Dave The Diver

# Dave The Diver with AMD Ryzen 9 5950X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers exceptional performance in Dave The Diver, placing at rank 291 out of 3,710 tested combos. That top-tier positioning reflects a hardware pairing that comfortably handles the game's demands across all resolution and settings combinations, with the measured data showing no scenario where frame rates dip below playable thresholds.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 291st among 3,710 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7.8% of all configurations evaluated for Dave The Diver. This is a strong result that indicates the pairing of the 16-core Ryzen 9 5950X with the RTX 4080 is well-balanced for this title. The rank is particularly impressive because Dave The Diver is not an especially demanding game, and the measured frame rates confirm that this hardware is operating far above the minimum requirements.

The CPU contributes to this ranking through its strong multi-threaded performance. The Ryzen 9 5950X achieves a 3DMark max-threads score of 11,597 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 26,017, which are solid figures for a desktop processor. In the nearest rival comparisons, the 5950X's average benchmark score of 51,947 is essentially on par with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52,073, delta of -0.2%), the AMD EPYC 8124P (52,121, delta of -0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-14700 (52,301, delta of -0.7%). It is marginally ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900F (51,730, delta of +0.4%). This means the CPU is not a bottleneck in this combination.

The GPU side reinforces the high ranking. The RTX 4080's average benchmark score of 54,247 places it 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 SUPER (54,209) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828). The data also shows the RTX 4080 is 2.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698) and 2.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757). The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs means it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards in general benchmark scenarios.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of frame rates in Dave The Diver, and its memory configuration is more than sufficient for this game's needs. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This is ample capacity and bandwidth for the textures and effects used in Dave The Diver, even at 4K resolution with Ultra settings. The measured data shows the GPU handling 4K Ultra at 136 FPS average, which suggests memory bandwidth is not a limiting factor.

The RTX 4080's clock speeds are set at a base of 2205 MHz and a boost of 2505 MHz, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). These clocks, combined with the Ada Lovelace architecture's 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, produce a pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance of 48.74 TFLOPS indicates the GPU has substantial compute headroom.

In the context of Dave The Diver, the GPU's performance envelope is most visible when moving between settings presets. The data shows a clear progression: at 4K, the average FPS moves from 206 at Low settings down to 136 at Ultra, a drop of 70 FPS. This scaling demonstrates that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting when visual quality increases, and the 16 GB VRAM ensures there is no memory swapping or texture thrashing at any tested configuration.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which settings preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this hardware combination. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 367 FPS, Medium delivers 342 FPS, High delivers 305 FPS, and Ultra delivers 269 FPS. All of these are far above any display refresh rate, making the choice purely about visual preference. The High preset at 1080p (305 FPS) is a reasonable middle ground, but Ultra at 269 FPS still leaves massive headroom.

At 1440p, the pattern continues with all presets being highly playable. Low delivers 307 FPS, Medium delivers 257 FPS, High delivers 230 FPS, and Ultra delivers 203 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 104 FPS, but even the Ultra preset maintains a 203 FPS average, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on 1440p monitors.

At 4K, the decision becomes more nuanced. Low delivers 206 FPS, Medium delivers 172 FPS, High delivers 154 FPS, and Ultra delivers 136 FPS. The Ultra preset at 136 FPS is still smooth, but the Medium preset at 172 FPS provides a 36 FPS advantage over Ultra. For players with 144 Hz 4K displays, the Medium preset is the best choice because it stays above the 144 FPS threshold while sacrificing some visual effects. The High preset at 154 FPS is also viable, but the Medium preset's 146 FPS minimum frame rate (the only settings row with a reported minimum) ensures smoother frame pacing.

FAQ

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54,247, which is 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54,209. This means the two GPUs perform nearly identically in general benchmarks, with the SUPER having a negligible 0.1% advantage.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, indicating it outperforms 91% of processors in the benchmark database. Its average benchmark score is 51,947.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM on the RTX 4080 sufficient for Dave The Diver at 4K?

A: Yes, the measured data shows the RTX 4080 delivering 136 FPS at 4K Ultra settings with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory. The memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s is more than adequate for this game, as no memory-related performance issues are evident in the frame rate data.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for this combo in the measured data?

