who prefer higher frame rates, but the difference between High and Medium (19.5 FPS) is less impactful than the visual downgrade. The Low preset at 227.2 FPS is only advisable for competitive play, as the game's artistic style benefits from higher settings.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the difference between settings becomes more pronounced, with the 4K Ultra-to-Low spread being 76.1 FPS compared to 130.4 FPS at 1080p. This suggests that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, and players should prioritize High settings at 4K to balance visual quality and performance. For 1440p and below, the system has enough headroom to run Ultra settings without significant frame rate penalties.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 holds the 33rd position out of 1,626 tested combos in Dave The Diver, placing it firmly in the top percentile of all systems tested. The data confirms that this pairing is exceptionally well-suited for the game, delivering playable frame rates at all settings and resolutions, with the lowest measured average being 151.1 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The CPU's performance, while not the primary driver of the game's frame rates, provides a solid foundation. With a percentile rank of 91 among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 40,468, the Ryzen 7 7700 ensures that the system does not encounter CPU-related bottlenecks. The GPU, also at the 91st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 66,473, handles the graphical load with significant headroom, as evidenced by the high frame rates at all tested configurations.

Relative to other combos, the 33rd rank out of 1,626 indicates that only 32 combinations outperform it in this specific game, and the margin is likely small given the high frame rates achieved. The data shows that the bottleneck is almost entirely on the GPU at 4K, while at lower resolutions, the system is capable of exceeding 400 FPS, suggesting that the CPU and GPU work in concert without either component limiting the other. This ranking reflects a well-balanced system that maximizes the game's potential, though the game's relatively simple graphics compared to AAA titles mean that even mid-range hardware can achieve high frame rates, making this top-tier combo somewhat overkill for the game's demands.