Dave The Diver

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a fluid experience in Dave The Diver, a game that is far more demanding on the GPU than the CPU at higher resolutions. The benchmark data shows that this pair is capable of high frame rates across all tested settings, with the 12-core, 24-thread processor rarely being the limiting factor. The analysis below breaks down exactly how this combo performs, where the bottlenecks lie, and which settings offer the best balance of visual fidelity and performance.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear shift in the performance bottleneck. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 173 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Ultra drops the average to 130 FPS, a reduction of 43 FPS. Scaling further to 3840x2160 Ultra results in an average of 87 FPS, which is a 46 FPS drop from the 1440p result. This pattern indicates that the RTX 3070 is the primary constraint at 4K, as the frame rate falls sharply with each increase in pixel count.

At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 262 FPS, suggesting the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU well beyond the refresh rate of most monitors. The Ryzen 9 7900X, with its 5.60 GHz boost clock and 64 MB of shared L3 cache, is not the bottleneck here. The 4K Low result of 132 FPS, compared to 262 FPS at 1080p Low, shows that even on the lowest settings, the GPU workload at 4K is substantial enough to halve performance. The data strongly suggests that for 4K gaming, the RTX 3070 is the limiting component, while the Ryzen 9 7900X has ample headroom. For 1080p and 1440p, the system is well-balanced, with the GPU still being the primary factor in frame rate variation between settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process node and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 448.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The core operates at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz. With 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, the RTX 3070 is a capable 1440p card that can handle 4K in less demanding titles like Dave The Diver.

The 8 GB VRAM buffer is sufficient for this game at all tested resolutions and settings. The 4K Ultra preset, which is the most demanding configuration measured, averages 87 FPS and does not report any min FPS data, indicating no severe VRAM-related stuttering. The 4K Medium preset, which does have a recorded min FPS of 94, shows that the card can maintain a floor above 60 FPS even at 4K. The 20.31 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power is well-utilized here, as the game is not heavily reliant on ray tracing or tensor core workloads. The RTX 3070 sits in the 61st percentile among all GPUs according to the database, and its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which it outperforms by 0.7% in average benchmark score. In Dave The Diver, the card’s performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the 4K Ultra result being the only one that dips below 90 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Dave The Diver at 4K 60 FPS?

A: Yes. The 4K Ultra preset averages 87 FPS, which is comfortably above 60 FPS. The 4K High preset averages 99 FPS, and the 4K Medium preset averages 111 FPS. All tested 4K configurations exceed 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 9 7900X perform in CPU-bound scenarios for this game?

A: The CPU is not a bottleneck in Dave The Diver. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 262 FPS, indicating the 12-core, 24-thread processor with a 5.60 GHz boost clock has significant headroom. The 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs and the 29300 Cinebench R23 multi-core score confirm it is far more powerful than this game requires.

Q: Is 8 GB of VRAM enough for Dave The Diver at 4K?

A: Yes. The 8 GB GDDR6 buffer on the RTX 3070 is sufficient for all tested settings. The 4K Ultra preset runs at 87 FPS with no recorded min FPS drops, and the 4K Medium preset shows a min FPS of 94, suggesting no VRAM limitations.

Q: What is the best resolution to play Dave The Diver with this hardware?

A: For a 144 Hz or higher refresh rate monitor, 2560x1440 High (147 FPS) or 2560x1440 Medium (165 FPS) are ideal. For 60 Hz 4K displays, any preset from Low to Ultra works, as all exceed 60 FPS. For competitive play at 1080p, 1920x1080 Low (262 FPS) maximizes frame rate.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The RTX 3070 has an average benchmark score of 17208, which is 0.7% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (17083). It also outperforms the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 by 1% and the AMD Radeon HD 7970M by 1.1%.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 7900X’s integrated Radeon Graphics affect gaming performance?

A: No. The discrete RTX 3070 handles all rendering. The integrated Radeon Graphics on the Ryzen 9 7900X is present but unused during gaming, as the system will default to the dedicated GPU.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3710 tested CPU and GPU combinations in the database, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 pairing ranks 1588th. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested combos. The Ryzen 9 7900X itself is a high-performance processor, ranking in the 91st percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53288. Its nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7313P, which is only 0.2% behind. The RTX 3070, however, ranks in the 61st percentile against all GPUs, with an average score of 17208. This disparity in CPU and GPU percentiles explains the combo’s overall rank: the processor is capable of much more than the GPU can fully utilize in this game. The 1588th position out of 3710 is a solid result, but it reflects that the RTX 3070 is the limiting factor for the system’s overall gaming performance in Dave The Diver. If you were to pair this CPU with a higher-tier GPU, the combo rank would likely rise significantly.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 262 FPS average
• Medium: 220 FPS average, with a min of 187 FPS and a max of 252 FPS
• High: 196 FPS average
• Ultra: 173 FPS average

At 1080p, the system is clearly GPU-limited even on Ultra, as the 173 FPS result is well below the CPU’s potential ceiling. The Low preset pushes frame rates to 262 FPS, which is useful for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset’s 220 FPS average with a 187 FPS minimum ensures smooth gameplay even during busy scenes.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 197 FPS average
• Medium: 165 FPS average, with a min of 140 FPS and a max of 190 FPS
• High: 147 FPS average
• Ultra: 130 FPS average

1440p is the sweet spot for this combo. The Ultra preset’s 130 FPS average is excellent for a 144 Hz monitor, and the High preset at 147 FPS is nearly indistinguishable visually. The Medium preset provides a 165 FPS average with a 140 FPS floor, offering a very consistent experience.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 132 FPS average
• Medium: 111 FPS average, with a min of 94 FPS and a max of 127 FPS
• High: 99 FPS average
• Ultra: 87 FPS average

4K performance is playable across all presets. The Ultra preset’s 87 FPS average is sufficient for a 60 Hz display, while the High preset at 99 FPS offers a modest improvement. The Medium preset, with a 94 FPS minimum, provides the most consistent frame pacing at 4K. The Low preset at 132 FPS is the highest 4K result, but visual quality is heavily compromised.

Settings Recommendations

For a 60 Hz 4K display, the 3840x2160 High preset is the recommended starting point. It averages 99 FPS, which is well above 60 FPS, and provides a significant visual uplift over the Medium preset. If you prioritize a locked 60 FPS with headroom for demanding scenes, the 3840x2160 Medium preset, with its 111 FPS average and 94 FPS minimum, is a safer choice. The Ultra preset at 4K, while averaging 87 FPS, is also viable but offers diminishing returns in visual quality for the performance cost.

For 1440p, the 2560x1440 High preset is the best balance. It averages 147 FPS, which is ideal for a 144 Hz monitor, and the visual quality is high. If you have a 165 Hz or 240 Hz display, the 2560x1440 Medium preset, at 165 FPS average, is a better fit. The Ultra preset at 1440p is not recommended, as the 130 FPS average is only a 17 FPS drop from High, but the visual difference is minimal.

For 1080p, the 1920x1080 High preset is the sensible choice for most users, averaging 196 FPS. For competitive play where every frame counts, the 1920x1080 Low preset at 262 FPS is the maximum performance option. The Ultra preset at 1080p is not recommended, as the 173 FPS average is a significant drop from High, and the visual improvements are barely perceptible at this resolution. In all cases, the 1920x1080 Medium preset, with a 220 FPS average and a 187 FPS minimum, offers the most consistent frame pacing for high-refresh-rate gaming.