Dave The Diver

Dave The Diver with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a masterclass in high-refresh-rate gaming, proving that this pairing is overwhelmingly CPU-bound at 1080p and transitions to a more balanced, GPU-conscious state at 4K. The benchmark data reveals a combo that crushes standard monitor refresh rates at lower resolutions, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the RTX 3070 as the primary limiter for 4K Ultra enthusiasts. The combination ranks in the 59th percentile of tested configurations, indicating a solid, above-average performer that excels in this specific adventure title.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a definitive story about where the bottleneck lies in this system. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 196 FPS. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 147 FPS, a 25% reduction, while jumping to 4K High results in 99 FPS, a further 32.7% decline from the 1440p figure. This steep, consistent drop with each resolution increase points directly to the GPU becoming progressively more loaded, as the Ryzen 7 9700F has ample headroom to feed frames at these lower resolutions.

The scaling pattern is even more pronounced when examining the Low settings preset. The system achieves 262 FPS at 1080p Low, which represents the absolute ceiling for this combo in Dave The Diver. At 1440p Low, this drops to 197 FPS, a 24.8% decrease, and then plummets to 132 FPS at 4K Low, a further 33% reduction. This consistent percentage drop across the board, regardless of settings, confirms that resolution is the dominant factor in performance scaling, and the RTX 3070's pixel-pushing capabilities are the constraint. The fact that 1080p Low yields over 260 FPS while 4K Low yields just over half that amount shows the GPU is working progressively harder.

The most telling data point for bottleneck analysis is the gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (262 FPS) and Ultra (173 FPS) is 89 FPS, a substantial 34% performance hit from maxing out settings. At 4K, the same comparison shows Low at 132 FPS and Ultra at 87 FPS, a 45 FPS gap, representing a similar 34% reduction. This parity in relative scaling suggests that while the GPU is the limiter, the CPU is still capable of maintaining high minimum frame rates even when the GPU is stressed with maximum settings. The 4K Ultra result of 87 FPS is particularly impressive, as it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, indicating this combo can handle the game's heaviest load without falling below playable rates.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the extensive database of tested CPU and GPU combinations, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 achieves a rank of 1184 out of 2867 combos in Dave The Diver. This places it in the 59th percentile, meaning it outperforms nearly six out of every ten tested configurations in this specific game. This is a strong showing, particularly considering the game's genre and its unique performance characteristics. The rank demonstrates that this is not a top-tier, flagship combo, but rather a well-balanced mid-range to upper-mid-range performer that delivers excellent frame rates for the vast majority of gaming scenarios.

The ranking is influenced by both components, but the data suggests the CPU is the stronger contributor. The Ryzen 7 9700F holds a 94th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 3070 holds a 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs. This disparity is reflected in the game's performance, where the CPU's high single-thread and multi-thread capabilities ensure it is never the limiting factor, even at high frame rates. The game's engine appears to be well-optimized for the 8-core, 16-thread configuration of the 9700F, allowing it to push the RTX 3070 to its limits. The combo's overall rank is thus dragged down by the GPU's relative position in the broader market, but the real-world results in this game are exceptional.

This ranking means that a significant majority of the 2,867 tested combos will deliver lower frame rates in Dave The Diver. The 59th percentile position indicates that users with this setup are getting a better-than-average experience, with the high average FPS figures at all resolutions confirming this. The combo's placement confirms the efficiency of the Ryzen 7 9700F, which, despite being a newer, more powerful CPU, is paired with a GPU that, while capable, is from an older generation. The result is a system that performs far better than its raw component rankings might suggest, thanks to the CPU's ability to fully saturate the GPU's capabilities in this title.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 plays the critical role of the primary rendering engine, and its specifications directly correlate with the frame rates observed. The GPU features a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz, which, combined with its 5888 shading units, provides the raw compute power necessary for the high frame rates seen in the benchmarks. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a crucial factor for handling the game's textures and assets at higher resolutions. The 4K High result of 99 FPS and the 4K Ultra result of 87 FPS indicate that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute capabilities are sufficient for 4K gaming, though the latter is nearing the limit of what can be considered a high-refresh-rate experience.

