Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Dave The Diver, making it a top-tier pairing for this title. The data shows that at 1080p, the system is already CPU-limited, while at 4K it remains heavily GPU-bound, but in both cases the performance is far beyond what the game demands for a smooth experience.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic shift from CPU to GPU limitation. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 408 FPS, which drops to 206 FPS at 4K Low — a reduction of roughly 49%. This substantial drop indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is the primary bottleneck, as the GPU is not being fully utilized. The RTX 4080 is capable of much higher output, but the Ryzen 7 7700X’s single-thread performance, measured at 1090 in 3dmark_single_thread, sets a ceiling on how many frames can be drawn per second at low resolutions.

At 4K Ultra, the average FPS falls to 136, which is exactly 33% of the 408 FPS seen at 1080p Low. This scaling is more proportional to the increase in pixel count, confirming that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth are tasked with rendering more pixels, and the 136 FPS result shows the GPU is working near its full capacity. The gap between 1080p Ultra (269 FPS) and 4K Ultra (136 FPS) is a 49% drop, again consistent with GPU-bound scaling.

The Medium preset across resolutions tells a similar story: 342 FPS at 1080p, 257 FPS at 1440p, and 172 FPS at 4K. The 4K Medium result is 50% of the 1080p Medium figure, further reinforcing that the GPU is the dominant constraint at 4K. The High preset shows 305 FPS at 1080p, 230 FPS at 1440p, and 154 FPS at 4K — a 4K result that is 50% of the 1080p figure. This consistent halving of performance from 1080p to 4K across all settings points to a well-balanced system where the GPU scales predictably with resolution until the CPU becomes the limit at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3710 tested CPU and GPU combinations in Dave The Diver, this pairing ranks 215th. This places it in the top 5.8% of all tested combos, which is a strong showing for a game that is not graphically demanding. The ranking reflects that while the RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU, the Ryzen 7 7700X is a capable mid-to-high-end CPU, and together they outpace the vast majority of systems in this title.

The Ryzen 7 7700X itself sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs tested, meaning it outperforms 85% of processors in general benchmarks. The RTX 4080 is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Both components are individually above average, and their combination yields a result that is slightly better than the average of their individual percentiles. The combo rank of 215 out of 3710 is a strong indicator that this pairing is well-suited for Dave The Diver, as it avoids major bottlenecks and delivers high frame rates.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 7700X features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its single-thread performance in 3dmark is 1090, which is the key metric for Dave The Diver, as this game is not heavily multi-threaded. The CPU’s 3dmark_2_threads score of 2112 and 3dmark_4_threads score of 4074 suggest that it can handle light multi-threading well, but the game’s engine likely relies on one or two primary threads.

The 1080p results show that the CPU is the bottleneck at low settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 408, but the CPU cannot sustain higher frame rates. This is consistent with the 3dmark_single_thread score of 1090, which is good but not exceptional for a modern CPU. The Ryzen 7 7700X’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which has an average benchmark score 0.3% higher, and the Intel Core 7 250H, which is 0.5% higher. These close margins indicate that the 7700X is competitive with other mid-range processors, but not the absolute fastest for single-threaded workloads.

At 1440p and 4K, the CPU’s role diminishes as the GPU takes over. The 4K Ultra result of 136 FPS is well below the CPU’s limit, so the CPU is not constraining performance at that resolution. The 4K Low result of 206 FPS is still high, but the CPU is likely not the bottleneck there either, as the GPU is working harder than at 1080p. The CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for this game, and the 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps with data access, but the game’s simplicity means that even a 6-core CPU would likely perform similarly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers very high frame rates across all settings. The Low preset averages 408 FPS, which is the highest measured result. The Medium preset drops to 342 FPS, a 16% reduction from Low. The High preset averages 305 FPS, a 25% reduction from Low. The Ultra preset averages 269 FPS, a 34% reduction from Low. The minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium is 290, and the maximum is 393, indicating that frame times are stable even at these high rates.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains excellent. The Low preset averages 307 FPS, which is 75% of the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 257 FPS, with a minimum of 219 and a maximum of 296. The High preset averages 230 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 203 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is roughly 25% for most settings, which is less than the drop from 1440p to 4K, confirming that the GPU is not yet fully saturated at 1440p.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates are still very high by any standard. The Low preset averages 206 FPS, which is more than enough for any display. The Medium preset averages 172 FPS, with a minimum of 146 and a maximum of 198. The High preset averages 154 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 136 FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 136 FPS is the lowest measured, but it still exceeds the refresh rate of most 4K monitors. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 146, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring smooth gameplay.

GPU Role

The RTX 4080 is based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node. It has 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. Its boost clock is 2505 MHz, and it has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU’s FP32 compute power is 48.74 TFLOPS, which is substantial for a game like Dave The Diver that does not require heavy compute.

The GPU’s role is most apparent at 4K, where it is the primary bottleneck. The 4K Ultra result of 136 FPS is the lowest in the dataset, and it is limited by the GPU’s ability to render pixels. The RTX 4080’s nearest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average benchmark score 0.1% higher, meaning the 4080 is effectively identical in performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% higher, but these are not direct competitors in terms of features or price.

The GPU’s 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for Dave The Diver, even at 4K Ultra. The game’s textures and assets are not demanding, so VRAM is not a limiting factor. The GPU’s 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores are present but likely unused in this game, as Dave The Diver does not support ray tracing or DLSS. The GPU’s 3dmark_steel_nomad_dx12 score of 6567 reflects its raw DirectX 12 performance, which is excellent for modern games.

Settings Recommendations

For the best experience, the Ultra preset at 4K is the clear recommendation. The average FPS of 136 is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and the visual quality is maximized. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 146, which is higher than the Ultra average, but the Ultra preset provides better image quality without sacrificing playability. If the user has a 120 Hz or 144 Hz 4K monitor, the Ultra preset will still deliver frame rates above 120 FPS in most scenes.

At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 203 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 1440p averages 230 FPS, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is likely minimal in this game. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 257 FPS, which is overkill for any current monitor. The Ultra preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance at 1440p.

At 1080p, the Ultra preset averages 269 FPS, which is more than enough for any display. The High preset averages 305 FPS, but the Ultra preset offers better visuals without dropping below 200 FPS. The Low preset at 1080p averages 408 FPS, but this is unnecessary and sacrifices visual quality. The Ultra preset is recommended at 1080p for the best image quality, as the performance is already far beyond what any monitor can display. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 342 FPS, which is also excessive, but the Ultra preset is the best choice for visual fidelity.