A: The only row with a reported minimum frame rate is at 4K Medium settings, where the minimum is 146 FPS and the maximum is 198 FPS, with an average of 172 FPS. All other settings and resolutions only have average FPS values reported.

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

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X scores 26,017 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its average benchmark score of 51,947 is within 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-14700 (52,301) and 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52,073), while being 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900F (51,730).

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 367 at 1080p with Low settings. The Medium preset achieves 342 FPS, High achieves 305 FPS, and Ultra achieves 269 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 367 at 1080p to 307 at 1440p (a 60 FPS reduction) and then to 206 at 4K (a 101 FPS reduction from 1080p). This represents a 43.9% drop in FPS from 1080p to 4K at Low settings.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows 342 FPS at 1080p, 257 FPS at 1440p, and 172 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 4K is 170 FPS, or 49.7%. At High settings, the progression is 305 FPS at 1080p, 230 FPS at 1440p, and 154 FPS at 4K, a 49.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the pattern continues: 269 FPS at 1080p, 203 FPS at 1440p, and 136 FPS at 4K, a 49.4% drop.

The consistent 44-50% FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K across all settings indicates that the GPU is the scaling component. The CPU's powerful 16-core configuration, with a boost clock of 4.90 GHz and 64 MB of L3 cache, is able to maintain frame delivery at all resolutions, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS drops are proportional to the pixel count increase. The 4K resolution has 4 times the pixels of 1080p, and the observed FPS reductions align with GPU-bound behavior rather than CPU limitations. This means the RTX 4080 is the limiting component at higher resolutions, which is expected given that the CPU's benchmark scores place it in the top 91st percentile.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X provides the computational foundation for this combo, and its specifications are well-suited for Dave The Diver. With 16 cores and 32 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer), the CPU has substantial multi-threading capability that ensures the game's background simulation, AI, and physics calculations never hinder frame delivery. The base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 4.90 GHz, combined with 64 MB of L3 cache, provide strong single-thread performance for game logic.

The CPU's benchmark results confirm its capability. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,614 and multi-core score of 26,017 show balanced performance. The 3DMark tests reveal strong scaling: 1,856 for 2 threads, 3,595 for 4 threads, 6,598 for 8 threads, 10,810 for 16 threads, and 11,597 for max threads. This scaling pattern indicates the CPU efficiently utilizes additional cores, though the diminishing returns beyond 16 threads suggest that most gaming workloads are satisfied well before the full 32-thread capacity is needed.

In the context of Dave The Diver, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and handle game state updates. The measured FPS data shows that even at 1080p Low settings, where the GPU has the least work to do, the combo achieves 367 FPS. This high frame rate at low resolution demonstrates that the CPU is not creating a bottleneck, as the frame rate is limited by the GPU's output capabilities rather than CPU processing delays. The 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that this processor is more than adequate for this game's CPU demands.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across all resolution and settings combinations. At 1080p, the average frame rates range from 367 FPS at Low settings down to 269 FPS at Ultra. The Medium preset at 1080p shows an average of 342 FPS, with a minimum of 290 FPS and maximum of 393 FPS. The High preset delivers 305 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 98 FPS, showing the impact of visual quality settings.

At 1440p, the averages are 307 FPS for Low, 257 FPS for Medium, 230 FPS for High, and 203 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset again provides the only reported minimum and maximum values: 219 FPS minimum and 296 FPS maximum. The 104 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is slightly larger than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is beginning to feel the increased resolution demand.

At 4K, the averages drop to 206 FPS for Low, 172 FPS for Medium, 154 FPS for High, and 136 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 146 FPS and maximum of 198 FPS. The 70 FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is smaller than at lower resolutions, but the absolute frame rates remain high. Even the lowest measured average (136 FPS at 4K Ultra) is well above the 60 FPS standard, and the 4K Medium preset's 146 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even during demanding scenes.

The data across all configurations shows that this combo delivers consistently high frame rates, with no configuration falling below 136 FPS average. The progression from Low to Ultra at each resolution follows a predictable pattern, and the frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K are consistent with GPU-bound scaling. This pairing of the 16-core Ryzen 9 5950X and the 16 GB RTX 4080 provides a robust experience for Dave The Diver at any resolution and settings combination.