The RTX 3070's performance profile is clearly the deciding factor in the resolution scaling observed. The GPU's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17208, places it as a solidly mid-range performer. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% faster) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (1% faster), show that it is in a tightly contested performance bracket. However, in Dave The Diver, the RTX 3070 proves to be more than adequate. The drop from 196 FPS at 1080p High to 99 FPS at 4K High is a direct result of the GPU having to render four times the number of pixels, and the 1725 MHz boost clock working harder to maintain performance.

The GPU's 8 GB of VRAM is sufficient for this title, as evidenced by the lack of any catastrophic frame drops at 4K, with the minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium being 94 FPS. The memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is also well-utilized, preventing texture streaming bottlenecks that can plague other games. The data shows that the RTX 3070 is not overburdened by this game, even at the highest settings. It is the resolution, not the settings, that has the most significant impact on its performance, which is a hallmark of a GPU that is well-matched to the game's demands. The 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 performance ensures that the GPU can handle the game's rendering tasks without becoming a severe bottleneck, allowing the CPU's strengths to shine through.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 1080p with High settings?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combo achieves an average of 196 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Dave The Diver?

A: Yes, it can. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 99, and even at the demanding Ultra preset, it maintains an average of 87 FPS, which is still above the standard 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 9700F compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996. It is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF, 0.7% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, and 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700K.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the average FPS on Low settings is 197, while on Ultra settings it drops to 130. This is a 67 FPS difference, showing a significant performance cost for maximum visual fidelity.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 4K?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K. The performance drop from 1080p (196 FPS High) to 4K (99 FPS High) is substantial, indicating the RTX 3070 is working at its full capacity to render the higher resolution.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS this combo can achieve?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 262 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This represents the performance ceiling for this specific CPU and GPU pairing in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data provides a comprehensive view of the combo's performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast, starting with a 262 FPS average on Low settings. The Medium preset delivers 220 FPS, with a minimum of 187 FPS and a maximum of 252 FPS, showing excellent frame pacing. High settings bring the average down to 196 FPS, while the Ultra preset, which taxes the GPU most heavily, still produces a very respectable 173 FPS average. These numbers confirm that at 1080p, the combination of the Ryzen 7 9700F and RTX 3070 is more than capable of driving any high-refresh-rate display to its limits.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high, though the GPU begins to feel the increased load. Low settings yield a 197 FPS average, which drops slightly to 165 FPS on Medium, with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS. High settings provide a 147 FPS average, and Ultra settings still manage a strong 130 FPS. The consistency of the frame rates at this resolution, with no minimums dropping below 140 FPS, indicates that the system has a robust performance profile that avoids stutters and hitches, providing a smooth gameplay experience even during intense scenes.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3070 is pushed to its limits, yet the results are still impressive. Low settings deliver a 132 FPS average, which is more than sufficient for a smooth 4K experience. Medium settings produce 111 FPS, with a minimum of 94 FPS and a maximum of 127 FPS, demonstrating that the game remains fluid even under load. High settings lower the average to 99 FPS, and the Ultra preset brings it down to 87 FPS. The 4K results, while lower than the 1080p and 1440p figures, are all well above the 60 FPS threshold, proving that this combo can handle 4K gaming in Dave The Diver without compromising playability.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is the computational powerhouse of this pairing, and its specifications are perfectly suited to the demands of Dave The Diver. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, it provides the multi-threaded capacity needed for the game's background simulation and logic. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz ensure excellent single-thread performance, which is critical for game logic and frame generation. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB of L2 cache per core provide a large, high-speed memory pool for frequently accessed data, reducing latency and improving overall responsiveness.

The processor's performance is underscored by its benchmark scores, which place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 36470 and single-thread score of 4691 are exceptionally high, indicating that it can handle both heavily threaded workloads and tasks that rely on high clock speeds. In the context of Dave The Diver, this means the CPU is never a bottleneck, even when aiming for the 262 FPS maximum at 1080p Low. The CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates is further evidenced by the fact that the performance drop from 1080p to 4K is more attributable to the GPU's rendering load than to any CPU limitation.

The Ryzen 7 9700F's performance is closely matched by its nearest rivals, but it holds a slight edge in some comparisons. It scores 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X, while being just 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-14700KF. This places it in a highly competitive performance tier, and its 65W TDP makes it an efficient choice. For a game like Dave The Diver, which does not appear to be extremely CPU-intensive, the 9700F's high clock speeds and modern architecture ensure that it can easily keep up with the RTX 3070's output, making it an ideal partner for this GPU in this particular title.